a BROADcast for Manufacturers

a BROADcast for Manufacturers

Keystone Click

Episodes 88
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

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.

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88: Built to Serve, Ready to Manufacture

Oct 08, 2025 21m Transcript

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…

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

Sep 10, 2025 52m Transcript

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…

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

Aug 27, 2025 40m Transcript

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…

85: Be the Guide: Turning Problems into Possibilities with Sarah Tilkens

Aug 06, 2025 28m Transcript

When GE Healthcare told Sarah Tilkens she was “too good where she was,” she turned rejection into redirection—and launched The KPI Lab. In this episode, she shares how her journey from corporate ops…

84: Leading Through the Noise: What Happens When Confidence Beats Fear

Jul 23, 2025 55m Transcript

The world is noisy. Economic uncertainty, workforce turnover, AI disruption, and generational divides have leaders second-guessing their every move. In this crossover episode of Broadcast for…

83: Breaking the Mold: Redefining Success in Manufacturing & Mentorship

Jul 16, 2025 29m Transcript

In this episode of ABFM, we sit down with Tyler Marcus, a dynamic force in manufacturing and mentorship. Tyler shares the pivotal lessons that shaped his path, including his non-traditional journey…

82: Built to Last: Mentorship, Manufacturing, and the Matrix Mindset

Jul 02, 2025 33m Transcript

Lisa Kenning, CEO of Matrix Automation, alongside her powerhouse team: Don Rentz, Greg Millinger, and special guest Scott Walberg.Lisa shares her journey from helping her dad at age 10 to leading a…

81:  Harmonizing Sales and Marketing for Manufacturers- with Melanie Varin

Jun 18, 2025 37m Transcript

Sponsored By AdCirrus ERP, your trusted partner for cloud ERP solutions. Learn more at adcirruserp.com.Meet Melanie VarinMelanie is an author, business owner, and process consultant with 25+ years in…

80:  Understanding the Leadership Continuum in Manufacturing- with Jim Mayer

Jun 04, 2025 49m Transcript

Sponsored By AdCirrus ERP, your trusted partner for cloud ERP solutions. Learn more at adcirruserp.com.Meet Jim MayerWith over two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry, Jim Mayer is a…

79:  Unlocking E-Commerce Power- with Jason Greenwood

May 21, 2025 51m Transcript

Sponsored By AdCirrus ERP, your trusted partner for cloud ERP solutions. Learn more at adcirruserp.com.Meet Jason GreenwoodJason is the founder of Greenwood Consulting - a specialist B2B e-commerce…

78:  Stop Being the Best Kept Secret: Flipping the Script- with Curt Anderson from B2Btail

May 07, 2025 47m Transcript

Sponsored By AdCirrus ERP, your trusted partner for cloud ERP solutions. Learn more at adcirruserp.com.Meet Curt Anderson Curt Anderson is the founder of B2B Tail dedicated to helping manufacturers…

77: How Experience Shapes Entrepreneurship- with Vivek Joshi

Apr 23, 2025 26m Transcript

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76: The Real Impact of the Entrepreneurial Operating System- with Hani Malek

Apr 09, 2025 26m Transcript

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75: Navigating Sales Chaos- with Liz Heiman

Mar 26, 2025 38m Transcript

Meet Liz HeimanLiz has been conquering the sales environment since she was 15, hawking lingerie at local flea markets. A self-proclaimed introvert, she recognized that sales success comes not from…

74: Pints & Podcasts: A Crossover with Manufacturing Happy Hour Featuring Ron Hockersmith

Mar 19, 2025 38m Transcript

Meet Ron HockersmithRon grew up in Arizona and studied Mechanical Engineering at Arizona State University and The California Institute of Technology. After stints in gas turbine engine design and…

73: Pushing Beyond the Business Plateau- with Damon Pistulka

Mar 12, 2025 46m Transcript

Meet Damon PistulkaDamon Pistulka is the co-founder of Exit Your Way, a company dedicated to helping business owners maximize their business value, prepare for successful exits, and sell their…

72: Exploring Wisconsin's Manufacturing Legacy and Future- with Eric Decker

Feb 26, 2025 30m Transcript

Meet Eric DeckerEric Decker is WMEP’s Business Development Manager for southeastern Wisconsin. He works with small and mid-sized manufacturers to help them understand opportunities to improve…

71: Romance Meets ROI: How AI Made Them a Power Couple- with Susan & Scot Westwater

Feb 19, 2025 37m Transcript

Meet Susan & Scot WestwaterMeet Susan and Scot Westwater, the dynamic duo behind Pragmatic Digital. They're on a mission to help manufacturers strategically implement AI to accelerate sales…

70: Bridging Innovation with Environmental Responsibility- with Angela Thurman

Feb 12, 2025 22m Transcript

Meet Angela ThurmanAngela Thurman holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and is a certified Project Management Professional™. She served for more than ten years as a Subcontracts Program Manager at…

69: Empathy-Driven Innovation in Manufacturing- with Emily Honor Hubbard

Jan 29, 2025 28m Transcript

Meet Emily Honor HubbardEmily Honor Hubbard is the owner of Empathic Engineering, where she coaches people in manufacturing to reduce stressful misunderstandings with improved communication. She is a…

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