College Dropout – ₹5 Lakh Per Month – The Economics of a Marketing Career | Ankur Warikoo Careers

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The marketing world has completely transformed, and the numbers will shock you. A 23-year-old in Indore with just a laptop and digital marketing skills earns ₹80,000 monthly managing US Instagram campaigns, while an IIM Lucknow MBA graduate earning ₹1 lakh struggles to save ₹20,000 after expenses in Bangalore. Even more surprising – a college dropout from Gwalior is making ₹2 lakhs monthly selling ad packages to local businesses. Meanwhile, Salesforce just announced they won’t hire any marketing professionals this year, replacing their entire team with AI.

I’ve broken down the complete economics of marketing careers – from the free DIY route using Google Digital Garage and HubSpot Academy, to ₹50,000 certification programs, to ₹30 lakh MBA investments. Performance marketing, growth marketing, and specialized skills like YouTube consulting are creating millionaires in their 20s. The key lies in understanding that marketing is the intersection of data, creativity, and digital automation – and you don’t need a top college to master it.

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