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Gig App Rodeo Podcast (episode 540)
January 27th, 2026

This week my guest is Chad (Gig Tube on YouTube), who brings up the question, \"is it time to retire from gig app work?\".

Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo

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Gig App Rodeo Podcast (episode 540)
January 27th, 2026

This week my guest is Chad (Gig Tube on YouTube), who brings up the question, \"is it time to retire from gig app work?\".

Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo