My Experience as a Full-Time DoorDash Driver

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • In this video I share my experience as a Full-Time Gig Driver over the past 365 days. Get out there, make some money, and shoot for the the staaaaaars aim for the MOOOOON!
    All the best,
    Eli
    #doordash #fooddelivery #gigeconomy

КОМЕНТАРІ • 173

  • @ashtynbullert9887
    @ashtynbullert9887 2 роки тому +22

    I also live near Minneapolis and I just started dashing full time, doing shipt, and Uber eats and it is so worth it. It’s super nice to be watching someone else do the same things in the same market as me because it only brings me motivation:)

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      HECK YEAH 612 gang

  • @AustinRides7264
    @AustinRides7264 2 роки тому +20

    $54k as a delivery driver is outstanding. Killing it. I did $65k last year as a part time Uber and Lyft driver with some delivery mixed in. All depends on the market. Delivery is so much harder to make big money like you do as well. It's a grind. During the early stages of the pandemic I did delivery for a year and didn't even crack $40k so much respect eli!

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      Preciate kind words gang 🙏 keep grinding

  • @PokeSparkz
    @PokeSparkz 2 роки тому +7

    im fixing to come up on my 1 year fulltime with doordash and ubereats. its been so tough out here in louisiana. didn't think i would make it through the summer BUT here we are and im having a fantastic week and also just started making gaming videos here on youtube. hoping one day i could focus just on that. bless up man and glad its all working out for you!

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому +1

      Stay grinding on that UA-cam channel brother! I absolutely LOVE to see it!!!

    • @jaeshotz
      @jaeshotz Рік тому +1

      Same here bro keep up the great work, I just started watching your let's play for The Chant seems interesting, I'm going to have to play catch up on the series now.

    • @PokeSparkz
      @PokeSparkz Рік тому

      @@jaeshotz oh thanks man, I'm enjoying it for sure. starting the devil in me and soma this week as well so it should be interesting lol

  • @alchemist7897
    @alchemist7897 2 роки тому +4

    Love it bro. I’m a dasher in Kansas City and you started a few months before I have. And I will say I’ve been doing this full time myself. But I’ve learned a lot from your videos ! 🤟🏼

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      happy to be a great resource! keep crushin!

    • @RobiPerk0125
      @RobiPerk0125 2 роки тому

      Kansas City I bet u doing good there here in Joplin Mo sucks is slow haha

  • @eschconsulting
    @eschconsulting 2 роки тому +1

    One of your most Is informative and focused videos I've ever seen... Keep up the great work son

  • @XXX-cn7gj
    @XXX-cn7gj Рік тому +11

    People talk down on me for gig work, but I was doing $24-$28 an hour on average. Keep grinding bro! There’s still a lot of activity for gig work in the 612!

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      100% it’s still solid in the 612 it’s crazy. I’m not big on it as much anymore. Need to make an update vid

    • @jeffreyepstein4310
      @jeffreyepstein4310 Рік тому

      @@eliesch please come back

    • @edxander7169
      @edxander7169 Рік тому +1

      @Eli Esch are you ever coming back? Whens the update video :(

  • @cyclebreaker5947
    @cyclebreaker5947 2 роки тому +25

    Wow, $500 a month for rent?? ..U blessed, homie.. U the mvp on this gig work for sure ..At an early age too

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +6

      yep I'm extremely grateful 🙏

    • @kingjoseph5901
      @kingjoseph5901 Рік тому

      ​@eliesch you live in North Dakota or some shiz?

    • @kendallhenry5901
      @kendallhenry5901 8 місяців тому

      @@kingjoseph5901 if he is a college student and stays in a college apartment, those are really low

  • @bigteezyttv
    @bigteezyttv Рік тому +1

    Remember watching your videos a couple years ago dashing, hope you make some videos again! You’re awesome !

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for appreciating my content 🙏 I’ll be back

  • @Mcdamn1026
    @Mcdamn1026 Рік тому +3

    Hope all is well Eli!! Miss your videos sir hope your staying busy and motivated

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      Everything is well Ronald! Thank you for checking in that means a lot. I'm pivoting my content a bit. I'll be making a video on it soon. Much love Eli

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      I hope you and everyone else are well too 💙

    • @Mcdamn1026
      @Mcdamn1026 Рік тому

      @@eliesch oh sweet I’ll be excited to follow your new content!! Keep on grinding! I’m thinking about starting a auto detail page which has been my side hustle for 15 plus years

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      @@Mcdamn1026 nice Ronald! GO FOR IT

  • @gregorythompson9786
    @gregorythompson9786 2 роки тому +1

    You are right the hustle mindset goes far saving money always best

  • @FritzMorris
    @FritzMorris Рік тому +3

    Hope all is well man. 🙏💰

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому +4

      Everything is brother. I'll be dropping a video real soon to explain where I'm at with my channel. Much love Fritz. Hope you are well too.

  • @NYMikeandMore
    @NYMikeandMore Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this man. I hope you start producing more videos! This is super inspiring 👍 - Mike (NY)

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому +1

      Glad to create these videos. I’ll be making more many more. I’m not done with this Eli Esch channel 💪

    • @NYMikeandMore
      @NYMikeandMore Рік тому

      @@eliesch awesome man! Looking forward to watching your new content!

  • @brianmef71
    @brianmef71 Рік тому +2

    It's been awhile. I miss your videos. 😁

  • @zestfulzenith
    @zestfulzenith Рік тому

    I started dashing this month after watching your vids and others! Then I ran into this dude today! Totally legit bro nice to meet you keep rockin it! 🎉

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому +1

      Stay hustling Jared. Best of luck brother 💯🫡

  • @Andrewsadvntur
    @Andrewsadvntur 2 роки тому +1

    Crazy how this video will get more views than ur last one.. MLS.. DoorDash hooking up a driver.. showing hard work pays off.. spending all day making a video.. than bam a little 4 min banger… like I was saying man keep posting… 🥰 honestly best driving content out there..

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Andrewsadvntur
      @Andrewsadvntur 2 роки тому

      Oh and back to drones taking over food delivery or food delivery cars.. bro you know people be stealing cars and drones instead of food. They will always need us bots to drive are cars into ground if we aren’t smart about it.. keep grinding man. More UA-cam..! Less driving 😉

  • @ramonsalazarjr1643
    @ramonsalazarjr1643 2 роки тому +2

    Shout out from Houston Texas to my boy Eli.. The target warehouse and shipt coming in clutch down here 👌👌

  • @Lino1989
    @Lino1989 Рік тому +2

    Good stuff as always man. It is a fun way to make $ & like you said, the flexibility. Have you ever thought of doing passengers considering you have a newer car? I’ve thought about getting a newer car eventually & then trying it out since it is more $. Had a long talk with one of my drivers & says he’s pulling a little under 2k a week.

  • @mitchmcturtle6890
    @mitchmcturtle6890 2 роки тому +3

    Running through my city with that DASH bag 🏃

  • @jayyswrld2464
    @jayyswrld2464 Рік тому +4

    How's your car maintenance? I've been doing gig work for 3 years now with a brand new car and my mileage scares me. I add at least 50-100 miles per day

    • @edxander7169
      @edxander7169 Рік тому

      How many miles does your car have and what model?

    • @jayyswrld2464
      @jayyswrld2464 Рік тому

      @@edxander7169 almost 38k

  • @clownanaround7996
    @clownanaround7996 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for content

  • @Astroplay
    @Astroplay 2 роки тому

    Love your videos brother! 💯 🙏🏻
    Been here since day 1!

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      much love 💯

  • @edxander7169
    @edxander7169 Рік тому +3

    When will u return? Have u stopped dashing? Is it not worth it in your market anymore? I understand dashing has been at its worst for me

    • @gregkareem9824
      @gregkareem9824 Рік тому

      He recently uploaded

    • @edxander7169
      @edxander7169 Рік тому +1

      @gregkareem9824 I'm aware. He quit doordash though 😢

  • @iamJAYTKAY
    @iamJAYTKAY 2 роки тому

    Thank you
    Love from Syracuse NY

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      Thank YOU for watchin

  • @dominicankid1001
    @dominicankid1001 2 роки тому +1

    Good video man, keep grinding boy

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      likewise brotha!

  • @Mokimrozaradi273
    @Mokimrozaradi273 3 місяці тому

    Thinking about doing this as a side hustle. I’m a health care professional (RN).
    I’ve always thought delivering food would be fun.

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  3 місяці тому

      It’s a great side hustle. Super chill and quite simple. Do it!

  • @no_peace
    @no_peace 2 роки тому +5

    Self employment tax is over 15% but it depends how many miles you drive, and you HAVE to track your miles
    You need to set aside at least 25% of your TAXABLE income, but that percentage goes up if you have a higher earning day job
    Look up self employment tax effective rate calculator and you can enter your main job income plus your side job and figure out how much to set aside
    Either way I'm begging everyone to track miles/expenses and save for taxes

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      facts, track your miles!

    • @thegoober8797
      @thegoober8797 2 роки тому

      Track miles and what else?

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      @@thegoober8797 you can also track your maintenance expenses but it's not necessary if you are using your miles as your tax write off. You can write off miles and expenses on you taxes

    • @thegoober8797
      @thegoober8797 2 роки тому

      @@eliesch thanks man, how much of a difference does the tax break make?

  • @biggb98
    @biggb98 Рік тому +4

    What they don't mention is that to make even anywhere near 30-50k requires at least the same amount of miles to add to a car. Miles are never mentioned , in my area it's about $1.15 -1.25 per mile for door dash orders so you can do the math as to how many miles it will take to earn a salary lol. Doing this full time will give your car a short life span

    • @giovannicoleman1315
      @giovannicoleman1315 Рік тому +2

      Working these hours for any employer and not get compensated for it depressed and not being able to enjoy your life will give you a short life span too

  • @SideGigGuy
    @SideGigGuy Рік тому

    Nice breakdown of doordash income. Thanks!

  • @samkrip9751
    @samkrip9751 2 роки тому +2

    Also just to add for those who tried Doordash and Just got mentally stressed out from it or got tired of it. There are other niches out there and plenty of opportunities to make good money just get out there and experiment with it.

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      Love it dawg

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      Well said Krip Walk

    • @nomaderic
      @nomaderic 2 роки тому

      If you get stressed doing doordash then something is wrong. You're in control of everything

  • @GIGN-GigInGreatNorth
    @GIGN-GigInGreatNorth 2 роки тому

    100% our market is amazing. Still trying to catch you at the shipt warehouse sometime 🤣

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      110% Minneapolis is GOATED for gig work... lol i haven't done Shipt in a while

  • @samuellilly7736
    @samuellilly7736 2 роки тому +1

    Ive watched so many videos and i just put together that u sound just like quadeca

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      bro that's such a compliment 🙏🤣

  • @KMAD2828
    @KMAD2828 2 роки тому +2

    🙌🏿

  • @andrefl4641
    @andrefl4641 2 роки тому

    We missed you, bro

  • @Calihan
    @Calihan 2 роки тому +1

    I'm here in Minneapolis too, near Nokomis. There's nothing in this area, so I have to go north towards the city or south to richfield or bloomington. I don't like going North because I get nervous near really crowded areas and parking situations. How do you deal with the food places that you can't park near? Just drive around until you find a spot? And most places that way are apartments too, so parking is crazy. Any tips?
    I also just signed up for Shipt, but most of the deliveries I've seen are bogus. Like going far east and crossing to Wisconsin? Really Shipt? Maybe the good routes are getting taken asap...

  • @FollowMagicBrad
    @FollowMagicBrad Рік тому

    I live in Fridley and used to get to uptown lots.

  • @theemotionalrapper6611
    @theemotionalrapper6611 2 роки тому +1

    DOORDASH FOR LIFE

  • @arishem555
    @arishem555 2 роки тому +1

    you might be lucky to have your car in great shape and it doesn't need any fixes. but eventually, it will. not sure how people are making any profit driving regular cars. You can definitely deduct from your taxes all repairs, oil changes, and gas ... but ... I'd say to run this job you should be as efficient as possible, - EV prob. I hope you are learning something else while driving gig jobs, cause eventually, you need to become a professional, - like cooking meals, doing surgeries etc. And nothing wrong with doing extra after your regular work as well. I'm doing it cause I want to see how other people are living, what they are ordering, and what restaurants are around. I also want to try uber, - so I can meet and maybe talk to some different people.

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      Yep. I've got some great opportunities in the works going forward, not worried about my future in the least.

  • @socio424
    @socio424 2 роки тому +1

    Hit me up. I wanna be interviewed on your channel about the dark side of DoorDash and how their employees and dashers get screwed. I got the deets!!!!!

  • @themichaeljoel
    @themichaeljoel 2 роки тому +1

    Bro teach me your ways to keeping that positive energy!

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      It's all perspective!

    • @themichaeljoel
      @themichaeljoel 2 роки тому

      @@eliesch It is indeed. I just got laid off so I've been on/off telling myself this is a blessing in disguise.

  • @curbyourenthusiasm9874
    @curbyourenthusiasm9874 Місяць тому

    Can i use a 1996 Buick LeSabre for uber eats?

  • @str8gookintv
    @str8gookintv 2 роки тому

    Eli!!!!! This guy #Str8Gookin …U kept me inspired since day 1!!!!!
    We still need to do a Collab fam ,
    IA/Mn we Midwest Monstaz In this gig encom!!

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      Much love big dawg much love

  • @annunakian8054
    @annunakian8054 2 роки тому +3

    Dash game Erling Haaland. ⚽️🍞

  • @d.g.b_juice41
    @d.g.b_juice41 2 роки тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @petarvalkov7150
    @petarvalkov7150 Рік тому

    Where are you man??? Hope you are okay!! Please update us😊

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому +2

      I know. I need to make an update video. It’s been far too long since I’ve made a video for my channel

  • @757bgully
    @757bgully 2 роки тому +4

    I made 45k my 1st year 60k last year

    • @treyruiz7934
      @treyruiz7934 2 роки тому

      Oh shit deadass ?

    • @757bgully
      @757bgully 2 роки тому

      @@treyruiz7934 dead ass I'm about 2 make 60k again this year

    • @treyruiz7934
      @treyruiz7934 2 роки тому

      @@757bgully after taxes how much ?

  • @Adays700
    @Adays700 2 роки тому +2

    Gross or net after factoring gas and taxes?

  • @ugaas3074
    @ugaas3074 2 роки тому

    Wish if you make another week gig work I think your last video was months ago.
    Let's see if your market still busy🙏

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      We'll see. We'll see

  • @Sean67786
    @Sean67786 2 роки тому +2

    you make more money than the flexers on wsb and crypto forums probably

  • @jermainerunnels9828
    @jermainerunnels9828 2 роки тому

    I wish I lived in your market

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      If you want this to be your full time job then move to Minneapolis! Gig work is great here and rent is cheap!

  • @Qnoel724
    @Qnoel724 Рік тому

    I got a refund back from my tax(hr block services) cost $490…. But I got a refund tax return tax check!!!!

  • @marinebulldog0309
    @marinebulldog0309 2 роки тому

    That's y I didn't like ur other video saying get ready to get another job....Doordash is still PRIME TIME

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      Nah it's just that I want people to know that this great bread won't last forever and if u stick with DD til delivery goes automated then you might be screwed. I just want people to evolve rather than stick to the same thing

  • @Rizzerio1
    @Rizzerio1 2 роки тому +2

    This sounds like your getting ready to sell everyone a course on how to start up your own business xD

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      No biz pitch, just wanting y'all to think bigger than DoorDash... there are so many opportunities in this world!

  • @ZAY________
    @ZAY________ Рік тому

    I live in Minneapolis, Just signed up for Shipt. How's everything going so far man?

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      Stick to Doordash and UberEats. Shipt doesn’t pay very well. Food delivery pays best

  • @seanquertinmont1108
    @seanquertinmont1108 Рік тому

    Is doordash and Uber eats still as good as it was in 2020?

  • @anniek55112
    @anniek55112 Рік тому

    Where did you go???

  • @Trey2024GrindTime
    @Trey2024GrindTime Рік тому +1

    I miss eli and the gang

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      I miss making content too Trey. I’ll be back 💯

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      It’s an evolutionary process 💪

    • @Trey2024GrindTime
      @Trey2024GrindTime Рік тому +1

      ​@@eliesch hope u and Sam ok

    • @edxander7169
      @edxander7169 Рік тому

      ​@@elieschu been saying that for months 😂😂

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      @@edxander7169 you’re right man. I’m sorry I’ve been struggling to get back to content cause I’m done with DoorDash videos 🤷‍♂️ I’ll explain in my next video

  • @juanitay2253
    @juanitay2253 2 роки тому

    That’s not a lot of money when gas is so high and wear and tear on vehicle. Also,don’t forget you have to pay ss taxes, etc...

  • @Alniemi
    @Alniemi 2 роки тому +1

    JEEEZZZZ you gotta grind HARD for 54k a year, ridiculous. I worked almost 40-50 hours a week all year in 2021 with Uber eats and doordash, and only made 38k, Now im driving a tow truck for AAA and make WAAAYYYY more

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      that's probably due to your city, everything depends on your market

  • @kwabenaassuman43
    @kwabenaassuman43 Рік тому

    Quick question do you gotta have commercial insurance or personal insurance

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      Personal. Uber offers commercial when you’re delivering. DoorDash I’ve heard doesn’t have great commercial coverage for drivers

  • @scottiZepidemic
    @scottiZepidemic 2 роки тому

    Yeah id like to see ai car deliver to apartments, or watch them malfunction shopping at dollar general

  • @americantroy77
    @americantroy77 Рік тому

    Eli what's your referral code

  • @RobiPerk0125
    @RobiPerk0125 2 роки тому

    Is good for u because u lucky that city u live is busy like that on my city it slowwww and not worth it

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      Yup, like I've always said, gig driving is 100% based on the size and economic activity in your city

  • @Alltimefox
    @Alltimefox Рік тому

    Man is it really cheap there? 500 a month?

  • @f7advertising551
    @f7advertising551 2 роки тому

    Hey Eli, I sent you an email last night. Did you receive it?

  • @kylelehman3491
    @kylelehman3491 2 роки тому

    What’s the goal for this year??

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +2

      Honestly bro long as it's above $50K I'm happy and chillin

  • @dakotacurtis94
    @dakotacurtis94 2 роки тому

    Do you take time off or was this working 365?

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      about 4 days a week, some weeks less, some more

  • @dannydinh2281
    @dannydinh2281 2 роки тому

    How much do you make UA-cam let’s see a video

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +1

      I make about $500-$800 a month from UA-cam

  • @bamboo8120
    @bamboo8120 Рік тому +2

    Are you still doing doordash ? And how much you think someone can make 1 full day of doordash like sun rise to sun set

  • @Dannybegroovin
    @Dannybegroovin Рік тому

    Rent in Minnesota is $500?!?!

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому +1

      Mine is!

    • @j.c.2787
      @j.c.2787 Рік тому

      ​@@elieschwhat up my niggah... You stopped dashing?

    • @edxander7169
      @edxander7169 Рік тому

      ​@@elieschWhaaat fr?!? U live in a shed or something? Lol 😢

  • @MoneyMan28
    @MoneyMan28 2 роки тому

    Screw taxes, taxing = stealing

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +2

      not a big taxes guy huh? me neither 😂

    • @MoneyMan28
      @MoneyMan28 2 роки тому

      @@eliesch President Trump paid zero taxes in 10 years and he's a billionaire

  • @joshtapp7739
    @joshtapp7739 Рік тому

    👻

  • @stranger3115
    @stranger3115 2 роки тому

    I hate my city Slow af

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      yup, things are definitely slowing down everywhere. the recession could definitely have something to do with it.

  • @nomaderic
    @nomaderic 2 роки тому

    Use the app less? Naw. If I had a "normal" job I couldn't live the life I live traveling the country.

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      True. I just want ppl to understand that this gig won't be here forever

  • @cavalho5817
    @cavalho5817 2 роки тому +1

    I make more money with a doordash bot

  • @brianmef71
    @brianmef71 2 роки тому

    And you probably spend about $10,000 in gas.

  • @mrsjonesway5647
    @mrsjonesway5647 2 роки тому

    Alright now your young I dont do dinner that night life for a female NOPE!!!!!!!

  • @gigadventures8165
    @gigadventures8165 2 роки тому

    This is gross ur not including car maintenance, taxs etc

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому

      Correct, gross revenue, not including expenses

  • @joie8465
    @joie8465 10 місяців тому

    How much you pay taxes thou?🤡🤪

  • @Qnoel724
    @Qnoel724 Рік тому

    My niga ( just use hr block for your taxes) it’s legit, I used it last year.. cost me $490

  • @YouTubeShorts_Padre
    @YouTubeShorts_Padre Рік тому

    You never know man. Will Smith saved us from robots before. He can do it again

  • @josephcoatofmanycolors
    @josephcoatofmanycolors Рік тому

    Just subbed bro, looking to quit my job and try full time dashing.

  • @coldgamekev9890
    @coldgamekev9890 Рік тому

    My boy never disappoints let’s go 🔥🔥🔥

  • @BrandonJohnson-we7vf
    @BrandonJohnson-we7vf Рік тому +1

    Yo eli..... Where u been bro?? We need more content

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому

      Lmao ik bro I’m working on what my next step is. I’m done with DoorDash content. It doesn’t interest me anymore.

    • @BrandonJohnson-we7vf
      @BrandonJohnson-we7vf Рік тому

      @@eliesch I feel you. Moving on to bigger and better things but is doordash still good in the twin cities??

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  Рік тому +1

      @@BrandonJohnson-we7vf yessir. And yea it is indeed still good in the twin cities. Gotta get out the trap of it lol

  • @ulyx4153
    @ulyx4153 2 роки тому

    u fell off after attacking doordash bro. how u going to tell us to do something other than gig work and still upload doordash videos...

    • @eliesch
      @eliesch  2 роки тому +2

      u right u right. I cannot deny 🤷 stuck between a rock and hard place... not really into the DoorDash videos anymore but that's the community I've built lol. I've got some great ideas in the works tho. Eli Esch isn't even close to over.

  • @bobyahatovich
    @bobyahatovich Рік тому

    Work on my own time as long as it’s everyday during the dinner and lunch rush 😂