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The Fabulous Learning Nerds119 - Success in Freelancing featuring Parker Grant & Andrea Dottling of IDLanceVisit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.comEver wondered what it really takes to ditch the 9-to-5 and build a thriving freelance career in instructional design? Is it freedom, flexibility, or just a whole lot of hustle? In this episode of Fabulous Learning Nerds, we sit down with Parker Grant, Ph.D., and Andrea Dottling, M.Ed., co-founders of IDLance, to uncover the secrets behind successful freelancing. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss!Key Takeaways:B...2025-03-1152 min
Between Two LancesEp 9: Craig McMichaelAndrea talks with IDLance Director of Client and Community Engagement, Craig McMichael!
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Craig is a sports lover and a learning designer and strategist. He would love to connect with you to learn more about your needs and how IDLance can make your life a little bit easier.
He's super nice! He's just sitting by the phone waiting to hear from you. Give him a call! https://calendly.com/cmcmichael-idlance/30min?back=1&month=2024-01
Contains some spicy language!2024-02-261h 01
Between Two LancesEp 8: Andrea Dottling and Parker GrantIDLance Co-Head Honchos Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant sit down for a casual, one-on-one conversation on their brand new book, "Ditch Your Cubicle, Not Your Life: Become a Freelance Instructional Designer in 7 Months!"2023-11-2150 min
TLDCast PodcastCommunity Member Showcase - Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling of IDLanceI feel like the Founders of IDLance, Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling, have many similar approaches to how they nurture their community as I do here with TLDC. And it's probably why I enjoy talking with them so much. Just one look at their website at idlance.com gives you a sense of their witty and informal approach. And also how focused they are on helping instructional designers on the freelance journey.
Often times, modern "communities" are simply vehicles for marketing or product revenue streams. But as with TLDC and IDLance, our communities are about building and...2023-08-1348 min
Between Two LancesEp 7: Dan BernittIn this episode we have the pleasure of welcoming friend of the show, Dan Bernitt, to the virtual stage. Join Andrea and Dan for a casual yet captivating conversation on instructional design, communication, and the visceral horrors of mint-flavored things.
As an added bonus for listeners, you’ll finally find out how many teeth Andrea has in her mouth! That’s the IDLance difference.2023-07-0535 min
Between Two LancesEp 6: Quinn HaslingerAndrea sits down with our friend and super-ID, Quinn Haslinger. You won’t want to miss her chat with Andrea on the best and worst training experiences she’s ever experienced and how to scare a hawk away from your precious flock of baby chicks. Seriously, you may be surprised by the answer.2023-06-1639 min
Between Two LancesEp 5: Ann ParmeterJoin us for episode five of the "Between Two Lances" podcast as IDLance Co-Head Honcho Parker Grant chats with our special guest Anne Parmeter about all things ID and freelancedom! You won't want to miss her advice on building an online presence, doing what you love, and building relationships that count! 2023-05-1919 min
Between Two LancesEp 4: Tammy Knoll-AndersonJoin us for episode four of the "Between Two Lances" podcast as IDLance Co-Head Honcho Andrea chats with Senior Instructional Designer and Co-Owner at MT Anderson Learning LLC Tammy Knoll-Anderson. She’s also a friend and IDLancer! You won't want to miss her words of wisdom on creating a clean and beautiful portfolio that really works!2023-05-1925 min
Between Two LancesEp 3: Emily StoneAndrea sits down with IDLancer and Founder/CEO of Empowered Bumps and Boobs, Emily Stone, for a casual conversation on their own experiences out in the world of freelancedom. Emily shares some great advice for instructional designers new to freelancing, from managing financials to working from home and beyond!2023-05-1929 min
Between Two LancesEp 2: James Clark and Maurice RobinsonAndrea is joined by James Clark, Learning Technologist at Strategic Education, Inc, and Maurice Robinson, Instructional Technologist, for a chat about getting your start as a freelance instructional designer. You'll want to hear their responses to the question, "What are three things you wish you knew more about freelancing but don't know yet?"
2023-05-1926 min
Between Two LancesEpisode 1: Jac HutchinsonAndrea talks with the President and Chief Learning Designer of E-Learning Pros, Jac Hutchinson. Technically, Andrea talked with her twice since the first recording was accidentally lost. Wanna know what their favorite curse words are? You'll have to listen to find out!
Contains some spicy language!2023-05-1831 min
Write MedicineCrafting Rich Learning Experiences to Optimize EducationInstructional designers are the architects of learning experiences. In this episode, Parker Grant PhD, the co-founder of IDLance, an instructional design freelance agency, discusses the learning process, how to use learners’ experiences to optimize education, and where instructional designers go for their story inspiration. Parker advises, “In adult learning, what's really important to know, is that all learning is experiential. What makes learning better is having a multifaceted approach, meaning you don't look at just any one mode of learning as the optimum, but the combination of many facets.”To these ends, Pa...2023-05-1041 min
Spilling the Milk: Breastfeeding ChatsKortney - Pumping on a Teacher's ScheduleSend us a textMy guest is Kortney Ross, a mom of two littles who recently left her career as a full-time band director and teacher for freelance instructional design. That's how we met! We are both part of the Instructional Design community at www.idlance.com. Kortney specializes in empowering parents through customized learning solutions and courses. Schedule a free consultation call to discover how she can partner with you to create a course parents will love or to see how she can help your business support and retain hard-working parents. Check out her w...2023-04-2729 min
The iDeas PodcastAdventures in Instructional Design Freelancing with IDLance, with Andrea Dottling and Parker GrantSend us a textIn this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant, the co-founders of IDLance.We discuss why they started the IDLance community and their own adventures in the world of freelancing. This episode is ideal for any instructional designer, eLearning developer or L&D consultant considering a move to freelance.If you'd like to learn more about IDLance, check out the website: https://www.idlance.com/home56471833You can connect with Andrea here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakannesmceneaney/You can connect...2022-11-1756 minTLDCast PodcastIntersections in Learning with guest Andrea McEneaneyIn our latest Intersections in Learning episode, Monique St. Paul talked with IDLance Co-Founder, Andrea McEneaney about the learning intersections she experiences as an ID, learning technologist, recruiter and community builder. Andrea highlights an important consideration for all freelancers: How can you work independently and have a community to fall back on for support as a sounding board?
Andrea McEneaney, Co-Founder of IDLance, has 10 years of corporate and 11 years of higher ed experience as a recruiter, instructional designer/technologist, educator, writer, and community-builder. She's been in the freelance game for 5 years as an independent learning consultant, writer...2022-07-1735 minTLDCast PodcastCommunity Member Showcase - Parker A. GrantIt's always great chatting with Dr Parker A Grant, long time L&D veteran and Co-Founder of IDLance.
This one was a Member Showcase conversation, so we had an opportunity to talk with Parker about his start in L&D, what his journey for the last 30+ years has been like, and what's ahead. We also chatted about IDLance, his online community that focuses on supporting freelance instructional designers.
Give this one a listen - it's worth getting to know Parker, someone I consider one of the good guys in L&D.2022-05-2337 min
That's Awesome ID!That's IDLance.com!Andrea McEneaney and Parker Grant join me to talk about breaking into freelance instructional design. Andrea and Parker are the co-head honchos at IDLance.com, an awesome website dedicated to providing guidance to anyone looking to embark on a freelance ID career. They share some of the motivation for starting IDLance, which is that basically there really isn't another good place to find practical information all in one place. They also share the most beneficial tool a freelancer can have - mindset!You can connect with Andrea and Parker on LinkedIn. 2021-03-2323 min