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George Kao shares a unique message for business: Create without resistance. Connect without guile. Succeed without stress. Find his best articles here: https://www.GeorgeKao.com .

Topics include Authentic Marketing, Joyful Productivity, and Healthy Money. New episode every Monday.

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Business Tao with George Kao George Kao

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 30 Ratings

George Kao shares a unique message for business: Create without resistance. Connect without guile. Succeed without stress. Find his best articles here: https://www.GeorgeKao.com .

Topics include Authentic Marketing, Joyful Productivity, and Healthy Money. New episode every Monday.

georgekao.substack.com

    Business growth via a lighter, nimbler way -- "Gentle Launches"

    Business growth via a lighter, nimbler way -- "Gentle Launches"

    Watch/listen to this episode first…
    Follow-up question I received:
    "So let's say we have an offer like with your example, 3 're-works' over 6 weeks... once you've got the most response from whichever one... when would you actually then launch what you'd been talking about? Would that be your next offering? Or would it be a few months out? What do you typically do? "
    My response:
    I would go ahead and launch (as the very next thing) the offer test that did the best. Basically, sell it while it's hot 😄 because it could be something in the culture or timing that's making your audience more interested in that one right now compared to the others, so... don't wait, assuming it'll be hot later (or that you'll be interested later!)


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    • 7 min
    Want to Create Quality stuff? Focus on Quantity.

    Want to Create Quality stuff? Focus on Quantity.

    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.


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    • 20 min
    i never feel ready (when i begin)

    i never feel ready (when i begin)

    how to feel ready to put your work out there?
    begin, explore, publish, repeat.


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    • 5 min
    Sell your services consistently EVEN IF you're inconsistent on social media or content creation...

    Sell your services consistently EVEN IF you're inconsistent on social media or content creation...

    Even if you haven't been actively posting on social media or creating content, don't let it stop you from gently launching new offers and services to your audience.
    I appreciate hearing from people I've hired, even if it's just a few times a year to let me know about their new programs or specials.
    In this video I also discuss how often to post content vs. how often to sell something on your social media. I assure you that even a small announcement -- after a long time of not posting -- is usually appreciated.


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    • 7 min
    Pricing and financial aspirations... enoughness and giving back

    Pricing and financial aspirations... enoughness and giving back

    In this video, I discuss a different perspective on pricing -- charging based on "enoughness" and compassion -- rather than the common advice to charge what you're worth or what the market will bear.
    It's important to consider our own lifestyle needs and determining what is "enough" for us. By minimizing our lifestyle costs, we can charge less, serve more people, and do so with less financial pressure.
    I also discuss the idea of charging with compassion for our clients and customers, while still ensuring that we have a bit more than enough to invest in our future.


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    • 9 min
    Announcing: 2024 Instagram for Soulpreneurs Course

    Announcing: 2024 Instagram for Soulpreneurs Course

    Get all the info here:
    https://www.georgekao.com/instagram
    If you have any questions about the course, ask it here.
    Wishing you a good day and weekend! 🌞


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    • 4 min

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With so many podcasts out there and so little time to listen …. I narrow down my listening to podcasts that are truly helpful and inspiring. George’s podcast is at the top of the list. Down to earth - applicable tips for solo entrepreneurs like me, I highly recommend it!

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George just tells it like it is. He’s willing to say what no one else is willing to say. I love his pod, his YouTube videos, and his newsletter. I’m a huge Kao fan!

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All Online Coaches, Teachers and Entrepreneurs, Listen to George!

George’s model for building a business online resonates with me for so many reasons. He’s the one person I’ve found who markets his work well without creating the predatory dynamic you see constantly on social media and virtually any other sales philosophy.

His advice on creating “sustainable solo- preneurship” is also excellent. As a beginner myself I love his outline of how to plan the building of your business. He doesn’t gloss over the debt and steep learning curve that’s required for any new business owner.

When I found George I felt that owning a business might not be for me. I was sick of hustling, and sales calls. To some extent the challenges of business ownership never go away, but George’s approach helped create excitement for living my passion that had felt lost before.

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