#34: My dream paintball job turned into a nightmare - Benji Schroeder

In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, I sit down with Benji, one of the rare people who has turned a lifelong passion into a full-time profession in the paintball industry....before quitting.

Benji shares what it really takes to build a career in paintball was a General Manager and how working his dream job ended up being a nightmare.

He opens up about:
- How he made paintball his full-time job
- The real grind behind working in the industry
- What players don’t see about media and content work
- The mental challenges of staying creative and motivated
- Sobriety and recovery
- Whether it’s truly sustainable long-term

🎥 Whether you're an aspiring content creator, a paintball junkie, someone in recovery, or someone trying to find purpose in their hustle, this episode gives you a rare look at the business side of paintball through the eyes of someone living it daily.

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