I have to give a yes and no answer to that. Different industries will generate profits on different time table.
If your business doesn't generate a profit within a few years the IRS may classify it as a hobby.
Please see this IRS fact sheet on Is Your Hobby a For-Profit Endeavor?
And also this TurboTax article When the IRS Classifies Your Business as a Hobby
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