It does not. At least not directly. And certainly not at first.
I mean… Unless you're already a celebrity who has a 6 month waiting list and an offer for your own reality show… And in that case, you probably already have a podcast!
But for the rest of us, podcasting is a tool for you and your business. Think of it as a business card. An interactive business card.
One where people can learn about you, get to know, like and trust you, and recommend you to more people.
Then, as your listenership grows, so will your authority and you'll be able to book more business, raise your prices, get more speaking engagements, and maybe even directly monetize your podcast through sponsorships and affiliate marketing.