Delivering For Doordash? 5 Things You NEED to Know!

[@dfizzbom]

I haven't dashed in a while but will be getting back into it. Always liked your channel. I realize it's your side hustle and you're husband and wife so there's some ignoring of the dollar breakdown but in terms of pure luxury and quite frankly safety, the number one best circumstance is having a partner to dash with. It changes to whole experience for the better while dashing. And certainly it's a ton safer to have a dedicated driver while the other works the app. Dashing alone, as we know, makes the gig much more challenging. However dashing together does change the structure of what you're truly making. Two of you are dedicating your time and energy for the money. But I get it. It's a side hustle you enjoy doing together regardless. But that right there is the number one tip of the day - if you have a spouse who's willing to be a partner in participation, not just ride along, that's a hella good scenario for an easier dash time. Be safe out there. I work Coram. Maybe our paths will cross sometime!

[@DaveyDukes]

DOORDASH SAW YOUR VIDEO AND LISTENED!!! they just took the reasons off. YAYYY

[@thehustlermindset-wz4eu]

Great video ❤ Ya gained a new sub

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Thank you!!

[@thuancarson7614]

Exact, somebody got irritated with me on how I do my dash and it's like what's it to you... I'm making my little bit of money comfortably!

[@kathleenstrickler53]

I dash in the suburbs of Philly and recently hidden tips are indicated with a plus sign at the offering...e.g. $7.50+ Don't know if this is rolling out across the board or what but it does take the guess work out of it a bit....the plus can mean $2 or $30 or anything....but at least you know there IS hidden tip.....still silly to hide it at all but this is better than nothing, I guess..... Love your videos...I've been delivering about the same amount of time as you two....wish I had a sidekick, would lessen the wear & tear on the body!!! Keep on keepin' on!!!

[@Snerdles]

2 usd per mile is 1.66 Canadian per KM. If I waited for that on orders I'd just sit in a parking lot all night. It's interesting seeing different areas and different dashers strategies. I'm thinking about trying for Top Dasher since my area seems dead on many evenings through the week so I hope it would snag more orders on those days.

[@JohnRedshaw]

My chief rule is this: don't stress out over all the rules and tips you see on KZbin videos. As you said, you do you. The minute I go into stress over doing deliveries, that's the killer. I have fun and adventurous deliveries, not penny pinching "I didn't get MA TIP" "where am I going now?" deliveries. Do a good job, smile, be pleasant, and be the guy you would want your driver to be.

[@thuancarson7614]

I'm glad I'm not the only one, I love it new places iv been, came across a few nice Dasher's, I have fun and my boyfriend is having fun with it too

[@ryankiani7138]

The reason thing is correct now but before, the “my dash ends soon” reason would end your dash and “I need a bathroom break” would pause your dash.

[@lgrinaker]

Lou and Mary, I noticed the magnetic mount with lanyard that you’re using with your GoPro. Does that work well for you? Holds in place well? Thanks for your videos!

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Linda, it is a Snap Mount! I love it!! I actually have two of them. You can find the link to it in the description of the video! Easily my favorite Go Pro accessory!

[@lgrinaker]

@@TheLongIslandDashExperience Thanks! That’s a big help! I’ll be sure to use your link if I end up getting one. May be a while (need to save up), but I’ll use your link. 😊

[@jasonhunter4067]

Nice video! Ppl really say how you guys make much money?less than $30.00 dashing only peak time or few hours? I really appreciate your hustling Hope you keep doing what you doing and many ppl follow you. I'm NY dasher and I make +$60~100 if I only dash lunch or dinner rush only. If dash all day +$40~60 no multi Appling Only doordash 😃 Please keep accepting less than $10 orders +$2 miles ofc

[@kota11334]

Hi. You think I will save money with Everlance on taxes or go with UberEats online mileage statements ? Thx 😊

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

You wouldn’t save money but it does show you what your write off is

[@MissShaneice]

I always enjoy watching these ride alongs. I like the bell for when you scan items in instacart. I keep my notifications silent. Lol. BTW, Lou, you're facial haircut from the vlogging channel looks good! Can't wait for another video.

[@nicks931]

Nice you're addressing per mile cost. However. You haven't mentioned figuring out your personal cost per mile. Factor in car payment (lease, amortization if paid for, depreciation, etc), insurance (especially in the case of younger drivers, i.e. your daughters), maintenance, and idle/deadhead time. When I drove a big truck OTR we figured it cost us $0.25-$0.50 just to pull off the interstate to change drivers. Therefore, unless a restroom break was needed, we didn't! Until and after all the expenses are accounted for? Keep your $/mile refusal figure high, or you'll get bitten in the rear when it comes time to repair/maintain your vehicle.

[@carolmartin3723]

Well I got my Mary and Lou fix. I wish the videos were longer! When is the next one?

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Thursday in Wisconsin!!

[@islandbaby4704]

Mary, I like how you packed the Stop N Shop order with the cold/frozen items in one bag. That’s how I pack my groceries and it makes it so much easier when unpacking them at home when you separate the cold vs shelf items in diff bags.

[@JohnRedshaw]

Also, shop in the frozen aisle last.

[@nicoleagel5630]

Always gotta watch the new video 👍 blessings to u n ur fam as always 💘

[@JohnRedshaw]

I wish I knew when I started out....that big Applebee's bags will not stay on your front seat when you stop short.

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Ha yea for sure

[@clarkhamblen]

Great advice!

[@dead2rights674]

So I noticed on my DD account it is only saying the store and travel, I no longer am able to see item count prior to accepting. So how would you tackle figuring out a hidden tip

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Wow that’s terrible

[@melliefz]

Goal met! Thanks for another great vid

[@daphne7435]

Also, a (possible) hidden tip indicator is if the offer is $4 above your markets base pay on DD and $8 over base on UE.

[@gigworkmama]

Great tips guys!

[@daphne7435]

You know I'm your self proclaimed #1 fan 😃 but you're killin' me with the music😩

[@clarkhamblen]

😂😂😂

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Is it the music when we are taking or the transition music as well? Is it just the type of music or the transitions which include music? One of the reasons for using it is retention especially during transitions

[@jonnybgood7531]

Which do you find better / busier in Western Suffolk County, Doordash or Uber Eats?

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Right now Uber Eats. Doordash seems very over saturated.

[@Matty_917]

❤❤❤

[@j.t.downing3932]

Get to know your market well. Introduce yourself to the managers at the restaurants in your zone. If you have a good relationship with the manager, the employees will treat you better. About half of my restaurants give me free drinks (and sometimes food items). Also know the best exits out of shopping centers depending on the way you are going. Many times you can save 5 minutes simply by going out the right exit and missing lights and/or traffic.

[@daphne7435]

I set an alarm for 3pm every day so I don't forget to schedule

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Same! For some reason though I shut it off 🙈

[@clarkhamblen]

I'm up at that time anyways! Nature call! 😳😳😳

[@daphne7435]

@@clarkhamblen you've been delivering for a while. Don't you have 3pm early access?

[@melaniesimon9863]

Apartments are the worat😡😠 especially when gated and customer doesn't leave gate code or any directions!!

[@clarkhamblen]

I wish I knew you could zoom in and see if it is a home, business or some "monstrosity" of an apartment/condo complex. I wish I would have realized that one bad day would not make for a bad month. Just because one day is slow and you don't even come close to your daily goal that doesn't mean that at the end of the month you still will have the money to pay your bills. We all have days where we are burned out. Make time for life, not just dashing!

[@Christineejohnson68]

Don't forget about "Dash Along the way" !!!!

[@skoluh]

Acceptance rate 100% matters now unfortunately. If you have 70% and above you will ALWAYS get bangers.

[@j.t.downing3932]

Not true in my market. I stay at around 15% acceptance rate, and get just as many high top orders as my Top Dasher friends without taking out the garbage.

[@nicoleagel5630]

Yep remembered when i started too.... N said yeah i can make 6. Yeah can make 8.... Just took everything 😔 😅

[@jakemeehan6127]

I had 4 violations at one point, I think I heard it’s 6 before they deactivate you

[@daphne7435]

✌️😎💸

[@Rideshareanddeliveryexpert]

1st

[@anthonyacevedo5242]

Close 2nd 💪

[@karenlongie6770]

I didn’t keep the acceptance rate at the minimum and doordash deactivated my account for not keeping acceptance rate so I am pretty sure acceptance rate does matter

[@scottmundy4606]

Absolutely false

[@wgalligan2408]

I’m at 3 percent you got deactivated for something else and making people believe it was your acceptance rate I mean your name is Karen 😂

[@daphne7435]

You didn't get deactivated for your acceptance rate. Whoever told you that is full of it.

[@nicoleagel5630]

Ive been between 0 n 15% for over a year. So it wasnt because of that. There is no minimum for acceptance!! Or so many of us would be deactivated. Completion matters. Not acceptance.

[@TheLongIslandDashExperience]

Everyone else has said it below