Business Tao with George Kao
Episodes
Ai + Spirituality, Consciousness, and Channeling Machines with Jeffrey Scott of The Technomancy Workshop
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To comment on this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/jllrDSO5NyQJeffrey Scott's website:https://www.joyomancy.comThe Technomancy Workshop:https://www.j...
Be unattached to results. Simply follow your schedule -- with joyful productivity 🤗
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your ambitions can be as grand as you want them to be. What inspires you? Dream it! Yet, when it comes to the timeline of when those dreams are met -...
Don't sell to people's trauma. Demonstrate care for them. Show up reliably and authentically 🙌🏾
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No, you don't have to do what those marketing experts are telling you -- you don't have to use persuasion psychology to have a successful business. (I...
Make your marketing easier over the years by shifting toward your authentic heart-felt service 💛
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The next time an expert tells you that a marketing or conversion tactic “works”... ask this question: “It might work to convert 10% of the audie...
Do what you love? Or offer what the market wants? Integrate these two...
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the two energy sources that move your business forward... passion vs. compassion.In other words...Do what you love? Or...Offer what they...
My upcoming course – “What Do You Do?” – Integrate Your Deep & Diverse Work Into a Coherent Intro & About Page
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Announcing my upcoming course:“What Do You Do?” –Integrate Your Deep & Diverse WorkInto a Coherent Intro & About Page(3-Week Transformat...
Artist vs Entrepreneur Paths -- Basic Ikigai Venn Diagram for Authentic Business
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In trying to understand your purposeful work, you may have encountered various kinds of venn diagrams (overlapping circles) to express the idea of Iki...
✨ Liberate your authentic creativity by LETTING GO of the idea that first impressions matter...
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us grow up hearing “You only get one chance at making a good first impression.” We are taught this when applying for schools, for jobs, an...
Spiritual solopreneurs who disregard their own spiritual values in their marketing 🤔
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve noticed that many service providers who consider themselves “spiritual” often toss their spirituality out the window when it comes to marke...
Concentric Circles Business Model -- a wholesome alternative to sales funnels or customer journeys
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s the business model that I use, and recommend for all clients to consider. It’s an alternative to sales funnels (which often feel unethical ...
"Go where you are respected..." (a wise perspective to take on for sales and marketing)
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Years ago, I received a simple piece of career advice:“Go where you’re respected.” — eco-entrepreneur Paul HawkenThese 4 words have guided my ...
You don't need a huge audience... you need a few true fans 🫶🏼
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how marketing doesn't have to be about chasing a huge audience or thousands of subscribers. Instead, I encourage you to foc...
If feeling stuck in business, get back in touch with your audience on a 1-1 basis...
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If feeling stuck in business, get back in touch with your audience on a 1-1 basis...Comment here:https://youtu.be/Fvk-Z0sH6gw This is a public episode...
Alex King-Harris: Vocal Expression/Musicality for Healing & Authentic Growth
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex's voice alone is healing to listen to! Enjoy this conversation about the power of our voice to heal our stored pain and liberate more authentic ...
A Primer on Working Lightly ✨
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This was a sample segment from the Joyful Productivity program: www.GeorgeKao.com/TLCComment here:https://youtu.be/tyDlhukEVjw This is a public episod...
😅 Rant: we *cannot* pause A.I. - it's more urgent that we figure out how to use it 💪🏽
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1. As a society, should we pause AI development?2. What about for you and me ... should we learn how to use AI?No (we can't anyway)... and yes, it's u...
Rebecca Van Damm on content strategy, social media algorithms, and easily describing your work...
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca is a Content Strategist who specifically works with people making a positive impact on the world—healers, artists, activists, social entrepr...
Inauthentic sales conversations, or what I learned from calls where *I* was the prospective client
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comment here:https://youtu.be/t66lsIyrjhA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...
Marketing funnels? Everyone assumes you need one. I purposely *don't* use one.
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many solopreneurs are being indoctrinated by digital marketers who sell them on the idea that they need a sales/marketing “funnel”.A typical funne...
🤔 The A.I. revolution -- can it support your authenticity + spirituality + humanity? ✨
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I welcome your comments below -- how do you feel about A.I. (artificial intelligence) such as ChatGPT and MidJourney? Do you think it will benefit yo...
Tad Hargrave (Marketing for Hippies) -- Point of View Marketing (Your clients must believe your Diagnosis) + Energy Signature and Niching
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Tad Hargrave about "point of view" (what I call "frameworks") and the 3 cases you need to make in your marketing: Diagnosis, Prognosis, a...
How to create quality stuff? Focus on quantity.
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This principle has been essential to my success.How do I make great content? By making more content, and observing what spreads.How do I improve my sk...
Client Insights: Sonja the Grey -- Intuitive Guidance & Faith in Business and Defying George 😅
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sonja's links:Website -- https://sonjathegrey.comIG -- https://www.instagram.com/sonjathegrey/FB -- https://www.facebook.com/sonjathegreyYoutube -- ht...
Instantly Impressive vs. Consistently Authentic (6-minute version)
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are essentially two foundational ways of showing up in our marketing and content:Be impressive instantly.Be consistently authentic.You can get c...
Client Insights -- Eric Klein -- developing a Framework for one's knowledge sharing / teaching
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric's links:https://www.wisdomheart.comhttps://www.facebook.com/wisdomhearthttps://www.instagram.com/wisdom.hearthttps://www.youtube.com/@WisdomHeart...
🏖️ I used to dream about financial freedom... but then I discovered the real purpose of work 🙏🏼
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I used to dream about “financial freedom”… having so much money that I could just do whatever I wanted, travel the world, give money abundantly ...
Get consistent with creating authentic content with the support of the Soul Gym Program -- Community for Coaches, Mentors, Healers
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more here: https://www.GeorgeKao.com/SoulGym This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
✨ Got a passion project? Document your journey 🎥😅
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to get others excited about your passion project? Document your own creation journey... May this episode inspired you to go for it 🙌🏾Comment...
😅 Rant: "The Prosperous Coach" Summary / Why I disagree with the book by Steve Chandler Rich Litvin
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links mentioned and additional thoughts can be accessed here: https://www.georgekao.com/blog/theprosperouscoach This is a public episode. If you would...
The most secure investment for solopreneurs
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrency is a gamble. The stock market is volatile. Shockingly, even bonds don’t feel safe anymore.The best investment for most of us is – a...
Client Insights -- Mira Rao on Working Lightly ✨ and Free Webinars to Enroll Clients
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mira's Links:https://www.facebook.com/MiraRaoCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/miraraocoach/https://www.youtube.com/@mirarao5864Mira is part of my gro...
Even if you're not posting any content, don’t neglect to do gentle launches 🌱
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe it’s my fault. I’ve written and spoken for years about how beneficial it is to be creating content consistently. Now, some of you are feeli...
Client Insights -- Gregory Vahanian - Marketing as Ministry + Netcaring as Practice
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get inspired by Gregory Vahanian as he talks about his shift into authentic content creation and netcaring.Links to Gregory's content:Facebook -- http...
Shift your perspective towards *authentic* selling... so that you actually look forward to it 🤗
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We become inauthentic when we try to persuade people.When you’re in the energy of trying to “get” someone to believe you and to buy your thing, ...
Course Announcement -- "Authentic Outreach: Joyful Honest Methods to Keep Your Client Roster Full"
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
See all the info here: https://www.georgekao.com/outreachTo ask any questions, comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/1604533...
Authentic Business Success? Prioritize Your Inner Life in These 3 Areas ✨
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Tell me about your goals.”“Well, I want a business beyond my wildest dreams. Doesn’t everyone?!”In her voice, there’s a slight tinge of d...
🌅 Explore life purpose by documenting your journey, thereby growing a personal brand audience too 🤗
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I wish I knew this when I was in my 30's, my 20's, even my teens...Discuss here:https://youtu.be/xk7sAsmUE3I This is a public episode. If you would li...
12 Authentic Business Values
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These are values that drive my business, and what I hope will set the foundation of my client community.I’m happy to share these values publicly, wi...
Recover from Entrepreneurial Failure: BREATHE 🙏🏼
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been full-time as a solopreneur since 2009. I’ve launched many services, programs, and events. Some of them have been busts, getting few to n...
No, you don't have to niche down -- you can bring all your interests into your authentic business!
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No, you don't have to niche down and constrict yourself like that.For us solopreneurs, it's about credibility anyway, not as much about niching...Disc...
💸 How much should you spend on coaching / mentoring for your business and marketing? 🤔
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Someone asked what I thought about paying $20,000 per year for a business coach... Of course, it’s fine if you’re having a very worthwhile experie...
🤑 Charge more money... to get more motivated clients? 🤔
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“We often hear that we only commit to things we pay a dear price for. Today a coach tried to sell me a £20k program to work with him 1-o-1, weekly ...
Announcing my annual BizPlan course -- Create a workable and authentic plan to grow your business
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once a year I teach my business plan course for the coming year.It's my most important course and I require all my clients to take it, so that we can ...
Having pure intentions in marketing 💛 and simply *caring for people* as a business "strategy"
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve noticed that many service providers who consider themselves “spiritual” often toss their spirituality out the window when it comes to marke...
☑️ Capture, Categorize, Calendar
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Capture, Categorize, Calendar" is the core idea from the "productivity" side of my Joyful Productivity teachings.For a writeup of this lesson, visit:...
Announcing My 2023 Coaching/Mentoring -- MasterHeart (MH) + Authentic Business Community (ABC)
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the public description of the program -- www.georgekao.com/group -- you can use the link there to request an Application. It's quick to fill o...
"Two spots left!" 🤔 On FOMO marketing and burning the pot -- popcorn analogy 🍿
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"There are only TWO spots left in the program. Sign up now!"…is the sort of marketing message we might receive from a conventional marketer.It seems...
Beware of the "ONE right way to success" -- your *authentic* path is the truly effective "formula".
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I’ve spoken to several who have spent around $50,000 USD on business/marketing coaching or trainings… and often because they didn't reali...
Announcing the Soul Gym Program -- Create Consistent Content -- Community for Coaches, Mentors, Healers
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm launching a coaching program & community to help coaches/mentors/healers get (and stay) consistent in creating authentic content:The Soul Gym ...
3 Reasons to Create Authentic Content -- and to do it Consistently
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clients -- you'll attract more clients (and more ideal ones) because the practice of creating authentic content somehow changes your energy -- you get...
Passion vs. Compassion in an Authentic Business... Do what you love 🥰 vs Offer what they want 🤩
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the two energy sources that move your business forward...Join the discussion for this episode:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=w...
💡 Content Ideas for Coaches & Facilitators
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches often tell me: “Because I’m not a consultant or teacher, I can't create content.”This is certainly an example of a limiting belief 😉 ...
🤔 Should you create “irresistible” offers?
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
...that "make" people buy?Over the years, I’ve become quite sensitized to this type of marketing manipulation. By listening to this episode, you’l...
🙌🏾 Best software for solopreneurs -- my top systems for business tech / platform / mailing list, etc.
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My analysis of Simplero vs Kajabi, Podia, and a few other popular all-in-one platforms: www.georgekao.com/simpleroThis was a segment from my mentorshi...
Don't aim for lots of "traffic" -- aim for the few true fans who really get you...
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some marketing experts want you to focus on “list-building” or getting lots of “traffic”.It can make us start to do things that are inauthenti...
🤲🏽 Let go of the need to make a good first impression... and the power of practicing making "bad" ones 😊
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us grow up hearing “You only get one chance at making a good first impression.” We are taught this when applying for schools, for jobs, an...
Spiritual Fitness in the Soul Gym – my interview on The Wellbeing Room with Leah Cooper
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I loved being interviewed by Leah Cooper for her podcast The Wellbeing Room. I hope you enjoy this special episode!Topics I shared:how I came to brin...
Change your mind on what "selling" is -- make your offer available only to the eager 🤗
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We become inauthentic when we try to persuade people.When you’re in the energy of trying to “get” someone to believe you and to buy your thing, ...
LinkedIn — Is it helpful for non-corporate professionals such as coaches, healers, and intuitives?
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is LinkedIn useful for non-corporate professionals such as holistic healers and intuitive coaches?I took a survey of my audience of non-corporate prof...
Writing / publishing your first book -- when is ideal time in your business journey to work on this?
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Check out my course on the simple process of self-publishing a book: https://www.georgekao.com/bookcreation This is a public episode. If you would lik...
Why publish a book? Busy people, especially influencers, will finally read your best writings...
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Check out my course on the simple process of self-publishing a book: https://www.georgekao.com/bookcreation This is a public episode. If you would lik...
The trouble with cold calls and emails... and the 3 warm outreach alternatives
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too much of online prospecting/sales is about reaching out to strangers or acquaintances who have not signaled their interest in your work."But based ...
Solopreneurs: don't worry about conversion rates...
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much talk in marketing about increasing "conversion rates” -- which may mean how many webpage visitors buy, who many opt into your emai...
🧘🏻♀️ Developing Consistency and Discipline, and the importance of moving through resistance 🙏🏼
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My focusmate group: https://www.focusmate.com/signup/georgekaocommunityMy in--depth program about joyful productivity: https://www.GeorgeKao.com/TLCCo...
Multipassionate: should we brand a new side interest or integrate into current website & brand?
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comment here -- https://youtu.be/XqIMy7oEfhAThis snippet is from MasterHeart Business Mentoring: https://www.GeorgeKao.com/Group This is a public epis...
No more marketing/sales funnels. Instead, be transparent & organic in your marketing... (2018)
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode from 2018 that's worth resharing...A lot of solopreneurs get indoctrinated by marketers into believing that they need a sales/marketing “fun...
How To Get Clients, as an Authentic Business
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches, Healers, and Mentors -- here’s a marketing framework to help you fill your practice.Let me know if you find this short episode helpful 🙏...
Marketing doesn't have to be fake... Authentic Marketing -- the Practice of Passion & Compassion (2018)
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An episode from 2018 that's worth re-sharing... Marketing doesn't have to feel fake... nor be a performance to try to "attract" people.What you're rea...
Spiritual teachers: don't outsource Marketing until you can ensure the values that it expresses
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many spiritual teachers, coaches, and healers fall into the idea of "means to an end"... let the marketers do whatever they do to get us an audience, ...
Course Sample: Well-Being Practices (Joyful Productivity)
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the core practices that consistently give me a sense of deep well-being. This is a aample from this course -- https://www.geor...
✨ Introducing the Soul Gym spiritual growth community for creators & coaches
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a long time that I've hoped to facilitate a community of coaches & creators to support each other in spiritual/personal growth. It's fin...
Tips for making Authentic Videos the way I do them 😊
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My video creation course -- https://www.georgekao.com/videocreationThe best of my videos: https://geni.us/GKBestVidsMy instagram: https://www.instagra...
The Most Reliable Investment for Solopreneurs
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrency is a gamble. The stock market is volatile. Shockingly, even bonds don’t feel safe anymore.The best investment for most of us is – a...
🤔 Clearing limiting beliefs? Limiting structures, and creating empowering environments & habits...
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you find it helpful to clear your limiting beliefs, go for it. That can be a good first step. Please don't stop there, though, or you might get stu...
Solopreneurs: if you want to do everything NOW... but your life doesn't allow for it!
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I’m loving the course as it has already generated more action on my part than the whole preceding year. But I do have a tendency to want to solve e...
"Go where you're respected..." (4-Step Overview of Authentic Marketing)
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Years ago, I received a simple piece of career advice:“Go where you’re respected.” — eco-entrepreneur Paul HawkenThese 4 words have guided my ...
Instantly Impressive vs. Consistently Authentic
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are essentially two foundational ways of showing up in our marketing and content:Be impressive instantly.Be consistently authentic.You can get c...
It’s "fun" and "easy" to build an Authentic Business… at a deep level!
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Best of" video from 2018... What if you could reframe the "work" (and sometimes, the "struggle") of building your business, so that you take the trul...
Documenting vs Creating: how to still look like an expert if you're documenting?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard me (and Gary Vaynerchuk) say before... if you're not consistently creating content, try the mindset of "documenting" your journey versus ...
Course Sample: The Morning Review + Energy Adjustments (Joyful Productivity)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For most my life I worked like most people -- just "getting through" tasks as soon as I can, and with a "have to do this" kind of attitude.Once I star...
7 Success Factors for Authentic Content Marketing
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A "best of" video from 2018...To reach more people and make a deeper impact with your message, and ultimately grow your business, work on getting bett...
Writing... video... podcast: which content format to start with, and how do they work together?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a good question -- with these different ways of showing up online and communicating your message -- by writing blog posts (articles), making vide...
Don't fixate on building an email list... Instead, grow a holistic audience.
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"How do I grow my email list?"I've been asked this question for years. People hear from business experts that building an email list is the most impor...
Allow yourself to explore & experiment with your business purpose... no worry about "brand" for now
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People get stuck on having to integrate their life's purpose, fully, into their "brand". I say let it go. Be willing to try offering different types ...
Authentic videos = connection, not info. Lost train of thought? Just be present and express Self 💛
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you make videos sharing your knowledge & experiences (I hope you will!) you might feel anxious about remembering what you want to say on video....
13 ways to improve your Offer so that it sells itself 👏🏽 (Tad Hargrave interview)
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most basic thing in business is to have a good offer (product, service, event) that is aligned with the wants of one's audience. This video makes ...
How to inspire excitement about your passion project? Document your journey of creation everyday.
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it hard to sell art... or anything you passionately create?When we create something, we're hugely biased toward it. We took a long journey to g...
Beware of preparation -- err on the side of getting out there... be imperfectly visible 😅
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've got to tell you that one of the most common things I see, that is preventing people from making progress in their business, is that they're alway...
How to not sound *salesy* when marketing your business on social media?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Solopreneurs sometimes wish that they didn’t have to do marketing, and people would just discover them and inquire about their services.For a lucky ...
On perfectionism, being cringeworthy, why live videos without editing or fear of being canceled...
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://youtu.be/C1n3rbiWIa4 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
Telesummit Speaker Invitation -- a Bad (but Typical!) Example...
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you study “how to build an email list” you’ll almost certainly come across the strategy of hosting a telesummit. It is one of the fastest way...
Are you feeling "not ready" or are you procrastinating?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I see a lot of you (aspiring business owners) doing this:You’re waiting until you’re “ready” before you take the next leap.A dear client asked...
Rant: 5-day "free" challenges (or 30 day) -- if you're going to sell a program, make it transparent!
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://youtu.be/k469ALv_6gc This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) in Marketing vs. Respect For Your Audience
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"There are only TWO spots left in the program. Sign up now!"This is the kind of email we might receive from a conventional marketer.They have not take...
Organic Marketing vs. Conventional Marketing
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Organic food is better for your health and the well-being of the environment, but usually costs more money. Similarly, organic marketing is better for...
Pep talk -- publish your framework sooner!
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a segment from the Create Your Framework course: https://www.GeorgeKao.com/frameworkWatch video or add comment here:https://youtu.be/6mryAd2AU...
Secret to podcasting success? + My upcoming webinar showing you how I create episodes QUICKLY.
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Webinar details and signup: https://georgekao.simplero.com/podcastingMy podcast hosting service: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=georgekao This is...
To get attention authentically, care more than others do...
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In marketing it is assumed that the goal, the daily effort, is to get more views, more followers, more sales.... always wanting other people to do mor...
Create content without worrying about topical order or sequence...
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A common creative block is worrying about the sequence in which you should be creating your content.Having written a thousand blog posts, self-publish...
When chaotic & overwhelmed, how do you reset yourself?
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (best watched on video when possible) I show you how I quickly get clear about my top priorities, when so much is going on...Watch vid...