SHS042: 5 Ways You Can Generate Leads As A Freelancer For Your Business As A Uber Eats Driver
Intro
Most people look at the gig economy as:
👉 A way to make extra money
But what if you could use it for something more?
👉 Lead generation
In this solo episode, Elijah Bilel breaks down how to turn everyday gig work into a system that brings in:
Clients
Opportunities
Business growth
Because if you’re already doing the work…
👉 You might as well maximize it
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Episode Overview
In this episode, Elijah covers:
How to use rideshare to generate leads
How to use delivery apps for networking
Why most gig workers miss these opportunities
The importance of positioning yourself correctly
How to turn conversations into clients
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Side Hustler’s Society Resources
The Anatomy Of Financial Success Audiobook
Gig Economy Mastery Free Course
The Foundation: You Need This First
Before anything else, Elijah makes one thing clear:
👉 You need a system in place
Specifically:
A business card
A QR code
A simple web page or website
Your QR code should:
👉 Link directly to your page
Where people can:
Learn about your service
Contact you
Take action
Without this?
👉 You’re missing the opportunity completely
Ride Share Strategy #1: Just Talk to People
This is the most obvious…
But also the most underused.
Most passengers will ask:
👉 “So what else do you do?”
This is your opening.
The Key: Be Prepared
Don’t just say:
👉 “I’m a video editor”
Instead, tell a short, engaging story:
How you got started
What you do
Who you help
Then…
👉 STOP talking
Let them:
Ask questions
Show interest
Lead the conversation
Closing the Interaction
Before they leave:
👉 Hand them your business card
Keep it simple:
“If you’re ever interested, feel free to check this out.”
No pressure.
No pitch.
Ride Share Strategy #2: Use a QR Code in Your Car
This is where things get interesting.
Instead of relying only on conversation…
👉 Let curiosity do the work
How It Works
Print out a QR code and place it where passengers can see it.
Add a message like:
👉 “I get this question a lot—scan here to see what I do”
Why This Works
Even if someone doesn’t want to talk…
👉 They might still scan
And now:
They’re on your page
They’re learning about your service
They might reach out later
Important Rule
👉 Don’t be pushy
Let them choose.
Delivery Strategy #1: Stop Being on Your Phone
This is where most people lose opportunities.
While waiting for orders:
👉 They’re on their phone
Scrolling
Talking
Distracted
The Better Move
👉 Talk to the people around you
Other drivers
People waiting
Staff
Why This Matters
These people are:
Working
Trying to make money
Often building something
Which means:
👉 They’re highly relevant connections
Delivery Strategy #2: Network With Other Drivers
A simple conversation can go a long way.
Start with something easy:
“How long you been doing this?”
“You working on anything outside of this?”
Where This Leads
Now you can:
Share what you do
Exchange business cards
Build real connections
This is:
👉 Low effort
👉 High opportunity
Delivery Strategy #3: Use Your Brand While Working
This is subtle…
But powerful.
Elijah mentions using:
👉 Clothing or items that promote his brand. Some examples of this are here with The Side Hustler's Society Merch
Example:
Branded shirts
Logos
Messaging
Why This Works
People see it and think:
👉 “What is that?”
Now you’ve created:
👉 Passive curiosity
The Bigger Picture
Most people treat gig work like:
👉 A temporary income source
But Elijah flips it:
👉 It’s a networking environment
Think about it:
Ride share → You meet people
Delivery → You’re around people
Restaurants → Constant interaction
That Means
👉 Every shift = opportunities
The Real Advantage
If you apply these strategies consistently:
You build connections
You create visibility
You generate leads
Without:
Ads
Expensive tools
Complex systems
Final Thoughts
Elijah Bilel makes one thing clear:
👉 The gig economy is more than income
It’s:
A networking tool
A marketing channel
A lead generation system
If you use it correctly…
👉 It can help you transition into something bigger