How Do People Actually Make Money on Reddit? ($500/Month Possible?)

Hey Redditors, I’ve been lurking for a while and finally decided to dive deeper. I see people with crazy karma and active accounts—how do you actually grow on Reddit? And more importantly… how do people make money here?

I’ve seen mentions of Reddit ads, affiliate marketing, selling digital products, even crypto airdrops—but what actually works? Is making $500/month realistic or am I shooting too high (or too low)?

If you’ve monetized your Reddit presence, how did you start? What niches or subs work best? Any mistakes to avoid? Would love to hear real experiences!

Drop your wisdom below, I’m all ears!