Welcome to the deep dive. We know you're probably looking for ways to boost your income, maybe step outside the regular routine. Yeah, without getting totally bogged down in information overload. Exactly. So today, we're focusing on something really practical, something immediate, using courier service apps to make money. Right. We've been looking at a few sources, mainly some YouTube videos, actually. And they really highlight how these apps are, well, they're real opportunities.
People are using their own cars, setting their hours. And actually earning is not just theory. Not at all. It's happening now. Lots of people are doing it. And our mission here, really, is to pull out the actual steps, the how -to. Yeah, so you can see this isn't some, like, far -off dream. It's something you could genuinely start thinking about, maybe even try out today. We want to show you that feeling of, oh, I can't do that, or that's not possible for me. Well,
often that's just temporary. It's just waiting for you to take some action, make it possible. Precisely. Big things don't just poof appear, right? They start with those first manageable steps. We're not talking about massive, like, life altering schemes here. No, just real ways to start building income with platforms that are honestly pretty easy to access. It's amazing how many people feel kind of stuck with their current income. But these apps show clear paths,
you know, avenues for change. OK, so let's tackle that feeling head on. That idea that extra income is just, I don't know, out of reach. Yeah, like it's for other people. Right. And this core idea kept coming up. Yeah. Not. is only true until you make it possible. That's powerful. It really is. Let that sink in, that feeling of limitation. Yeah. It's often just inertia, you know, waiting for you to nudge it. So taking the first step
changes the reality. Exactly. And, you know, looking into this myself, trying some things out, I realized the biggest hurdle was just starting, just getting out of my own way. Overcoming that hesitation. Totally. And look, if I could figure it out, you definitely can too. It's just about taking that step. OK, so what are those first steps? What makes these courier apps so, well, accessible? Good question. Because the barrier to entry is often surprisingly low. Right. Like,
what do you actually need? Well, take an app focused on, say, package delivery. Often all you really need is a basic car, like a sedan. OK. A valid US driver's license, obviously. Auto insurance. Standard stuff most drivers already have. Exactly. And a smartphone. iPhone or Android. Which, let's face it, almost everyone has now. Right. So think about it. The basic tools are probably already in your pocket or your driveway. That accessibility is huge. It really opens the
door for a lot of people. You don't need special training or like a huge investment up front. Not at all. And the types of deliveries might surprise you too. It's way beyond just dropping off someone's dinner. Okay, like what? Well, we saw apps like one called Fetch, another one V. They focus on delivering packages, often from warehouses. Ah, so more like general logistics, not just food. Exactly. It suggests the demand is broader, maybe more consistent than just meal
times. That makes sense. It diversifies things for the courier, too. Then you've got the ones people might know better, like Instacart or Ship for Grocery Delivery. Right, the shopping and delivery model. But there's also stuff like Tonquin, delivering auto parts from places like AutoZone or O 'Reilly. Oh, interesting. A specific niche. Yeah. And, uh... Curry handles construction materials. Now for that, bigger vehicles might be better. Like a truck or a van. Yeah, but you can often
still sign up with an SUV or even a sedan. It might just be a wait list sometimes. So different apps catering to different needs, different vehicle types even. Totally. And get this, there's an app called Driver. It involves delivering actual vehicles. Wow, like driving cars for dealerships or something? Could be that. or sometimes driving them across state lines, or even just driving owners or other drivers around. It's pretty unique. That sounds like a whole different ballgame.
It does. Then there's catering. A bunch of apps here. Deliver that. Zifty, Red Wagon, Jackrabbit. Okay, so handling larger food orders. Yeah. Often for businesses, parties, stuff like that, pay can be pretty good because the orders are bigger. Right. Higher value deliveries. Sometimes there's a bit more setup involved. You might need catering bags, that sort of thing. Makes sense. Professional
setup for bigger jobs. And if you do have a larger vehicle, like a van or truck, apps like Lug and Bring It are for moving bigger items, helping people move furniture, that kind of thing. OK. But even with those, sometimes they have roles for helpers who might just need a regular car. Ah, so assisting on bigger jobs. Could be. And there's Airspace, which is super specific deliveries to and from airports. Huh, like time -sensitive
documents or parts. Maybe, yeah. And for just general retail stuff, think 7 -Eleven, AutoZone again, Menards, Walmart, Best Buy, local shops. Right. Apps like Skipcart and Rowe handle that kind of on -demand delivery. So almost anything from almost anywhere. Pretty much, though you got to watch the pay structure on some of those. It can vary. Some might use an offer system where you decide if a particular delivery is worth it. Right. So you need to be savvy about which
jobs you accept. Definitely. We even saw apps for prescription delivery, like Complete Delivery Service, CDS, and MedZoomer. OK, that sounds sensitive, but there are extra requirements. Yeah, things like HEPO training might come up, and the work might be a bit more sporadic. Gotcha. And then there were some broader platforms. Right, like Dispatch, Freight, GoShare, CX, CUO. Yeah. These cover a whole range of on -demand stuff. Business to consumer, business to business, retail,
documents. And to catch all delivery services. Yeah. And with these, often having a larger vehicle opens up more or maybe better paying. opportunities. Makes sense. More capacity, more types of jobs available. And CUO is interesting. It mentioned options for delivery by bike, or even watching in some cities. Oh, wow. So really lowering the barrier even further if you're in the right area. Exactly. So OK, that's a lot of options. Feels a bit overwhelming, maybe. It can, yeah. Where
do you even start? How do you make it work? OK, key strategy number one that came up again and again. Sign up for multiple apps. Don't just pick one. No. Don't put all your hopes on a single platform. Sign up for two, three, maybe more that fit your situation. That makes sense. Increases your chances of getting pings, getting offers. Totally. And you're not just sitting there waiting if one app is slow. You have backups. It's like diversifying your gig portfolio. Good way to
put it. Also, Look beyond the big national names how so check if there are local delivery apps specific to your city or region Sometimes smaller local services have great opportunities right it might be less competition or they serve specific local businesses worth searching for. Definitely. And for people who think more like entrepreneurs, some apps, like one called Dumpling for grocery shopping, actually let you build your own client list. Oh, interesting. So you're not just taking
random orders. Right. You can cultivate, repeat customers, even set your own rates sometimes. It's more like running your own small delivery business using their platform. That offers more control, more potential, maybe, if you put in the work. Exactly. It's a different approach. And one really practical tip for just getting rolling. OK, yeah. After you do the online sign up for an app you like, don't just wait. What do you mean? Follow up. Give them a call. Send
an email. Let them know you're eager and ready to go. Be proactive. Nudge the process along. Yeah. It can actually speed up getting approved and onboarded so you can start earning sooner. That's a great tip. Don't just be passive in the queue. Right. So let's kind of wrap this up. Earning extra through these courier apps, it's not some pipe dream. It's real. It's accessible. Lots of platforms, basic requirements usually. A car, license, insurance, smartphone that often
gets you in the door. And remember that idea we started with? That not possible feeling. Yeah. It's just waiting for you to take the first step. Signing up is that first step. That action makes the knot disappear. It makes it possible. It really does. So here's the final thought, the challenge for you listening. OK. Pick one or maybe two of these apps we talked about. Whichever one sounded interesting or like a good fit. Just one or two to start. Yeah. And today, like right
now after this, do a quick search online. Find their website. Start the sign up. Just take that first small action. Exactly. What could happen? What could become possible if you just step out of your usual pattern and try this? What could you unlock? What income could appear once you make the knot disappear? That's your deep dive. Go make it happen.