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

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Ep. 101 – Is Working From Home Sustainable Long-Term? Feat. Tom Antion
August 16, 2021
Key Takeaways To Tune In For
  • [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.

Resources From This Episode
  • Check out Tom’s podcast, Screw the Commute, and its Instagram, @screwthecommute
  • If you’re a military spouse looking to further your education, check out the IMTCVA’s scholarships, grants, and financial assistance opportunities.
  • Don’t forget to grab your copy of Tom’s e-book, How to Automate Your Business, which he’s making available for FREE for our audience
  • Not sure what 90 Day VA is or what a “Virtual Assistant” is or what they do? Check out our 100% free intro class here to find out how you can get started in the work online journey.
  • Check out our free Work from Anywhere Virtual Summit to get to know our experts and online work options!
  • Check out our Remote Resume Blueprint here to get your remote resume all spruced up plus ready-made remote templates!

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