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Maureen Broemer

DoorDash and Gig Economy Expert

Maureen Broemer is a DoorDash and Gig Economy Expert. As a full-time DoorDash driver and content creator with experience across multiple delivery platforms, she shares practical strategies to maximize earnings, reduce stress, and create a more balanced gig work lifestyle. She has cultivated an online community on TikTok and YouTube branded as “Mo Side Hustles”, where she shares her life as a full-time DoorDasher with her 12K+ followers. She explains updates and changes to the service and app, gives advice on increasing productivity as a Dasher, and creates engaging edutainment content about her daily life as a Dasher. Her mission online is to spread positivity while helping others learn how to make the most of the gig economy. Mo believes that gig work isn’t just about making money—it’s about creating a sustainable, fulfilling life.

Professional Achievements

  • Built a loyal TikTok following of over 12,000 by sharing gig economy insights
  • Recognized as a trusted resource in the gig economy space
  • Has partnered with brands to create sponsored content, including GasBuddy
  • Helps gig workers save money through Upside and other money-saving programs and resources
  • Independent contractor with experience on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart
  • Practitioner of mindfulness and energy healing techniques

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Forum Comments (3)

How can you become a DoorDash driver?
To become a DoorDash driver, you have to be 18 years old, and either own a car or a bike. If so, download the DoorDash app and sign up. You'll have to provide a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check. That can take a time. For people in my area, it takes about a week. Fair warning: if you have a criminal history, you're unlikely to get approved. Once approved, you can start fulfilling orders via the app!
How much should you tip when ordering DoorDash?
I know that tipping culture has completely changed over the past decade. These days, it feels like we have to tip everyone, which can be really annoying. But from a DoorDasher perspective, I would take into account the weather or traffic. Is it at 5 o'clock and your dasher is going to be sitting in traffic waiting, waiting at the restaurant, driving in a snowstorm? If so, a decent-sized tip can long way.

Also consider, how far do you live from the restaurant? If you're across the street, a small tip is totally okay. But if you're eight miles away, it's a bit different. What most DoorDashers say is you should tip between $1 and $2 per mile. I even recommend extra if there is inclement weather, lots of traffic, or other circumstances that would make the delivery a challenge.
What are the best ways to get cheap gas?
My absolute favorite way to save money on gas is using Upside. I love Upside! It is an app that offers cash back on gas purchases, so every time I go to fill up my gas tank, I turn the app on, select the gas station that I'm at, tell it which debit card or credit card I'm using, and that's it. I've gotten anywhere between 1 and 30 cents off per gallon. Your earnings go into an account that you can access from your profile. I think I have 15 dollars in my account right now, just from getting gas. I love Upside–there are a lot of savings to be had there.

Co-authored Articles (9)

Guide to Getting DoorDash Food and Deliveries for Free

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How to Contact Doordash Support

Learn the best ways to talk to Doordash customer service DoorDash is a food delivery service that sends a driver to pick your food up from a restaurant and deliver it to you. Whether you’re a merchant or customer, you ...

2 Simple Ways to Delete a Credit Card from DoorDash

A user-friendly guide to deleting a credit or debit card from DoorDash Do you want to manage your payment methods on DoorDash? You can easily delete a credit or debit card from your account in a few simple steps on any i...

Two Ways to Change Your Tip on DoorDash

Change your tip while ordering or after deliveryOrdering delivery via DoorDash is a quick and convenient way to feed yourself or a group of people. But how can you adjust the tip after a DoorDash delivery? It's best to l...

Does DoorDash Take Cash? The Complete Guide

Paying for your DoorDash order without a card or digital payment method Cash used to be the only way to pay for food delivery, but the proliferation of food delivery apps like DoorDash has made it less clear if cash is s...

How to Be a Top Earner on DoorDash: 11 Tips to Make More Money

If you’re in the know, DoorDash can be a great avenue to earn big paychecks on a flexible schedule. There's definitely a learning curve, but the truth is, mastering DoorDash is way easier than you’d think. Plus, we�...

EBT on DoorDash: Adding Your Card, Stores, Fees, & More

Get SNAP-eligible items delivered to your doorstep Did you know you can use your SNAP benefits to pay for groceries on DoorDash? When you add your EBT card to DoorDash, you can shop for eligible food items at participati...

How to Change Starting Point on Doordash

Are you a Doordash driver? Do you want to change your starting point? There are many reasons you may want to dash in a different location. Maybe your area is not busy and there are no deliveries available. Perhaps y...

How to Become a Top Dasher: Explaining This DoorDash Perk

Learn what it means to become a Top Dasher on DoorDash and how you can access “Dash Now” all the timeReady to take your DoorDash driving to the next level? Becoming a Top Dasher is a great way to prove just how good ...