Video summary
Digital marketing jobs are growing 10% in 2026 — but companies are struggling to fill them. Here’s why that shortage is your biggest opportunity, and the exact career path I took from $45K to $200K+. Why companies are desperate for qualified marketers (and what “qualified” actually means to them) The salary path from entry-level ($45K–$60K) to senior roles ($100K–$125K+) and freelance six figures What platforms and certifications actually get you hired (Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, GA4) How to build a portfolio with no clients and no budget Why networking — not job boards — is how most people actually land their first role