Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#83 | 2022: New IRS Tax Form For Gig Workers

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   This week I have Ron Walters (EntreCourier.com) on the podcast to discuss the new tax forms that gig workers will need to use starting next year.  Ron and I discuss, why this is important and what you can do to make sure you are ready.  I also discuss a Lyft support call from 2017, and we touch on the upcoming Instacart strike... and what, if anything, can it do to strike against a SaaS platform who does not employ you?
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#82 | Building Your App-Based On-Demand Business

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   This week I have Red Conrad on the podcast to discuss, what steps can you make to build your business. *Jacksonville Florida area 3 year veteran in the gig economy*RideConnect App*Commercial Insurance*Treating your business as your business*Red is working with a coder trying to build an app for his business*App-based lack of training videos (due to I.C. vs. employee)*Next week is Red's 1 year anniversary for his delivery website*Red's take on Dumpling, specifically issues with the support team*RedConrad.com
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#81 [Bonus Episode]: DoorDasher Mr.Flex

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews [2nd Weekend Bonus Episode]: This weeks second bonus episode I have LiVE YouTuber DoorDasher Mr.Flex. In this episode:
The MrFlex YouTube 15 hour LiVE daily streams
Bandwidth
UberEats roots, but currently DD exclusive
DoorDash
Para: Team Para and the Para App
The Negative Energy on REDDiT
Felix "MrFlex" is a New Jersey Dasher
Earnings on DoorDash, pre and post, Para app
Did Para cause DoorDash 'onboarding'?
Viewers of his live broadcast get answers quickly that Dashers need
Watching MrFlex motivates Dashers to get out and work
MrFlex plays great music to Dash too that streams all day
Watching the MrFlex full day LiVE stream is extremly unique experience
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#80 [Bonus Episode]: The Future Of Gig Work (EntreCourier.com)

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews [Weekend Bonus Episode]: This weeks bonus podcast is a little different than usual.  I interviewed Felix a.k.a.  Mr.Flex YouTube Creator.   I am figuring out when this interview will drop, either this weekend or next weekend.   The reason for the change is.....
About a month ago, Ron (EntreCourier.com) had me on his podcast to discuss 'ProAct', and a little 'AB5', 'Prop22'.   After we recorded, Ron said, you should post this on Rideshare Rodeo podcast too.   We let about a month go by between the two podcast drops.   In this Ron is interviewing me.  The timing of this content is perfect, since in just a couple weeks I will be having Veena Dubal on the podcast.
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HERE IS THE BREAKDOWN OF OUR INTERVIEW:
The government has been busy lately trying to get things pushed through. We've seen in the past few days the Infrastructure bill and Budget Reconciliation stuff go through the Senate.
One of the things that's been a priority for Democrats has been the PRO Act. Protecting the Right to Organize. One of the things the act does is implement the ABC test that was the heart of California's AB5, and the ABC test would then determine classification of employee verses independent contractor for purposes of labor laws.  If it's passed and stands up to court challenges, PRO Act could force Doordash, Uber, Grubhub, Lyft and other gig companies to hire employees rather than employees.
Steve Johnson of UberLyftDrivers.com joins us to talk about employment, being an independent contractor, the repercussions of being an employee, and whether Pro Act has a chance of passing. Steve has had several guests on his Rideshare Rodeo podcast and shares insights he's gained from his many conversations on the topic.
 
Additional reading on PRO ActAB5 and Prop 22: A listing of articles about California's AB5 which implemented the ABC Test, and about Prop 22, the ballot initiative that exempted gig platforms from AB5.
What is PRO Act?Driver App London is a blog by Mourad, a frequent guest on Steve's podcast. Later in the episode Steve talks about how some places in Europe are a step ahead of where they are in the US including an app worker designation.
The following was the general outline we attempted to follow. Things may have gone a little out of order here and there.Introductions:Steve talks about his gig economy background, how his website and podcast got started, and then talks about the different guests he's had on his podcast to talk about PRO Act (guests both in favor of and against the legislation).
Employment verses Independent ContractorsWhy is this even important? What is there to lose if we are employees?
What is PRO Act and how does that impact things?What is the ABC test from California's AB5 and that is now part of PRO Act? How does that compare to the current IRS test
Doordash, Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and others as bad actorsPart of the problem does lie in the way gig companies treat their contractors. Is there exploitation of the independent contractor model by these companies? How do their actions contribute to how some want to force a change?
Can PRO Act be passed into law?PRO Act is stalled right now. Does that mean that it's safe? What kind of things can lead to it passing?
Is there a better alternative?Is forcing gig companies to hire employees the only answer? Is there a better way to handle the bad acting of gig companies? 
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#79 | Uber Fake Profits, Alcohol Delivery, & Lyft Who? (w/Jason Tieri)

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Jason Tieri from the Gig Economy Podcast on the show... always fun having Jason on!   This week we discuss:
Jason getting ready to get back working in gig economy
My crazy CURRi story from the mountains of Durango
"Uber says its on track to make a FAKE profit"
DoorDash Alcohol Delivery
Gig Worker Abuse in the Wild West United Kingdom
Lyft Driver Shortage, and what can be done?
Instacart gig workers say "DELETE THE APP"
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#78 [Bonus Episode]: Gig Worker Gives Lyft A Shot

[Bonus Weekend Episode]
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Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   This weeks bonus episode, I have Chad Polenz, formerly "Chad The Gig Economist" now "GigTube" on social platforms on the show.   Chad is a full time gig worker in Orlando and he has a content stocked  YouTube channel with many gig economy worker videos.  Chad did Uber Rideshare years ago.  The past few years he has focused on grocery space delivery and on-demand app-based food delivery.   One thing he had not done was sign up and use the Lyft platform.   In this episode we discuss what he learned, how the Lyft guarantee played out for him, and other things he learned while doing the Lyft 120 rides in 30 day challenge.   So, lets jump in!
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#77 | Solo: Guaranteed App-Based Gig Worker Pay

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Bryce Bennet on the podcast.   Bryce is CEO/Founder of SOLO, based in Seattle.
Solo believes that the more information you have the better decisions you'll be able to make with your time. This transparency of information will help you earn more consistently and in less time; bringing greater stability to your professional life.  Together, we can start to take the guesswork out of gig work and eventually tackle some of the other important problems (like taxes, benefits and insurance) that you face everyday. We hope you join us in building the Solo community.
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#76 [Bonus Episode]: Traveling On-Demand Delivery (@drivetowin13)

[Bonus Weekend Episode]
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Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   This weeks bonus episode, I dive into Jason Pease's traveling on-demand delivery!   When the pandemic started, Jason was one of the very first Rideshare drivers to immediately pivot to App-based delivery platforms.   Jason made numerous videos in the beginning of the global pandemic to show exactly how each of these platforms played out for him.    By end of summer 2020 Jason had started traveling to different cities to help others understand this is their business, NOT a job, and to treat it as such.   Now he has gone on the road a few times and done delivery in many states, including Hawaii!   Jason is the trailblazer on taking on-demand on the road, and his journey is very much worth listening to!
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#75 | David & Goliath: Para Presents A DoorDash Tale

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   This week I have David Pickerell, CEO/Founder of Para.   David and I have been working together since March 2020, even if you are familiar with the work we did at Para re: DoorDash Tip Transparency... you most likely don't know the other projects we have done together, this path that led to Para, and were is Para going next?  Luckily, we are going to tell all today!
FIRST A LITTLE NEWS:
PUA is OVER!
Jobs are paying between $15-$20/hour, gonna take some real changes in everyones method of employement and pay models… especially the On-demand App-based gig platforms.
Uber’s $250million camaign was completely wasted money, now its gone, how will the rideshare giants bring drivers back.
Rideshare companies and natural disasters:  why do you get a FREE Uber ride from a Flood Zone right now, but in South Lake Tahoe rideshare Fire Evacuees are not only charging but surging!  Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri ))
David Pickerell:
David is back Tan, Rested, and Ready!
How David and I started working together
Autonomy/UberLyftDrivers/Rideshare Rodeo Projects:
PUA/UI/PPP calculator
Getting gig workers their in depth data
Tracking mileage from your trip history
Applying to gig based platforms in one submission
Para/Rideshare Rodeo Projects:
Gig Work Transparency
DoorDash Tip Transparency
GrubHub mileage Transparency
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
*you’ll have to listen to hear whats coming*
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#74 [Bonus Episode]: NYC Taxi Medallions (Ed Van Ness)

[Bonus Weekend Episode]Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   Tonight on this weekend bonus episode I have Ed Van Ness.   Ed, drove a taxi for over 20 years.   I have been looking for the right person to help walk me through the Taxi Medallion situation specific to New York City for a long time.   Lucky for me I met Ed, and we discussed the history of the NYC Taxi Medallion's.      Ed, also has a radio show/podcast every Sunday morning (see links below).   It's different, but a very interesting episode.   Enjoy this Friday bonus podcast thanks to our sponsors Curri (see link below).
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Ed Van Ness Links:Twitter (Ed): @EdRadioTFITwitter (Taxi Stand Hour): @TaxiStandHourRadio TFI website