How to Start an Instructional Design Side Business

Ready to start your journey as an instructional designer? 👉Download the Become an ID checklist: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist Should you start an instructional design side business? Even if you work full time, starting a new ID business can be a smart and lucrative side gig. It could even replace your current job faster than you might think. Freelancing can give you flexibility, control, and seriously increase your income. But finding instructional design contracts usually takes more than letting people know you’re open to work. In this video I share the tips I used to grow my freelance business that landed me multiple six figure contracts within the first two years. I show you how to use LinkedIn to land clients, how to set boundaries, and even whether or not you should start an LLC. ***Best AI Tools for Instructional Designers*** Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/?via=devlin WellSaid Labs: https://www.wellsaidlabs.com/?via=devlin Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=jJTSTA Jasper: https://jasper.ai/?fpr=devlin44 ***Best Laptops for Instructional Designers*** Dell XPS 13: https://amz.run/6l1w 16-inch MacBook Pro: https://amz.run/6l1y Gigabyte Aero 17: https://amz.run/6l26 ***Best Books for Instructional Designers*** The Non-Designer’s Design Book: https://amzn.to/3kP0reO Map It: https://amzn.to/3f137mR eLearning and the Science of Instruction: https://amzn.to/3kNuBiF Design For How People Learn: https://amzn.to/3CLtrNM Michael Allen’s Guide to eLearning: https://amzn.to/31ZUbJB 0:00 Intro 0:26 Why Start an ID Side Gig? 3:10 Is It Possible? 4:25 How to Start 5:00 Create Your Portfolio 6:35 Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile 9:36 Get the Word Out 10:39 Set Boundaries 11:40 Considerations 13:40 Starting an LLC 15:18 Next Steps