“I make $1,200 a month as a personal grocery shopper!”
Tamika Wells turned her passion for shopping into big business! Here’s how
Grocery shopping has always been something I loved to do, and I’ve worked for various companies that pay me to shop for others. But when I learned about the Dumpling platform (Dumpling.us), an app that empowers individuals to launch, run and grow their own grocery shopping and delivery businesses, my interest was piqued.
“I researched the company and learned that they give you the tools you need to run your own business, provide the technical and payment infrastructure for shoppers, and offer business coaching on how to build and market a business. Everything happens in the app; it’s where clients build shopping lists and place orders. Even better? Dumpling doesn’t get any part of my earnings—but I opt to pay $40 a month for my plan, which includes features like a personalized web page. So in 2018, I launched my business, ‘Honey Bee Grocery Delivery.’
“I work about 20 hours a week and set my own schedule and pricing. Customers can see my availability and delivery area, and they have the option to choose the same shopper over and over. As a result, a relationship is developed. Plus, I don’t have to worry about ending up in an unsafe situation. I have more than 100 positive reviews and a five-star rating—my customers appreciate that I’m safety-conscious, especially those who aren’t comfortable going to stores. I keep 100% of my tips and earn about $1,200 per month—money I use to support my family!”