#155 Getting to Know Dan Becker

Dan Becker is a backpacker from Wisconsin who turned his passion into his full-time profession. If you’ve poked around YouTube for backpacking, you’ve no doubt seen his videos a time or two. He’s grown a massive following and for good reason - he’s just a great guy. Dan is genuine, sincere, funny, and just loves to backpack. I didn’t know much about him before we spoke, but sincerely enjoyed getting to know him and now have a fond appreciation for what he’s been able to accomplish. We cover a ton of ground in this episode, including everything from Wisconsin backpacking culture and learning how to find your own style of backpacking, to starting a YouTube channel and making it a real career. One of the things I find fascinating about Dan’s approach to making backpacking a “career” is that he looks at it like a business and a hobby. He’s been able to separate the two things, but also fuse them together which is really hard to do. Dan has used backpacking to create a business and business to create more backpacking adventures and I think a lot of outdoor creators can learn a thing or two from him. I mean, the guy has a family and goes backpacking for a living. I have no doubt you’ll enjoy getting to know Dan as much as I did. Show Notes and Links: Dan’s outdoor backstory Backpacking in Wisconsin Getting to know the backpacking crowd Western backpacking vs Mid West backpacking Appreciating what you have Putting backpacking in a box Learning to backpack Finding a personal backpacking style Being the focus of hit pieces Why Dan started a YouTube channel The life of a creative Deciding to go all in on YouTube Sponsorships and brand deals Dan’s advice to creators Working out with Dan How to follow up with Dan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanBecker IG: https://www.instagram.com/danbeckeroutdoors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danbeckeroutdoors Dan's rescue recap: https://youtu.be/FRSGGUUtN9Y Text the show! Support the show Thanks for tuning in! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join my NON-SPAM newsletter Leave a Tip [email protected]