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RSG013: What Does 2015 Have In Store For Rideshare?

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Rideshare in 2014 was characterized by insane growth and rapid change.  Some of that change was good, some of that change was bad, but the industry is still alive and kicking.  Sometimes I think we forget that rideshare is still in its infancy.  We want issues like insurance and regulation to magically disappear but that won’t happen overnight.  You have to give these things some time.

I released an article last week that featured 43 industry experts giving their outlook on rideshare in 2015, but today I wanted to give you guys my take.  This podcast will cover everything from what went down in 2014 to what companies we should be on the lookout for in 2015.  Since I talk to so many drivers and people in the know on a daily basis, sometimes I feel like I have a crystal ball into the future.  I can see companies on the rise and driver support systems gaining momentum.  And although it might seem like things are getting worse for drivers due to lower fares, as you’ll hear in this podcast, there is a lot of potential and opportunity for drivers going forward in 2015.  You just have to be patient 🙂

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I’ll also share a few big announcements that will be happening on RSG in 2015 and I’ll even be revealing the name of a brand new rideshare podcast that was released last week (I was a part of their first episode).  So enjoy the show and as always, let me know in the comments if you have any feedback for me. [Read more…]

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RSG012: Leveraging Rideshare To Promote Your New Business

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A lot of people judge their rideshare driving success by how much money they make.  And while I agree that money is definitely an important part of rideshare, I think drivers also need to take advantage of the networking opportunities that are out there for the taking.  If you were to stop someone on the street and start talking to them, they’re probably not going to be very willing to help you out.  But as soon as that passenger gets into your car, there is an instant connection and sense of trust that is instilled between the two of you.

I have met some amazing people while driving and I’m always looking for ways that I can help my passengers and also for ways that they can help me.  Today on the podcast, I interview four drivers who are doing just that.  In addition to being drivers, today’s guests all have their own side businesses that they are able to promote while driving.

The goal of today’s podcast is to really get you guys thinking about ways to leverage your rideshare driving opportunities.  Sure it’s fun to drive people around and talk to them but what is your longer term goal for rideshare and life in general?  I’m a huge fan of starting your own business and working for yourself but it’s definitely a lot harder than working a regular job for someone else.

All of the things you guys love about rideshare: the flexibility, setting your own hours, working for yourself, etc can be had with your own business though.  And I think the combination of being a rideshare driver and having your own side business is something that sounds very appealing.  So I hope you enjoy this podcast and feel free to leave a note below if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Related article: make money by promoting this app to your passengers

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RSG011: John Lee Dumas Of Entrepreneur On Fire Talks Rideshare

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Along with creating great content, one of the most important parts about starting a business is getting your name out there.  If I wrote the best rideshare articles and recorded the most amazing podcast episodes but no one ever read or listened to them, that would be kind of a waste right?  Well as you may be aware, I’m always looking for opportunities to get the word out about my site and rideshare in general and this episode is no different.

I actually reached out to John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur On Fire a few months ago and gave him a little pitch as to why I would be a great guest on his show.  Not only did he agree to have me on, but he also asked if he could come on my show.  Done and done!  On today’s podcast, I’ve got a great interview with John where we dig into his thoughts on the state of rideshare and pick his brain to figure out how drivers can be better entrepreneurs.

John has interviewed hundreds of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world and I was honored to have him on the show.  I hope you guys will enjoy this interview as much as I did. [Read more…]

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RSG010: What Can We Learn From The Black Car Guy?

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Today’s guest is someone you guys may already be familiar with and since so many of you enjoyed his posts I wanted to bring the Black Car Guy on to the podcast and talk some rideshare.  BCG as I like to call him started off as a taxi driver and has now become one the top paid and rated UberBlack/SUV drivers.  I know most of you aren’t Black/SUV and don’t have any intention of switching but I think there is still a lot that we can learn from the BCG.

Today’s podcast will cover a lot of interesting topics and if you’d like some more background on BCG before listening to this podcast, you can check out his first guest post here: From Low Paid Cab Driver To $10,000 A Month Uber Driver [Read more…]

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RSG009: Was This The Worst Week Of PR Ever For Uber?

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In the world of rideshare, this was probably one of the biggest weeks ever.  So big in fact, that RSG contributor Jack Ross and I decided to not only bring you a recap of all the latest news but we’re also testing out a new podcast format.  So in addition to this week’s round-up, you can also hear us discuss the top stories of the week via podcast!  I think we picked a good week to try this new format out too with all of the crazy Uber stories.  So, please leave a comment or send me an e-mail and let us know what you think!

WHAT. A. MF’ING. WEEK!

Remember how Kim Kardasian’s Paper Mag story promised her and her booty-beyond-belief would “break the internet”?

Well, this week seems the internet finally broke — though, lo and behold, Uber is responsible. (And currently, they are the ones looking like asses, or doing damage control to fix that perception, anyways).

Yes, a big welcome back to The Roundup — and perhaps the biggest news week in rideshare history.

In my 18 months following this space, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the media uproar, outrage and everything in between that the last 7 days has brought us. With that, questions are everywhere, mainly: 1) what does the future hold; and 2) will Uber survive this media shitstorm? I’ll do my best to answer (spoiler alert: Travis Kalanick and Co. are probably going to survive) with a brief rundown of the week that was for Uber (what happened, the fallout, what’s next up). Away we go… [Read more…]