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	Episode:		RSG042: Chris Guillebeau On Using Uber To Be A Better Entrepreneur
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:32:30
	Publish Date:		2016-06-27 11:00:16
	Description:		Today’s guest isn’t a rideshare driver but he is a New York Times best-selling author and serial entrepreneur. On the podcast, Chris shares his tips for Uber drivers looking to make a splash with their entrepreneurial ventures and how driving for Uber or working in the on demand economy can make that happen. If you’d like to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here. Intro Interview with Chris Guillebeau How to use Uber to be a better entrepreneur – but he’s not a rideshare driver This podcast is a little different from our typical podcasts – more entrepreneurial focused Xero smartphone app that helps you track your business expenses right from your phone – check out their video here Xero Tax Touch – will help you figure out taxes and save a bunch of money on your taxes too Shout out to our 5 star reviews from: danekirk, kmaddux, jmckin02, charmingkate, montag98pg Missed an episode of one of our podcasts? Click here Interview with Chris Guillebeau Lifelong entrepreneur, has community called The Art of Non-Conformity Wrote The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit – NY Times Bestseller Wanted independence and realized he couldn’t go back to a day job that didn’t have that flexibility Experience with Uber as a Rider and Observer Uses Uber frequently, fan of it as a consumer Realized the overlap between drivers and other entrepreneurs as he met them Rideshare driving is very flexible, maybe even more so than being a traditional taxi driver Flexibility and Entrepreneurship Being an entrepreneur or having a side hustle is becoming more mainstream For entrepreneurs, it’s important to listen to what people are talking about and asking you while driving – what’s your expertise? Goal is to determine what’s worth your time and will it bring in money – doesn’t have to be rideshare driving Advice for Current Rideshare Drivers First focus on the basics What makes you unique as a driver? Always have a backup plan in case your first entrepreneurial endeavor fails – you don’t have to tell anyone about your backup plan, but have one Success isn’t linear – Born for This book We like to romanticize entrepreneurs, but usually their paths have been all over the place Be willing to adapt Outro Chris gives a lot of great advice and perspective for rideshare drivers and entrepreneurs Most people listening/reading this podcast aren’t going to drive forever, and some may be side hustling right now and building up their businesses There’s no one way to being successful, but being a rideshare driver gives you a unique opportunity to network Feel free to reach out to me at harry[at]therideshareguy.com or follow me on Twitter @TheRideShareGuy Leave comments, questions and feedback below! Show Notes Chris Guillebeau website The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life Xero Tax Touch Maximum Ridesharing Profits Subscribe to iTunes and never miss an episode! Connect with me on Twitter If you’d like to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here. Drivers, what do you think about Chris’ thoughts on leveraging Uber to be a better entrepreneur? -Harry @ RSG Save Save Save Save Save Save The post RSG042: Chris Guillebeau On Using Uber To Be A Better Entrepreneur appeared first on The Rideshare Guy Blog and Podcast.
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