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:
- Smart Marketer
- Molly Pittman
- Fields of Freedom Dog Rescue
- Follow Smart Marketer on Instagram
- Follow Molly on Instagram
- Follow Paul on Instagram
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