Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#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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#96 | MOVES: Your Gig Business (CEO Matt Spoke)

In this episode of Rideshare Rodeo, I am very excited to have Matt Spoke, CEO/Founder of MOVES. Want to learn everything about MOVES?
We cover it all in this video:
A product exclusively for gig workers
The gig economy isn’t working for its workers. The established companies in this industry have built their businesses primarily thinking about their consumers. As a result, they often overlook their workers. Moves is the product that will prioritize the needs of gig workers.
A collective voice for millions
Since launching, we’ve talked to thousands of gig workers across the country. We’ve heard you talk about flexibility and your pursuit of independence in the gig economy. We’ve also heard what isn’t working.
A gig economy owned by its workers
Our mission starts by serving gig workers and standing for your collective interests, but we won’t stop until we’ve fundamentally changed the math in your favor.
The gig economy will continue to grow and generate enormous value in an increasingly modern world. We believe that value belongs to you.
Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing more about how we’re unlocking that ownership by using innovative technologies that put gig workers in the driver’s seat.
Referenced Articles in this podcast:
1) https://uberlyftdrivers.com/2021/12/07/uber-pushes-back-returns-to-office/
2) https://uberlyftdrivers.com/2021/12/05/uber-to-pay-9m-in-sex-assault-report-settlement/
3) https://uberlyftdrivers.com/2021/12/03/ubers-audio-recording-safety-feature-is-coming-to-the-us/
Check out the blog series to get some hints about where we’re heading: https://medium.com/movesfinancial/part-1-of-7-why-moves-exists-34ed009d7ceb
Check out MOVES: https://movesfinancial.com
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#95 | Balancing Gig Work & Life (Delivering With Ellen)

Today I have Ellen Jones, DeliveringWithEllen, on the show. Ellen is a on-demand delivery driver who lives in Henderson, Nevada. In our interview we discuss many different topics, of course including her experiences on the delivery apps, but we also get into the life behind the scenes of Independent Contractors. Ellen has worked all 4 of the major delivery platforms: starting with Postmates, then DoorDash, then UberEats, and just recently GrubHub.
Here are some of the topics we discuss:
1) Ellen's entry into the delivery space.
2) Being a teacher during the pandemic.
3) Balancing family, work, and fitting in Gig work.
4) Driver safety.
5) Key-wording videos to NOT be "click bait".
6) Ellens way of approaching accepting orders, then asking viewers their thoughts on the orders she took.
7) Ride Along Videos.
8) Is Live Streaming in her future?
9) UberEats new EXTREME NO transparency method, what it is & why they did this.
10) Delivery slowing down in many markets.
11) Be on all the platforms you can.
12) Independent Contractor status a must.
13) Knowing your PERSONAL VALUE!
14) Back to teaching, but still a weekend warrior on Delivery platforms.
15) Right now is a time you can land jobs you have only thought of before. & more.... join us for the conversation!
READY... SET.... RODEO!
Ellen's Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlxayE4pxKNeM-UHTJli9g
Instagram: https://instagram.com/deliveringwithellen
 
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#94 | Rideshare Drivers Follow The Money (w/Sergio Avedian)

This week on the podcast I have Sergio Avedian. Sergio is a 6+ year veteran Rideshare Driver in Los Angeles. Sergio is also the lead Rideshare contributor at The Rideshare Guy. In this interview we dive into many aspects of Rideshare, as you would expect from two veteran Rideshare Drivers. Including, why now is a great time for Rideshare in many markets and set your earnings goals high when it comes to valuing your time properly. Join us for an interesting look into two Rideshare Drivers minds... and how we view the 'Rideshare Space' at this time.
Some topics we covered:
Sergio met Harry (The Rideshare Guy).
How gig companies play the media.
Like myself, Sergio is a driver advocate.
Onboarding to Uber 6 years ago.
Current rideshare driver rate cards.
Driving SMART!!
Current STATE of California Prop22 benefits(?).
Driver Strategies.
Uber does 15 million rides a day globally.
My Lyft “driver coach”, Ha!
Setting earnings goals.
1.35 million DoorDashers in this country.
Crazy Rideshare Algorithmic Dispatch System.
$50+/hour on average hustling in L.A.
NOW is the time to make money in rideshare.
Did the pandemic save Uber?
Flex time is a must to make money.
PUA ending did NOT bring back drivers.
Rideshare giants playing a dangerous game in unknown territory.
A window of ‘Potential Profitability’.
Airport staging lot scandals.
Don’t ever expect the rideshare companies to help you, only YOU help YOU!
 
READY... SET.... RODEO!!!
 
Check out Sergio's articles: https://therideshareguy.com/author/savedian/
https://muckrack.com/sergio-avedian
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#93 | 90 Days On The Curri Platform (Matt Lafferty)

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   Today I have Matt Lafferty, CEO/Founder of Curri, on the podcast and I grade the company on the last 90 days working the platform, talking with Drivers, Earnings, Transparency, speaking with higher ups at Curri, The Driver Roundtable, and more.   Join me in my follow up interview with Matt to hear the full breakdown.
Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!!
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**HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y'ALL**

#92 | AB5 Destroyed this NON-profit Opera House

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   Today I have Gail Gordon on the podcast.  Gail owns and operates a non-profit Opera Company in Los Angeles.   I had Gail on the podcast in October 2020 and we discussed what had happened.   Today, a year later, I have her back for an update on the effects of California AB5 on her NON-profit business.   Unreal the damage this law has done!*SEE DETAILS ON EXACTLY HOW THIS EFFECTS GAIL BELOW*
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**READ BELOW TO UNDERSTAND ABC TEST**
ABC test – B prong is impossible to justify for musicians.
(A) The person is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact.
(B) The person performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business.
(C) The person is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as that involved in the work performed
Section 2775 and the holding in Dynamex do not apply to the relationship between a referral agency and a service provider, as defined below, under the following conditions:
(A) A person who utilizes a referral agency to contract for services from a service provider  ex:  Opera company using a “Contractor” to hires an orchestra for performances.
(a)Section 2775 and the holding in Dynamex do not apply to the relationship between two individuals wherein each individual is acting as a sole proprietor or separate business entity formed as a partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or corporation performing work pursuant to a contract for purposes of providing services at the location of a single-engagement event, as defined below, under the following conditions:
(1) Neither individual is subject to control and direction by the other, in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact.
(2) Each individual has the ability to negotiate their rate of pay with the other individual.
(3) The written contract between both individuals specifies the total payment for services provided by both individuals at the single-engagement event, and the specific rate paid to each individual.
(b) “Single-engagement event” means a stand-alone non-recurring event in a single location, or a series of events in the same location no more than once a week.
(A) The musical group is performing as a symphony orchestra, the musical group is performing at a theme park or amusement park, or a musician is performing in a musical theater production.
            (F) “Single-engagement live performance event” means a stand-alone musical performance in a single venue location, or a series of performances in the same venue location no more than once a week. This does not include performances that are part of a tour or series of live performances at various locations.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB2257
 

#91 | Dumpling Shopping Platform Roundtable Discussion

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   Today I have three Dumpling Platform business owners, from three different states, on the show to discuss the difference between Dumpling and other Gig work.  What it takes to actually be your own business and go the extra mile.   The advantages and perks that come from a platform like Dumpling compared to on-demand shopping platforms like Instacart.   How they came to switching from Instacart like platforms to owning their own businesses.   Plus many other topics we discuss, join me and my panelists to learn about a different gig platform.  DUMPLIING!
Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!!
Tonights Dumpling Shopper Panelists:
Shopping By The Shore (Atlantic City NJ)
https://shop.dumpling.us/celestep288
https://www.facebook.com/shoppingbytheshore
https://www.instagram.com/shoppingbytheshore/
 
Suze Q Shops For You (Redland CA)
https://shop.dumpling.us/suzek
https://www.facebook.com/suzeqshopsforyou
https://www.instagram.com/suzeqshopsforyou/
 
Q Delivery Solutions (Tampa FL)
https://shop.dumpling.us/qdeliverysolutions
https://www.facebook.com/QDeliverySolutions
 
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