Karla Nelson

Karla Nelson is a renowned expert in business and financial planning, a captivating speaker, and a successful entrepreneur. Her expertise lies in creating a framework that enables innovation and agile responses for business leaders. Karla has trained 25+ of the Fortune 100 and thousands of mid-market companies and startups. Her WHO-DO method provides a unique approach that ensures 100% buy-in from team members and produces better results with happier people. Karla has worked in various business finance roles that include debt/equity, private equity, and lines of credit, and always emphasizes the importance of having money, marketing, and innovation in any business.

Karla has served in several capacities in various organizations, including Swiss Avenue Partners, The People Catalysts, Catalysts Financial Services, The Business Loan Coach, and Women's Council of REALTORS®. She has studied Doctorate, Business, and Life at the School of Hard Knocks and admires the courage and faith of those willing to "risk everything in pursuit of their passion and purpose." Karla's clients range from Target, Best Buy, Disney, 3M, Amazon, General Mills, and Coca-Cola to Chase, Comcast, Deloitte, State Farm Insurance, IBM, and many other corporate leaders.