Today’s question comes from Shawn: If you don’t mind my asking, is Motoring File a full-time or primary job for you guys? I have been reading your articles and listening to your podcasts for a couple years now, but I don’t recall the subject ever being discussed. I couldn’t help but wonder if MTTS was [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) More...
I have always been inspired and impressed by people who have an insatiable desire to pursue an interest especially when it benefits others. I think the Motoring File is a case in point and I most appreciate their enterprising spirit even though it is not their prinicpal employment nor necessarily a money maker. (Perhaps you, Nathan, are similar?)
If it is not..... their primary place of employment, it might as well be! There are been times when I obviously needed help, and Nathan seems to send me an email....no matter what time of the day. MA is the one site/business/support channel for all to emulate! Thank you MA!
M/A is not a full time job in regards to income for me. I've never tried to hide the fact that M/A is a for profit entity, but if I had to live solely on M/A revenues I'd qualify for food stamps and other social initiatives. I do this because I like it, I like it a lot. For the most part it's a great gig. Like all jobs at times there are parts I don't like. My main income comes from consulting contracts with other site owners. Since I am a freelancer that works from a home office this allows me to keep M/A open all day, reply to emails quickly and in general run the site in a manner that I think covers the "best practices" when being the steward of this type of website.