a BROADcast for Manufacturers

About a BROADcast for Manufacturers

Three BROADS (Lori Highby, Kris Harrington, and Erin Courtenay) bringing you stories and strategies exploring manufacturing topics that challenge the status quo while laying the foundations for future success. Together with special guests they’ll celebrate what’s working and unpack what is not so YOU can learn, grow, and succeed. The hosts are a BROADcast for Manufacturers are: Kris Harrington | President and COO of GenAlpha Technologies | linkedin.com/in/kristinaharrington Kris Harrington is the President and COO for GenAlpha Technologies. During her time with OEMs in the mining industry, Kris and the other founders of GenAlpha saw a need to find a better way for B2B manufacturers to do business. This led to the development of Equip360, an eCommerce, eCatalog and Analytics solution for manufacturers and distributors who want to grow their business online. Erin Courtenay | VP of Digital Services at Earthling Interactive | linkedin.com/in/erincourtenay Erin Courtenay is VP of Digital Services at Earthling Interactive. Erin loves watching programmers work their magic, opening up the possibilities of the internet to small and medium businesses with powerful websites and custom software. Calling herself a “digital empathy practitioner”, Erin is determined to help clients move thoughtfully and compassionately into their digital future. Lori Highby | Founder & CEO @ Keystone Click | linkedin.com/in/lorihighby 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.

Publisher

Keystone Click

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 May 2022

Latest episode

8 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

43 of 88 episodes have a transcript.

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   8 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   88: Built to Serve, Ready to Manufacture

   American manufacturing is facing a major workforce crisis—with an estimated 2.1 million jobs potentially unfilled by 2030. But what if the solution is already trained and ready? This week, Lori and Erin talk with Ben Kohler, leader of the Next Frontier Advanced Manufacturing Institute (NFAMI), about how his organization is solving two problems at once: helping veterans transition into civilian careers and filling manufacturing talent gaps. Ben shares how NFAMI provides tuition-free, hands-on training in welding and CNC machining to veterans, military spouses, and their adult children. Based in Montana but ripe for national expansion, the program turns military discipline and technical know-how into highly sought-after manufacturing skills. 📧 Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ben-kohler-25b96115 (http://linkedin.com/in/ben-kohler-25b96115) 🔗 Learn more: www.nfami.org (http://www.nfami.org/)

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   10 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   87: Women in Equipment: Breaking Ground in a Male-Dominated Industry

   Get ready for a powerhouse episode of A BROADcast For Manufacturers as the ladies go live with three inspiring leaders from the heavy equipment world. We’re spotlighting the upcoming Women in Equipment Conference, hosted by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), and hearing firsthand from the women shaping the future of this traditionally male-dominated industry. Guests: Kirsten Erickson – Business Development Specialist, AED linkedin.com/in/kirsten-erickson-4932a552 (http://linkedin.com/in/kirsten-erickson-4932a552) Alexandra Norris – VP of Operations, Specialty Equipment Insurance Services linkedin.com/in/-alexandra-norris (http://linkedin.com/in/-alexandra-norris) Jenna Weber – Marketing Manager, Specialty Equipment Insurance Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennaweber22/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-weber-50a49b108/) From navigating career pivots to building community in rooms where they were often the “first” or “only,” these women bring candid insights and career-boosting wisdom. We also dive into how AI, empathy, and bold networking are reshaping the future of manufacturing and construction. Resources & Links: Women in Equipment Conference: aednet.org (https://aednet.org/) Specialty Equipment Insurance Services: specialtyequipmentinsurance.com (https://www.specialtyequipmentinsurance.com/)

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   27 Aug 2025

   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/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerjnielsen/) ⭐️ Top 5 Key Quotes “We call it the execution gap—where strategic intent dies and operational chaos begins.” “Hope is not a strategy. A plan is not execution.” “Your P&L is a news report. It’s already happened. You can’t change it.” “Technology is a multiplier—not a Band-Aid.” “An engaged employee will do more than you ever imagined—and that starts with visibility and alignment.”

Inside a recent episode

88: Built to Serve, Ready to Manufacture

Published 8 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt

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• Tyler Marcus
• Lisa Kenning
• Don Rentz
• Greg Millinger
• Scott Walberg

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Quality

89

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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