Business Tao with George Kao
Episodes
The 8 Practices of Authentic Business
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this video I describe the 8 Practices that I do consistently and recommend to my clients (and to you!) for growing an authentic business: 1) Joyful...
Focus on systems everyday, not goals
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I set goals that are fun to think about... but I focus daily on the systems.Read the article here:https://www.georgekao.com/blog/systemsnotgoals This ...
Aim for service, rather than fame.
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is an unspoken assumption in marketing:More followers = More clients, more fulfillment, more freedom.Related assumption: More Money = More Happi...
There is no failure, only redirection.
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the pursuit of our dreams, may we all emulate the Edison type of curiosity and persistence. Work diligently and see no failure at all… only redir...
Dylan Newcomb re: What is Embodiment and UZAZU?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Video here:https://youtu.be/Zhz2bGFsXQ4Dylan Newcomb is the founder & lead trainer of UZAZU Embodied Intelligence, a embodiment-based coach for he...
Why I don't use images in my FB posts
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you look at the posts on my Facebook Business Page (my social media platform of choice) you’ll notice that I basically post two things:1. Text-on...
The Energy Reboot Practice 2.0
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/281127163709494/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this ...
Natasha Berta re: spirituality and structure for heart-based business owners
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Natasha Berta of Connected Marketing about how spiritually-oriented people can create a more supportive structure for their business. Nata...
Your content is not just a marketing channel... your content is a service, a ministry.
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video or comment on this episode here:https://www.facebook.com/georgeKaocommunity/posts/657146221477001 This is a public episode. If you wou...
Unschooling with Akilah Richards
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this inspiring interview with Akilah S. Richards, who is passionate about mindful partnerships and conscious parenting. She started Raising Free...
Course Sample -- Investing for Retirement
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a sample of a course I love teaching.To enroll in the full course and access all the links:https://www.georgekao.com/money This is a public epi...
Develop an urgency to create content (why create content consistently?)
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing in my business is as important as being in a consistent rhythm of content creation.It is how I get smarter in my field.It’s how I develop th...
Define your daily success: Focus on the next doable goal
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most common financial goal for solopreneurs? To make “6 figures”.(And if they achieve that, they now have to make “7 figures” because you ...
Authentic Creating with Gregory Vahanian (Transformational Life Coach)
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A nourishing conversation about the deepest reasons to create content on a consistent basis. Gregory Vahanian is a member of my MasterHeart Business M...
Where you are now is where you need to be.
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We think that we should have success already: a full client load, a large following of faithful readers, and interest from many people in regards to o...
How can we be unique in the marketplace?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here is Adele Wang interviewing me about the topic of uniqueness in business. Enjoy!Watch the video or comment here:https://www.facebook.com/georgekao...
Course Sample -- Authentic Client Enrollment
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a sample of a course I'm currently teaching.To enroll in the full course and access all the links:https://www.georgekao.com/authenticenrollment...
Should we give free or discounted services to friends and family?
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a heart-centered business owner, you’re very supportive of others. This can mean you’re not mindful about your boundaries sometimes, and you gi...
Getting new clients: authentically reaching out for referrals -- with Jeremy Blanchard
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Blanchard's passion is supporting coaches to fall in love with client enrollment. He’s been training life & leadership coaches for 7 year...
Learn to love business-building actions
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you can love the process, you’ll stick with it. If you stick with it, you’ll get enough practice to succeed!Watch the video or add your comment...
Corbett Barr -- How to succeed as a Creator
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corbett Barr's Fizzle podcast helped me a lot when I was starting my business. It's great to finally be able to interview him! We discuss what is a "...
Course Sample -- Conscious Money Flow
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a sample of a course I'm currently teaching.To enroll in the full course and access all the links:https://www.georgekao.com/money This is a pub...
How to Effectively Use Visualization to Achieve Your Goals
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of people have tried the “Law Of Attraction” (popularized by “The Secret”) … and no matter how hard they try, they don’t manifest...
If your audience isn't buying from you, here's why...
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I used to believe in the conventional marketing idea that if the audience isn’t buying, it’s because they haven’t seen your offer enough times.T...
Avoid these misleading marketing tactics
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which marketing methods have been used on you, that turn you off? Take notice. Don’t use such methods.Authentic marketing is simply following the ...
Don't think of judgmental people - they're not your true fans.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you make content, think only about your true fans.Don't think of the judgmental people, who are simply showing themselves to the works for who th...
Progress: Sunny Sabbini re: abundant thinking for content and netcaring
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sunny Sabbini, a member of my MasterHeart business community, discusses how she brings abundance-thinking into her content/framework creation and her ...
The Energy Reboot Practice (that I do many times a day)
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/1707807072688532 Read blog post here:https://www.georgekao.com/blog/ene...
Simple marketing strategy in 4 questions
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video here:https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/posts/10160589819104867Read the blog post here:https://www.georgekao.com/blog/actionp...
Progress: Katie Raver re: authentic marketing + Attention Experiments
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Raver, a member of my MasterHeart business community, discusses how she brings authenticity to relating to her audience and how...
Every small business needs a stable rhythm of offers
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve written a lot about the importance of creating and distributing content… it’s a great foundation for an authentic business.What I haven’t...
Timely: Purpose with Mark Walsh
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An authentic conversation about Purpose with Mark Walsh of Embodiment Unlimited. Check out the upcoming summit (free on Feb 26/27) --https://purposebl...
Why I don't create content to get clients
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing often teaches us to create free content as a way to build up desire for your audience to buy your thing later. I don't like manipulating my ...
7 Copywriting Ideas for Marketing Your Services
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I’ll never be a good copywriter,” said the client. “How do I build my ideal audience and generate new clients if I can’t persuade them with...
Authentic success is reached by working through the daily uncertainty
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In my courses, I resist being "too" step by step about everything. Some complain that they want exact detailed steps so that they don't have to be unc...
Progress: Tia Ma on Authentic Content and Qi Gong
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tia Ma, a member of my MasterHeart business community, discusses how she brings authenticity to her content. Be sure to watch the last 5 minutes of t...
Rest before you need to.
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been able to accomplish a lot in my business because I create even when I don’t feel like it — I work on a regular rhythm. (And I honestl...
The power of giving 10% of your attention to your fellow small creators
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 1% own more than 40% of the world’s wealth.The accumulation of assets in the hands of the few erodes democracy, as societal power becomes concen...
Progress: Tara Whitney on Joyful Productivity, Authentic Content, Light Launches
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first in the series I'm calling Progress & Learning, where I bring on members of my MasterHeart business community to share lessons that we ca...
When you’re feeling “not ready” to put your work out there…
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I see a lot of aspiring business owners doing this:You’re waiting until you’re “ready” before you take the leap.A dear client asked me about t...
Describing the variety of what you do — being a multipotentialite or multi passionate business...
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m hoping that I can find a way to weave things together in a way that makes sense, resonates with buyers, feels enjoyable, and generates income...
Stop marketing to the lizard brain
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, I stopped marketing to the reptilian brain.My conscience could no longer tolerate it…By “lizard brain” I mean the parts within ...
Authenticity and money-making
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An audience member wrote the following to me, and maybe some of you can relate…“I long for the ability to create without any thoughts of money…t...
Why I don't mind being "boring" in my content
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you look at the posts on my Facebook Business Page (my social media platform of choice) you’ll notice that I basically post two things:1. Text-on...
The 3 Stages of Content Creation
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A common mistake that I see from aspiring content creators. Maybe you have done this too:You have an idea that inspires you… so you think that it...
Special: Mark Walsh re Ethical Marketing and Money Mindset
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to have this conversation with Mark Walsh of Embodiment Unlimited!Watch the video here:https://fb.watch/31MmmO5xMO/Mark is launching a free bi...
Charge what you're worth?! Hmm...
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard that you should “claim / stand up for your value” ?Let’s look more deeply at this…How much is your value?How much are you wor...
Should you sell to the client's pain points?
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“From a marketing course I learned how to write my copy by using the hook-story-close model. The teacher showed how important it is to write to ‘...
How to demonstrate your expertise (and how not to)
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s ridiculous when someone says they’re “#1” in their field.“Oh really, by whose standards?” I wonder.The more we puff our chest, the...
Don’t try to get attention. Be yourself and see who shows up.
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In marketing, we typically learn about the importance of getting people’s attention.To try to stand out, to be more charming, to be more persuasive....
Money follows confidence.
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few thoughts on how to develop authentic confidence...Notice that money tends to flow to those who are most confident. However, fake confidenc...
The opposite of #hustle -- joyful calm productivity
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to be emotionally relaxed and joyful, yet highly productive?Think of a master in martial arts … they aren’t fretting, tense, worrie...
How to Create Quality? Focus on Quantity.
24 Dec 2020
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...
I never feel ready (when I begin)...
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I see a lot of aspiring business owners doing this:You’re waiting until you’re “ready” before you take the leap.A dear client asked me about t...
The Tao of Authentic Business
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As I prepared to launch this podcast, my audience suggested the playful name of “Business Tao with George Kao”.Some were concerned that the podcas...