My friend Dave had me on his newly revamped gigtube channel Wright Ideas to discuss what it's been like a full-time gig worker for the last 8 years. A friend of his, who goes by the moniker "Broseph", is seriously considering quitting his W2 day job and going into full-time gig work. Dave had me on the show to bounce ideas off me and offer as much insight as I could into what being a full-time gig worker in 2026 and beyond will actually entail.

NOTE: The podcast actually started about 90 minutes before I arrived. I cut out that part, but you can watch the full 3 hour show on Dave's channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/br0FnrqvjsI?si=AVP9dfSrzECNcHAg

I actually had a really good year doing gig work in 2025. I made more money than ever, but why doesn't it feel like it? I'm seriously considering quitting gig work and going back to the W2 world. Steve from Rideshare Rodeo joins me in this collab podcast to discuss.

Follow me EVERYWHERE: https://linktr.ee/gigtube

Check out my gig earnings for 2019-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_FXGtsqoa1iaoVY7HSIcHJx73RewQEaQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112696060518630244517&rtpof=true&sd=true

ChatGPT's analysis of my earnings: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q3dSa6Z9jjFbZbOP3ZfHEznMGB-T4uxR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112696060518630244517&rtpof=true&sd=true

Is Gig Work Still Worth It in 2025? 4 Full-Time Drivers Get Real

I appeared on the Rideshare Rodeo audio podcast Sunday night. Steve and I talked the current state of Gig Work in 2025 and then ranked EVERY gig app!

On the June 9, 2025 episode of  @TimcastIRL  Tim Pool explains to  @MichaelMaliceofficial  how illegal DoorDash accounts work; who's using them; and what his plan is to fight back. It's great to see someone with a platform this big bring this issue to light.

I analyze and react to this clip with fellow GigTuber  @DaveWrightTheCapitalist 

Watch the show for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/live/3XUuQTl2RrA?si=mrASCE7L40yS_nWp&t=6298

P.S. I would love to see Steve from  @RideshareRodeo  on that show as he could explain the situation with illegal accounts even better.

Original content creator: Pedro “Mr.BetonYou” Santiago

Originally published 10/6/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S21ZO9czYxE

With so many DoorDash drivers Struggling, lets have a conversation with a YouTuber that has made Content Creation her NEW Gig! Meet @doughdash Tonight for an interview about her journey as a gig worker, content creator and more.

Welcome back to "The Best Live Show Around" where we talk gig life, share stories, motivation ans get into current topics.

Join the show in the live chat or be a part of the show via the Streamyard link provided during the show. Whether you are an Vet or a new driver these Live Shows may be for you.

Original Content Creator: Pedro “Mr.BetonYou” Santiago

Originally published 9/29/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WraPQlP2V5g

Americans are at a BOILING POINT! Gig Workers are Struggling and Restaurant Workers are frustrated. Lets take a look at a recent incident involving a Gig Worker that doesn't speak English while picking up Food Orders...Should he be allowed to work the apps?

Original content creator: Pedro “Mr.BetonYou” Santiago

Originally published 9/8/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuh-8p_sbVs

With So MANY Obstacles that Gig Workers are facing, what is your #1 Concern? Tonight we open up the Live Show to the viewers so YOU can share your thoughts and give some insights on what we can do to still achieve our "Gig Goals"

Welcome Back to "The Best Live Show Around" where we talk gig life, share stories, motivation and get into current topics.

Original Content Creator: Pedro “Mr.BetonYou” Santiago

Originally published 8/25/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LF7sDxnKf4

Have you heardf about the NEW Appeal Process on the DoorDash Platform? Have you been Deactivated? Lets go over what you need to know.

Have I been wrong about the Walmart Spark Driver App? Can I actually make good money doing it?

Welcome to "The Best Live Show in the Gig Economy" where we talk Gig Life, share stories, motivation and discuss current topics.

Join the conversation via the Live Chat or be a part of the show with the Stream Yard link provided during the show.

Original content creator: Pedro “Mr.BetonYou” Santiago

Originally published 8/11/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfynv0wp7f8

Something many drivers hear from people hen they find out we deliver food for a living is" Get a Real Job" My question is what does that mean? Is Delivering food at the age of 20 really different than at the age of 42, 50 70 etc. In tonight's live show we will go over the pros and cons of food delivery as a way to make a living and how long should we stay in the Gig Game?

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Original content creator: Pedro “Mr.BetonYou” Santiago

Originally published 8/4/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1J1fR3UxWg

People are NOT Tipping, Companies are NOT paying more and Drivers are NOT making money. Why NO TIP NO TRIP is DEAD! Now what?

Welcome Back to "The Best Live Show Around" where we talk Gig Life, share stories, motivation and get into current topics.

Tonight we will go over how the Food Delivery space has changed.

Original content creator: Pedro “Mr.BetonYou” Santiago

Originally published 7/28/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9j2d4fZ-YE

Scammers are Everywhere now. In our Gig Apps, on our street corners, in our Comment sections. In tonight's Live Show we will be talking about how this has impacted Us as a driver community.

Original content creator: Pedro DoorDash Santiago

Originally published 7/14/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC17S5n4KGA

What is your Earnings Expectations? Should we be looking at the Gig Apps as a Career? How many of us can be Successful at Earning a Living doing this? How are the Gig Workers in NYC and Seattle doing now that legislation has been put in place? How are DoorDash, Uber and others responding to having to pay workers more? All this and more in tonight's Live Stream!

Welcome Back o "The Best Live Show Around" where we talk about Gig Life, share stories, give motivation and discuss current topics. Join the Live Chat or e a part of the show via the StreamYard link provided during the show.

ORIGINAL CONTENT CREATOR: Pedro DoorDash Santiago

Originally published 7/7/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXptR_20-gw

With so many drivers going back to traditional work to earn a living, is it time for YOU to consider a W2 again? As many New drivers that there are coming to DoorDash, Uber, Spark etc. is this work still profitable for most drivers? Should we be delivering food only part time? Lets talk about this and more on Tonight's Live Stream.

Original content creator: Pedro DoorDash Santiago

Originally published 6/30/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRkFHa6JY68

In this weeks Live Show we Discuss what Gig Apps Drivers like most and how are Earnings for Gig Workers in 2024. After starting as a Spark Driver and Going back to Uber Eats I noticed some things...

Welcome Back to "The Best Live Show Around" where we talk Gig Life, share stories, motivation and get into current topics.

Original content creator: Pedro DoorDash Santiago

Originally published 6/23/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nns54VcALEk

DESCRIPTION:

Has DoorDash been holding back drivers from better Earnings? What happens when you dont dash anymore? This Week I and a few others have been Deactivated from DoorDash...Why this may be a good thing. UDM Delivers joins us to discuss the Catering side of the Gig Economy as well as when was his last Dash!

Welcome Back to "The Best Live Show Around" where we talk Gig Life, share stories, motivation and get into current topics.

Original content creator: Pedro DoorDash Santiago

Originally published 6/9/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39WCL6uDuXE

DESCRIPTION:

The DoorDash Tier Program has sparked many NEW debates and conversations about its legitimacy, fairness, and manipulation. Acceptance Rate opinions on DoorDash is nothing new...but the Tier Program has added an interesting twist. Lets talk about what I have seen and share some results from other Dashers in other markets.

Welcome to " The Best Live Show Around" where we talk Gig Life share stories, give motivation and get into current topics.

Original content creator: Pedro DoorDash Santiago

Originally published 6/2/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRVlUWuD8tk

DESCRIPTION:

Will the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election impact the Gig Economy? Who are you voting for when it comes to Gig Issues? Does it really matter? Welcome back to "The Best Live Show in the Gig World" where we talk Gig Life, share stories, give motivation and get into current topics. Tonight's show we step into the Political Space and why I think its all a JOKE...

Topics:

1. Will your Vote help you as a gig worker?

2. Do you think Gig Work has been made better or worse w/ more Politicians

Original Content Creator: Pedro DoorDash Santiago

Originally published 5/19/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeQPMlbCRgw

DESCRIPTION:

DoorDash, Instacart, Uber along with Fast Food Restaurants are accepting Food Stamps as Payment. I had an Order this week that made me think about the People that are using DoorDash and how it impacts Dashers.

Welcome back to "The Best Live Show Around" where we talk Gig Life, share stories, give motivation and get into current topics.

Tonight's Show Topics:

1. Should Customers be able to use Food Stamps for a DoorDash order?

2.Has Food Delivery become to common place?

3.Food Delivery will keep dashers and customers BROKE?

Original content creator: Pedro DoorDash Santiago

Originally published 5/12/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fPgZeJPBqI

DESCRIPTION:

Lets take a Live Look at Content Creators and see if they are Valid or Trash. Pick a channel and lets take a LOOK...

Also a Update on the Dasher Rewards Program.

Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there.