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by Harry Campbell on May 11, 2015 8 Comments

RSG019: Using Data to Show How Uber’s Surge Pricing Really Works

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Drivers and passengers have very passionate opinions about Uber’s surge pricing but unfortunately we really don’t know all the facts.  Uber has never released much detail about how the algorithm works but today I interview a University of Maryland Professor who actually pulled data on surge pricing user Uber’s API and made some interesting conclusions.

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I see new and even experienced drivers making mistakes all the time when it comes to surge pricing.  In today’s podcast, you’ll find out what those mistakes are, how you can avoid them and how to leverage surge pricing to increase your earnings. [Read more…]

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by Harry Campbell on April 27, 2015 9 Comments

RSG018: What It’s Like To Drive For An Uber Black Fleet Owner

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I’ve been fielding lots of questions lately from drivers looking to try out UberBlack.  Unfortunately, Black registration is closed to individuals in pretty much every Uber city but there is a huge underground network of Uber fleet owners that are currently renting out their cars.  In today’s podcast, I break down who these fleet owners are and what it’s like driving for one of them.

Smart drivers are always looking for new ways to increase their earnings without having to do additional work.  Renting from someone else probably won’t make you rich but it may be less risk and get you more money than your current situation.  I know some drivers have even considered building their own fleet so I’ll explain fully how that works too.

If you’d like to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here.
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by Harry Campbell on April 6, 2015 14 Comments

RSG017: Why Baby Boomers Are Flocking to Drive For Uber and Lyft

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If you’d like to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here.  Going forward, I’ll be providing transcripts of each and every podcast for your reading pleasure.

I think I mentioned this on the podcast more than a few times but I love the way this interview turned out.  Originally, I had planned on bringing someone on to really appeal to the over 50 crowd and tell us what it’s like driving rideshare as a baby boomer.

But by the end of the interview, I felt like I may have gotten more out of it than just about anyone else will.  Rob was a great guest and the information he provided was invaluable on a rideshare level and for life in general.

One of the reasons why I love driving is because I am literally getting paid to meet people, talk to people and learn.  There are obviously some (if not a lot) of rides that don’t go according to plan.  But more often than not, I find myself really intrigued at what people do and hearing about their experiences in life.  I almost take it as a challenge to learn something every time I get into a conversation with someone and I feel like Rob really hammered that point home.  I loved his outlook on life and I think that there is a lot of knowledge in that brain of his that he graciously shared with all of us.  I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did.

By the way there’s a saying by Mark Twain that my dad used to tell me:

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. [Read more…]

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by Harry Campbell on March 23, 2015 8 Comments

RSG016: How To Profit From Your Car Without Actually Driving

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Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen companies like Uber, Airbnb and Lyft really start to flourish.  But there are a whole host of others that, despite not getting as much press, can be just as valuable to drivers.  Going forward, I think we’re going to start seeing more and more overlap between workers who drop off laundry in the morning, deliver food at lunch time and do Uber rides at night for example.

The future is exciting for the on demand economy and here on the blog I try to do my best to highlight new opportunities for drivers all the time.  Today, I have a podcast interview with a driver who saw an amazing opportunity in the on demand car rental sector and is fully taking advantage of it to make thousands of dollars a year doing a relatively small amount of work.

This opportunity may not be right for everyone but if you’re interested in something like this, it’s very doable.  There’s always risk involved though so it’s up to you to do the research and decide if the potential benefit is worth the associated risk. [Read more…]

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by Harry Campbell on March 9, 2015 28 Comments

RSG015: My Big Announcement!

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I’ve been dreaming about this day for a while and now it’s finally here.  Today on the podcast, I make a huge announcement that will change my life forever and might just be a good thing for my audience too.  This change has been a long time coming and it’s something I’m excited about but it also makes me nervous.

Spoiler alert: if you want to be surprised, then click play right now, otherwise scroll down and you’ll see what my big announcement is! [Read more…]

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