The time it takes to earn money from high-ticket affiliate marketing depends on the size and engagement of an affiliate’s existing audience. If an affiliate has a large, relevant audience, they could start making money immediately. However, if they need to build or tailor an audience to fit a product, it may take several months to more than a year to generate consistent referrals. This is because creating popular content that ranks on search engines or appears on social media takes time. Using paid advertising can speed up this process, though it requires an upfront investment.