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

Mirav Ozeri - Career Insights Journalist

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

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41:03

How Movie Deals Get Made: Inside Hollywood Producing

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2026/10/05

You can build a successful career by playing it safe, but you rarely build something great that way. We sit down with Larry Kasanoff, veteran movie producer and former studio head whose credits include Platoon, Terminator 2, True Lies, and the Mortal Kombat franchise. Larry has raised over a billion dollars for film projects and takes us behind the scenes of how movies actually get financed, how producers get paid, and what it really takes to put a Hollywood deal together. We also talk about ...

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38:26

The Business of Hypnosis: What Hypnotists Really Make

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2026/09/28

What does hypnosis really feel like, and can hypnotherapy actually help with anxiety, chronic pain, smoking cessation, habit change, and performance? We sit down with Tommy Giorlando, a professional hypnotist with 20 years of experience in stage hypnosis and hypnotherapy, to separate fact from fiction. He explains what hypnosis is, why it works, how it differs from the dramatic version we see in movies, and what is actually happening when someone enters a hypnotic state. We also talk about hy...

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22:57

Bartender Career: Salary, Tips and Life Behind the Bar

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2026/09/21

That big mirror behind the bar is not there for vanity, it is there because a bartender’s back is turned at the exact moments something can go wrong. We sit down with Tom Ostoyich, a career bartender who has worked since the late 1990s across New York City, New Orleans, and the Hudson Valley, to pull back the curtain on what bartending actually demands and what it can realistically pay. Then we go to the parts that rarely make it into the glamorous version of nightlife: handling drunk or host...

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36:30

Doula Life: What It’s Really Like to Be a Birth Doula

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2026/09/14

A job where your “office” might be a hospital room, a birth center, or a stopped car on a bridge sounds impossible until you hear how a doula actually works. We sit down with Mary Riley, a doula who has supported more than 2,500 births, to unpack what real labor support looks like when plans change, policies shift, and emotions run high. Then come the stories that make the work feel real: coaching a couple through an unplanned car birth in bumper-to-bumper traffic and the surprising way...

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27:05

Behind the Scenes on Broadway: What a Stage Manager...

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2026/09/07

We talk with Billy, a Broadway stage manager with 30 years of experience, about what it really takes to run a live theater production. He shares how he built his career, what stage managers do during rehearsals and performances, and how they handle missed cues, technical problems, injuries, and emergencies—all while keeping the show moving. Billy also explains how to become a stage manager, the skills you need, the demanding Broadway schedule, job security, union benefits, and how much stage ...

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16:17

Plumber Career: Salary, Training & What the Job Is...

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2026/08/31

A plumber shows up when your home is one bad valve away from a flood, and that pressure is exactly why the career can pay so well. I’m Mirav Ozeri, and I sit down with Mark Anderson, the plumber I’ve worked with for years, to get the unfiltered truth about plumbing as a job: the crawl spaces, the soot, the late-night calls, and the very real satisfaction of fixing a problem nobody else can solve. If you’ve been hearing that Gen Z is turning to the trades, we unpack what’s driving that s...

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30:57

Architect Career: Salary, Training & What the Job Is...

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2026/08/24

We sit down with architect Rob DuPont for an honest look at what an architect career is really like—from architecture school, licensing, and finding your first job to building codes, client demands, long hours, and running your own firm. Rob also breaks down architect salary and earning potential, including why starting pay can be surprisingly low and how experience, networking, specialization, and business ownership can change what an architect can make. We also explore AI in architecture, s...

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41:47

Voice-Over Career: Money & Reality

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2026/08/17

Your voice can earn real money, but what does a voice-over career actually look like, and how much can a professional voice actor make? We sit down with Heike Bachmann, a German voice-over artist based in New York, to go inside the business of professional voice-over work. Heike explains what the job really involves, from reading scripts with precise time codes to dubbing, lip-syncing, commercials, cartoons, museum audio tours, corporate narration, and medical voice-over work. Heike also shar...

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27:17

Life Coach Career: Salary & Helping People Change

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2026/08/10

What does a life coach really do? Diane Martinez joins us to explain how life coaching helps people move forward, why so many successful people still feel stuck, and how coaching differs from therapy. We also talk about building a coaching business, what life coaches charge, creating recurring income with Patreon, and the daily habits that can help people change their lives. If you've ever wondered whether life coaching is the right career—or the right investment—this episode is for you. Conn...

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17:51

The Real Business of Personal Training

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2026/08/03

How do you become a successful personal trainer, and how much can you really make? In this episode, I sit down with personal trainer, licensed massage therapist, and martial arts expert Geoff Staz to explore the realities of building a career in fitness. We discuss personal trainer salary, certifications, getting clients, opening a fitness business, and why long-term success depends more on habits, nutrition, and self-trust than quick fixes. Whether you're considering a career in personal tra...

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37:29

Mycologist Career: The Business of Mushrooms

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2026/07/27

We talk with John Michelotti, of Catskill Fungi about turning mushroom obsession into a real career through education, value-added products, and deep respect for the forest. We break down what mycologists actually do, what’s safe for beginners, and where the money is in mushrooms versus where it simply isn’t. Connect with John and his farm: Event schedule: https://catskillfungi.com/collections/events Products: https://catskillfungi.com/collections/frontpage Substack: https://substack....

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27:10

eCommerce Photography Career: Salary, Skills & How...

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2026/07/20

Thinking about a career in e-commerce photography? In this episode, we talk with product photographer Julie Benedetto about what it really takes to build a successful business photographing products for online stores and developing retail brands. Julie explains what makes product images sell, why styling and lighting matter as much as the camera, and how much of the work happens before and after the shutter click. We also discuss pricing, licensing, AI's impact on commercial photography, find...

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26:43

Science of Babies: Feldenkrais Method & Infant...

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2026/07/13

We talk with Feldenkrais practitioner Leigh Scott, author of Secrets Babies Hold, a multi-media book about how babies develop through movement, touch, and sensory experiences during their first year of life. Leigh explains the science behind the Feldenkrais Method, shares practical ways parents can support healthy infant development, and discusses common concerns about milestones, muscle tension, and learning to crawl and walk. Whether you're a new parent, grandparent, caregiver, or healthcar...

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25:23

City Planner Career: Salary, Urban Planning Jobs &...

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2026/07/06

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 ...

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42:36

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

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2026/06/22

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...

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23:34

Underwater Photographer Career: Salary, Skills, and...

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2026/06/15

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...

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21:34

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

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2026/06/08

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 ...

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28:30

Franchising Explained: Costs, Earnings & Growth

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2026/06/01

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 fr...

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24:03

Inside the Music Sync Business with Elyse Schiller

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2026/05/25

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 placeme...

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41:02

Inside The Career Of a Death Investigator

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2026/05/18

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. ...

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