How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights

Mirav Ozeri - Career Insights Journalist
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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.

  1. Divorce Mediation vs Court: Costs, Custody & Career Earnings Explained

    1D AGO

    Divorce Mediation vs Court: Costs, Custody & Career Earnings Explained

    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, 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 Alison Website - https://www.familymediationmatters.com/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-block-gerson-00536b5/ Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email! Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

    25 min
  2. Entrepreneurship: A Clear Path to Startup Success

    FEB 9

    Entrepreneurship: A Clear Path to Startup Success

    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 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/B0FLJ8484M Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email! Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

    26 min
  3. Interview With AI: Jobs, AGI, and AI’s Impact on Our Future

    FEB 2

    Interview With AI: Jobs, AGI, and AI’s Impact on Our Future

    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 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. Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email! Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

    48 min
  4. How to build a personal brand, reinvent your career, and get paid to speak

    JAN 26

    How to build a personal brand, reinvent your career, and get paid to speak

    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 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.com Jennifer'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=true Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email! Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

    31 min
  5. Careers, Money, And The Economy Explained

    JAN 19

    Careers, Money, And The Economy Explained

    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 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.com X:  @petercoy Bluesky: petercoy.bsky.social Instagram & TikTok : peterhcoy Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email! Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

    27 min
  6. Side Hustle to Digital Agency: How to Build a Profitable Online Business

    JAN 12

    Side Hustle to Digital Agency: How to Build a Profitable Online Business

    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, creating income-producing digital assets, and growing a service-based online business from home—without e-commerce headaches, technical overload, or large upfront investment. You’ll hear real-world case studies, including: • A couple who left burnout careers and earned $160,000 in their first year • A FIFO worker making $5,000+ on off weeks by offering AI automation services • A stay-at-home mom with limited English who turned free starter websites into a family business over time If you’re searching for a side hustle, a work-from-home business, or a practical way to make money online using web skills, this episode is a must-listen. Connect with Matt Raad  website: https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-raad/?originalSubdomain=au Podcast: https://www.digitalinvestors.com/ Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email! Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

    32 min
  7. Digital Real Estate - Buying Websites For Cash Flow

    JAN 5

    Digital Real Estate - Buying Websites For Cash Flow

    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 websites safely, how to find undervalued sites on Flippa, how to turn neglected blogs into real monthly cash flow. Matt shares data-backed examples, including a $400 gardening website earning $4,000 every spring and a $45,000 Thai massage education site that generates revenue through high-margin online courses. If you’re searching for a side hustle, exploring passive-income ideas, or considering a full career pivot into digital real estate, this episode gives you a clear roadmap. Matt explains how buying digital assets instead of brick-and-mortar property can create scalable, flexible income online. Tune in to learn how website investing really works—and how you can start. Connect with Matt Raad: Website: https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/media-kit/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-raad/ Podcast: https://www.digitalinvestors.com Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email! Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

    33 min
  8. Fragrance Industry Career: The Fragrance Evaluator Job

    12/29/2025

    Fragrance Industry Career: The Fragrance Evaluator Job

    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 if you enjoyed it, please leave a quick review and share it with someone who loves scent. Jillian’s website: http://www.jillianfriedman.com/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianfriedman/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email! Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

    21 min
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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.

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