{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"FinOps In Full Bloom","title":"Pivoting Isn't Failing","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dbd3b8fe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2197,"description":"Joan \"Coach J\" Nelson is the founder and CEO of Beyond Digital Branding Solutions, a former global HR leader who turned a 2024 layoff into a six-figure AI consulting business in under two years. Her framework — Pivot to Profit — helps entrepreneurs and professionals monetize their existing skills using AI-powered systems, automation, and tiered offer strategy.\nThis episode covers how Joan built and scaled her business using AI tools, referral-first growth (85% of her 2025 revenue came from referrals), and a relentless commitment to investing in herself — including cashing out her 401k to get in the right rooms.\nJoan Nelson is the founder and CEO of Beyond Digital Branding Solutions and a lead trainer for Growth Hub 365, a global AI-driven education community of 10,000+ business owners. A former global HR leader with 20+ years advising C-suite across five regions, she pivoted after a 2024 layoff to build a six-figure AI consulting practice. She now helps entrepreneurs future-proof their businesses through her signature Pivot to Profit framework.\nLearn more at https://www.cloudzero.com/ ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TG_tpTTRouGETVwbcOgIFSa01yt35bTD9gH-VmNy-dk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTAx/YTU3ZWNkZTQzNTg2/MjFjZTE2NzY4ZDVk/M2U2ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}