Ep. 101 – Is Working From Home Sustainable Long-Term? Feat. Tom Antion

• [01:54] Meet Tom and learn about he got started on his four-decade-long journey working remotely
• [02:58] How Tom’s remote career pivoted with the inception of the Internet back in the mid-1990s
• [04:40] The technical struggles Tom encountered (and overcame) while trying to set up his business on the early Internet
• [05:24] When Tom realized that working from home was a sustainable option and how he built off of that idea when the Internet went live
• [07:50] Tom’s #1 piece of advice to those who are interested in, but skeptical of, working online
• [08:07] The 2nd most important thing to know about the current reality of the e-commerce market
• [08:45] What a residual affiliate program is, how it works, and how it differentiates from a basic affiliate program
• [09:49] How to use your current skills and knowledge to create a source of residual income
• [11:33] Tom’s best tip for those looking to monetize their hobbies
• [14:28] How to recognize if a market is viable for making money and Tom’s theory on why this works
• [15:10] The #1 response Tom gives people who ask him how to make money fast
• [15:46] Some surprising examples of how people can make money on e-commerce
• [21:14] Tom’s biggest advice for those looking to start making more money while working from home as a contractor
• [25:07] Some resources Tom has for military spouses who are looking to learn the skill needed to work remotely
• [27:07] The advantages younger generations have in the remote service and online sales markets

In this episode, I welcomed work from home master and Screw the Commute Podcast host Tom Antion, who shares with us some of the knowledge he’s obtained over the last 44 years working online. He gives us tips on how to monetize your current hobbies or skills, some great advice on how to maneuver the online marketplace, and even shares a couple of incredible resources for those looking to work remotely and make money doing it.