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How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights
Hosted by Mirav Ozeri - Career Insights Journalist · EN
How Much Can I Make? with Mirav Ozeri is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on real jobs, real people, and real earnings.
Each week, Mirav interviews professionals from every corner of the working world — HVAC pros, cybersecurity experts, boutique hotel owners, mediums, musicians, dietitians, filmmakers and more — to reveal what it’s really like to do their job.
You’ll hear how they got started, what training or degrees they needed, how they broke into the business, what challenges they face, and how much they make.
Whether you’re exploring a career change, starting a side hustle, or just curious what others earn, this show delivers practical advice, inspiring stories, and insider insights straight from the people doing the work.
Search. Listen. Learn how to get in — and how much you can earn.
Nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award.
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Fencing Coach Career: Salary, Training & How to Get Started
Mar 2300:26:40Summary readyFencing Coach What does it take to turn fencing into a rewarding career—and how much can a fencing coach earn?In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, fencing coach Pamela Dressel shares invaluable career insights about making money in this niche sport. She dives into lightning-fast strategy and the unglamorous grind of footwork and conditioning.We cover coaching income, private lessons, club models, and the real skills behind the sport—strategy, discipline, and teaching.If you’re curious about niche sports careers or looking for a unique path with earning potential, this episode gives you a clear, practical look inside the fencing world.Connect with Pamela:Pam's fencing club: https://www.ontargetfencingclub.com/USA fencing site: https://www.usafencing.org"How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica NationVisit howmuchcanimake.info
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Hypnosis as a Career: Inside the Job of a Professional Hypnotherapist
Mar 1600:38:20Summary readyHypnotistsExplore the intriguing career opportunities in hypnosis with a professional hypnotist Tommy Giorlando. In this episode we dive deep into the job market for hypnotists, uncovering what the work entails, the training required, and the factors that contribute to success in this unique field. Tommy shares valuable career insights about how hypnosis works, its practical benefits, and why this profession is more than just stage shows. Discover earnings breakdowns between stage performances and private hypnotherapy sessions, and learn how making money as a hypnotist is achievable through building client trust and sustained business strategies. Whether you’re considering a career change, interested in side hustles, or curious about entrepreneurship in alternative professions, this episode offers essential job advice and inspiration for your career journey.Connect with TommyWebsite: http://www.hockeytownhypnotist.com10% discount on first session: https://hockeytownhypnotist.com/referral-discount?am_id=mirav7749Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommygiorlando/"How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica NationVisit howmuchcanimake.info
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Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains Chapter 7, Chapter 13 & Getting a Fresh Start
Mar 900:23:23Summary readyBankruptcy Lawyer Struggling with overwhelming debt, IRS notices, or nonstop creditor calls? In this episode, Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney Barry Levine dives deep into how bankruptcy laws offer legal debt relief and a fresh start, empowering listeners to regain control of their finances and careers. With 45 years of experience helping individuals and small business owners, Barry breaks down the bankruptcy process step-by-step, including asset protection rules, timelines for discharge, and what rebuilding your credit score after bankruptcy really looks like. From routine filings to a complex 1,807-Bitcoin bankruptcy dispute, this conversation delivers clear, practical insight into consumer bankruptcy law, small business bankruptcy, and how to overcome financial crisis and start fresh.If you’re searching for answers about bankruptcy, debt relief, or restarting after financial collapse, this episode provides concrete guidance and realistic next steps.Connect with BarryBarry's You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/@barrylevine33https://www.youtube.com/@barrylevine3366Website - https://levineslaw.com/Podcast - https://levineslaw.com/podcast-episodes/"How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica NationVisit howmuchcanimake.info
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Nurse's Career Insights: Life Behind Operating Room Doors
Mar 200:24:01Summary readyOperating-Room NurseEver wonder what really happens behind those operating room doors? In this episode, longtime OR nurse Patti Columbia Walsh shares valuable career insights from her 40-year experience in one of healthcare's most high-stakes jobs. From anticipating every surgeon’s move to handling medical emergencies, she reveals the fast-paced reality and success factors of working in the OR.If you’re exploring a career in nursing or considering a career change, Patti's real job advice and behind-the-scenes perspective offer practical tips and honesty about the profession’s challenges and rewards — including insights on making money in nursing.Tune in to learn what it takes to succeed in this demanding job and how nurses navigate one of the most critical career opportunities in healthcare. Share this episode and leave a review to help others discover these career insights!This show was first published on Aug. 5th, 2025How Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
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Reinvention: Career Change and Navigating the Hidden Job Market
Feb 2300:35:20Summary readyReinvention AI is reshaping the job market. Layoffs are rising. Being “qualified” isn’t enough anymore.In this episode, Ilana Golan, founder of Leap Academy, explains how to pivot strategically in today’s AI-driven economy. We break down career reinvention, the hidden job market, building a portfolio career, and how to position yourself before opportunities go public.If you’re considering a career change, worried about AI replacing jobs, or ready to increase your earning potential, this conversation gives you actionable job advice for navigating today's AI-driven job landscape. Subscribe to "How Much Can I Make?" and share this episode with anyone looking for career reinvention and innovative career tips.$150 LeapCon Cupon -2/26-2/28/2026 https://invitation.leapacademy.com/leap-conference-2026?aff=14e6fcc33b9ce6d019c475b869f9432477392a93e4dff02140f2690423671cafConnect with Ilana:Videos of Leap Academy success stories - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy/videosWebsite - https://www.leapacademy.com/Podcast - leapacademy.com/podcastLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ilanagolanHow Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
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Divorce Mediation vs Court: Costs, Custody & Career Earnings Explained
Feb 1600:24:37Summary readyMediatorIn this episode, discover what a family mediator really does and how much you can earn in this career. New York family mediator Alison Block Gerson shares how divorce mediation offers a faster, less expensive alternative to traditional court litigation, reducing conflict and helping couples reach workable agreements. We dive into detailed comparisons between mediation and court processes, including training requirements, private mediation rates in New York, and court-referred mediation pay. Explore real cases that reveal why divorce litigation costs can escalate to six figures, especially with complex assets like cryptocurrency and forensic accounting involved. Whether you're considering a career in mediation, seeking job advice, or curious about career opportunities, this episode delivers valuable career insights and practical information about earnings and success factors. Tune in for essential job tips and insider perspectives on navigating the divorce mediation job market.Connect with AlisonWebsite - https://www.familymediationmatters.com/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-block-gerson-00536b5/How Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
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Entrepreneurship: A Clear Path to Startup Success
Feb 900:26:28Summary readyEntrepreneurship In this episode, we break down an entrepreneurship playbook for starting and growing a business - without relying on big ideas, passion, or excessive risk. Jim Beach, host of School for Startups, joins us to challenge the most common startup myths that stop founders before they ever make money, and shatters the belief that success requires a brilliant, original idea.Jim shares how he built a 100-station radio footprint without traditional syndication, using the distribution as leverage to grow credibility, speaking opportunities, and book sales. We also get candid about business naming, trademarks, and mistakes that quietly kill startups.This conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, small business ideas, starting a business with little money, realistic startup advice, and building sustainable income without hype.Connect with Jim:Website: https://jimbeach.com/Jim's new book - https://www.amazon.com/Real-Environmentalists-Wayne-Elliott-Capitalists/dp/B0FLJ8484MHow Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
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Interview With AI: Jobs, AGI, and AI’s Impact on Our Future
Feb 200:48:00Summary readyInterview With AIWhat happens when five leading AI systems are asked the same questions?In this special episode, we bring Gemini, Claude, Grok ChatGPT and Copilot to the same table to confront the issues shaping our future—jobs and automation, AI safety, AGI risk, intimacy, loneliness, and climate impact.We start with introductions and move to jobs - which ones are changing first, which skills matter next, and why creativity alone isn’t AI-proof. Then we discuss AGI—what it is, why it matters, and why even AGI engineers describe it as dangerous. The conversation ends in the most human territory of all: AI companions, emotional attachment, and loneliness.If this side‑by‑side look at the platforms shaping our world got you thinking, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. Your support helps more curious people find conversations that don’t flinch.How Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
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How to build a personal brand, reinvent your career, and get paid to speak
Jan 2600:30:31Summary readyKeynote Speaker What happens when you lose your voice—and the career you built around it?For Jennifer Brown, that moment became the catalyst for a powerful career reinvention. Today, she’s a globally recognized keynote speaker and one of the leading voices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, Jennifer shares real-world career insights into what it takes to build a successful keynote speaking business. We talk about personal branding, storytelling, reinvention, and how to turn lived experience into meaningful—and profitable—work.Jennifer breaks down:How to pivot careers when your old path disappearsWhat it really takes to thrive as a keynote speakerHow to build a personal brand that attracts paid speaking opportunitiesTurning your unique story into a powerful professional assetWhether you’re considering a career change, exploring public speaking, or wondering how to monetize your experience and expertise, this episode offers practical advice, honest perspective, and inspiration to take the leap.Jennifer Brown website - jenniferbrownspeaks.comJennifer's books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennifer-Brown/author/B01MSOZWO6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1752212498&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueHow Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
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Careers, Money, And The Economy Explained
Jan 1900:27:26Summary readyEconomics JournalistUnderstanding basic economics can significantly impact your job and earnings. We sit down with Peter Coy, a veteran economics journalist who has written for Bloomberg Businessweek, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.Peter shares career insights into the economics of journalism, explaining how stories are pitched and shaped, and how innovative platforms like Substack and AI are transforming media careers. He offers practical job advice on navigating income, sustainability, and long-term success factors in journalism and related fields.If you’re interested in journalism careers, media jobs, or how economics shapes work and money, this episode offers clear, practical insight.Connect with Peter:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercoy1/Substack: petercoy.substack.comX: @petercoyBluesky: petercoy.bsky.socialInstagram & TikTok : peterhcoyHow Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
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