Business Tao with George Kao

Years ago, I received a simple piece of career advice: “Go where you’re respected.” — eco-entrepreneur Paul Hawken These 4 words have guided my career. It applies to marketing too — aim to sell only to prospective clients who are already eager to work with you. By doing so, there will be no feeling of “selling.” There’s only connecting from the heart, helping them genuinely, and answering their qu...

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 focus on finding your 100 true fans – people who genuinely enjoy and connect with your authentic self. By exploring and empowering your authentic expression, you'll strengthen your unique energy signature, which will naturally attract your true fans. Th...

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. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

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 creativity and growth. Included is a sample meditation for releasing your voice. For more, check out Alex's website -- https://www.alexkingharris.com Alex King-Harris, known in the music world as Rara Avis (which is latin for Rare Bird), is a celebrat...

This was a sample segment from the Joyful Productivity program: www. GeorgeKao.com/TLC Comment here: https://youtu.be/tyDlhukEVjw 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

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 urgent. Related blog post here: https://www.georgekao.com/blog/pauseai Discuss this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/744206333746662 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...

Rebecca is a Content Strategist who specifically works with people making a positive impact on the world—healers, artists, activists, social entrepreneurs, and nonprofits. Her mission is to help do-gooders clarify and express their message in order to connect with, ignite, and expand their audience to disrupt the status quo and nourish humanity. In this interview, we discuss… * Why you don't need...

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Many solopreneurs are being indoctrinated by digital marketers who sell them on the idea that they need a sales/marketing “funnel”. A typical funnel works like this: You see an Ad (for example on Facebook or Instagram), or receive an email, and it’s about a wonderful “free” thing… free video series, email course, or an intriguing quiz. You can only get that “free” thing by giving them your email a...

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 your authentic creating? Choose one of the places below to add your comments... on Youtube: https://youtu.be/p-V8nqxSL5s on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/575820811178908 This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

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, and Prescription. In celebration of his upcoming course: https://georgekao--marketingforhippies.thrivecart.com/pov-marketing-lab/ Follow Tad's content: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingforhippies https://www.instagram.com/marketingforhippies/ To comm...

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 skills? By working with more clients, and noticing who grows the most. True learning comes from action — we build muscles by doing things, not just reading about them. It takes *quantity* of action to develop quality of results... Comment here: https...

Sonja's links: Website -- https://sonjathegrey.com IG -- https://www.instagram.com/sonjathegrey/ FB -- https://www.facebook.com/sonjathegrey Youtube -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBQb8E3JqTUBzPvdhQTOGQ Sonja is part of my group coaching program: https://www.georgekao.com/group Comment on this episode: https://youtu.be/YoMLBsAVxbg This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

There are essentially two foundational ways of showing up in our marketing and content: Be impressive instantly. Be consistently authentic. You can get clients through both methods, but only one method unleashes your full potential... Comment here: https://youtu.be/q7gTBV53XTE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Eric's links: https://www.wisdomheart.com https://www.facebook.com/wisdomheart https://www.instagram.com/wisdom.heart https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomHeartTV Eric is part of my group coaching program: https://www.georgekao.com/group Comment on this episode: https://youtu.be/IlBtz9rrzDM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

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 to causes and people in need. I invested in lots of business programs that sold me on that dream. Eventually I learned about the true purpose of work... Comment here: https://youtu.be/fBbmVDZ5ihQ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

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How to get others excited about your passion project? Document your own creation journey... May this episode inspired you to go for it 🙌🏾 Comment here: https://youtu.be/Ks5DO9dFuKQ 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

Links mentioned and additional thoughts can be accessed here: https://www.georgekao.com/blog/theprosperouscoach 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

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 – and has always been – in improving our own monetizable skills. You will never have to worry about ups and downs. It’s always valuable. It has always been the highest sustainable return on investment -- in money and in your personal growth. Win-win. Discu...

Mira's Links: https://www.facebook.com/MiraRaoCoaching https://www.instagram.com/miraraocoach/ https://www.youtube.com/@mirarao5864 Mira is part of my group coaching program: https://www.georgekao.com/group Comment on this episode: https://youtu.be/iSbET0We3I4 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substac...

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 feeling guilty if you aren’t being consistent with it. You might even be letting it stop you from doing gentle launches on a consistent basis... Discuss here: https://youtu.be/BeTVIPw7CpM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...

Get inspired by Gregory Vahanian as he talks about his shift into authentic content creation and netcaring. Links to Gregory's content: Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/gregoryvahaniancoaching/ Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/gregoryvahanian/ Gregory is part of my group coaching program: https://www.georgekao.com/group Comment on this episode: https://youtu.be/6nwQBU71n8o This is a publ...

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, it becomes too easy to say whatever you think the other person wants to hear. You lose your grounding and integrity. Instead, what if you sell only to people who will quickly understand the value of what you’re selling? Discuss: https://youtu.be/9tQ3CusWA...

See all the info here: https://www.georgekao.com/outreach To ask any questions, comment here: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity/videos/1604533226641719 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