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

Restaurant Owner Job: Career Change Story of Nicole Cawley

Dec 2, 2025 · 20 min · Season 2 · Episode 65 · 15.0 MB
0:00-20:45

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Restaurant Owner Job

Considering 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 community restaurant brand. 

Whether you’re exploring career opportunities or need job tips for a major pivot, this episode is packed with useful information to guide you through your journey.

Follow us for more real stories, real people, and real jobs that uncover the success factors behind different careers.

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"How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!

Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

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About the host: Mirav Ozeri has always been drawn to storytelling and journalism, especially the stories of everyday people.

In the 90’s She founded her own video production company, producing, directing, and editing documentaries and videos for political organizations which led to a 17-year career at CBS News, where she served as a producer/editor, helped launch CBS MarketWatch, and later worked as a senior editor and segment producer until the program was acquired by Dow Jones.

During her years at CBS, Mirav developed and produced a television pilot built around a simple idea: giving people an honest look at what different careers are really like. Although the pilot was never picked up, the concept stayed with her. Years later, she brought it back as How Much Can I Make?, a podcast that explores real jobs, real stories, and the many paths people take to build a career.