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SaaS That App - Building B2B Web ApplicationsThe Unsung Visionary: Inside the Founder-Adjacent RoleFrom CTO leadership, founder-adjacent roles, remote engineering teams, and AI in logistics, this episode of SaaS That App: Building B2B Web Applications dives into it all. Matthew Benzel, Chief Technology Officer at DeliverThat, joins Aaron Marchbanks and Justin Edwards to share his journey building high-performing tech teams across enterprise and startup environments.What You’ll Learn:The Founder-Adjacent framework for technical leadersWhy trust-building between founders and technical leadership is crucial for startup successHow to build and manage remote development teams across cultural and linguistic boundariesWhy choosing the right tech stack matters for long-term scalabilityHow to cu...2025-07-2933 min
Restaurant Catering SmartsEpisode 14: Behind the Wheel of Catering Delivery Success with DeliverThat’s Christian Hilty, VP of PartnershipsIn this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Christian Hilty, VP of Partnerships at DeliverThat, a delivery logistics platform built specifically for catering. Christian shares how DeliverThat carved out a niche in the catering world by offering scheduled, white-glove delivery services tailored for large catering orders—a game-changer for restaurants tired of the headaches from third-party delivery apps. You’ll hear how DeliverThat helps restaurants boost order accuracy, improve customer satisfaction, and increase repeat business by solving that last-mile logistics problem most operators struggle with. Michael and Christian dive into: Why sche...2025-07-1647 min
Catering Cage PodcastThe Evolution of Catering Delivery: Insights from the Catering CageJoin host Erle Dardick and DeliverThat CTO Matt Benzel as they explore the dramatic evolution of catering delivery from simple driver debates to sophisticated hybrid ecosystems. Discover how restaurants are moving toward specialized catering production facilities, leveraging AI for delivery optimization, and why the industry needs dedicated expertise rather than generic solutions. Learn about the operational challenges of managing B2B catering versus B2C takeout, the rise of orchestrated delivery platforms, and predictions for centralized kitchen operations with robotics integration.Sponsored by:OPGA: Off Premise Growth Academy - Join tight-knit communities for catering sales, operations, catering...2025-07-0135 min
Catering Cage PodcastThe Evolution of Catering Delivery: Insights from the Catering CageJoin host Erle Dardick and DeliverThat CTO Matt Benzel as they explore the dramatic evolution of catering delivery from simple driver debates to sophisticated hybrid ecosystems. Discover how restaurants are moving toward specialized catering production facilities, leveraging AI for delivery optimization, and why the industry needs dedicated expertise rather than generic solutions. Learn about the operational challenges of managing B2B catering versus B2C takeout, the rise of orchestrated delivery platforms, and predictions for centralized kitchen operations with robotics integration.Sponsored by:OPGA: Off Premise Growth Academy - Join tight-knit communities for catering sales, operations, catering...2025-07-0134 min
Marketing MovesThe Tech Behind the Takeout Ft. Aaron Hoffman (DeliverThat)In this episode of Marketing Moves, we sat down with Aaron Hoffman, co-founder of DeliverThat, to explore how a college hustle evolved into a nationwide B2B catering delivery platform. From a viral tweet that jumpstarted their following to a strategic pivot during the pandemic, DeliverThat has grown to support over 35,000 drivers and partnerships with brands like Wegmans and Taco Cabana. Aaron unpacks how the company’s proprietary tech stack powers flexible, high-performance solutions across five verticals—and why their shift from product-first to brand-led storytelling is central to their next chapter. With the U.S. catering market projected to hit...2025-06-0636 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerPolicy Changes & The Future of Catering - A Q&A with DeliverThat’s CEOIn this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, UDM and Josh have a candid conversation with the CEO of DeliverThat about their latest policy updates and the future of catering delivery. This isn’t just a Q&A—we share real driver experiences, discuss the challenges of the gig economy, and dive into what these changes mean for those on the road. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just curious about the direction of catering delivery, this episode brings an open and honest dialogue you won’t want to miss.ABOUT USThe Gig Work Podcast, hosted by UDM and Josh...2025-02-1458 min
Weekly Impact by Lay of The Land11-5-24 Andrew Rising, Deliver This, Joe Pulizzi, Chas Withers, Jeffrey SternAfter a brief hiatus, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various themes surrounding entrepreneurship, leadership, and the evolving landscape of business. They reflect on recent podcast episodes, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic motivation for founders, the necessity of learning new skills, and the role of storytelling in leadership. The discussion also touches on the significance of community support for local entrepreneurs and the need to measure success beyond financial metrics. All this as summary and review of the last month of Lay of the Land episodes.This week's Lay of the Land episodes reviewed:https://www.l...2024-11-1123 minLife Of A Gig WorkerTrying to Dissect DeliverThat's "$0.00 Gratuity" Offer Commisions - | S2 - EP 22In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, UDM and Josh take on the challenge of dissecting DeliverThat’s puzzling "$0.00 Gratuity" commission offer. With drivers’ earnings on the line, they explore why DeliverThat made this move and what it could mean for gig workers relying on tips to make a fair income. Tune in as they examine the details, share their perspectives, and question how this impacts the broader gig economy.
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The Gig Work Podcast, hosted by UDM and Josh, is where real-world issues meet the gig economy. We tackle today’s pressing topics, diving into everything from e...2024-11-0741 minLife Of A Gig Worker90% of Gig Workers Will Misunderstand This Message - Be The 10% | S2 - EP 14In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, we dive into a critical message most drivers will miss—understanding the art of DeliverThat orders. Titled "90% of Gig Workers Will Misunderstand This Message - Be The 10%," we focus on shifting your mindset from endlessly searching for elusive orders to recognizing the gems that actually exist in your market. While many drivers chase after “unicorn” orders, the true key lies in finding opportunities that align with your specific market, leveraging consistency, and building a strategy around reliable deliveries. Tune in to discover how you can rise above the competition, break free from t...2024-10-2234 minLife Of A Gig WorkerDeliverThat’s End of EzCater Tip Pool Sparks Frustration | S2 - EP 9In this episode of The Gig Work Podcast, we explore the growing frustration among DeliverThat drivers as the company phases out its EzCater tip pool. For many, these pooled tips were a vital part of their earnings, helping them maintain stability and motivation. We’ll discuss how this change affects driver income, why it’s causing a stir, and what it means for the gig economy. Join us as we break down this decision and consider whether it’s a sign of larger shifts in the industry.
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The Gig Work Podcast, hosted by UDM and Josh, is where...2024-10-1731 min
Lay of The Land#187: Aaron Hoffman & John Zinno (DeliverThat) — The Future of Catering DeliveryAaron Hoffman and John Zinno — co-founders of DeliverThat, based in Canton Ohio.Friends for life, the two of them started this business out of Ohio University in 2016 off the bat of a viral tweet and have since proceeded to revolutionize catering delivery with over $300 million dollars of catering delivery under their belt, a network of over 25,000 active drivers on their platform, operational in all major cities in all 50 states, helping over 500 brands elevate their catering.This is an awesome story of entrepreneurship, constant learning, and overcoming adversity along the way. We cover the ev...2024-10-101h 10
Catering Cage PodcastThe Future of Catering and Delivery Technology🫶 Subscribe NOW - Unlock a world of knowledge, innovation, and growth from the largest podcast network in food service! - https://savorfm.substack.com/The catering industry is undergoing significant changes driven by technology and evolving delivery models. Experts from Jason's Deli and DeliverThat highlight the importance of managing third-party deliveries, leveraging AI for operations, and potentially returning to first-party delivery solutions. Successful catering operations require treating it as a distinct business, focusing on menu management, identifying a niche, and maintaining high standards in packaging and timing. Networking within the industry emerges as a crucial factor for staying inf...2024-09-0337 min
Catering Cage PodcastThe Future of Catering and Delivery Technology🫶 Subscribe NOW - Unlock a world of knowledge, innovation, and growth from the largest podcast network in food service! - https://savorfm.substack.com/The catering industry is undergoing significant changes driven by technology and evolving delivery models. Experts from Jason's Deli and DeliverThat highlight the importance of managing third-party deliveries, leveraging AI for operations, and potentially returning to first-party delivery solutions. Successful catering operations require treating it as a distinct business, focusing on menu management, identifying a niche, and maintaining high standards in packaging and timing. Networking within the industry emerges as a crucial factor for staying inf...2024-09-0336 minLife Of A Gig WorkerCustomers Who Tip Bait Are Worse Than No TippersIn this episode, UDM shares his story of being tip baited by an Uber Eats customer and why he feels tip baiting a driver is worse than not leaving a tip for the service they provided.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-07-0422 minLife Of A Gig WorkerGig Work: Why Some Markets Thrive & Others FailIn this episode, Mr.Betonyou and JoshY305, join UDM to discuss why some markets thrive and other markets fail.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-06-241h 29Life Of A Gig WorkerA Generous In-App Tip Makes Addt'l Cash Tips Feel Wrong To AcceptIn this episode, UDM shares a story of a DeliverThat catering delivery where the customer gave him an additional cash tip that he felt was wrong of him to accept, but he also knew, if he didn't accept it, the customer would not be too pleased with his decision.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while...2024-06-2010 minLife Of A Gig WorkerThe Dangers Of Gig Work - From Theft Claims To Racial SlursIn this episode, UDM shares recent videos and an article of Spark, Uber Eats, and DoorDash drivers where a life was almost taken, a bystander's poor perception caused them to make false claims, and a Dasher's potty mouth triggered his account being deactivated.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-06-1715 minLife Of A Gig WorkerAre Gig Workers Ready For The Per Mile Tax?In this episode, UDM shares a new tax pilot program that is currently being tested in the state of California right now that may affect gig workers on the west coast but also raises concerns that it might make its way to the east coast as well.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat...2024-06-1521 minLife Of A Gig Worker$1,600 Delivery Fail - It Was A Total Waste!In this episode, UDM shares a story told to him by the pharmaceutical rep he was delivering a catering order to about the time he lost $1,600 worth of food because the restaurant didn't deliver what they promised.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-06-1315 minLife Of A Gig WorkerIs Your Attitude Affecting Your Money?In this episode, a gigtuber named Toya Drives, joins UDM to discuss if a person's attitude may affect their earning potential in the future.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-06-1145 minLife Of A Gig WorkerWhy Do Restaurants Lie To Gig Workers?In this episode, UDM and a caller named Ace, discuss why they think restaurants lie to gig workers while sharing their own personal experiences.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-06-0528 minLife Of A Gig WorkerMy $2,100 Catering Nightmare On DeliverThatIn this episode, UDM shares a story of a catering delivery where the mall staff didn't know how to help him navigate through the mall to make this VERY LARGE delivery.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-06-0410 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerFrom GIG WORKER To APP EMPLOYEE Then Back To Gig WorkIn this episode, JoshY305 joins UDM in a conversation about the moments he decided to leave full time gig work to land a job for a gig economy app that many drivers have used to make money then eventually coming right back to gig work.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and...2024-05-0547 min
The GigTube PodcastDoorDash Drivers Live: DoorDash Earnings are DOWN: Now What? A Conversation w/@UDMDELIVERSOriginal content creator: Pedro DoorDash SantiagoOriginally published 4/28/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NGdBnyF3OoDESCRIPTION:With earnings being down for many drivers that use apps like DoorDash, UberEats and other On Demand food delivery apps, Some drivers have made the switch to earning with Pre- Scheduled apps like @DeliverThat Delivered, Zifty, Cartwheel and others. Tonight we talk to UDM about how he was ahead of the trend and get his perspective on what the future looks like for both the On Demand and Catering apps.Support this...2024-04-292h 05
Life Of A Gig WorkerAre BOTS Taking Over The DeliverThat Catering App?In this episode, Lisa, from the Rideshare Lisa YouTube Channel, joins UDM in a conversation about why she thinks BOTS are taking over her area on the DeliverThat catering app and snatching the orders even while being an ELITE driver in her area.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-04-2842 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerDlivrd & OneRail Partnership - Will it Be Worth It?In this episode, the Chief Experience Officer at Dlivrd, joins UDM for a discussion about their NEW OneRail partnership to see if it will be worth it for gig drivers.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-04-2735 minThe GigTube PodcastDoorDash Drivers Live: What Changes Dashers NEED 2 Know & Why Content Creators are WRONGOriginal content creator: Pedro DoorDash SantiagoOriginally published: 4/21/2024 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfCgNsfg1rkDESCRIPTION:DoorDash Continues to change how Dashers EARN MONEY. Lets go over some of the more recent changes and discuss how you can either benefit from them or realize that DoorDash just may not be for you anymore. Many Content Creators are Upset with DoorDash...Ill give my take as to why they may be WRONG. Welcome back to "The Best Live Show Around" where we talk Gig Life, share stories, motivation and get...2024-04-232h 07
Life Of A Gig WorkerDoes Gig App Utilization Help You See Better Offers?In this episode, Jon from My APP-ealing Life YouTube channel, joins UDM in a discussion about whether or not gig app utilization may help drivers see better pay.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-04-2139 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerShould DoorDash Dashers Work More Than 12 Hrs On The RoadIn this episode, Latojia, from the Dough Dash YouTube channel joins UDM in a conversation about Should DoorDash Dashers Work More Than 12 Hrs On The Road.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-04-1444 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerHow Will This New Food Delivery Bill Affect DriversIn this episode, Gavin joins UDM in a conversation about a new food delivery bill signed into law by governor DeSantis in Florida.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-04-1330 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerEzCater "MULTIPLE DRIVERS" Requests - A Driver Can Make The Job Easy/DifficultIn this episode, Sporty'z World joins UDM in a conversation about being teamed up on EzCater orders and how working with the right/wrong driver can have a major impact on the delivery experience.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-04-0735 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerDeliverThat's Driver Bonuses For Quarter 1In this episode, UDM shares information about the DeliverThat driver bonuses and attempts to motivate those who feel discouraged if they did not meet the minimum requirements.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-04-0610 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerFormer DoorDash GigTuber Shares How Good/Bad The Platform Has Gotten Since July 2023In this episode, Derrick, better known as DoorDash Dad, Gig Econ Don, and Grid, joins UDM in a conversation about how good/bad the platform has gotten since July 2023.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-03-311h 22
Life Of A Gig WorkerIs The Grubhub Tier System BETTER Than DoorDash & Uber EatsIn this episode, Sesy, aka Nomadic Gig Econ Mom, joins UDM in a conversation about the GrubHub tier system to see if it's better than DoorDash & Uber Eats.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-03-241h 06
Life Of A Gig WorkerIs "ELITE STATUS" Really Worth It On DeliverThat?In this episode, David from "The Nola Grind" YouTube channel joins UDM in a conversation about being an Elite tier driver on DeliverThat and if it's worth it or not from his perspective.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-03-1744 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerUber Tasks: Will It Be More Work For Less Pay?In this episode, Pedro DoorDash Santiago joins UDM in a conversation about Uber's new way to earn called Uber Tasks.
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The Life Of A Gig Worker Podcast is hosted by 7+ year full time gig worker veteran named UDM (Ultimate Delivery Man) who shares his thoughts and experiences about many of the trials and tribulations gig workers face in today's society while using apps like Doordash, Uber eats, Grubhub, Instacart, DeliverThat, Dlivrd, and many others.2024-02-2418 min
The Penny Stupid ProjectShould I Tip Lyft, Uber, DoorDash or Instacart DriversIn this episode of the Penny Stupid Podcast, we delve into the contentious topic of tipping for Lyft and other delivery services. My co-host Damon and I share our contrasting opinions on whether tipping should be based on service quality and if it has become excessive. Damon, who occasionally drives for these services, argues that tipping is crucial for drivers who earn very little otherwise and rely on tips to supplement their income.
However, he also acknowledges that tipping for simple transactions has become excessive. On the other hand, I acknowledge the complexity of the issue, particularly due to...2023-12-2724 min
LATE CHECKOUT - A podcast series by LANDEDTech-Forward Approachs to Innovation in the Gig EconomyIn this episode of Late Checkout, Christian Hilty, Vice President of Operations at DeliverThat, recounts his progression from a contract driver to leading operations, emphasizing the role of technology in transforming the food delivery industry. He discusses navigating challenges such as diverse restaurant technologies and managing a growing network of contract drivers. This episode offers a unique look at how Deliver That is leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships to reshape the gig economy.2023-12-1226 min
Life Of A Gig WorkerDiscussing REAL Driver Experiences w/ VP Of Operations @DeliverThat & The Nola Grind (AUDIO ONLY)In this episode, UDM shares his platform with The Nola Grind & VP Of Operations @DeliverThat to discuss REAL Driver Experiences including questions/comments from the live chat and call ins.2023-11-182h 03
The Tech Chef, Restaurant, Hospitality and Hotel Technology Business PodcastWelcome to the Future of DeliveryJoining the show today is Aaron Hoffman, Co-Founder & Head of Strategy at DeliverThat - a white label, last-mile delivery platform focused on catering delivery and setup. Aaron and I break down what a successful delivery operation looks like for your business: best practices, process changes, considerations for success and so much more. We will also dig deeper into the catering side of the restaurant business and how this can be a game changer if you not spending much time and effort to perfect that side of the business.You will get lots of great juicy nuggets from this sh...2023-06-0628 min
Driven To Win220 | From College Idea to Catering King: John Zinno's Inspiring StoryIn this episode, Chaz Wolfe converses with John Zinno about achieving work-life balance, the role of personal grooming in entrepreneurship, and Zinno's journey from college to business growth. They discuss overcoming the impact of COVID-19 and the importance of consistency. Topics also include reframing business perception, dealing with failures, decision-making, and overcoming burnout. The episode concludes with book recommendations, networking advice, and connecting with 'DeliverThat'.
In this eye-opening episode of Gathering The Kings Podcast, host Chaz Wolfe sits down with the relentless John Zinno, Co-founder and Chief Logistics Officer of DeliverThat. Starting as a simple idea to deliver Chipotle...2023-05-0351 min
Restaurant Idea FactoryRIF016: CloudChef AI Replaces Cooks, Restaurants vs Applebee’s, Landlord-Lease-LocationWelcome into the Restaurant Idea Factory, your source for all the latest and greatest restaurant industry news, trends, and topics.
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How CloudChef uses AI technology to digitize cooking and create machine-readable recipe files, with the potential to revolutionize the restaurant industry by allowing anyone to create restaurant-quality dishes at home. READ HERE
The importance of publicly responding to a negative 1-star review about your restaurant as it shows your commitment to customer satisfaction and allows you to address any issues...2023-04-131h 18The GigTube PodcastRanking EVERY Gig App I've Ever Worked For (Best to Worst)Watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exnMa2P9RxAI've been a full-time gig worker since 2018; so I've done pretty much every gig app available in my market. I rank them all from HALL OF FAME to straight up TRASH! How high (or low) did your favorite app rank on my list? Watch and find out.Apps included on this list (in alphabetical order):Amazon Flex, Cornershop, Curri, DeliverThat, Dispatch, DoorDash, Draiver, GoPuff, GrubHub, Instacart, Lyft, Point Pickup, Postmates, Roadie, Skipcart, Walmart...2023-02-1527 min
DeliveringMore#26 Hot Dog ContestIn honor of this year's 4th of July, DeliverThat does their best Joey Chestnut impression. Let's see who can eat 4 dawgs the fastest? We've got Ben, Tristan, Christian, and newest DT employee Phil along for the ride
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DeliveringMore#25 Felipe from Miami and LaytonFresh off DeliverThat’s boots-on-the-ground trip to Florida, we welcome Felipe from Miami onto the show. Running over 300 deliveries and $50,000 worth of food in just a year’s time, we find out what Felipe’s mindset is going into each delivery as well as how he developed such a perfect relationship with our partner, Coyo Taco
Our second segment begins our hiring class for 2020, as we have Layton Hoover on this week’s Meet The Team segment. One of two full-time employees who began as an intern, follow along as we discuss Layton’s beginnings with DeliverThat and all of...2022-06-281h 09DeliveringMore#24 Chicken Sandwich ReviewWe're ready to decide the Chicken Sandwich Wars! We've got Wendy's, McDonald's, KFC, and Chick Fil A ready to be put to the test. Watch as Tristan and Ben navigate through four different sandwiches, attempting to guess which is which and giving a final ranking in the end.
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Follow Us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com...2022-06-2037 minDeliveringMore#23 Bob from LA and Kody StaskeyWe move on to the beaches of California for this week’s driver interview! Joined by Bob of Los Angeles, check out the tips and tricks on this guy. Carts, multiple phones, you name it, he’s got it! Having facilitated over 250 deliveries and $110,000 worth of food costs in just the last 4 months of 2021, you won’t want to miss this one. Wrapping up our hires for 2019, last but certainly, not least is Meet The Team with Kody Staskey. Another born and raised Canton, Ohio graduate, hear how Kody initially met some of the DT crew in high school, and ho...2022-06-201h 04DeliveringMore# 22 May In The News“In The News May” is live today! Check out this weeks episode to see headlines discussed on Fat Brands, Denny's Wingstop, Arby's and more.
Top Performers from 3/20-4/20
-Todd G, DC, 191
Bill J, San Diego, 180
Daniela G, Miami, 173
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New Partners Sweetfin, San Diego Viva Chicken in Charleston, SC Sullivans Steak house, Little Rock, Baton Rouge, and Pittsburgh
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Ryan D, Derek P , Penelope D, Aya I, Margret L
Guests to...2022-06-031h 04DeliveringMore#20, Q&A with DeliverThat CEO, Darien TerrellDeliverThat’s new CEO, Darien Terrell cohosts this week’s DeliveringMore podcast. Featuring questions ranging from “How long has DT been around?” to “How are you addressing gas prices?”, check out our first version of a Q&A episode to learn more about the platform built by drivers, for drivers.
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Follow Us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@deliverthatco 2022-05-2648 minDeliveringMore#19 Charles Hornbeck & Meet the Team with Tristan PellegreneWe’re off to Mile High for this week’s interview, joined by driver Charles. Totaling just under 700 deliveries and $150,000 in total food facilitated, we go way back to 2019 to address his origins with the company. If you’re active on Instagram, check out his account as well where he posts his setup photos daily, @crich7685. Continuing with our 2019 hires, this week’s Meet The Team features DeliveringMore cohost, Tristan Pellegrene. Tristan runs us through his time out in Hawaii, joining DeliverThat and becoming a father.
Shop DeliverThat Gear at https://www.ideliverthat.com/shop...2022-05-171h 19DeliveringMore# 18, April Food In The News“In The News April” is live today! Check out this week's episode to see headlines discussed on Uber, Dave & Buster’s, DoorDash, Panera, and more.
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Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deliverthat... ...2022-05-0953 minDeliveringMore# 17 , Mo Asgari of Monkeysoft Solutions and ezCaterA face and a name everyone should recognize, we have Mo Asgari on the DeliveringMore podcast this week for episode 16. Beginning his time with Monkeysoft Solutions in 2007, and having been acquired by ezCater in 2019, Mo has the perfect grasp on industry topics and what could be coming next!
Know Your City is back as well! Join us for another driver-focused segment with Columbus and DuJuan this week. 3 Questions for glory and bragging right, do you know your city?
Episode 17 Intro (0:08)
Mo Asgari Interview (2:25)
Vancouver Overrated/Underrated (45:16)
Mo Asgari Interview Recap...2022-05-091h 11DeliveringMore# 16, Delivering the Digital Restaurant & Meet The Team with Mitch KeimAnother action-packed DeliveringMore podcast for episode 16!
We have the authors of Delivering the Digital Restaurant, Carl and Meredith, providing great insights into their food background and the time spent writing this book. To close things out, we have another Meet The Team segment with the Director of Dispatch, Mitch Keim. Mitch gives us some stories on his time out in Phoenix, as well as DeliverThat's office culture.
Episode 16 Intro (0:08)
Delivering the Digital Restaurant Interview (2:23)
Carl Orsbourn and Meredith Sandland Interview Recap (48:43)
Mitch Keim Meet the Team (49:50) Closi...2022-05-091h 01DeliveringMore# 15 ATL's very own, Minyon & Meet the Team with Britney TerrellThis week’s episode of the DeliveringMore podcast features an overload of energy brought to you by Atlanta driver, Minyon. Having facilitated just under 600 total deliveries and $150,000 worth of food in just a year's time, she knows what she’s talking about! We also have a brand new Meet The Team segment! Everybody’s favorite problem solver Britney Terrell joins us in the studio to discuss her beginnings as a driver, heading the driver relations department, and the accommodating culture of the DeliverThat office.2022-04-151h 02DeliveringMore#14 In the News March EditionIf you’re in the restaurant industry, the gig economy, or an independent contractor, we’re bringing the news to you! Check out this week’s DeliveringMore podcast to see our take on your everyday newsroom show.
DeliveringMore Intro (0:02)
Acquisitions/Mergers (2:22)
Major Headlines (715)
DeliverThat Top Performers from 2/21-3/21 (24:00)
New DeliverThat Partners (32:12)
New DeliverThat Markets (37:40)
DeliverThat Set Up Winners for March (40:49)
DeliverThat Driver App Updates (57:17)
DeliveringMore Podcast Guests to Look out for (1:03:57)
Outro (1:09:00)
Acquisitions/Mergers
DoorDash acquires Bbot, https://www.nrn.com/technology/doorda...2022-04-081h 09DeliveringMore#13 honeygrow’s Catering Strategist, Jennifer TrowbridgeWe are excited to be joined by Jennifer Trowbridge, Catering Strategist for honeygrow on episode 13 of the DeliveringMore Podcast!
They brandish 26 locations across major markets like Washington DC, Boston, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia, with 2 more in the works for 2022. Categorized as “Healthy Fast Casual”, this brand offers options for gluten-free, vegan, soy allergies and is entirely peanut-free!
We also have a new “Know Your City” segment, featuring Naptown native Thomas! Joining the DeliverThat platform in Indianapolis in 2021, Thomas shows his undeniable knowledge of the city he calls home.
Episode 13 Intro (0:08) Jennifer Trowbridge Interview (1:36) Interview Recap (21...2022-04-0832 minDeliveringMore#12, The NEO Dream & VP of Operations, Christian HiltyOn episode 12 of the DeliveringMore Podcast, we are joined by Megan and Penelope, two hometown drivers in our Northeast Ohio Market. Having facilitated over 800 total deliveries and $320,000 worth of total food, the twosome dives into the story of how they met, their preferences of delivery applications, and their time on the DeliverThat platform. We also have a long-awaited Meet The Team segment with Vice President of Operations, Christian Hilty. Christian shares his story on starting out as a driver in the Columbus market, how he met CEO Aaron Hoffman, and his time out in Phoenix as an early employee. ...2022-03-301h 16DeliveringMore# 11 Alicia w/ Coyo TacoOn episode 11 of DeliveringMore, we are joined by the Director of Catering Events for the international brand Coyo Taco, Alicia Smith. Mentioning early on, "90 percent of [their] orders are deliveries, and one of [the] restaurants does more than 50 percent of their entire business in off-premises”, she explains. We also feature another Know Your City segment! This week’s premiere city is prominently known as Sin City, Las Vegas. Welcoming on DeliverThat driver, Sherwood, watch below as we test his knowledge with a few challenging questions about his hometown.2022-03-2127 minDeliveringMore# 10 with Linda from Chicago & Ben AlkireOn episode 10 of the DeliveringMore podcast, we are joined by one of our longest-tenured Chicago drivers, Linda. Beginning part-time in 2019 and becoming a full-time gig driver through 2020, she has facilitated over 450 deliveries, while handling over $200,000 worth of food on the DeliverThat platform. We also feature DeliveringMore host and content coordinator, Ben Alkire. Ben shares his beginnings with DeliverThat as a driver and why he made a move from the dispatch department. Click below to check out this week’s new episode!2022-03-1451 minDeliveringMore#7 with Dave, Tania and JimOn episode 7 of the DeliveringMore podcast, we are joined by one of the first families of DeliverThat, Dave and Tania A. Having delivered a combined total of just under $300,000 worth of total food cost and taking over 950 deliveries, this couple provided great insight into being a delivery driver. We also welcome our Brand Manager and Producer of the DeliveringMore podcast, Jim Dehnke. Jim joined DeliverThat in early 2018 and has worn many hats within the company since. Check out the link below to hear opinions on the gig economy and the importance of the delivery driver.2022-02-2145 minDeliveringMore#3 Terri from Phoenix & Darien TerrellOn Episode 3 of the DeliveringMore podcast, we speak with Darien Terrell, President at DeliverThat. During our first "Meet the Team" segment, Darien shares his unique perspectives about the importance and necessity of delivery drivers. We also visit one of our first drivers in the Phoenix market, Terri. As the longest-tenured driver on our platform, she has delivered just under $500,000 worth of food while servicing around 400 different restaurant locations. If you are a new driver or interested in joining our platform, this would be a perfect listen!2022-01-2133 minDeliveringMoreWelcome to the DeliveringMore PodcastIn an attempt to create further conversation and provide a voice to our independent contractors, we started a journey that would be able to meet those expectations. By having an open dialogue with familiar restaurant partners, current drivers, and prominent industry figures, we believe this podcast will be able to close the gap on miscommunication and misunderstandings between delivery drivers, third-party platforms, and the restaurants they strive to help every day. If you would like to have questions answered, be a possible guest on the show, or simply sign up to join the DeliverThat platform, the direct link to...2022-01-1405 minDeliveringMore#2 Luna Grill w/ Kevin ReadingIn this week's episode we welcome on our first guest from outside DeliverThat, Kevin Reading. As Director of Digital Catering for Luna Grill, Kevin brings with him 18 years of industry experience from multiple major brands. Our President, Darien Terrell, also sits down to join the conversation.2022-01-1431 minDeliveringMore#1 DeliveringMore Founders EditionIn this episode, we interview the founders of DeliverThat, John Zinno and Aaron Hoffman, who were young college students that built a business from the ground up using little technology and almost no money. Today, DeliverThat is a well-established business that fills restaurants' needs for last-mile delivery all over North America. In this interview, Aaron and John bring to light the journey of where DeliverThat is today and emphasize the truth-ridden slogan; By Drivers, For Drivers.2022-01-0751 min
The GigTube PodcastMeet Aaron Hoffman, CEO of DeliverThatIn this special daytime episode, I'll be speaking with Aaron Hoffman, co-founder and CEO of the catering delivery app DeliverThat (https://www.ideliverthat.com). This company is fairly small compared to the GrubDashEats giants, but they also provide a much different service. How different? That's something I'll be discussing with Aaron. We'll also go over the formation of the company, how they survived the pandemic and what the future looks like for them.Have questions about DeliverThat? You can email Aaron directly at aaron@ideliverthat.comIf you're looking for a new gig app to...2021-10-2846 min
Deliver on Your BusinessCatering Delivery on DeliverThat with CEO Aaron HoffmanOutside the big three on demand delivery companies, I'm not sure anyone else has reached into as many markets as catering specialist DeliverThat.Aaron Hoffman joins us today to talk about DeliverThat and the opportunities available to delivery drivers. How he started DeliverThat from his dorm room in collegeChallenges of starting his first deliveries in a world dominated by large tech companiesPhilosophy of being a company for drivers made by driversHow DeliverThat can provide unmatched personal support for driversHow was their delivery model impacted by COVID?How Aaron sees the place DeliverThat can have f...2021-09-241h 01
The Vollrath FeedThinking Differently About DeliveryTimestamps 1:45 – DeliverThat3:33 – 3rd Party Delivery8:51 – Businesses built from a Dorm Room10:22 – Aaron Hoffman Joins the Show11:30 – $60 Cash & a Twitter Account15:44 – Transition to Catering Delivery17:59 – Strategy for Expansion20:02 – What Catering Delivery All Entails22:43 – The Importance of Delivery Bags24:38 – COVID-1927:52 – The Drivers29:22 – Solutions to the Pitfalls of 3rd Party Delivery32:45 – Delivery Lessons Learned34:56 – Business Growth & Culture42:39 – Partnership Mentality46:46 – What’s Next for Delivery50:29 – Aaron’s Inspirational Quote51:37 – Find 2021-01-1255 min
Rock My Restaurant42. Macro-View of Delivery and Catering | Darien TerrellOn this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Darien Terrell, the president of DeliverThat, to explore the current status of delivery and catering, balancing in-house and third party delivery, and helping the industry thrive.2020-12-0230 min
Rock My Restaurant28. DeliverThat on Delivering Your Brand’s PromiseOn this episode of the former Takeout, Delivery, and Catering Show, podcast host Valerie Killifer sits down with Aaron Hoffman, the co-founder of popular third-party delivery service DeliverThat.Aaron Hoffman and John Zinno founded DeliverThat in their Ohio University dorm room in 2013, hand-delivering countless orders to their classmates for two years. The company has since evolved into a catering delivery solution for over 500 restaurants and brands in 45 major metropolitan areas.2020-04-1920 min
Fast Casual Nation52. DeliverThat on Reformatting the American Restaurant IndustryThe Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, host Paul Barron chats with Darien Terrell, the president of courier service DeliverThat. Barron and Terrell discuss the future of the industry in light of the coronavirus crisis.2020-03-2517 min