Welcome to the deep dive. We know you're probably
looking for ways to boost your income, maybe
step outside the regular routine. Yeah, without
getting totally bogged down in information overload.
Exactly. So today, we're focusing on something
really practical, something immediate, using
courier service apps to make money. Right. We've
been looking at a few sources, mainly some YouTube
videos, actually. And they really highlight how
these apps are, well, they're real opportunities.
People are using their own cars, setting their
hours. And actually earning is not just theory.
Not at all. It's happening now. Lots of people
are doing it. And our mission here, really, is
to pull out the actual steps, the how -to. Yeah,
so you can see this isn't some, like, far -off
dream. It's something you could genuinely start
thinking about, maybe even try out today. We
want to show you that feeling of, oh, I can't
do that, or that's not possible for me. Well,
often that's just temporary. It's just waiting
for you to take some action, make it possible.
Precisely. Big things don't just poof appear,
right? They start with those first manageable
steps. We're not talking about massive, like,
life altering schemes here. No, just real ways
to start building income with platforms that
are honestly pretty easy to access. It's amazing
how many people feel kind of stuck with their
current income. But these apps show clear paths,
you know, avenues for change. OK, so let's tackle
that feeling head on. That idea that extra income
is just, I don't know, out of reach. Yeah, like
it's for other people. Right. And this core idea
kept coming up. Yeah. Not. is only true until
you make it possible. That's powerful. It really
is. Let that sink in, that feeling of limitation.
Yeah. It's often just inertia, you know, waiting
for you to nudge it. So taking the first step
changes the reality. Exactly. And, you know,
looking into this myself, trying some things
out, I realized the biggest hurdle was just starting,
just getting out of my own way. Overcoming that
hesitation. Totally. And look, if I could figure
it out, you definitely can too. It's just about
taking that step. OK, so what are those first
steps? What makes these courier apps so, well,
accessible? Good question. Because the barrier
to entry is often surprisingly low. Right. Like,
what do you actually need? Well, take an app
focused on, say, package delivery. Often all
you really need is a basic car, like a sedan.
OK. A valid US driver's license, obviously. Auto
insurance. Standard stuff most drivers already
have. Exactly. And a smartphone. iPhone or Android.
Which, let's face it, almost everyone has now.
Right. So think about it. The basic tools are
probably already in your pocket or your driveway.
That accessibility is huge. It really opens the
door for a lot of people. You don't need special
training or like a huge investment up front.
Not at all. And the types of deliveries might
surprise you too. It's way beyond just dropping
off someone's dinner. Okay, like what? Well,
we saw apps like one called Fetch, another one
V. They focus on delivering packages, often from
warehouses. Ah, so more like general logistics,
not just food. Exactly. It suggests the demand
is broader, maybe more consistent than just meal
times. That makes sense. It diversifies things
for the courier, too. Then you've got the ones
people might know better, like Instacart or Ship
for Grocery Delivery. Right, the shopping and
delivery model. But there's also stuff like Tonquin,
delivering auto parts from places like AutoZone
or O 'Reilly. Oh, interesting. A specific niche.
Yeah. And, uh... Curry handles construction materials.
Now for that, bigger vehicles might be better.
Like a truck or a van. Yeah, but you can often
still sign up with an SUV or even a sedan. It
might just be a wait list sometimes. So different
apps catering to different needs, different vehicle
types even. Totally. And get this, there's an
app called Driver. It involves delivering actual
vehicles. Wow, like driving cars for dealerships
or something? Could be that. or sometimes driving
them across state lines, or even just driving
owners or other drivers around. It's pretty unique.
That sounds like a whole different ballgame.
It does. Then there's catering. A bunch of apps
here. Deliver that. Zifty, Red Wagon, Jackrabbit.
Okay, so handling larger food orders. Yeah. Often
for businesses, parties, stuff like that, pay
can be pretty good because the orders are bigger.
Right. Higher value deliveries. Sometimes there's
a bit more setup involved. You might need catering
bags, that sort of thing. Makes sense. Professional
setup for bigger jobs. And if you do have a larger
vehicle, like a van or truck, apps like Lug and
Bring It are for moving bigger items, helping
people move furniture, that kind of thing. OK.
But even with those, sometimes they have roles
for helpers who might just need a regular car.
Ah, so assisting on bigger jobs. Could be. And
there's Airspace, which is super specific deliveries
to and from airports. Huh, like time -sensitive
documents or parts. Maybe, yeah. And for just
general retail stuff, think 7 -Eleven, AutoZone
again, Menards, Walmart, Best Buy, local shops.
Right. Apps like Skipcart and Rowe handle that
kind of on -demand delivery. So almost anything
from almost anywhere. Pretty much, though you
got to watch the pay structure on some of those.
It can vary. Some might use an offer system where
you decide if a particular delivery is worth
it. Right. So you need to be savvy about which
jobs you accept. Definitely. We even saw apps
for prescription delivery, like Complete Delivery
Service, CDS, and MedZoomer. OK, that sounds
sensitive, but there are extra requirements.
Yeah, things like HEPO training might come up,
and the work might be a bit more sporadic. Gotcha.
And then there were some broader platforms. Right,
like Dispatch, Freight, GoShare, CX, CUO. Yeah.
These cover a whole range of on -demand stuff.
Business to consumer, business to business, retail,
documents. And to catch all delivery services.
Yeah. And with these, often having a larger vehicle
opens up more or maybe better paying. opportunities.
Makes sense. More capacity, more types of jobs
available. And CUO is interesting. It mentioned
options for delivery by bike, or even watching
in some cities. Oh, wow. So really lowering the
barrier even further if you're in the right area.
Exactly. So OK, that's a lot of options. Feels
a bit overwhelming, maybe. It can, yeah. Where
do you even start? How do you make it work? OK,
key strategy number one that came up again and
again. Sign up for multiple apps. Don't just
pick one. No. Don't put all your hopes on a single
platform. Sign up for two, three, maybe more
that fit your situation. That makes sense. Increases
your chances of getting pings, getting offers.
Totally. And you're not just sitting there waiting
if one app is slow. You have backups. It's like
diversifying your gig portfolio. Good way to
put it. Also, Look beyond the big national names
how so check if there are local delivery apps
specific to your city or region Sometimes smaller
local services have great opportunities right
it might be less competition or they serve specific
local businesses worth searching for. Definitely.
And for people who think more like entrepreneurs,
some apps, like one called Dumpling for grocery
shopping, actually let you build your own client
list. Oh, interesting. So you're not just taking
random orders. Right. You can cultivate, repeat
customers, even set your own rates sometimes.
It's more like running your own small delivery
business using their platform. That offers more
control, more potential, maybe, if you put in
the work. Exactly. It's a different approach.
And one really practical tip for just getting
rolling. OK, yeah. After you do the online sign
up for an app you like, don't just wait. What
do you mean? Follow up. Give them a call. Send
an email. Let them know you're eager and ready
to go. Be proactive. Nudge the process along.
Yeah. It can actually speed up getting approved
and onboarded so you can start earning sooner.
That's a great tip. Don't just be passive in
the queue. Right. So let's kind of wrap this
up. Earning extra through these courier apps,
it's not some pipe dream. It's real. It's accessible.
Lots of platforms, basic requirements usually.
A car, license, insurance, smartphone that often
gets you in the door. And remember that idea
we started with? That not possible feeling. Yeah.
It's just waiting for you to take the first step.
Signing up is that first step. That action makes
the knot disappear. It makes it possible. It
really does. So here's the final thought, the
challenge for you listening. OK. Pick one or
maybe two of these apps we talked about. Whichever
one sounded interesting or like a good fit. Just
one or two to start. Yeah. And today, like right
now after this, do a quick search online. Find
their website. Start the sign up. Just take that
first small action. Exactly. What could happen?
What could become possible if you just step out
of your usual pattern and try this? What could
you unlock? What income could appear once you
make the knot disappear? That's your deep dive.
Go make it happen.