What does it take to go from intern to indispensable? In this episode, Smart Marketer CEO Molly Pittman interviews Content Coordinator Zach Dampier; her cousin and long-time teammate about his inspiring journey from college intern to running all of Smart Marketer’s organic content.
Zach shares what he’s learned along the way about content strategy, working in customer support, building a career with no roadmap, and navigating family dynamics inside a fast-paced business.
“A marketing degree is nice, but it’s definitely not needed for this industry.” – Zach Dampier
Whether you’re building a team or building your own career, this episode is full of honest insights, practical advice, and a refreshing look at what it means to grow with a company over time.
You Will Learn:
- How to spot and nurture long-term team members with high potential
- Why starting in customer support is the smartest entry point into any business
- How Zach transitioned from intern to leader without formal job titles
- The pros (and real talk) about working with family
- Why managing content across multiple platforms is about more than just volume
- A fresh take on hiring: when to invest in experience vs. potential
Links & Resources:
- Smart Marketer – smartmarketer.com
- Molly Pittman – mollypittman.com
- Instagram – @smartmarketer
- Instagram – @mollypittmandigital
- Fields of Freedom Dog Rescue – fofdogrescue.com
- Omnisend – smartmarketer.com/omnisend (Use coupon code SMART for 50% off your first 3 months)
Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit!
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