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How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsReinvention: Career Change and Navigating the Hidden Job MarketReinvention 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. Subscri...
2026-02-2335 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsDivorce Mediation vs Court: Costs, Custody & Career Earnings ExplainedMediatorIn 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 c...
2026-02-1624 min
School for Startups RadioFebruary 10, 2026 – Entrepreneurialism and Society Dr. Robert Eberhart and 5 AIs Compared Mirav OzeriDr. Robert N. Eberhart – Associate Professor at University of San Diego
Entrepreneurship is stinking hard work, particularly
successful entrepreneurship.
Robert N. Eberhart is an Associate Professor of Management and the Faculty Director of the Ahlers Center for International Business at the University of San Diego. He is also a visiting professor at Oxford University and a research associate at Columbia University. His research interests focus on theories of institutional change and the role of institutions on new venture performance. Professor Eberhart’s academic publications that have appeared in journals such as Organization Science, Strategic Manageme...
2026-02-1053 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsEntrepreneurship: A Clear Path to Startup SuccessEntrepreneurship 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 le...
2026-02-0926 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsInterview With AI: Jobs, AGI, and AI’s Impact on Our FutureInterview 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 A...
2026-02-0248 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsHow to build a personal brand, reinvent your career, and get paid to speakKeynote 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 profita...
2026-01-2630 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsCareers, Money, And The Economy ExplainedEconomics 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...
2026-01-1927 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsDigital Entrepreneur: How to Build a Profitable Online BusinessDigital EntrepreneurDiscover 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 in...
2026-01-1231 min
Bald AmbitionMirav Ozeri Wants to Know How Much Money You Make!Season 2 of Bald Ambition gets off to a fun start as Mookie Spitz sits down with Mirav Ozeri—journalist, documentarian, adaptive entrepreneur, and fellow podcaster of her own show How Much Can I Make?—for a wide-ranging, playfully honest conversation about work, money, ambition, and the weird paths people take to survive (and sometimes thrive).Mirav’s story is nuts in the best way: She immigrates to the U.S., sells $1 bags of vegetables in Harlem, dodges police, befriends a hot-dog lady with a pipe, makes documentaries that help change drug-sentencing laws, works inside CBS News, walks away f...
2026-01-101h 29
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsDigital Real Estate - Buying Websites For Cash FlowDigital Real EstateWhat 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...
2026-01-0532 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsFragrance Industry Career: The Fragrance Evaluator JobFragrance 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...
2025-12-2921 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsCybersecurity Jobs: Understanding Account Takeovers, SIM Swaps, and Email HacksCyber Security ExpertCybersecurity 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 turned into a lucrative career path.Rivka breaks down the most common attack paths—email compromise, phone number hijackin...
2025-12-2245 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsHow Much Does An Electrician Make? Career Insight and Real PayElectrician EntrepreneurIf 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 an electrician, electrician apprenticeship, the real career path as an electrician, and what y...
2025-12-1631 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsInside a Legal Cannabis Farm: Careers, Costs & IncomeCannabis 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 tips and career insights for anyone interested in this growing field.If...
2025-12-0921 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsRestaurant Owner Job: Career Change Story of Nicole CawleyRestaurant Owner JobConsidering 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're curious about making money through a new career path or entrepreneurship, Nicole's story offers practical advice and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run and grow a popular...
2025-12-0220 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsBroadway Lighting Designer: How the Job Works, What They Make, and How to Break InLighting Designer CareerGo 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 about Broadway careers, creative jobs, and how much you can make in the performing arts.
2025-11-2528 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsHow to Start Swoop Scoop: Pet Waste Business That Makes Money on Day OneHow to Start Swoop Scoop BusinessCan $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 change or wish for an amazing side hustle, this ep...
2025-11-1817 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsHow Much Does a Dog Groomer Make? Real Income & Career PathDog 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 intricate grooming styles, Sarah shares her insights into what it takes to succeed in this fulfilling career pa...
2025-11-1117 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsBroadway Actress - Career Insights.Broadway ActressWhat 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...
2025-11-0445 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsHow to Become a Dietitian Entrepreneur: Career Insights and Job TipsDietitianIn 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 built a six-figure dietitian business. This is a must-listen for those curious about job opportunities in wellness field, or wishing to tr...
2025-10-2824 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsHow Much Does an HVAC technician make - HVAC Career and ApprenticeshipHVAC CareerThe attic feels like a furnace, the thermostat is clueless, and the AC just quit on the hottest day of the year. Enter Carl Fagerstrom—part electrician, part plumber, part detective. Carl pulls back the curtain on the HVAC world with insider tips on keeping your home safe, cool, and filled with clean air. But beyond the tools and filters, Carl shares real career insight: why HVAC is “the king of the trades,” how clean coils and proper filtration can make an 18-year-old system run like new, and why carbon...
2025-10-2123 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsHow to Make Money Selling on eBay: Real Side Hustle IncomeeBay Side Hustle Zac Shaw is back—and this time, we’re talking all about his eBay side hustle, Over and Out Vintage. From vintage board games to throwback clothing, Zac’s turned thrifting into a side career, blending online sales with a brick-and-mortar twist. Great selling on ebay information for beginners and what ebay reselling business is like.What started as casual weekend treasure hunting, turned into a serious job with its own highs and lows. Zac spills on the thrill of scoring hidden gems, the hustle o...
2025-10-1416 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsInside Local News Careers: Journalisim in the Digital EraLocal News JobsWhat happens when local journalism collides with the digital revolution? Zach Shaw takes us behind the curtain of his 30-year career at Hudson Valley One, revealing triumphs and struggles of community reporting in an age of dwindling print subscribers and shrinking advertising revenues.But the real jaw-dropper? His take on the future of journalism: AI helping one reporter do the job of ten, and everyday people stepping up as citizen journalists. It’s a wild, fascinating look at where news might be headed next and is th...
2025-10-0717 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsThe Business of Being a Medium: Career Truths & IncomeBeing A MediumPam 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 reac...
2025-09-3033 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsInside Boutique Hotel Ownership: Career Path & ProfitBoutique Hotel Entrepreneurs Quit your job, move to the mountains, and become a hotel entrepreneur—easy, right? Martin Torres and Joe DiThomas actually did it, leaving NYC careers behind to run Graham & Co. a 20-room boutique hotel in the Catskills. This episode delves into the nuances of the hospitality industry, offering valuable career insights and showcasing the real success factors that come with being a hotel entrepreneur. From creating unforgettable guest experiences to navigating financial challenges like $30K flood insurance bills, they share essential job advice for aspi...
2025-09-2324 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsInside the Pharmacist Career: Real Pay, Burnout & OptionsPharmacist Career InsightsIf you’re wondering how much a pharmacist makes and whether pharmacy is still a good career today, this episode breaks down the real pay, pressure, and options.Dr. Neal Smoller - an entrepreneur, a holistic pharmacist and owner of Village Apothecary in Woodstock, NY, pulls back the curtain on the job of a pharmacist and the pharmacy industry’s hidden economics. Whether you're exploring new career opportunities in healthcare or simply looking for a job advice, this episod...
2025-09-1625 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsHow Much Do Professors Make? Salary, Tenure & RealityAcademic Career Dive into the world of academia with valuable career insights and job tips from English Professor Tom Kitts. Tom has spent 45 years teaching English at St. John’s University - when he wasn’t in the classroom, he was busy with his cool side gig - writing books about Rock 'n Roll legends like Ray Davies, John Fogerty, and Richie Furay.In our chat, we don’t just talk music - we dig into what an English degree can actually do for you in today’s job market. Is...
2025-09-0924 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsPhysical Therapist Career Insights: A Journey to Improve LivesPhysical TherapistSeven years of school to become a physical therapist? Yep—you heard that right! Trisha Groff, Director at AccessPT in Woodstock, NY, spills the beans with her career insight on what it really takes to break into (and thrive in) the demanding yet rewarding PT job.From helping weekend warriors bounce back, to witnessing jaw-dropping recoveries—like the 70+ man who learned to walk on two prosthetic legs. Trish’s stories will have you rethinking what’s possible.Warning: this episode might just make you want to book a PT app...
2025-09-0219 min