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

Fencing Coach 
What does it take to turn fencing into a rewarding career—and how much can a fencing coach earn?
In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, fencing coach Pamela Dressel shares invaluable career insights about making money in this niche sport.   She dives into lightning-fast strategy and the unglamorous grind of footwork and conditioning.
We cover coaching income, private lessons, club models, and the real skills behind the sport—strategy, discipline, and teaching.
If you’re curious about niche sports careers or looking for a unique path with earning potential, this episode gives you a clear, practical look inside the fencing world.

Connect with Pamela:
Pam's fencing club: https://www.ontargetfencingclub.com/
USA fencing site: https://www.usafencing.org
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Hypnotists
Explore the intriguing career opportunities in hypnosis with a professional hypnotist Tommy Giorlando. 
In this episode we dive deep into the job market for hypnotists, uncovering what the work entails, the training required, and the factors that contribute to success in this unique field. Tommy shares valuable career insights about how hypnosis works, its practical benefits, and why this profession is more than just stage shows. Discover earnings breakdowns between stage performances and private hypnotherapy sessions, and learn how making money as a hypnotist is achievable through building client trust and sustained business strategies. 
Whether you’re considering a career change, interested in side hustles, or curious about entrepreneurship in alternative professions, this episode offers essential job advice and inspiration for your career journey.
Connect with Tommy
Website: http://www.hockeytownhypnotist.com
10% discount on first session:  https://hockeytownhypnotist.com/referral-discount?am_id=mirav7749
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommygiorlando/

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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, including asset protection rules, timelines for discharge, and what rebuilding your credit score after bankruptcy really looks like. 
From routine filings to a complex 1,807-Bitcoin bankruptcy dispute, this conversation delivers clear, practical insight into consumer bankruptcy law, small business bankruptcy, and how to overcome financial crisis and start fresh.
If you’re searching for answers about bankruptcy, debt relief,  or restarting after financial collapse, this episode provides concrete guidance and realistic next steps.
Connect with Barry
Barry's You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/@barrylevine33https://www.youtube.com/@barrylevine3366
Website - https://levineslaw.com/
Podcast - https://levineslaw.com/podcast-episodes/
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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 career in nursing or considering a career change, Patti's real job advice and behind-the-scenes perspective offer practical tips and honesty about the profession’s challenges and rewards — including insights on making money in nursing.

Tune in to learn what it takes to succeed in this demanding job and how nurses navigate one of the most critical career opportunities in healthcare. Share this episode and leave a review to help others discover these career insights!
This show was first published on Aug. 5th, 2025
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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 replacing jobs, or ready to increase your earning potential, this conversation gives you actionable job advice for navigating today's AI-driven job landscape. 
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Connect with Ilana:
Videos of Leap Academy success stories - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy/videos
Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/
Podcast - leapacademy.com/podcast
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan
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