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

TV Producer Career Insights
Explore the career insights of a TV producer with Robin Feldman as she reveals what happens after filming wraps. This episode delves into the essential post-production phases, from managing tight deadlines and budgets to overcoming daily production challenges. Robin shares her journey breaking into the TV industry in Vancouver, highlighting key success factors like persistence, professionalism, and collaboration in a showrunner-driven environment.

Gain valuable job advice about broadcast vs. streaming schedules, union dynamics, freelance work, negotiating rates, and how side hustles can boost earnings. Whether you're considering a career change or curious about career opportunities in television production, this episode offers practical tips and insider knowledge about the job market and making money in the entertainment industry.

Additional related episodes include insights from a TV camera woman, a sitcom writer, and a network TV news editor, providing diverse perspectives on career paths in the TV world.
* Listen to the camera woman episode: <https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/episodes/tv-camera-woman-invisible-yet-essential?rq=tv>
* Listen to the Sitcom writer episode episode<https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/episodes/mcox9j001f097nm6l0gaanemfr0fns?rq=sitcom>
* Listen to Network TV News editor <https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/episodes/the-job-of-tv-news-editor?rq=tv%20news%20editor>
This episode was first published in February. 2025
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Systems Engineer
This week—timely with Artemis II—we revisit a standout episode with NASA contractor systems engineer Johanna Siegel.
Johanna reveals what it really takes to build mission-critical hardware for the Artemis program—and the career opportunities and earnings potential that come with it. In this deep dive, discover how engineers translate complex requirements like radiation protection and life support systems into hardware that protects astronaut lives, plus real salary insights and how to break into aerospace engineering careers. 
If you're exploring aerospace engineering, space careers, or high-paying STEM jobs, this episode gives a clear look at the real work behind keeping humans alive in space.
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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

Photographer 
In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, we dive into the world of photography as a career, exploring job ideas, earnings, and success factors with professional photographer Phil Mansfield. From the early days of film to modern lifestyle assignments, Phil shares career insights and explains how a photography career evolves over time.
We break down how photographers get paid, how creative professionals price their work, and why usage rights and licensing fees are critical to understanding the real value of an image. 
Along the way, we uncover career opportunities and essential skills that separate professionals from amateurs, even in the smartphone era. The real value lies in vision, storytelling, reliability, and problem-solving for clients.
If you’ve ever wondered how to become a professional photographer, what photographers earn, and how the business functions, this episode offers clear career insights and practical job advice behind the lens.
Connect with Phil Mansfield
Website: https://www.philmansfield.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philmansfieldphotography/
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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

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
How Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!
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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

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/

How Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!
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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation