Realities of Entrepreneurial Success: Unpopular Opinions & Strategies for Business Evolution with Kim Arneson Part 1

Realities of Entrepreneurial Success: Unpopular Opinions & Strategies for Business Evolution with Kim Arneson

"I genuinely believe, business is no fucking different than life; it should not be a constant fight against what comes naturally."

Topics Discussed:

• Personal growth and self-awareness
• The challenges and realities of running a business
• The impact of social media on entrepreneurship
• Strategies for managing business and personal evolution
• Integrity and honesty in the coaching industry
• The balance of practical business approaches and personal values

"Business is so much simpler than the complexity of the coaching industry makes it."

Hello beautiful souls,

We're driving through the entrepreneurial jungle with our girl Kim Arneson and diving headfirst into the messy, chaotic, and absolutely fabulous world of running your own business. Picture this: one minute you’re sipping margaritas on a beach in Sedona, declaring a social media detox, and the next, you’re plunged back into the trenches, wrestling with Instagram algorithms and your own spiritual awakenings.

We've seen it all—business strategies that change more often than my nail polish, and personal growth spurts that are as unpredictable as a plot twist in a telenovela. And yes, we did go there—we compared the relentless pursuit of success to, well, a crackhead's single-minded quest. Shocking? Maybe. True? Absolutely.

In today’s episode, we unravel the coaching industry’s shiny, often sleazy façade. We’re calling out the BS, peeling back the layers of 'best practices' that are about as stable as a house of cards in a windstorm. Join us as we discuss how staying true to yourself and not just chasing shiny objects is more satisfying than any 'Amazon Bestseller' title could ever be.

We’re keeping it real, raw, and ridiculously honest, because if there’s one thing we know—it’s that the most successful entrepreneurs are fluid as fuck. They adapt, they overcome, and they definitely don’t stick to the script. So, if you’re tired of the same old soul-sucking business advice, you’re in the right place.

Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let’s shake up the business world together. Remember, it’s not just about surviving the entrepreneurial rollercoaster—it’s about thriving, laughing, and maybe even throwing a few punches at the status quo.

Stick around till the end; it’s going to be epic!

"Entrepreneurship with social media, it's like a coming out online."

Timestamps:

01:19 - Taking time off and the importance of self-care

02:17 - Changes in the business and social media landscape

03:13 - The challenge of evolving both personally and in business

04:10 - The struggle with identity and authenticity in business

05:08 - Shifting from energetic to practical business approaches

06:08 - The balance between personal humanity and business efficacy

07:02 - The role of mundane consistency in success

08:01 - The disillusionment with superficial business metrics

09:22 - Fluidity and adaptability in entrepreneurial success

10:21 - Overcoming the limitations of rigid business identities

11:16 - Dealing with diverse client issues as a coach

12:09 - Ethical considerations in business practices

13:32 - Discussing integrity and sleazy business tactics

14:28 - Monica's views on integrity and success

15:24 - Balancing smart strategies with spiritual values

16:47 - The line between effective strategies and ethical business

17:16 - The importance of honesty in coaching

18:12 - The personal motivations behind entrepreneurship

19:11 - The need for genuine skills and experience in coaching

20:39 - Reflections on the coaching industry and personal growth

22:03 - Monica's personal reflections on learning and leadership

23:58 - Exploring various life topics and personal discoveries

25:23 - Discussion on neurodivergence and personal growth

26:18 - Monica's fluid identity and its impact on her business approach

27:38 - Using personal insights to live authentically

28:55 - The balance between narcissism and service in coaching

30:17 - Reflections on shifts in business dynamics due to COVID 

"The most successful entrepreneurs are fluid as fuck."

Move the conversation forward on SM:

https://www.instagram.com/monicacox.choices/

https://www.facebook.com/alisa.cox.39

Connect with Kim IG:

https://www.instagram.com/iamkimarneson/

 

We’re here learning and growing alongside you as we move the conversation forward together from the BS that’s crushing au