Yes, you can make money with a podcast but you need to build an audience first. Once you build an audience, you can’t make money from sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and product sales. The main way to make money with a podcast is to sell sponsorships (ad slots) to companies that want to be mentioned on your show. You can sell these slots in increments of 5, 10, 20, or even a full year to make sure your slots are filled. Another great way to make money is to partake in affiliate programs. By mentioning a webpage to visit over the air and linking to it in the show notes, you can drive sales for other companies and make a commission.