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Kim Komando Today

How to take advantage of the Gig Economy

Kim Komando Today

WestStar Multimedia Entertainment, Inc

News, Tech News, Technology

4.8770 Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2018

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Looking for a way to make some extra money but find your time is limited? Many employers don't want to go through the hassle of hiring employees but still need people to meet specific needs. Enter the Gig Economy. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim takes a look at how people are making a quick buck on sites like Wonolo, Bellhops, Doordash and others. Kim talks to Randi Himelfarb, a video editor who is thriving in the Gig Economy.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

I have done many things. I have delivered flowers dressed as Princess Leia. I tried to, you know,

0:08.0

buy some sex toys for somebody who wanted, were too embarrassed to buy them themselves. So I went

0:14.0

in and bought them for him. I unwrapped sandwiches, I clean up, I pick up kids, you know, from school.

0:21.6

I do anything that people with money have but don't have the time, so they hire me.

0:29.6

That doesn't have money and does have the time.

0:33.6

So you need extra cash. Oh my gosh, who doesn't? You're going to love me for this podcast. Why? Because all these internet companies are expecting the biggest holiday season ever. And a lot of them don't want to go through the hassle. And it is a hassle of hiring full-time regular employees. And this means for you at home, if you want to try to have an outside job, a gig, a side hustle, freelancing opportunity, and only work when you want to, yes, your time has come to shine, this is it.

1:07.7

I'm Kim Commando and welcome to Commando on Demand.

1:10.6

This is a podcast that gives you

1:12.2

in-depth insight into the ever-changing world of technology and the impact that it has in our lives.

1:17.9

And this podcast, you're going to hear about different ways, legitimate ways to make money

1:22.5

that will definitely surprise you. These aren't your average temp jobs where you have to know

1:27.4

how to type and use Excel and

1:29.4

all that other boring stuff. I'm talking about an exciting new way of doing business and making money.

1:35.4

It's all part of something that the economists are calling the gig economy. The gig economy is helping

1:41.4

people all around the world find quick, outside-the-box jobs that allow them to set their own hours and truly work for themselves.

1:49.0

We're going to cover everything that you need to know about seasonal jobs.

1:52.0

We're going to tell you about the best apps that'll get you hired.

1:55.0

And also, there are some benefits for temp workers.

1:58.0

We're also going to talk about how to market yourself.

2:00.0

And finally, you're going to

2:01.7

hear about some wild and wacky jobs that you just won't believe her out there. And get this,

2:07.7

we're going to interview someone who actually delivered a stuffed antelope head to someone in New York

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