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Episode 237: Haunted Houses, Taylor Swift & Trivia Nights: An Unexpected Journey to Smart Marketer

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🎙 Episode 237: Haunted Houses, Taylor Swift & Trivia Nights: Paul Kalnitzky’s Unexpected Journey to Smart Marketer Episode Description

What do haunted houses, radio gigs, trivia nights, and Taylor Swift have in common? Paul Kalnitzky. In this raw and hilarious episode, Molly Pittman sits down with Smart Marketer’s very own product and community manager to unpack his unexpected journey—from flipping golf carts at a haunted house to becoming the heart of Smart Marketer’s mastermind.

This is more than a career story, it’s a masterclass in authenticity, creative problem-solving, and following your weird (even if it involves skeletons puking green slime).

“If you just keep showing up as who you really are, eventually someone’s going to notice.” – Paul Kalnitzky

You Will Learn:

• Why showing up authentically is the ultimate career hack • How Paul’s haunted house job sparked a career in creative media • What working in toxic vs. supportive work cultures really feels like • The leadership moment that made Paul a lifelong Taylor Swift fan • How trivia nights & community building led him to his dream role • Why embracing your quirks attracts the right opportunities

📌 Links & Resources: ⏱ Timestamps (Chapters)

00:00 – Welcome: Haunted Houses, Taylor Swift & Trivia?! 03:13 – Meet Paul Kalnitzky: Jack of All Trades (and Halloween Lover) 07:54 – How a Haunted House Changed Everything 19:37 – From Theater Rejection to Radio Stardom 25:28 – Programming a College Radio Station Like a Pro 31:19 – The Night Paul Met Taylor Swift (and Everything Changed) 38:02 – From Laid Off to Trivia Entrepreneur 47:02 – Toxic Workplaces, Misfit Kids & The Power of Chosen Family 51:13 – Entering the World of Smart Marketer 58:03 – Culture Shock: From Burnout to Belonging 1:02:58 – Trivia Nights, Wu-Tang, & Becoming a Community Leader 1:07:36 – Paul’s Advice: Show Up Authentically (What That Really Means) 1:12:11 – Final Thoughts: What’s Next for Paul & Smart Marketer

💬 Call to Action

If you laughed, cried, or nodded along with Paul’s story, do us a favor:

⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts 📲 Share this episode and tag us on social @smartmarketerig using #WeOutHere 📩 Got feedback or want to connect? Email us at [email protected]

Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit!

  continue reading

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Content provided by John Grimshaw and Smart Marketer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by John Grimshaw and Smart Marketer or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
🎙 Episode 237: Haunted Houses, Taylor Swift & Trivia Nights: Paul Kalnitzky’s Unexpected Journey to Smart Marketer Episode Description

What do haunted houses, radio gigs, trivia nights, and Taylor Swift have in common? Paul Kalnitzky. In this raw and hilarious episode, Molly Pittman sits down with Smart Marketer’s very own product and community manager to unpack his unexpected journey—from flipping golf carts at a haunted house to becoming the heart of Smart Marketer’s mastermind.

This is more than a career story, it’s a masterclass in authenticity, creative problem-solving, and following your weird (even if it involves skeletons puking green slime).

“If you just keep showing up as who you really are, eventually someone’s going to notice.” – Paul Kalnitzky

You Will Learn:

• Why showing up authentically is the ultimate career hack • How Paul’s haunted house job sparked a career in creative media • What working in toxic vs. supportive work cultures really feels like • The leadership moment that made Paul a lifelong Taylor Swift fan • How trivia nights & community building led him to his dream role • Why embracing your quirks attracts the right opportunities

📌 Links & Resources: ⏱ Timestamps (Chapters)

00:00 – Welcome: Haunted Houses, Taylor Swift & Trivia?! 03:13 – Meet Paul Kalnitzky: Jack of All Trades (and Halloween Lover) 07:54 – How a Haunted House Changed Everything 19:37 – From Theater Rejection to Radio Stardom 25:28 – Programming a College Radio Station Like a Pro 31:19 – The Night Paul Met Taylor Swift (and Everything Changed) 38:02 – From Laid Off to Trivia Entrepreneur 47:02 – Toxic Workplaces, Misfit Kids & The Power of Chosen Family 51:13 – Entering the World of Smart Marketer 58:03 – Culture Shock: From Burnout to Belonging 1:02:58 – Trivia Nights, Wu-Tang, & Becoming a Community Leader 1:07:36 – Paul’s Advice: Show Up Authentically (What That Really Means) 1:12:11 – Final Thoughts: What’s Next for Paul & Smart Marketer

💬 Call to Action

If you laughed, cried, or nodded along with Paul’s story, do us a favor:

⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts 📲 Share this episode and tag us on social @smartmarketerig using #WeOutHere 📩 Got feedback or want to connect? Email us at [email protected]

Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit!

  continue reading

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