The Penny Stupid Project

The Penny Stupid Project

The Penny Stupid Project helps to filter all the hype, scams, and real information for anyone looking to start a side hustle and make extra money working a side gig or from home. Steve Rhode and Damon day are the chief guinea pigs, hosts, and entertainment to help you find solid side hustle opportunities. We try all the opportunities ourselves to give you the straight scoop. We don't sell any products or services. Just sharing advice through this podcast and at https://PennyStupid.com

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January 17, 2024 • 21 mins

In this part of the podcast, Damon discusses the importance of diversifying income sources for rideshare drivers. They share their personal experiences and explain how relying solely on Uber and Lyft may no longer be profitable. The speaker encourages drivers to explore alternative options such as food delivery services like DoorDash and Walmart Spark. They emphasize that these apps should be seen as side hustles and not relied upo...

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In this episode, I share my approach to navigating gig apps and making money at Walmart. Using the app, I easily find items in the store and correct any scanning mistakes. Walmart's self-checkout process is quick and efficient since customers have already paid online. The drop-off process is smooth with Walmart's Spark system. Remember to be considerate and put your shopping carts back. Tune in for more tips on earning mone...

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In this episode, Damon Day talks about a unique challenge faced by a delivery drivers. Despite injuring his back, he accepted a huge order worth $32, consisting of twelve cases of water. Damon contemplates the reasons behind such a large quantity of water and the logistics involved in delivering it. Damon decides to find a solution rather than canceling the order. To assist him, he enlists the help of his two teenage sons and...

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In this episode, Damon Day and Steve Rode discuss Damon's recent success, earning nearly $1,000 in a day through gig apps.

They talk about the changes in Lyft and Uber, the importance of adapting, and how Damon creatively utilizes multiple apps for maximum earnings.

Damon shares his strategies for optimizing time and income while emphasizing the challenges of finding high-tier rides and late-night food delivery. They touch on...

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In this episode of the Penny Stupid Podcast, we delve into the contentious topic of tipping for Lyft and other delivery services. My co-host Damon and I share our contrasting opinions on whether tipping should be based on service quality and if it has become excessive. Damon, who occasionally drives for these services, argues that tipping is crucial for drivers who earn very little otherwise and rely on tips to supplement their inc...

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Selling on Amazon FBA is not as easy as people say. You might have heard about some expensive courses you should buy to become a professional seller on Amazon through the Fulfilled by Amazon program. In this video, Damon Day and Steve Rhode talk about Steve's experience in his first year selling on Amazon. *** Important Penny Stupid Project Links *** Website - https://PennyStupid.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/PennyStup...

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In this episode of Penny Stupid Podcast, Steve discusses the annoyance of cutting oneself while shaving and the recent changes in DoorDash's flat rate pricing and driver employment status. They emphasize concerns about reduced earnings for drivers and the need to multi-app to compensate. The conversation also touches on the importance of order quality and decision-making for drivers. Steve critiques app companies' low base ...

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The best side hustle stories come from real life events. Damon shares some recent gig updates and the story about he was doing a shop and pay with Instacart, at the wrong store. LOL. In this episode of Penny's Stupid Podcast, we introduce a new segment called "Stories from the Street" to share Damon's side hustle experiences. Damon starts off by sharing his DoorDash moment, where he took a $44 order from Safeway ...

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Here is the latest review from the Penny Stupid Project on mining Helium as a side hustle. Is it worth it? 


Here is what you need to know before you start. If you're thinking about investing in helium mining, then you might be wondering if it's too late. In this podcast, 


After learning about the helium mining industry, you'll be able to make an informed decision about whether or not it's worth investing in this...

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October 7, 2022 • 34 mins

We are checking in with you again to share this week's update on The Penny Stupid Project.


This week we give you the latest on our testing of retail arbitrage, Amazon FBA, driving for Lyft, and a brief mention of mining Helium cryptocurrency.


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The first side hustle Damon is testing is driving for Lyft. After getting started with the application and approval process, the first night of driving arrived.


Oh, it was eventful. Damon and Steve talk about his experiences, lessons learned, and how much money he made.


For more information and posts about driving for Lyft, click here.

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Our first update on our efforts at retail arbitrage. We are complete newbies and making stupid mistakes but sharing the lessons learned with you.


My friend debt coach Damon Day and I are working together to find side hustles you can explore to help make an extra $500 to $2,000 a month with your own side business or side hustle.


We are not selling anything, so don't worry. The advice you will hear is unbiased. We're starti...

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