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.”