How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights
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 2025 Women in Podcasting Award.
Episodes
Bankruptcy 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,...
Operating-Room Nurse
Ever 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 c...
Reinvention
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 replacin...
Mediator
In 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, pr...
Entrepreneurship
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 footp...
Interview With AI
What 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 ...
Keynote 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 ...
Economics Journalist
Understanding 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 car...
Digital Entrepreneur
Discover practical job ideas and career insights in digital entrepreneurship.
What if you could learn a practical web skill over a single weekend, build a simple website for a local business, and turn it into steady monthly income?
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Raad to break down a realistic path from beginner to profitable digital entrepreneurship. We talk about building websites for local businesses, cr...
Digital Real Estate
What if your next big investment isn’t a building—it’s a blog? In this episode, digital real estate expert Matt Raad breaks down how he buys simple content websites, renovates them with SEO optimization, and turns them into reliable passive income. He explains why passion niches—like gardening, wellness, crafts, and hobbies—are some of the most profitable online business opportunities.
We cover exactly how to buy ...
Fragrance Evaluator
Jillian Friedman shares career insights from the fragrance industry, including global differences in taste, why synthetic ingredients can actually lead to safer, more sustainable formulas. We explore how a fragrance evaluator influences what you smell—from the first spark of a creative brief to the final bottle on the shelf.
If you’re curious about a career in the fragrance industry, this episode is for you. And ...
Cyber Security Expert
Cybersecurity is one of today's fastest-growing career opportunities, offering high earnings and strong job security as cybercrime continues to evolve.
Most cyberattacks don’t start with elite hackers—they start with your email address and phone number. We sit down with Rivka Tadjer, CEO and co-founder of Zero Hack, to break down how modern cybercrime really works—and how protecting people and companies has...
Electrician Entrepreneur
If you’re searching for high-paying jobs, career change ideas, can your make good money without college? Or just curious about an electrician career - this episode is for you!
Today we’re talking with Eli, a master electrician whose career spans trade school, apprenticeships, residential wiring, commercial work, factory-scale power systems, and hundreds of generator installs.
Eli breaks down how to become a...
Cannabis Farm
What’s it really like to work on a cannabis farm — and how much can you make? This episode takes you inside a legal cannabis grow operation to break down jobs, pay, career paths, and the realities of working in the cannabis industry.
This week I’m talking with Beck Mooney, Director of Operations at Supernaturals NY, who takes us behind the scenes of running a legal cannabis farm in New York. She shares in-depth job tip...
Restaurant Owner Job
Considering a career change or looking for new job ideas? In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Nicole Cawley, who transitioned from 20 years in corporate banking to becoming a successful restaurant co-owner and entrepreneur. Nicole shares invaluable career insights about the realities of restaurant ownership, including operating margins, staffing challenges, and real estate decisions.
If you'...
Lighting Designer Career
Go behind the scenes of Broadway with four-time Tony Award–winning Lighting Designer Kevin Adams. He breaks down what a theatre lighting designer actually does, the skills you need to get started, and the unexpected twists of his career path.
The jaw-dropper? Adams reveals how Broadway designers really make their big money—including income streams, payment structures, union and more.
Perfect for anyone curious...
How to Start Swoop Scoop Business
Can $1,200, a bucket, and a rake turn into a multimillion-dollar company? Yes — and Will Milliken is living proof.
Find out about jobs in the pet waste removal industry - from entrepreneur William Milliken, Founder of Swoop Scoop®, one of the fastest-growing pet waste removal businesses in the country!
It’s simple, low-cost, and you can start making money from day one.
If you thinking about a career ...
Dog Groomer
Are you dreaming about turning your passion for dogs into a rewarding career? Want to know how to become a dog groomer?
In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Gildersleeve, a grooming professional with over 20 years of experience in the pet industry. Discover the essential skills, earnings potential, and the hustle required to thrive as a dog groomer.
From her first job bathing dogs to perfecting intricat...
Broadway Actress
What does a real Broadway career look like behind the spotlight? In this episode, we talk with actress Lauren Blackman—whose credits include Hello, Dolly!, Anastasia, Lempicka, Ragtime, and The Music Man alongside Hugh Jackman—about the true job behind the dream.
Lauren gives rare career insights into the grind of the theater world: the early-morning audition lines, the union rules that shape every paycheck, the cons...
Dietitian
In this episode, registered dietitian Ingrid Anderson shares invaluable career insights on making money in the wellness industry and what sets apart a credentialed dietitian from online nutritionists.
Discover how her Hashimoto’s diagnosis became a turning point, leading her to help others regain energy and debunk nutrition myths. She talks about the importance of niching down in your career, which is what anable Ingrid to...
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