David Pickerell of Para joins us to talk about the tools his team is developing to help delivery drivers and contractors be more profitable.
Para would love to partner with you. Some of the tools already developed or being developed include:
Analytics of your earnings
Mileage tracking (both past and future)
One Click signup for various delivery apps
Personal dispatching to assist working multiple apps.
If you are interested in talking with David, especially as an early adopter, give him a shout. David@Withpara.com.
To read this in article format, you can visit the associated blog post for this episode.
03:25 Introduction of Para
06:02 Some of the tools Para is developing for contractors
07:03 One Click Apply
07:30 Personal Dispatch
09:47 Mileage logs
14:56 The value of assembling trip data from drivers
17:26 How drivers can help gather data for Para
18:31 How can that data make a difference for contractors?
22:55 How data levels the playing feeld between apps and contractors
30:22 Dealing with the inefficiency and incompetence of delivery platforms
33:18 David's thoughts on the Doordash IPO
36:29 Are there repercussions for using an app like Para to multi-app?
37:15 The opportunities with up and coming delivery companies
43:51 The relationship between gig companies and independent contractors
47:41 Can any newcomers shake up the delivery industry?
51:28 What about Lyft entering the market?
52:54 What's in the future for Para?
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