Bankruptcy Lawyer

3/9/26

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/

Operating-Room Nurse

3/2/26

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

Reinvention  

2/23/2026

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. 

Subscribe to "How Much Can I Make?" and share this episode with anyone looking for career reinvention and innovative career tips.

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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

Mediator

2/16/26

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/

Entrepreneurship 

2/9/26

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

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

Interview With AI

2/2/26

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.

Keynote Speaker 

02/02/26

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 disappears

• What it really takes to thrive as a keynote speaker

• How to build a personal brand that attracts paid speaking opportunities

• Turning your unique story into a powerful professional asset

Whether 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

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Economics Journalist

1/19/26

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

Digital Entrepreneur

1/12/26

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/

Digital Real Estate

1/5/26

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

Fragrance Evaluator 

12/29/25

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

Cyber Security Expert

12/21/26

Cybersecurity 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 hijacking, and reused passwords—and walks through practical steps you should take to protect yourself.  We unpack how organized cybercrime operates at scale, why email and phone takeovers are the #1 threat to your finance and identity, and what skills are actually valuable in the cybersecurity job market.

Rivka explians VPN and router security basics, travel-related risks, and how to create a “clean” financial identity that stays off public apps and social logins.

Whether you’re curious about cybersecurity careers, want to protect your money, or just want to stop feeling exposed online, this episode is your cybersecurity reset.

Connect with Rivka:

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivkatadjer/

Website - https://cybercrimedispatchunit.com/

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Electrician Entrepreneur

12/16/26

If you’re searching for high-paying jobs, career change ideas, or skilled trades, 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, the real career path in the electrical trade, and what you actually learn in trade school, apprenticeships, and master-level training. 

Safety is a huge issue. Eli shares essential rules every electrician follows—“Not grounded, not dead”—plus why aluminum ladders and lockout habits matter, as well as the hidden electrical dangers in older homes and the fast-growing world of EV charger installation. 

If you're looking for AI proof careers, jobs that pay six figures or on-demand jobs, Eli explains how this profession works from the inside.

This episode is packed with insights for anyone researching career paths, job stability, trade skills, electrician salaries, high-demand jobs. 

Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

Cannabis Farm 

12/9/25

Ever wondered what REALLY goes into those perfect little pre-rolls? 
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.
From craft cultivation to canopy strategy to the hard work no one sees—Beck breaks it all down in the most down-to-earth way. She shares in-depth job tips and career insights for anyone interested in this growing field.

If you’re curious about how the cannabis world actually works (beyond the buzzwords), this episode is a must-listen.

Supernaturals NY website - https://www.supernaturalsny.com/

Lighting Designer Career

Go 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.

Kevin's website - https://www.ambermylar.com/index.html

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

How to Start Swoop Scoop Business

11/18/25

Can $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 episode is for you. We uncover the secrets behind building a multi-million dollar business from scratch.  

Listen and get motivated to start on your own journey!

Learn more:
▫️ Swoop Scoop® → https://swoopscoop.com

▫️ Poop Scoop Millionaire → https://www.skool.com/poop-scoop-millionaire/about

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Dog Groomer 

11/11/25

Are you dreaming about turning your passion for pets into a rewarding career? 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 path. 

If you’ve ever thought about exploring dog grooming as a career or even as a side hustle, this conversation is packed with valuable job tips, career advice, and inspiring stories from behind the grooming table.

Broadway Actress

11/4/25

What 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 constant cycle of rejections and callbacks, and the electric payoff of making someone in the front row feel seen. 

We talk money-making without euphemism—what a “production contract” really means, how union minimums and commissions work, and why even established performers still hustle to keep their health insurance and next role.

If showbiz is your dream, this episode is a must listen!

Lauren's website- https://www.laurenblackman.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurblackman/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Dietitian

10/28/25

In 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 transform passion into purpose. Explore practical job tips and valuable career advice from someone who turned challenges into a thriving career.  Join us for insights that could change your career path!

Ingrid Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/hashiwarriornutritionist/?igsh=cDRscGc5NWp6MWJz&utm_source=qr
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