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Wow, after almost 8K deliveries, I just had something happen for the 1st time. A customer chose "hand it to me" in the app but in the comments typed "leave it at the door". So I left it at the door, but still took a photo of it. Later found out the customer lied and reported it as "undelivered" even though he had exited his house and grabbed it. I had plenty of photo evidence along with a good explanation and Doordash did not penalize me in any way. Customers who abuse the system in this way should also be deactivated and not allowed to order anymore! Some people are such slimeballs.

I use a formula when delivering, 6-4-20 (No less than $6, no more that 4 miles, and complete within 20 mins). When I use this formula, I make no less than $18 per hour, 98% of the time it's more than that.

You are 100% right about not needlessly communicating with customers. I would say 95%+ use the app specifically because they want as little human interaction possible to get their food. Especially the 30 and under age range. I am a delivery ninja, a ghost in the machine. I wont contact a customer unless I absolutely cannot find their residence and that is super rare in my market. I know some dashers think sending updates and even memes is being nice and "customer service", but DD customers dont want all those needless alerts. They want their food, not a jolly chat. Im a phantom, make the drop and on to the next lol

The biggest and best tip for new people is dont be scared to decline. Decline as many as you have to. NEVER accept an order with no/low tip. Youre paying out of your own pocket to deliver someone elses food.

No "smash the like button" or video wrap up. This man is right down to business. Love it

I’m 53 and just started because I was fired from my 23 year job, I’m hope this really helps me, thank you for the advice

The $2 per mile is a good rule because extra wear and tear and added maintenance needs to be factored in, not just gas.

Thank you for confirming that acceptance rate doesn't matter. On my first week I was really picky and only accepting offers over $8 and I was making good money and offers were even getting better. On my second week I lowered my bar a bit to keep my acceptance rate high and the app kept sending me worse offers. It's almost like the app gives the worst offers to drivers who are desperate and willing to accept anything.

This guy will be successful no matter what he does. Great work ethic and doesn’t get hung up on the not so great moments of the job. Great video. Thanks for posting

I've done 7,300 deliveries in the last 2 and a half years, and what I've come to realize is that the business is drastically different when comparing urban/metro areas to the suburbs. Variations in population and order density requires that you change your strategy based on where you are. Advice you hear may be from someone who does it in a different type of area, so don't be surprised if you don't get the same results.

I’ve done about 750 dashes… and what I’ve found makes the best $$$ is $2/mile minimum. I reject most offers and have an acceptance rate of only 27%. I make $20-30/hour. Area is pretty key, as well as time of day. I rock the suburbs around Columbus, OH. Good luck to all you dashers out there! Drive safe!

In some places, it is absolutely worth it to be a top dasher. It really depends on your market and if you are constantly thrown bad orders. I make about $150 a day 7 days a week with just doordash. I do lunch from 9:30am to 11:30am and then I go out for dinner from 5:30pm to 11:30pm. Sometimes I hit my $150 mark a lot sooner and head home earlier, but that is usually the average. I do notice a difference with the top dasher, it is better here for sure. But that is not the case everywhere. The best thing you can do to make the most money with Doordash or uber or whatever is to keep trying different things and accept that it will not be steady all of the time but by the end of the week/month it will balance out pretty much every time.

For texting people, you’re half right. Communicate If there’s a long wait n stuff. I’ve gotten tips and ratings because people felt bad for me waiting so long

About the overcommunicate with customers part, I have noticed the ones who wants to communicate with delivery driver the most are the high tippers. Sometimes they are waiting at the door and would greet you

I’ve dashed for a total of 4 hours 30 minutes and got 110 so far. Definitely because I was on the “accept every order” flow and because I thought top dasher gives you perks (only need 70% to stay a top dasher) but now I’m going to only accept good orders. Thought this to myself today after I handed off a chipotle delivery to this rude customer who didn’t tip me and I only made 5 bucks off the 3 mile drive… seriously I get it that times are tough and people have less disposable income to spend but come on…… you wouldn’t not tip at a dine in restaurant why wouldn’t you tip the guy who went out of his way to deliver the food to you…. On the other hand, I got a 14 dollar delivery with a 9.50 tip which was definitely nice. For anyone wondering I’m in Jersey - the average hourly drive pay is $25-$26 an hour. I literally live right around the corner from a busy highway with every single restaurant fast food and otherwise. Why wouldn’t I dash? Best of luck everyone and thank you Best Dasher for the informative vid to help us N00bz :)

Really enjoy his views and feedback because he really explained everything in detail without any stress. I'm in New Zealand so have been thinking about joining up so this video has certainly made things more clear to understand 🙂👍🏾

as soon as youre 3 - 5 minutes from making a delivery, turn on uber eats. switch back and forth with DD ideally, so that your wait time at the restaurants is as low as possible, and youre getting the most offers to consider possible.

Appreciate the tips man. I work every day with my grandfather doing landscaping and construction work for about 10 hrs a day and then I get home and shower and head out to deliver. Just started a few weeks ago and for 2 hours a night I'm able to reel in about 50 bucks total after gas costs (which in my truck is a lot). But it's a good side gig that's a lot more relaxing than the heavy work I do during the day. Just hope working 70 hrs a week allows me to actually foot the bill for college :/. Have a good one!

For me, I find success from accepting orders no less than $6 within 3 miles. 3 miles. I recently started paying attention to the route it shows on the map, I never looked to see if it was in my “area” so I’ll start doing that because that would save way more gas and time!! That was probably the best tip I got from this video.

Started today racked in 113.25 in 6 hours and 5 minutes. I should have started this much sooner, thanks for the tips!

None of this matters if your area isn't any good. I use to make $25-$35 an hour now it's super slow and just went downhill with people tipping.

Great video. Thanks for making this . The only time I contact the customer is when it's taking a long time for food. They've always appreciated this. I also don't stack orders once I've accepted an order, especially on a big order where they're good tippers, and more times than not, the customer increases the tip for being fast.

I have delivered for multiple years. I love how straightforward your tips are. Thank you for breaking down the essentials in a simple way. ❤

I just got accepted as a Dasher & this video was Very helpful & informative. Thank you ❤

After awhile you get really good at knowing where items are which makes shopping orders go quickly.

It depends on your area which also affects base pay so if you’re in an area with lower base pay you may have to be ok with $5-6 orders as a minimum.

This video was SO helpful. You are down to earth, smart, and you just get to the point. You answered questions I didn’t even know I had. Thank you! ❤

Everything you said and mentioned on this video is very true because that’s exactly what I used to do when I used to DoorDash , that way you sure do make pretty good money.

On communicating with customer. If it is a "hand it to me" order. Text your customer when you leave the resturant. Let them know you are on the way. If customer is not there for hand off you will have to wait 5 minutes before Doordash will allow you leave it at the door. You just lost $3 waiting that 5 minites. When you arrive go ahead and hit the "cannot hand to customer" button to start the 5 minute timer.

I'm a top dasher In my market and have been dashing for the last couple years and I still enjoy videos like this .

I agree with everything besides not worrying about the tip. I’ve noticed non tippers are the ones that are most likely to report you for free food. Great video!

starting my door dash journey today, thanks for the vid!

Completed my first half day. Chose to do lunch times to get the hang of things. Pretty much as they said it. Did some orders I should not have because of miles over low price. Made half of my earnings in tips.

Very great and informative video. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to help us new dashers.

I am relatively new to DD, with only 129 deliveries so far. I have been turning down offers which amount to $1/mile or less, and for the most part most of the orders that roll in are between $5 and $8. I have been using the 'distance is too far' as the reason for declining, as I'm trying to get the app to stop giving me extraordinarily long delivery orders. Based on your advice, I'll start using the small order for the small orders. I seem to be averaging about $20-23/hr so far so perhaps I'm not doing too horribly.

Great tips, I would also add, stay moving, don't just sit in one parking lot waiting for an order to come in, I noticed I get more orders when I drive up and down the main road in a hot spot rather than just sitting idle.

shopping orders are crap if the store is out of a lot of stock. having to adjust for that could take longer than the shopping itself.

used your advice and made the most amount of money i’ve ever made in 3 hours. you deserve way more subscribers!

This is very similar to a Uber driver it was a high density mixed market that sustained an unbelievable pace and with that came the 300 - 400 days 2,000 week 8k month Most food delivery markets are cyclical/seasonal and that knowledge keeps you attentive to pick up the new trends that create new cycles

Solid tips. Also if you've been delivering in a suburban area, I'd recommend going into the city. At least where I'm at it is way busier downtown than in the suburbs. I don't DD anymore but once in a blue moon but I still watch these videos for some reason.

One of the best Dasher to explain everything

Great video! That decline button needs a big red overlay section stating “I’m driving” as another option. Going 70mph and trying to select “I need a bathroom break” is not a good idea😂

It’s first time I watch a video for you and I think you’re my favorite dasher, the video is very very helpful it was fantastic 👌

i'm about to start doordash, and these tips are awesome, thank you! subbed!

My area is kinda slow when I’m available for doordash. I have a main job and do this as a side gig. I was only active for 6 hours and 41 minutes. Made $154.96. I live in a farming state with lots of dead zones. Most of my state isn’t even set up for doordash, yet. But it’s coming. At least that’s what the app says. It has a ton of zones in other parts of my state, but it says coming soon on most of them with a date. I will agree with your advice. But seeing orders that high are rare in my state. Just a lot of low orders going very short distances. I did do a pharmacy one today. That was new to me.

Every market is different. Keep up the grind everyone 💯 Also the areas you work might have a lot of workers so set a goal that you can reach. This video is helpful for new drivers thank you brother 👊🏽

I just door dashed for the first time yesterday, and I didn’t know that acceptance rate doesn’t matter, that’ll definitely make the whole experience way better

Thank you so much for the tips! very informative. something that I do just for my convenience is keep a drink carrier in my bag. I don't always have a cup holder available and keeping it all in the bag is helpful.

taking the number of items into account, and the cost of the average meal at a restaurant, is the best way to predict hidden tips. for instance, many pizzas from the nicest pizza place around means a party, and the tip will be there, because they want it on time, and they dont want to disappoint the gueests.

In big, dense cities, people there often like the interaction. On Uber Eats, my lowest ranked stat is "communication". At least for people staying in hotels, and if the food has to be left in the lobby, the people being from out of town appreciate a heads up text. Just one example. If delivering to a mansion, like in the San Francisco Seacliff or Pacific Heights, that's when a text or call will not benefit much in way of getting a tip or good feedback, as the customer is more likely to want to remain anonymous for safety reasons or whatever, who knows.

My brother does Door Dash and I drive while he does the pick up and deliveries. We hang out at the mall and there is a Chilli's, an Applebee's, a Hook and Reel, a Logans Roadhouse as well as a Famous Dave's in close proximity to the mall. He got a stacked on his second day. I think he was in the right place at the right time. Great content by the way.

Thanks for all the great info! I started DoorDash on 9/10/23. Only worked 2 evenings so far after my regular 9-5. Great experience so far.

Lol your one of the first dashers I see on KZfaq that actually knows how to dash the right way I see so many people taking trash orders and that’s why those trash orders still exist I always make 30$ minimum slow days an hour busier times 40$ to 50$ sometimes I thought I was the only dasher that had these strategies lol but I do 2 apps it’s hard without multi app

I think it’s cool to let them know when food isn’t prepared yet or the place is packed. But otherwise, no. They absolutely want to be left alone. Drop the food quickly, exactly where they want it, and leave. 😂

Thank you for your information. It was very informative and I really appreciate it

I appreciate you making this video. It will definitely help me.

I agree in the communication. I would text the customer every time I got the usual 5 to 10 minute wait, but got the vibe that they found that annoying.

Alright, for me, I am a full time graduate student working on my Masters in Economics (all online), working full time in a warehouse (roughly 48hrs a week). Now I don't have much time to door dash as much, but even just making a hundred or two hundred from a night of driving is useful but without more time driving the numbers would be difficult to multiply. For now it helps pay for gas, food, minor bills, minor savings, etc. I guess like most markets some places will be able to make more using door dash while others will make less. Economic ebs and flows are variable throughout all market systems, as is compensation for various lines of work. I just started dashing a few weeks ago on the side and I highly recommend it to any college students or homeowners who need some extra money. Good video.

Liked and subscribed! Excellent video and thank you so much for sharing this valuable information!

I just signed up for Door dash 🙌🏼🙌🏼 I’ll be watching more of your videos and will be subscribing

125 a day is needed if you want to work only 6 days a week. Some make 3k a month DDing, it’s really up to you. My goal right now is 60-80 a day for a couple of weeks.

BIGGEST thing for my girlfriend and I has and will probably continue to be establishing a relationship with the stores in your zone. Know which stores have crew, don't have crew, which crews are efficient, which crews are inefficient, etc... like you mention... though, I'd stress this is THE most important thing We used to go to 15-20 different stores per shift...now we probably bounce between 7-10 at most. Started around 15-18/hr in Ohio, we are up to 22-25/hr. Shit can still hit the fan, and doing things like taking chances on the night shift can sometimes mean 2/1's all night at taco bell, or sitting for 20 minutes to get a single order at the same taco bell. All depends on your zone and understanding the eb-n-flow.

Thank you kind sir! New dasher here and I really appreciate your tips.

I recently started Door Dash and have been doing it for two weeks. I live in PA suburbs so I use my car. I have so far found success with it. Great way to earn some extra cash.

I 1 million percent agree with not reaching out to customers!!! It would seem so fake and needy. I only reach out if I’ve been waiting a long time for their order and they usually thank me for keeping them in the loop. But that was very honest and true advice!

Good video! One thing I’ve learned about slow McDonald’s orders is a dasher may have already cancelled it for long wait time so it’s ready and waiting for the next dasher who accepts it.

Going to give it a try, I’ve had some unforeseen circumstances and I don’t like people in my car. Thank you for the video

Dont see why anyone would rag on this guy he is sharing great info and I appreciated the video very much. He is helping us and I am just going to say “THANK YOU.” It helped me understand things in DD more clearly and helps with strategy for sure. Obviously everyones town is different based on how rural or how much of a city you live in.

I don't use Dash that often since its not heavily used in my local area, but your tips will likely help me improve upon my accepting abilities

As a beginner, this is an incredibly helpful and thorough video. Really well done. Thank you.

Thank you.. this was the best advice video I've seen yet .& I've been watching a lot!! Good advice- good explanations .very insightful.... A+

Kinda new to dashing. I took a $10 20 mile order. Needed this video, thank you

look online for a map of property values, and dash in those. never dash in the hood. the restaurants will get you your order quicker, and its obviously a safety issue.

Sometimes I let the timer run out, rather than declining it, other times they'd re-offer right back at like slight bit lower price, and now I'm definitely not taking it, but for instance on the third time they offered it to me, and this is not declining it, just letting the buzzard run out, they offered it to me the third time and raised that $5, very weird never had that before.

Amazing video! Thanks a lot!!!

I also recommend using a scooter, 50-125 cc. 100+ MPH, more parking options , much less insurance costs and FUN! Great video.

I've tried the $2/mi deal and unless it's super busy that ends up with me sitting in a parking lot for 30 minutes or so between deliveries. My basic requirement here in Florida is $5 minimum and $1 mile when it's slow, then $2 if it's super busy (events, raining outside, etc).

Just passed everything and officially a dasher lol kind of scared to do my first one 😂 thank you for the much needed tips!!

Excellent advice... thanks!

Thanks for your insight! I also agree about communication. Whenever I've ordered delivery, I always felt like direct texts from the driver were overboard.

DD only pays $2.50 per order in my town. Alot of ppl here do not tip and my area has ALOT of drivers now. Overall i was only pulling $10-$12 an hour. Sometimes it is upto 30min before an order will pop up.

Communication is always the key to success so having that with a customer is always the right route to go which you learn in customer service and retail that I learned in 15 yrs and it still applies whenever I do Uber/Uber eats. Door dash is new to me where I’m still learning the ropes from watching your videos about it but no disrespect, it’s good to have communication with your customers regarding their food and any type of situation you’re having with the order by being at the restaurant where it might not be ready, just getting started, etc. remember that. Plus you get good tips and somewhat rewards on your app by being somewhat of the peoples champion by your Reputation.

This was the most helpful video ive seen on this. thanks!

Thanks for the tips. I just signed up for Door Dash tonight and Uber Eats last night. Got to do my very first run today, and it could have gone better, but I think your insight will really help me with both companies.

I don’t know where you dash but where I dash seeing a double digit offer only happens when you get a stacked order or there is peak pay. Other than that it’s $7.50 or less. Mainly around $5. I’ve got 5,000 deliveries so you must have a much different market.

One thing I can recommend from experience, in the beginning, focus more on how many hours you can work in total take-home per day. I wouldn't recommend starting out worrying about how much you're making per hour. Learn from your experience and tailor your strategy based on where you are. That helped me go from 15 to 25 dollars an hour. When I do it in my spare time, I average between 25 to 35.

Really loved your video. Nice job

Wow. You, sir, are a professional. Thank you for the excellent info. Have an e-bike & will be doing this full time between jobs.

Popeyes always gives me free food at closing when picking up orders. Plus usually get a good tip from people at hotels during that time. So check the location of delivery. Also ask the customer in text, if they want anything else. A lot of times they’ll pay you under the table for a six pack or whatever. Cause they’re jet lagged or just exhausted. And usually get awesome tips, even with just being overly considerate of them.

Bro I do this for supplemental income and you changed the game for me. Thank you so much I’ll be able to pay my car loan soon because of you! Thanks !

Ty for sharing, and be safe on that ebike! Yeah, I took started dd, and would take almost everything, but you're correct in that orders should be worth it.

Thanks for the tips man. God bless you.

Dashers please 🙏🙏. Don't accept orders 2.50 3.50 or 4.50 please. Will be see what happened after one two weeks

Today was my second day. Didn't realize the woman had three separate orders in three separate towns, during rush hour. One was actually inside a mall at a restaurant there. Whole trip took an hour. For 11$. Never clicking on multiple locations for one delivery again.

I've just done 3 days so far. A lot of these things I've already realized. Hopefully it'll pay off!

Thanks for the invite the ins and outs the pros and cons of DD.....

Actually when u have peak pay, its already rolled into the offer amount. You dont see it get added after.

This is my first 2 weeks. 80 delivers made. The only thing i worry most about it is acceptance rate. I thought they would not let me receive any orders under 50%. But based of what I have seen in your video, you’ve made quite a lot of $ with a very short acceptance rate. Perhaps I should keep on declining until i get a banger $. Thanks for the advice.

Excellent stuff. Thanks for the tips.