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 2026 Women in Podcasting Award.

  1. City Planner Career: Salary, Urban Planning Jobs & How Cities Are Designed

    4d ago

    City Planner Career: Salary, Urban Planning Jobs & How Cities Are Designed

    We talk with NYC urban planner Eddie Joe about what city planners actually do and how cities are designed in the real world. From post-pandemic retail strategy and neighborhood revitalization to affordable housing, zoning, and economic development, Eddie explains how urban planners help shape the communities where we live, work, and travel. We also discuss urban planner salaries, career opportunities, transitioning from architecture into city planning, and the skills needed to succeed in the field. Along the way, we explore GIS mapping, AI, smart cities, public engagement, and the complex balancing act between developers, government agencies, and local residents. If you're interested in urban planning careers, public policy, real estate development, or designing better cities, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential professions shaping modern life. Listen to episodes about career change → Find more creative jobs → "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award! Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation Visit howmuchcanimake.info

    25 min
  2. The Business of Being a Medium: Career Truths & Income

    Jun 29

    The Business of Being a Medium: Career Truths & Income

    Pam Meredith has a remarkable job: she’s a professional medium who helps people connect with loved ones who have passed away. In this episode, she shares her career journey, offering unique insights into what it’s really like to work between the worlds of the living and the spirit. What makes her perspective so compelling is her belief that mediumship isn’t rare, it’s a natural human ability that can be developed by anyone. She even shares practical techniques, for anyone who wants to try reaching out to their own loved ones and provides valuable guidance for anyone intrigued by the spiritual realm.  Whether you seek career change ideas or simply curios about the unseen dimensions around us, Pam’s grounded insights will transform your thinking about life, death, and the possibilities within your own career path. For more unique & unusually career →  Connect with Pam  Pam's website: https://www.pamelameredith.com/ "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award! Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation Visit howmuchcanimake.info

    33 min
  3. Build A Career In Immersive Visuals - Travel. Tech. Creativity

    Jun 22

    Build A Career In Immersive Visuals - Travel. Tech. Creativity

    We talk with Joe Ness about building a career that combines filmmaking, travel, technology, and entrepreneurship. What started as a simple experiment with a vertical TV evolved into immersive video walls seen in casinos, hotels, healthcare facilities, and public spaces around the world. Joe shares how he traveled to nearly 100 countries capturing extraordinary footage, the costs and risks behind creating world-class visual content, and why he believes authentic, real-world moments matter more than ever in an AI-driven world. We also discuss how he's using immersive visuals to improve healthcare and assisted living environments. Connect with WOW: https://therealwow.com/ Visit howmuchcanimake.info and explore our Creative Jobs category for more career stories, income insights, and job ideas. "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award! Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation Visit howmuchcanimake.info

    43 min
  4. Underwater Photographer Career: Salary, Skills, and How to Get Started

    Jun 15

    Underwater Photographer Career: Salary, Skills, and How to Get Started

    How do you build a successful photography career in the age of smartphones and AI? In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, photographer Caroline White shares how she turned photography into a thriving business, from personal branding and online dating photos to her signature underwater maternity photography. We discuss what professional photographers really earn, how photography pricing works, how to attract clients, and what it takes to stand out in a competitive creative industry. Caroline also takes us behind the scenes of underwater photography, revealing the equipment, training, and techniques required to create the dreamlike images that have become her specialty. And if you're interested in other creative careers, visit how much can I make that info and explore our creative careers category.  Connect with Caroline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinewfineart/ website: https://carolinewhitephotography.com/ "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award! Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation Visit howmuchcanimake.info

    24 min
  5. The $1,000 Startup That Became a Million-Dollar Spa Franchise

    Jun 8

    The $1,000 Startup That Became a Million-Dollar Spa Franchise

    Nuttha Goutier came to Canada from a small village in Thailand with little money, limited English, and one clear vision: help people feel healthier and more connected. Today, her Sabai Thai Spa brand spans multiple locations and 13 franchise territories across Canada. In this episode, Nuttha breaks down how she launched her first spa with less than $1,000 and no business background — and grew it into a brand where a single location can hit $1.7M a year.  If you're thinking about opening a spa or buying a franchise, she gets into exactly what you can expect to make. Explore all healthcare careers → For more info about franchising → Connect with Nutta:  Website: https://sabaifranchise.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nutthagoutier/ "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award! Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation Visit howmuchcanimake.info

    22 min
  6. Franchising Explained: Costs, Earnings & Growth

    Jun 1

    Franchising Explained: Costs, Earnings & Growth

    We sit down with franchise consultant Dr. Tom DuFore to get honest about what franchising really is and why it is not a set-it-and-forget-it income stream. We break down how to tell if a business can franchise, what fees and royalties actually look like, and what makes franchise systems succeed or fall apart over time. • franchising as a growth and distribution method rather than a business type • why “passive income” still requires training, support, and real operational work • three franchisability checkpoints: profitable prototype, teachable operations, national demand • how master franchising can make international expansion easier to manage • typical royalty rates, franchise fees, and how sales get tracked with modern tech • protecting the brand through manuals, standards, and ongoing coaching • common franchisor and franchisee mistakes including unrealistic expectations • exit paths for franchisees including selling the unit, renewals, and early termination risks • why the best franchisors stay franchisee-first and what changes under investor ownership • where franchise leads come from: internet marketing, referrals, and franchise brokers If you want to hear more shows about entrepreneurs, business owners, and people building careers in all kinds of industries,  check out our business and entrepreneurship category → Connect with Dr. Tom  Dufour: Website: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdufore/ "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award! Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation Visit howmuchcanimake.info

    29 min
  7. Inside the Music Sync Business with Elyse Schiller

    May 25

    Inside the Music Sync Business with Elyse Schiller

    How do songs get placed in Netflix shows, commercials, films, and video games - and how much money can musicians actually make from music sync licensing? In this episode, Mirav talks with music sync licensing expert Elise Schiller about the business behind sync deals, music placements, and licensing songs for TV, film, streaming, advertising, and gaming. Elise explains how songs are pitched to music supervisors, what makes a track “syncable,” how sync licensing deals work, and why one placement can completely change an independent artist’s career.  If you want to explore more creative careers, from musician and sculptor to Broadway wig makers, photographers, TV producer, and many more check out our Creative Jobs Category where you'll find interviews, salaries breakdown, and real stories from people making a living doing creative work. Connect with Elyse: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emschiller/ Website: https://www.gsmfiera.com/ "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award! Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation Visit howmuchcanimake.info

    24 min
  8. Inside The Career Of a Death Investigator

    May 18

    Inside The Career Of a Death Investigator

    We talk with legendary NYC death investigator Barbara Butcher about what it really takes to walk into a death scene, read the evidence, and help the dead get justice. We also get honest about the human cost, the pay, and what she learned from 23 years and more than 5,500 investigations. Barbara shares the realities of forensic investigation, the emotional toll of the job, how people enter this career field, and how much death investigators can make in cities like New York and across the U.S. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to how much can I make that info and check out our unique and unusual careers category → Connect with Barbara Butcher: Instagram - @butcher.barbara X - @OCMEForensics - https://x.com/OCMEForensics Facebook Page - @barbarabutcherofficial -  https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraButcherOfficialPage/ Website: https://www.barbarabutcherofficial.com/ Barbar's book: What The Dead Know → Netflix Series: Homicide New York → Watch Barbara on Oxygen’s new true-crime series: “The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher” → "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award! Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation Visit howmuchcanimake.info

    41 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 2026 Women in Podcasting Award.

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