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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
16inch MacBook Pro: https://amz.run/6l1y
Gigabyte Aero 17: https://amz.run/6l26

**Best Books for Instructional Designers**
The NonDesigner’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