Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#106 | Saving America’s Independent Contractors (Roundtable)

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ROUNDTABLE!!
My Guests: Kim Kavin, Karen Anderson, Gail Gordon, & Lisa Rothstein.
BRIEF OF AMICI CURAE (filed today 2/10/2022):https://fightforfreelancersusa.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/fight-for-freelancers-nlrb-amicus-brief.pdf
Kim Kavin links below:
Website: https://fightforfreelancersusa.com
Facebook group Fight For Freelancers USA: https://facebook.com/groups/275432857...
Fight For Freelancers USA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Freelancers_USA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekimkavin
Karen Anderson links below:
Facebook group Freelancers against AB5: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreelancersAgainstAB5
AB5 Horror Headlines: https://rolls.bublup.com/Anderson/AB5articles
AB5 Personal Stories: https://rolls.bublup.com/Anderson/AB5-Personal-Stories/outline
Professions Harmed by AB5: https://rolls.bublup.com/Anderson/Professions-Harmed-by-AB5
Gail Gordon, Non-profit, Opera Company:
Website: https://www.numiopera.org
Lisa Rothstein (Freelance Cartoonist):
Website: http://lisarothstein.com
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SEE Y'ALL NEXT WEEK!

#105 | Gig Apps & Worker Data Roundtable

This week we have two podcasts dropping, this one today and special podcast on Thursday regarding fighting to remain Independent Contractors.  Todays podcast has quite a line up:
Mr.Flex: https://www.youtube.com/c/MrFlex
Arturo Does It All: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3g...
Gary Middleton: https://www.youtube.com/c/MiddletonTe...
Jimmy Thompson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MW...
Mort McFly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrJ...
Some of the topics covered in this podcast:
Grubhub 3 strikes rule.
Data Security.
Did Para sell data?
Curri app.
What is “round robin” driver selection method.
Gary Middleton, Middleton Technologies, joins us.
New DoorDash TOS.
Allstate Roadside App.
What are gig workers earning so far this year?
Tony “The Driven Dad” using TESLA for gig work.
Chicago looking at using Lyft instead of school busses.
Remember TRYP rideshare, we do!
What is done to protect data in a data sharing world?
Collaborations with Ron (Entre Courier)
READ THE TERMS OF SERVICE.
What is ParaWorks?
Mr. Flex’s Kung Fu Panda made up word?
Gig companies that PLAN to FAIL & why?
Personal data is the worlds new currency.
Check EXPERIAN for FREE credit store.
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.:: ULD: Gig Economy News Website ::. Website: https://uberlyftdrivers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/uberlyftdrivers
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Check out the Gig Economy Podcast: https://www.gigeconomy-podcast.com
**SEE Y'ALL NEXT WEEK!!!**
 

#104 | DoorDash 2022 (w/Pedro ’DoorDash’ Santiago)

This week my guest is Pedro 'DoorDash' Santiago.  Pedro is one of the most subscribed YouTube Creators on topic of app-based on-demand food delivery platforms.   Through his experiences as a Dasher, and UberEats Driver, Pedro has created a heavily trafficked YouTube channel~
Some of the topics covered in this podcast:
00:00 Intro
20:00 DoorDashes Transparency & New York
31:00 FULL Tip & Fare Transparency
33:00 Independent Contractor or Employee
48:00 MOVES Financial
55:00 Gig Economy Content Creators
59:00 Can you make a living on YouTube
Regulations, Taxes, Write Offs, & more…
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.:: TWO COMPANIES WE DISCUSSED TO LOOK INTO ::.
1) MOVES Financial: https://movesfinancial.com *you can also watch my interview with MOVES CEO/Founder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljjNk...
2) BUCKLE Insurance for gig workers on all platforms: https://www.buckleup.com *you can also watch my interview with BUCKLE CEO/Founder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBsRb...
.:: 2020 GIG WORKER TAX DEDUCTIONS ::. *Advertising (usually) *App Subscription (usually) *Business Insurance (usually) *Business Licenses (usually) *Business Loan Interest (usually) *Car Expenses (partially) *Car Loan Interest (usually) *Car Washes (only if not using standard mileage deduction) *Cell Phone (partially) *Cell Phone Repair (partially) *Cell & Data Services (partially) *Clothing (grey area) *Dash Cams (usually) *Health Insurance For Self Employed (deductible but not on schedule c) *Home & Office Deductions (rarely) *Hot Bags & Drink Carriers (usually) *Legal Fees (usually) *Meals (rarely) *Memberships (usually) *Music (rarely) *Parking (usually) *Permits (usually) *Phone Charge (usually) *Phone Holder (usually) *Professional Development (usually) *Rentals (usually) *Repairs (usually) *Retirement Investments (deductible but not on schedule c) *Roadside Assistance (usually) *Self-Employment Tax (deductible but not on schedule c) *Snacks (grey area) *Subcontractors (rarely) *Tax Filing (partially) *Tolls (usually) *Travel (rarely) *Uber/Lyft Inspections (usually) *Uber/Lyft+ Service Fees (usually)
.:: DOORDASH TERMS OF SERVICE UPDATE (1/31/2022) ::. https://middletontech.com/blog/resour...
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CHECK OUT PEDRO 'DOORDASH' SANTIAGO CHANNEL ::. https://www.youtube.com/c/PedroDoorDa...
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.:: ULD: Gig Economy News Website ::. Website: https://uberlyftdrivers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/uberlyftdrivers
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**SEE Y'ALL NEXT WEEK!!!**
 

#103 | ”Shockingly True Uber Stories” (Walt Sage)

This week I have Uber Driver/Writer, Walt Sage, and we discuss his experience driving Uber in Los Angeles and his book "Shockingly True Uber Stories".
Guest links:
website: https://shockinguberstories.com/
youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChpLXZ414a5in_1Q93SkJ_A
 
eBook available on:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/32OQI43
 
Audiobook Available on:
Audible: https://adbl.co/3piAaJl
iTunes: https://apple.co/3xNsjY8
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3pM4ts7
Chirp: https://bit.ly/3lQIwHj
Scribd: https://bit.ly/3mcr8gn
Kobo, Walmart: https://bit.ly/3oG5a75
Audiobooks.com: https://bit.ly/3DG3s9O
 
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.:: ULD: Gig Economy News Website ::.Website: https://uberlyftdrivers.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/uberlyftdrivers
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Check out the Gig Economy Podcast: https://www.gigeconomy-podcast.com
**SEE Y'ALL NEXT WEEK!!!**

#102 | BUCKLE: CEO/Founder Marty Young

This week I have Marty Young, CEO/Co-Founder of BUCKLE.  BUCKLE is insurance for on-demand app-based gig economy workers.  It is an affordable way to have the correct insurance when working Rideshare, Delivery, or other platform gig apps.  Again, affordable rates!  NO credit check.   BUCKLE works in partnership directly with: Uber, Instacart, Lyft, GoPuff, GrubHub, Favor, DoorDash, UberEats, AmazonFlex.
Topics covered: 
Insurance for on-demand app-based gig economy platform workers.
Get a FREE online quote for the correct insurance for you, based on the platforms you work.
BUCKLE CARES program.
Differences in how each platform deals with driver claims.
BUCKLE policy makes your Lyft pay higher, working on other partnerships to do the same.
BUCKLE insurance covers periods 0-3 (FULL coverage all the time).
NO credit check, and can help you rebuild your credit even.
Provides the perfect coverage for your each gig workers unique situation, saving drivers lots on money, only pay for the coverage you need.
The 2 platforms for FOOD DELIVERY & GROCERY that have NO COVERAGE for delivery drivers.
TOO many drivers do NOT have the right insurance.
With BUCKLE you have the peace of mind knowing you are FULLY covered on all the platforms you work.
WHY DO GIG COMPANIES LET DRIVERS WORK THE PLATFORMS WITHOUT MAKING SURE THEY HAVE THE CORRECT INSURANCE?
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.:: ULD: Gig Economy News Website ::.Website: https://uberlyftdrivers.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/uberlyftdrivers
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**SEE Y'ALL NEXT WEEK!!!**
 

#101 | Rideshare Roundtable: Rodeo, Rideshare Guy, GigEconPod

Welcome to a special week of Rideshare Rodeo podcast.   This week Harry Campbell (The Rideshare Guy), Jason Tieri (Gig Economy Podcast), and mE (Rideshare Rodeo) discuss the Rideshare Space currently as well as moving forward into this new year.  
Before the roundtable on this weeks podcast, I talk about the comments made by Uber CEO Dara, and what I believe is important take aways from these comments.   Also, I talk about Rideshare Drivers taking 'Minors'.  This problem was not present during the pandemic, we can NOT let it return!
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Check out The Rideshare Guy: https://therideshareguy.com
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Check out Gig Economy Podcast: https://www.gigeconomy-podcast.com
 
 

#100 | Gig Workers, Welcome To 2022 (Jason Tieri)

Happy New Year!!
This week on the podcast I have Jason Tieri on to discuss gig platforms and news.   Jason is the host of the Gig Economy Podcast, see link below.   This Thursday catch Hannibal Darby and I at 6pm PST/9pm EST doing a live stream on YouTube.   Friday "Rideshare Nation" call in radio show is back after our winter break, catch Jason and I on TNC Radio 4pm PST/7pm EST at TNCradio.live.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Happy New Year Everyone!
Boulder County (Fire, Snow, Wind, Temperature).
Differences between Podcast & YouTube live streaming.
Instacart vs. Shipt: my experience.
Vertical Take Off Landing (eVTOL) pipe dream.
Was the technology Uber sold off worth anything?
Changes coming to Gig Economy 2022.
Better methods than striking against app-based gig platforms to try to make a difference.
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#99 | On-Demand Gig Work In 2022

This episode: I have Ron Walters (Entre Courier) on the podcast. Ron is a Independent Contractor and Podcaster who I have done several collaborations with.   Always love having him on the podcast.   This time we discuss the state of gig platform apps and the direction they seem to be going, while at the same time explaining these are still apps you can earn on... if you are smart about it and level your expectations.
Make sure to check out Ron's website: https://entrecourier.com
Take safety super seriously always but especially this time of year. Please leave any questions, comments, concerns you might have in the comments section of this video. Happy Holidays Everyone! Be Safe Out There! & Make it safe for others!
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#98 | Rideshare Driver Safety (Roy Hollingshead)

Today I have Roy Hollingshead on the podcast. Roy is a gig economy worker and YouTube Creator under the handle @RoyWillBeRoy: https://youtu.be/SfJ_5Qs7fuM
Today Roy and I discuss many topics, including:
Roy's experience on Lyft.
What is an Independent Contractor.
Random Violence: expect the unexpected.
Be aware, carry yourself well.
Canceling rides, removing riders.
"TERMS OF SERVICE".
No matter what you do, you'll always want to earn more.
SaaS platforms: what you should/should not expect.
Knowing your personal value, especially at this point in time.
SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY!
and more...
Make sure to check out Roy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTw-1utAxvudDcVtJSAS7Ug
Take safety super seriously always but especially this time of year. Please leave any questions, comments, concerns you might have in the comments section of this video. Happy Holidays Everyone! Be Safe Out There! & Make it safe for others!
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#97 | Portland Rideshare Driver Nightmare Stories

Today I have Tim Carter on the podcast. Tim is a rideshare driver for both Uber and Lyft in the Portland market. The past year plus, he has encountered some of the more crazy rideshare driver stories, and we are going to discuss them here today. This is a piece I think ALL gig workers need to watch, especially rolling into the holidays, which can be very difficult on many people and on many different levels.
Tim and I touch on a lot in this piece, the biggest topics being:
1) Safety Aspects Surrounding Uber & Lyft.
2) Uber & Lyft Customer Service, and what does it really do?
3) Some Scary Driver Scenarios He Has Dealt With In Portland.
4) Uber & Lyft's Algorithm Manipulation vs. What Is Best For Each Driver.
5) TRANSPARENCY:
We All Need To Be Fighting For Transparency, This Is The ONLY Way To Fix The Broken State Of Rideshare. *This is an important interview to watch, especially being in the holiday season! So watch the video, take safety super seriously always but especially this time of year. Please leave any questions, comments, concerns you might have in the comments section of this video. Happy Holidays Everyone! Be Safe Out There! & Make it safe for others! *********************************************************
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