Business Tao with George Kao
Episodes
Get unstuck by asking smaller questions
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you delayed your business progress, or felt stuck, because of big questions such as:“What is my niche?”“Who is my ideal client?”“What s...
Why you should re-post your best content on a regular basis...
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think about your favorite band -- you'd love for them to play your favorite song again. Same thing with your content and audience -- they want you to ...
How to Feel Confident in Selling Your Services
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When are you not confident in selling your services?It’s when you don’t believe the transaction is truly a win-win.If you really believe in your s...
Work from Love instead of fear
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, your work, your tasks, are not your top priority.Your State is Your Top Priority.How are you being, as you go about your tasks and your work?Ar...
Authentic Creativity & Making Money
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I long for the ability to create without any thoughts of money…to create because I love it… to take real time off when I need it… to try new ...
(rant) Knowledge is always temporary... we are making shit up all the time
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I start by talking about how knowledge is holographic, expandible, collapsible and very importantly, can never be perfectly communicated in terms of w...
Richard Taubinger & Kylie Slavik -- Core Marketing Skills
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Taubinger & Kylie Slavik have an agency that has done the marketing for some major spiritual teachers including Marianne Williamson, Eckha...
What if your ideas go viral... and you don't get credit for it? + Thoughts on my uncopyright...
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you become more effective and successful with your work, one of the risks is that others might copy you. This is most frequently done in online con...
How to get more clients online? A brief overview of authentic marketing strategy...
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People hire your services because they trust your expertise.1. "Low hanging fruit" are the people you know who already trust your expertise. Contact t...
Build self confidence by keeping appointments with yourself...
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A surprisingly simple way to build self confidence -- as I've personally experienced over a decade -- is to set self-appointments for making progress ...
Why it's good to buy (or sell) online courses
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why buy online courses, when all the information is available for free, if you only knew where to look?Or if you're an aspiring Course Creator, and co...
Why I don't talk about politics or social issues
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just as yours, my heart goes out to the innocent and suffering people of Ukraine and Russia at this time... and to the other wars around the globe tha...
The Authentic Way To Get Client Referrals Consistently
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most natural way for your friends to talk about your work is when they see some interesting content you've posted on social media related to your ...
Summary: how to grow an online audience? (marketing strategy overview)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My 12-minute summary of how to gain a larger online following.This snippet is from a MasterHeart Group conversation: https://www.GeorgeKao.com/GroupCo...
Helen Perry: "Just bloody post it!"
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Perry's known for the idea of #justbloodypostit! and in this video we talk about, as well as other encouraging tips for creators. I hope you fin...
Sliding scale and pay what you can? Why I don't like it...
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have several colleagues and clients who offer sliding-scale pricing. Some of them advocate for it, so it’s touchy for me to disagree with that str...
How to stop *disliking* Marketing... and learn to enjoy it! (Understand the Metaphors of Marketing.)
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to be able to do marketing and selling consciously (with awareness of how our actions impact others’ emotions, as well as our own psyche), ...
New Book ✨ Joyful Productivity 2nd Edition 😊
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New book is out today 😊🥳Joyful Productivity for Solopreneurs, 2nd Edition: Gentle Practices for Consistent Creativity, Wellbeing and Deep Meanin...
5 Ideas To Help You Get More Clients
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You would love to do marketing authentically rather than succumb to short-term pressure, deceptive tactics, or hype.And… you need to fill your next ...
Make money quickly, easily, and authentically? Choose 2 of the 3...
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s sad when I see people seeking quick and easy money.Often, they seek it because they are actually exhausted with work, and life. “If I could o...
Instead of Persuasion, Work on Alignment with Prospective Clients
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In selling, it is typically assumed that you must learn persuasion tactics.Persuasion strategies do work… but only for the short-term. Do you enjoy ...
Knowledge Framework -- what is it? How does it benefit your authentic business?
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode, I share why it’s important for every authentic business to have its own framework.Other words for “framework” include mod...
What if a peer takes my idea and launches it before I do?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://youtu.be/E99LUyHZA5U This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
authentic marketing -- hold loosely to agenda
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To watch the video or add a comment to this episode:https://youtu.be/-XP6Z2weqjM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...
Do you buy online courses? Are you scheduling time to apply what you learned?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you buy online courses, be sure to SCHEDULE these two times:1. Time to watch the course.2. Equal amount of time to implement what you watched.For e...
Clear message & brand? Let it go. Disconnect your Purpose from your brand. Allow yourself to evolve.
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's often said (or assumed) that a fundamental principle of marketing is to have a clear, understandable message.It's then assumed that you should co...
Jen Louden re: creating a consistent writing habit
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the self-care movement with her first book "The Woman’s Comfort Book". She's the author of...
Uninspired but willing.
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I share this “secret” with many creators -- I don’t feel inspired until I’ve already started creating... as short as 5 minutes, upwards of 45 ...
Spiritual teachers: your marketing makes greater impact than your “real” work. Marketing = Ministry.
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many spiritual teachers fall prey to the idea of "means to an end"... let the marketers do whatever they do to get us an audience, so that we can do o...
The Authentic Selling "script" to help your sales conversations be human and fulfilling...
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard that “sales is a numbers game”? According to that idea, you just have to “pitch” your services to a lot of people, and som...
Mark Walsh: "The Muse doesn't care about you" + "You don't need a reason to work on your wellness."
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Mark Walsh, founder of Embodiment Conference and Certification of Embodiment Coaching -- where we discussed the primacy of self-care an...
Rant: Why don't we have Utopia? Because individuals don't have joyful productivity...
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry a bit of cussing involved here...Movements/causes don't work out because individuals don't have their sh*t together:1. Their productivity system...
Announcing my free webinar re: Authentic Success -- Purpose, Momentum, Joy, and Abundance
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find the date and time of the webinar, and sign up, here: www.GeorgeKao.com/SuccessFor most of my life I’ve been interested in what “success” me...
Be strict about showing up, lenient about the results, and gentle with refocusing...
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m strict about showing up, lenient about results, and gentle to bring myself back to focus again and again.This is opposite of what many people do...
Tyson Sharpe: Facebook Group Success
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tyson is a Spiritual Business Coach and the creator of the free Facebook Group called "The Serving Circle" for spiritual entrepreneurs who would like ...
The importance of keeping appointments with yourself
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To accomplish worthwhile tasks with enough time (rather than doing things last minute), it’s a good strategy to schedule multiple appointments with ...
Step by step will take you to any vision of success that you're committed to.
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1 -- Step by doable step will take you to any vision of success you are committed to. 2 -- Every step has the deeper, more valuable opportunity, to pr...
Announcing: The 2022 Joyful Productivity Coaching Program
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is hands-down my favorite program to facilitate. I’m inspired by the vision of helping solopreneurs be joyfully productive, organized, better ...
Get together on New Years Day: Free webinar about Joyful Productivity
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For 12 years and running I've hosted a free webinar on New Years Day. If you'd like to join me, and meet other listeners of this podcast, check out th...
Mira Rao: Authentic Embodied Expression - turn your trauma into treasure by befriending your biology
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep conversation, Mira Rao and I discuss the concepts of Resilience, Stress, Polyvagal Theory and the neurobiology of trauma, the difference ...
Make your content for 1 welcoming person that you can easily bring to mind & heart
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the blocks to creating content can be solved by one mindset shift:Make your content for just 1 person at a time.Don’t write for “the world...
Creating content is NOT a chore -- it's a privilege, a cause, a ministry...
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your work -- and the way you show up -- is of deep unique value to thousands (maybe millions) of people, most of whom have yet to discover you. It's y...
What is Authenticity in Business? To practice "no agenda" other than these 4 ideas...
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do I mean by “authenticity” in the context of business and marketing, especially for us self-employed professionals?Authenticity is to practi...
Calm Joyful Focus
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When working, are you aware of your facial expression, your body posture, your breathing?The more challenging the project, the more tense your face an...
Quick and easy money? Take some deep breaths...
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s sad when I see people seeking quick and easy money.Often, they seek it because they are actually exhausted with work, and life. “If I could o...
Why I don't like marketing funnels… (and a healthier alternative)
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need a marketing funnel to succeed in business.To comment on this and/or to read the blog post:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-dont-lik...
How to be consistent with our good habits and disciplined with our schedule?
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Better design of our life/calendar structure... are we getting enough self-care, enough family time, enough admin time, enough time for the importa...
Practice creating daily and publishing in obscurity :)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pick a platform (such as Twitter) where you barely get any engagement... Reframe that fact as an opportunity -- you are liberated to test your content...
Rant -- f**king free webinars (dishonest) vs. honest info sessions
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I start with a bit about Sales Funnels, but most of this episode focuses on the common (dishonest) strategy of "free" webinars that are actually bait-...
Market research leads you to create Offers, which eventually helps clarify your Niche...
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few notes from the Live Chat:From Mira Rao: They are also paying you attention in the beginning before they pay you moneyFrom Jason Schneider Rea...
George Kao Q&A -- "Just LAUNCH" -- Trust and put it out there :)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big thanks to Katie Raver for the permission to share this audio with you.Episode notes:the just launch or letting it go practiceGod / x deserves 30 s...
Which social media platform should we prioritize for our business?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a segment from the Social Media Mindset Webinar: https://www.GeorgeKao.com/SocialMedia This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss ...
Brief thoughts on the marketing method of Free Webinars
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many marketing/business coaches use "free webinars" and "masterclasses" to sell their paid programs, often higher-end offerings. I used to be very ...
Do Right ➜ Feel Good not the other way around
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oftentimes, we let relatively minor circumstances, like being a little tired or feeling like watching videos, get in the way of keeping our commitment...
Good people -- please *don't* quit facebook and social media... for your own good.
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are good people in my circles -- those I would love to stay in connection with -- who are tempted (or have decided) to deactivate their Facebook...
How to get more clients?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For more on my thoughts on getting new clients:1. Here's my category of blog posts about it: https://www.georgekao.com/blog/category/authentic-enrollm...
"The Widest Net" by Pamela Slim -- Overview of the book
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Pamela Slim for giving a great overview of her new book:"The Widest Net: Unlock Untapped Markets and Discover New Customers Right in Front o...
Continually clarifying your niche, rather than a one time decision in the beginning...
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I don't think it's a good idea to try to figure out your niche at the beginning of your business.You don't have enough experimentations to understand ...
How much time to spend on social media for business?
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a recommended amount of time we "should" spend on social media to grow our business? Some experts recommend hours per day. Here's what I thin...
Stop "preparing" so much.... and get out there with your business :)
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A common thought-pattern that prevents a lot of people from making progress in their business:Before I... [take the next real step in my business]…...
Should we put our service prices on our website?
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing experts differ on this question of whether one should publicly publish the prices of their services / programs / packages or whether to keep...
How to stop resenting HAVING TO create content and start doing it consistently?
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a segment from the Social Media Mindset Webinar: https://www.GeorgeKao.com/SocialMedia**Watch video or add comment here:https://youtu.be/po6Cc...
Reflections on my favorite webinar method -- "free to attend, paid replay"
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
454 signups -- 7x one of my average paid classes75% attendance! Usually free webinars get around 25% attendance from signups.77% of attendees filled o...
Should you do market research, or just launch a product boldly with your own passion?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People often bring up the story of how Steve Jobs launched the iPod as an innovative product that the world didn't know it couldn't live without, as "...
Before launching your online course, consider the overall strategy.
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As I prepare to update my Authentic Course Launches training, I’d like to clear up a major myth, as well as share the 5 pieces to think about if you...
Find higher meaning in each moment of work -- growth and joy
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the truest meaning of this moment is not whether you get “good” results… or whether you’ll have it easy… or whether you’ll look go...
Simply start your Coaching business -- interview with Manon Huntjens
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manon is a community builder and entrepreneur, and leads a global community for Co-Active coaches (and other coaches.) She believes the only way to gr...
The Authentic Marketing Framework -- my whole strategy summarized!
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s an attempt to simply explain my whole marketing strategy…. There are 3 stages for every authentic business:1. Audience2. Offers3. Expansio...
Why I don't recommend automated posting on Social Media
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you use a tool that automates your social media, such as Buffer, Hootsuite, etc?I’ve tried Buffer and Hootsuite, and have seen them used by s...
Dealing with fear of judgment of publishing content
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video or add your comments here:https://youtu.be/uzuU-GYq0IY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...
2 dangers to creativity -- obscurity and popularity
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video or add your comments here:https://youtu.be/05uuLvAceBE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...
Uninspired, but Willing to work. (Also, reflections on Life's Purpose)
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video or add your comments here:https://youtu.be/urFN0J23d_Q This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...
Must we sell to the client's pain points?
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of possibly re-traumatizing our clients by selling to their "pain points" what if we emphasize their joy points, their gratitude points, their...
It's good to repeat yourself -- repost your best old content again and again
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not only should you not be afraid to repeat yourself, you should consider doing it regularly.Have a consistent rhythm of reposting your popular articl...
You can change your life -- by consciously modifying the systems underneath (here are some examples)
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your life is actually working perfectly. And your business? It’s exactly where it’s supposed to be. It’s not that you love all the results. Howe...
There's no need to overcome objections in your marketing -- learn to sell and launch gently
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the common pieces of advice in selling and copywriting is that you need to “overcome the objections” of your prospective client. To ensure ...
If I have multiple offerings, how to decide overall topic and primary target audience?
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
View the video or add comments here:https://youtu.be/OyNnjvkhxdE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
Integrating more of our interests into our work without confusing our audience...
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the video and add comments there: https://youtu.be/niT0FXOMITM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...
Stuck on defining your niche? Build an audience first.
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/1069796693226612/ This is a public episode. If you would like to di...
Creating content is *itself* a reward! -- don't do it just for future sales.
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/1655769081223294/ This is a public episode. If you would like to di...
Is it possible to make lots of money... authentically?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/334504464081894/ This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...
"Go with the flow" vs. Scheduled flow
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/190790339657675/ This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...
Tad Hargrave Niche Coaching
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the master at work as he coaches some of my own clients into greater clarity with their niche!Watch video or add comment here:Tad Hargrave N...
Successful self-employment that's meaningful -- the 4 foundations
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/553102082738329/ This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...
Are you spending enough time doing the right things to grow your business?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/posts/10161054882829867 This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...
Let go of "building an email list" -- focus on growing an engaged audience
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Add comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/posts/10160904656124867 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ...
Create a daily practice of publishing your ideas
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch video or add comment here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/posts/10160925964604867 This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...
Authentic social media
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Authentic social media...is posting content from your own truth, regardless of whether people will like it or not.Watch video or add comment here:http...
Balance between showing up and letting go of ego based timelines
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video or leave comments here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/2708424609217375 This is a public episode. If you would like...
The EADA Method for Joyful Productivity
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Add your comments under this video:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/1483027278727954/ This is a public episode. If you would like to...
10 Year Plan for Authentic Business (to reach a Semi-Retirement Lifestyle)
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Add your comments under this video:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/1382800175435296/ This is a public episode. If you would like to...
You don't need a great professional title and description...
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve seen so many people get stuck about how to come up with the perfect professional title or succinct description of their work.Here’s the secre...
Niche mates, not competitors -- we can all have enough clients!
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about the word “competition”? For us self-employed people, that word can create anxiety and resistance. Being “competitive” te...
The 8 Practices for Authentic Business Growth (brief summary)
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short video I briefly describe the 8 Practices that I do consistently and recommend to my clients (and to you!) for growing an authentic busin...
Deliberate practice to bring joy to any task -- that you might otherwise procrastinate on...
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to joyful productivity is learning how to find enjoyment in any activity — especially tasks that move your goals forward but isn’t natu...
Summary of "The Prosperous Coach" (book by Rich Litvin) + George Kao's reflections
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have something to add to this conversation? Add a comment below the video:https://youtu.be/ivA8UnoIFBU This is a public episode. If you would ...
Don't try to get attention... be yourself and see who shows up.
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you use visual interruption or other attention-getting techniques, you tend to build an audience that doesn't care when you are authentically you. ...
Are you "not ready"? (or procrastinating?)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling "not ready" to put your work out there?Little known fact: I often feel that way too. Much of the content & products you see from m...
My New 6-Month Coaching Program -- Thoughtful Life Calendaring (TLC)
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a rebel at heart... yet I've learned to train a wiser heart for joyful productivity :)In this video I talk about my new 6-month Coaching Program t...
For authentic content: Don't be afraid to lose people
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is key to creating authentic content:Don't be afraid of losing people.Read the blog post here: https://www.georgekao.com/blog/nofear This is a pu...