Do influencers earn any money these days and how?

Do influencers really earn a lot? Do you know any influencer who is earning a lot and working in a full time job as well? If being an influencer is easy and rewarding, why isn't everyone doing it? Is it going to stay for long ?

I have doing a lot research on these D2C brands , these brands are burning VC cash in ads and influncer marketing.

And what just for topline !!

When will the focus or plan to focus on bottomline !!

Are these guys playing for valuati...

Is anyone a dancer or a dance influencer here who is earning money from it passively? If yes, could you please share your insights regarding how to earn money as a dance influencer

Genuinely want to understand how can influencers reach out to brands for collabs? Everyone seems to be investing but no one seems interested in working

Also, if your company hires influencers please comment

Have come across many YT influencers cum freelancers cum podcasters - barely out of college but claiming to earn in crores. Not sure how true that is but if so, I do feel inferior though I am at a high paying job. Their constant show off...