Business Tao with George Kao

To accomplish worthwhile tasks with enough time (rather than doing things last minute), it’s a good strategy to schedule multiple appointments with yourself to work on that project and make gradual progress. However, what if the appointment passes, and you didn't work on that project like you planned to? The most common reactions: 1. Ignoring the fact that you didn’t work on it. 2. Self-blame for...

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 practice a bit more of your Higher Self. Watch video or add comment here: https://youtu.be/YHuyRsp4aCM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

This is hands-down my favorite program to facilitate. I’m inspired by the vision of helping solopreneurs be joyfully productive, organized, better at boundaries and self-care, and excellent at daily prioritizing their time and energy. All of our businesses could thrive and our personal lives be far more balanced and joyful. Get all the details of the program (including the list of topics I mention...

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 the info here: https://www.georgekao.com/joyfulpro It's free to attend live, or you can buy the recording later. Perhaps I'll see you there. ~George Kao This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

In this deep conversation, Mira Rao and I discuss the concepts of Resilience, Stress, Polyvagal Theory and the neurobiology of trauma, the difference between coaching & therapy, what is embodiment and authentic expression?, and why many of us (with people-pleasing tendencies) aren't setting goals that are really authentic to one's Self. When you understand your biology in terms of how you resp...

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”. Don’t make videos for “your audience.” ​That kind of approach can easily cause performance anxiety, which blocks you from showing up consistently.​..  Instead, imagine that you are talking to just 1 person… someone you feel comfortable talking to, s...

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 your great privilege and opportunity to do what you can to reach them. Comment on this video: https://youtu.be/a17rDzmbpjs This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit george...

What do I mean by “authenticity” in the context of business and marketing, especially for us self-employed professionals? Authenticity is to practice having no agenda, other than these purposes: 1. Genuine expression of your best self 2. Enjoyment of the process 3. Heart-based service 4. Friendship… and thus playful collaboration! Let’s explore each idea… Watch the video or comment here: https://y...

When working, are you aware of your facial expression, your body posture, your breathing? The more challenging the project, the more tense your face and body might get. This doesn’t help you to do better work. Yet it increases stress. Years ago I started practicing what I call “calm joyful focus”, which is to practice noticing, throughout the day, my body expression as I work, especially my face....

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 only solve this problem of money, then I can really have the freedom to live life on my terms.” That mindset provides little defense against unscrupulous people who are selling some system that will supposedly earn quick and easy money. Watch the video o...

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-like-marketing-funnels-george-kao ** Business Planning Live Course coming up... info here: https://www.georgekao.com/intro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit george...

1. Better design of our life/calendar structure... are we getting enough self-care, enough family time, enough admin time, enough time for the important things? Are we putting those activities at optimal times? This is an ongoing re-design issue as you learn more about your energy flow and your life's patterns. 2. Your motivational methods in the moment... what works for you? This is a Q&A seg...

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 in relative obscurity! By having a daily practice of creating and sharing ideas, even if it's as brief as a tweet, you'll reach a new level of optimism and confidence in your business. Watch the video or leave your comments here: https://youtu.be/ez...

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-and-switch sales pitches that are carefully designed to move the unsuspecting participant through a series of emotions and understandings into the buying mode. 1/3rd build credibility with rags-to-riches storytelling and testimonials, 1/3rd myth bust...

A few notes from the Live Chat: From Mira Rao: They are also paying you attention in the beginning before they pay you money From Jason Schneider Read an interesting article on ‘the attention economy' So you have your market = has paid you… next ring is your potential market = they follow you… and then a wider potential market = people who could be in your audience with similar interests? I don’t...

Big thanks to Katie Raver for the permission to share this audio with you. Episode notes: the just launch or letting it go practice God / x deserves 30 seconds mindset: "I'm wondering if this will resonate with you" when it doesn't work: I didn't understand my audience wait an hour or 24 hours after putting it out there there's always a pattern so track the data (to relax about the just launch pra...

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 this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

So many marketing/business coaches use "free webinars" and "masterclasses" to sell their paid programs, often higher-end offerings. I used to be very good at it. Then I changed my mind. Also see this video -- "the sham of "Free Masterclasses" that are actually sales pitches, and what to do instead..." This snippet is from a MasterHeart Group conversation: www.georgekao.com/group Watch video or add...

Oftentimes, we let relatively minor circumstances, like being a little tired or feeling like watching videos, get in the way of keeping our commitments to ourselves, i.e. doing the right thing. This is how people become victims of life: doing the right things only when we feel good or when conditions are perfect… Watch the video or add your comments here: https://youtu.be/bmeEZxhskx8 This is a pub...

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 accounts… or even leave social media altogether. This makes it harder to stay in touch, and far less likely for them to be top of mind for me. I’m also concerned for the viability of their business, if they lose the long-term marketing benefits of u...

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-enrollment 2. Here's my course specifically about getting more clients: https://www.georgekao.com/authenticenrollment Watch video or add comment here: https://youtu.be/JSjwWe5l4rw This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

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 of You" Get the book in Kindle, Audible, or Hardcover: https://amzn.to/2X75S1Q Pam Slim's website: https://pamelaslim.com Watch video or add comment here: https://youtu.be/8SNNKO3Aq14 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...

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 that valuable intersection between your interests and your market's wants. ** Watch video or add comment here: https://youtu.be/DMd59POmPZ0 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

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 think about it. ** Watch video or add comment here: https://youtu.be/iVY0D0v5CvU This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

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] …I need to first do [some preparatory action that takes a lot of time] …so that I'll feel more ready/confident to move forward. This is a dangerous train of thought because "preparation" always sounds logical... until you wake up to the fact that you h...