Episode 80: What is it Like Delivering for Uber Eats?

Before we get into the show notes: If you're able to at all, this is a good one to follow on the blog post. We have screen shots of things from the Uber Eats app that, seeing the shots (and viewing the video about verifying you have a mask on) really help add to this episode. Okay, on to the shown notes: Three things I talk about prior to today's topic: Check out Mike Delivers podcast. Mike was our guest in Episode 79, and he's got a special guest this week. If you haven't applied for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan, there's still time - it's open until August 8 (Plan on applications shutting down a few days earlier). This is a referral link. Tomorrow, July 15, is the tax deadline. You can still get some help figuring out taxes at https://entrecourier.com/tax-guide. What's it like to deliver Uber Eats? In the fall we did a series on whether delivery apps were good ones to deliver for. That one focused on a lot of things about the apps themselves, but I wanted to dig into what the experience itself is like. Episode 45 is when we looked at Uber Eats. I mention getting a delivery bag: Episode 55 dives into why that's a good idea. You can get an inexpensive entry level bag here Check out the associated blog post for a video, a screen recording of the process of verifying COVID-19 precautions We also have screen shots of offer screens and the progression of improvements Uber Eats has been making. You can read about the reverse cherry picking approach to offers on Uber Eats here. I talk about the 40 cent rule that I use for other platforms - not having tip information does make it harder to use that on Uber Eats. Uber Eats made some improvements to information they provided but at the same time moved to a less transparent pay model in Episode 46. Another improvement Uber Eats has made is in doing better encouraging tips. More about the EntreCourier You can get more tips and ideas at our website, Entrecourier.com Our Podcast page is at DeliverOnYourBusiness.com Sign up for our weekly Courier Nation Motivation email Get in touch with us Follow us on Facebook Folow us on Twitter Connect with us on Linkedin Follow us on Instagram Need an inexpensive delivery bag to get started with delivery? You can purchase this one For a professional looking polo or shirt for deliveries, check out the Independent Delivery Pro Gear Shop