Episode 86

86: From Strategy Decks to Shop Floors: Closing the Execution Gap

Is your team constantly firefighting instead of executing strategy? Tyler Nielsen, founder of Vast Insight Partners, joins the BROADcast to reveal how mid-market manufacturers can close the costly gap between strategic intent and operational chaos. With deep experience in FP&A, forecasting, and operations, Tyler shares smart, actionable insights to get cross-functional teams aligned—without a massive system overhaul.

From data paralysis to siloed decision-making, we break down what really holds teams back from profitability and performance. You'll also hear how tariffs and global supply chains are reshaping operations, and why visibility and alignment are your new superpowers.

👤 Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerjnielsen/

⭐️ Top 5 Key Quotes

  1. “We call it the execution gap—where strategic intent dies and operational chaos begins.”
  2. “Hope is not a strategy. A plan is not execution.”
  3. “Your P&L is a news report. It’s already happened. You can’t change it.”
  4. “Technology is a multiplier—not a Band-Aid.”
  5. “An engaged employee will do more than you ever imagined—and that starts with visibility and alignment.”
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Lori Highby

Lori Highby is a podcast host, speaker, educator, and founder of Keystone Click, a strategic digital marketing agency. Using her vast multi-industry knowledge – gained from experience and education, She has the ability to see the potential of greatness within the already established good of a business. Through strategic actionable moves, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies to micro-business owners, to achieve their marketing goals.
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Kristina Harrington

Kris Harrington is the Chief Executive Officer of GenAlpha Technologies, where she drives innovation in the B2B space by enabling manufacturers and distributors to sell their equipment and parts online. With over 20 years of experience in enhancing customer experiences for aftersales and new equipment, Kris is a respected thought leader in digital transformation. She regularly shares her insights through speaking events, blogs, and webinars, championing the future of manufacturing and distribution.
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Erin Courtenay

Erin joined ABFM during her tenure in sales at a small business that served the manufacturing sector. It was there that she was introduced to the incredible diversity of people, processes, and products that make up manufacturing. Erin has held communications and marketing roles in a variety of sectors including nonprofits, beauty and wellness, and tech. Podcasting has become her true love, where she has made lifelong connections and learned enough to earn yet another degree.