RSG042: Chris Guillebeau On Using Uber To Be A Better Entrepreneur

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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In this episode, we talk to Chris Guillebeau, an NY Times best selling author about rideshare driving and entrepreneurship.

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

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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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