In this episode of the Modern Marketing Podcast, hosted by Melissa Reeve and produced by the Agile Marketing Alliance, guest Kurt Uhlir discusses his unconventional path from engineering to becoming a CMO and a master in agile marketing. Uhlir shares insights on building marketing programs that balance predictability with flexibility, his methodologies for aligning marketing strategies with business outcomes, and the importance of speaking the language of business to the C-Suite. Furthermore, they delve into how agile marketing principles and servant leadership can empower teams and foster an environment conducive to experimentation and innovative thinking, ultimately driving business success. Uhlir also shares practical advice on dealing with data overwhelm and tips for those without a quantitative background to leverage analytics effectively. 00:00 Welcome to the Modern Marketing Podcast 00:35 Kurt Uhlir's Unconventional Journey to Marketing 03:26 The Revenue-Centric CMO: Aligning Marketing with Business Objectives 07:42 Building Trust and Predictability in Marketing Programs 08:52 Agile Marketing: Flexibility, Experimentation, and Data-Driven Decisions 15:32 Creating a Culture of Experimentation and Learning 18:00 Navigating the Data Overload in Marketing 22:41 Leadership and Agile Marketing: Fostering an Environment for Growth 25:19 Closing Thoughts and Thanks