Today’s guest isn’t a rideshare driver but he is a New York Times best-selling author and serial entrepreneur. On the podcast, Chris shares his tips for Uber drivers looking to make a splash with their entrepreneurial ventures and how driving for Uber or working in the on demand economy can make that happen.
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Intro
- Interview with Chris Guillebeau
- How to use Uber to be a better entrepreneur – but he’s not a rideshare driver
- This podcast is a little different from our typical podcasts – more entrepreneurial focused
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Interview with Chris Guillebeau
- Lifelong entrepreneur, has community called The Art of Non-Conformity
- Wrote The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit – NY Times Bestseller
- Wanted independence and realized he couldn’t go back to a day job that didn’t have that flexibility
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Experience with Uber as a Rider and Observer
- Uses Uber frequently, fan of it as a consumer
- Realized the overlap between drivers and other entrepreneurs as he met them
- Rideshare driving is very flexible, maybe even more so than being a traditional taxi driver
Flexibility and Entrepreneurship
- Being an entrepreneur or having a side hustle is becoming more mainstream
- For entrepreneurs, it’s important to listen to what people are talking about and asking you while driving – what’s your expertise?
- Goal is to determine what’s worth your time and will it bring in money – doesn’t have to be rideshare driving
Advice for Current Rideshare Drivers
- First focus on the basics
- What makes you unique as a driver?
- Always have a backup plan in case your first entrepreneurial endeavor fails – you don’t have to tell anyone about your backup plan, but have one
- Success isn’t linear – Born for This book
- We like to romanticize entrepreneurs, but usually their paths have been all over the place
- Be willing to adapt
Outro
- Chris gives a lot of great advice and perspective for rideshare drivers and entrepreneurs
- Most people listening/reading this podcast aren’t going to drive forever, and some may be side hustling right now and building up their businesses
- There’s no one way to being successful, but being a rideshare driver gives you a unique opportunity to network
- Feel free to reach out to me at harry[at]therideshareguy.com or follow me on Twitter @TheRideShareGuy
- Leave comments, questions and feedback below!
Show Notes
- Chris Guillebeau website
- The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future
- The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life
- Xero Tax Touch
- Maximum Ridesharing Profits
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Drivers, what do you think about Chris’ thoughts on leveraging Uber to be a better entrepreneur?
-Harry @ RSG
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