Fixing the Game Podcast by Luke
The digital game is rigged —and we all know it. Industry titans created the game and set the rules to ensure only they win. And we play the game anyway, hoping to carve out some small portion of the market for ourselves. Fixing the Game exists to level the playing field, giving businesses the cheat codes to play on their terms and win. Every week, renowned growth hacking specialist and host, Luke Szkudlarek, goes head to head with industry experts to break barriers and expose the game-changing truths that will change your business. Let’s remind big tech who the real bosses are.
Fixing the Game Podcast by Luke
#35 The Evolving Role of the CMO: Strategy, Brand, and Leadership with Kyle Lacy
In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Lacy CMO at Jellyfish, book author, and seasoned growth advisor to unpack what it really takes to succeed in today’s CMO role. Kyle shares the key traits that separate average marketing leaders from great ones, the importance of tying marketing to revenue, and why strong alignment with sales, customer success, and product is non-negotiable.
We dive into brand building beyond buzzwords how internal culture and employee engagement fuel external brand success and why CMOs should revisit positioning regularly, not annually. Kyle also offers honest takes on how AI is reshaping marketing teams, the future of hiring, and why strategy will always outlast tactics.
If you're a marketing leader or aspiring to become one this conversation is a masterclass in modern CMO leadership, filled with real talk and actionable insights.
🔗 Connect with Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/