I Dropped Out but Didn’t Quit | Joy Anand

Business Development & Strategy - The individual dropped out of 12th grade and subsequently established a digital marketing agency with an office in Dubai [1] - Inspired by Bill Gates, the individual focused on wealth creation and the idea that dropping out can lead to success [1] - The individual initially engaged in various ventures to earn money, including second-hand goods and virtual item trading in games, earning ₹100,000 (approximately $1,200 USD at current exchange rates) at the age of 16 [1] - Transitioned to graphic design, leveraging Facebook groups for networking with US business owners and offering free services to build a portfolio [1] - Secured clients by offering free logo designs with watermarks, charging $50 USD if the client liked the design, resulting in $500 USD earned at the age of 17 [1] - Expanded service offerings to include email marketing after realizing the limitations of graphic design in driving business growth [1] - The company's business model involved earning money, traveling in India, and then resuming work when funds were depleted, a cycle that lasted for approximately two years [1] - Identified a need for video editing services and partnered with a 15-year-old relative, offering burgers in exchange for video editing services [1] - Mastered digital marketing skills, including Facebook and Google Ads [1] - Capitalized on the booming real estate market in Dubai, attracting real estate clients and agencies, leading to the decision to move to Dubai and further scale the business [1]