Gig App Podcast (by Para)

Para app becomes GigSafe (episode 38)

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:58:29 +0000

The Para app is shutting down. David and I discuss in this episode.

Doordash Driver Telematics, A Violation Of Drivers Rights (episode 37)

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:17:31 +0000

This week lets talk about Doordash's illegal use of Telematics.

Para Works Official Update By Team Para (episode 36)

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:20:53 +0000

This week, David and I keep it short and sweet, regarding the Para Works feature on the Para App.

Para Works Shutting Down (episode 35)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:24:29 +0000

This week on the Gig App Podcast by Para. We discuss moving forward with the Para app.

Para App Chat (episode 34)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:54:50 +0000

This week David and I discuss the features in the Para app.

Gig Worker Transparency, Walmart Spark, & Para Works (episode 33)

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:12:03 +0000

This week David and I talk about Gig app transparency, Is Walmart Spark unsafe, and an update on the Para app.

inDrive Rideshare, Director of Operations, Adam Warner (episode 32)

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:43:52 +0000

Gig App Podcast by Para (episode 32)

This week we have Adam Warner on the podcast. Adam is the Director of U.S. Operations for inDrive rideshare. inDrive has a unique and interesting view on pricing and allowing drivers the freedom to set their own prices.

Colorado House Member Stephanie Vigil (episode 31)

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week on the "GIG APP PODCAST" by Para: David and I are joined by Stephanie Vigil, Colorado House of Reps member. We discuss the Gig app worker House Bill, both the old and the new one.

Independent Contractor Advocate John Lopez (episode 30)

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:33:39 +0000

This week on "THE GIG APP PODCAST" by Para: We are excited to have one of the biggest fighters for Independent Contractors, John Lopez, Chicago Illinois.

Gig App Worker Catch Up Session (episode 29)

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 03:48:05 +0000

This week David and I discuss upcoming app features, podcast guests, and more.

Gig App Workers Driver Rights (episode 28)

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:04:39 +0000

This week we discuss what rights platform app based gig workers should have, make sure to check out DriverRights.org.

Para Works Real Time Catering Orders (episode 27)

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:10:51 +0000

This week on the podcast I take you with me on 3 Para Works catering deliveries. Make sure to check out Para Works, ONLY in the Para app.

Why we sued the Department of Labor (episode 26)

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:28:37 +0000

Today our guests are Pacific Legal Foundation and Kim Kavin (#FightForFreelancers), learn how the DOL rule change is effecting workers around the country.

Navigating Gig Apps in 2024 (episode 25)

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:22:16 +0000

This week David and I lay out the new format for 'GIG APP PODCAST by Para'. We discuss some of the challenges with catering through apps, and how to use Para Works correctly.

Legal Rideshare CEO/Founder Bryant Greening (episode 24)

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:49:07 +0000

This week David and I are joined by the CEO/Founder of LegalRideshare.com, Bryant Greening. Bryant offers FREE consultations to ALL gig workers who are in need of Legal advise or counsel.

https://legalrideshare.com

FURE rideshare CEO/Founder Rudy Ferrez (episode 23)

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:56:04 +0000

This week David and I are joined by the Founder of Fure.cab , the 'F-R-E-E' rideshare option, launching in Philadelphia April 2024.

Mystro App w/CEO Doug Feigelson (episode 22)

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:37:30 +0000

This week David and I are joined by the CEO of Mystro, Doug Feigelson.

Para Pulse: Optimizing Gig Work In Your Market (episode 21)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 04:13:33 +0000

This week David and I talk about the feature in the Para App called Para Pulse. Learn what this can do for you and optimizing your time working gig apps.

Catering App DLIVRD w/CEO Chris Heffernan (episode 20)

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:43:03 +0000

This week David and I are joined by the CEO/Founder of the "Dlivrd" catering app (now in more than 150 U.S. markets). We discuss what makes this catering app stand out from the others, including market giant DoorDash. We were also pleasantly surprised that Chris brought Christmas early with him to the podcast!

MOVES: Gig App Workers Financial w/CEO Matt Spoke (episode 19)

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:13:49 +0000

This week, David and I are joined by the CEO of MOVES Financial, Matt Spoke. Lets dive into how MOVES can help gig app workers on all platforms.

Instacart vs. Dumpling w/Joel Shapiro CEO Dumpling (episode 18)

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:46:21 +0000

Instacart has moved into one of the worst paying options for gig app workers. Dumpling is a TRUE Indpendent Contractor platform, where you run your grocery+ business & more. Join David and Rodeo as we talk with Dumpling CEO/Founder, Joel Shapiro.

Doordash, Uber, Gig app workers learn your market with 'PULSE' (episode 17)

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 21:16:19 +0000

If you work on gig apps, check out the feature 'PULSE', discussed on this episode. ONLY on the Para app!

Dlivrd Catering with Ashely Campos CSO Dlivrd (episode 16)

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:18:37 +0000

This week, David and I talk to Ashley (CSO Dlivrd), about the catering platform.

Para Pass & Para Works Q & A part 2 (episode 15)

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:17:11 +0000

This week David and I answer questions regarding onboarding to Para Works & Para Pass.

Doordash offers are drying up, now what? (episode 14)

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:07:34 +0000

Welcome back to another week of "Gig App Podcast" by Para. This week, David is in Arizona working on a new client for ParaPass, so I am joined by our friend MAC in Portland. MAC has been a gig worker for many years, and has seen all the changes in DoorDash since they first began. Portland market has been awful for Dashers lately, as have many markets across the country. Let's discuss.

Para Works & Para Pass Q&A (episode 13)

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:14:41 +0000

This week David and address questions and comments made it the FB group, and from the YouTube and Facebook 'Para' group livestream chat, regarding Para App/Para Works/Para Pass.

DoorDash Dangers & NYC delivery minimum wage w/Dashing Trader (episode 12)

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:25:00 +0000

This week David and I are joined by Dashing Trader, topics discussed:

Doordash now vs. then
Doordash Dasher shoots YouTube prankster
NYC Doordash minimum wage (win or loss)

Gig workers in the hispanic community w/Delivery TV (episode 11)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:05:46 +0000

In this episode David and I talk with Luis (@deliveryTV), who runs the largest Spanish speaking gig worker channel on YouTube.

Check out Luis on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@deliverytv

Para Works and Pass Q&A (episode 10)

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000

David and I talk about the most asked questions regarding Para Works and Para Pass.

DOORDASH DEACTiVATED part 2 of 2 (episode 9)

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:28:19 +0000

In this conclusion to the first part (episode 8), David and I are joined by Marco (@NovaDasher) & Mac (Portland gig worker). We continue the discussion about wrongful deactivations, and why so many happened this summer (2023).

DOORDASH DEACTiVATED part 1 of 2 (episode 8)

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:05:06 +0000

Today I am joined by Mac, who is a gig worker in the Portland, Oregon market. Like most gig workers he is a multi-apper, and like many multi-apper's his primary app is DoorDash. Recently, he was deactivated without reason, a reality many Dashers have faced over the last several months. (part 1 of 2)

Veteran gig drivers discuss, staying motivated & coping with stress (episode 7)

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:25:26 +0000

Experienced Gig drivers discuss ways they stay motivated and cope in stressful situations.

.:: The panelists::.

David Pickerell (Para CEO, Ash (Dash with Ash in Canada), Kim (Kim’ssidemoneyplans), Hannibal is Hungry, Pedro DoorDash Santiago(@Mr.Betonyou), John Mikaelian(@JohnMikaelian), Steve (Rideshare Rodeo).

6 years full time in the gig economy w/UDM (episode 6)

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:24:06 +0000

This episode, David and I get a chance to chat with w/UDM about his experience the last 6 years in the gig economy. What are his plans moving forward.

Gig Worker Classification and Regulation w/Sergio Avedian (episode 5)

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:16:46 +0000

Today, David and I are joined by Sergio from The Rideshare Guy. We discuss California Prop22, Washington state 'rideshare' gig rule, and what is going on in Massachusetts.

Gig Driver Safety in 2023 w/Rideshare Professor (episode 4)

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:15:00 +0000

Today we discuss Rideshare and DoorDash/Delivery app safety in 2023. David and I are joined by Torsten (Rideshare Professor).

DoorDash Dasher & CHECKR Q&A (episode 3)

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:24:06 +0000

In this episode David and I go back through your comments concerning the DoorDash platform and being a Dasher, as well as some CHECKR questions as well.

.:: what are we up to at Para ::.

https://www.withpara.com

Season 2 highlights (episode 2)

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 02:02:51 +0000

We hope you enjoy watching the season 2 highlights of Para Roundtable Discussions.

Chapters:

Intro
Doordash Wrongful Deactivation
Doordash Offers vs. Hourly Pay
Para App Flagging Feature
Instacart Shopper Problems
Minors Using UBER AND LYFT
Para Works, and how it works
Colorado Gig Worker Senate Bill 098
Uber Autonomous in Las Vegas
UDM’s Gig Economy Documentary

Season 1 highlights (episode 1)

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:53:43 +0000

Here's a roundup of highlights from Episodes 1-10 of Para Presents With Steve & David!

Intro
Are drivers feeling safe? (episode 1)
Declined (episode 2)
Do Algorithms Decide Pay (episode 3)
Staying Motivated & Coping With Stress (episode 4)
The Rise Of Women In The Gig Economy (episode 5)
Gig Apps & The Holidays (episode 6)
Safety & Earnings Tips (episode 7)
Rideshare and Gig Worker Utilization Rate (episode 8)
Doordash Moving Into 2023 (episode 9)
Diversify Gig Work in 2023 (episode 10)
Outroutro