Kody Smith

About Kody Smith

I build AI-powered marketing engines that turn strategy into real, measurable growth. I’ve worked across private equity, high-growth media, and industries with strict regulatory and brand constraints, helping teams move from scattered marketing efforts to clear, scalable systems that drive results. My focus is end-to-end: connecting brand, demand generation, and operations into one cohesive engine.In my current role at Contrarian Thinking (founded by Codie Sanchez), I operate inside a high-volume content-driven growth environment.That includes: • Scaling multi-channel, on-brand content without sacrificing quality • Creating tighter feedback loops for campaign performance and experimentation • Improving how teams track, interpret, and act on marketing dataAcross roles, I’ve consistently driven measurable impact—scaling email performance (+289% YoY), improving SEO visibility (~20%), and doubling LinkedIn audience growth through more structured, intentional content systems. I’m comfortable operating both strategically and in the weeds—connecting financial growth goals with the actual systems, tools, and data that make them happen.What I care most about: • Building AI-enabled marketing teams that are lean and highly effective • Creating repeatable growth systems that work across multiple brands • Helping companies and individuals show up clearly and consistently through content and positioning

Experience

1. Marketing Project Manager

   Contrarian Thinking

   Mar 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• SMU Cox School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Instituto Internacional de Syracuse University (Madrid, Spain)

  Summer Course

• Trinity University

  Bachelor of Science - BS