The Gig Economy vs. the Pool Business

DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart aren’t just side hustles anymore, they’re a direct competitor for pool industry hiring. I’m breaking down how the gig economy pulls from the same talent pool pool service businesses need: dependable people in their 20s and 30s who want steady work but also want control over their time. When millions of drivers can tap an app and work whenever they want, a traditional pool route can look “too structured” at first glance, even if it pays well. We dig into the real...