How to Make $350 a Day Without Door Dash

Introduction

• Presenter: Blake Moore, More Driven channel
• Experience: 6 years of gig work
• Goal: Share strategies to make gig work more profitable without relying on Door Dash

Key Points

• Strategy Focus: Utilizing multiple gig apps (Lyft, Uber Eats, Instacart) strategically
• Observation: Less Door Dash, more money

Daily Strategy Outline

Morning (6:00 am - 9:30 am)

• Prime Focus: Lyft rides, Uber Eats orders, Instacart batches
• *Tips:
• Arrive at Smiths by 6:00 am for high Instacart batch availability
• Lyft offers turbo bonus pay (~30-40%) during morning hours
• Balance all apps to take the best possible orders

Midday Break (10:00 am - 1:30 pm)

• Observation: Slowest time of day
• Activities: Take a break, eat lunch, work out

Afternoon (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

• Prime Focus: Lyft and Uber ride share
• Strategy: Avoid Instacart unless the batch is exceptionally good
• Tip: Be aware of traffic patterns to maximize efficiency

Evening (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)

• Prime Focus: Uber Eats, Instacart
• Strategy: Cherry-pick high-paying orders ($2+ per mile)
• Tip: Turn off Lyft as it’s less profitable during this time

Night (8:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

• Prime Focus: Airport runs with Lyft and Uber
• Tip: Airport rides often tip well

Example Results

Tuesday Shift

• Instacart: $63
• Lyft: $116.14
• Uber: $161.42
• Total: $340.56 in 12 hours ($28.38/hour)

Saturday Shift

• Instacart: $234.05
• Lyft: $139.90
• Uber: $156.20
• Total: $534.05 in 12 hours ($44.50/hour)

Tactical Tips

Surge Pay Patterns

• Track: Specific times and locations with consistent surge pay
• Example: Thursdays at 8:00 am and 3:00 pm

Concerts & Events

• Awareness: Know local events and plan to be in those areas for bonus pay
• Example: Concerts leading to $19.50 bonuses for short rides

Flight Logs

• Tip: Stay updated on airport traffic to maximize profitable rides

Instacart Batching

• Knowledge: Know which stores have high order flows
• Strategy: Use busy stores as a hub during downtime

Tools & Resources

• Solo App: Helps strategize with features like pay guarantees, mile tracking, and more

Community Engagement

• More Driven Community: New initiative for gig workers to collaborate, compete, and share strategies
• Offers: Weekly newsletter, expense tracker, competitions, and prizes

Conclusion

• Call to Action: Diversify gig apps, analyze your market, and implement tactical strategies for higher earnings.
• Community: Join the More Driven community for additional support and resources.