Business Tao with George Kao

You are already ready to put your work out there. Because your ideal clients benefit the most from how you are now, before you get too far ahead of them... 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

If you've been wrestling with the idea of making money doing what you love, you're not alone. It's common to feel a painful gap between where you are and that dream of abundance, especially as a soulpreneur seeking an authentic business. The practical steps can often feel like a drag…I encourage you to make this shift in perspective -- to see things like marketing, content creation, and even selling, not as chores, but as opportunities to practice love. Love for yourself, for nurturing your creativity, and love for your (future) audience, by truly serving them. It's a journey of finding joy in the process, even when it's hard, and remembering that every step can be a step closer to alignment with your heart.Read the post: https://www.threads.net/@geokao/post/C9STUNYucf8 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

How to sustain one's social media presence? I view it as an opportunity to be as authentic as possible -- much like you would with a trusted friend. I don't worry about keeping up appearances. Instead, I focus on being myself, knowing that the right audience will appreciate me for who I am, flaws and all. This approach has allowed me to consistently engage on social media since 2009. While it may not attract everyone, it helps the algorithm find those who truly resonate with my energy, leading to more meaningful connections over time. 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 video/episode shares my best advice to date about creating consistently and authentically...See the resource links I mentioned here:https://georgekao.substack.com/p/my-top-advice-for-creating-consistently 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

Let me know your thoughts below... 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

Do you ever feel like you’re bothering people, when you post your content?One of my students wrote:“Consistency of communication is my goal. To hold myself more accountable to this and get over the problem I have with feeling that I am bothering people by sending them content via email or other means, even if they have signed up for my list!!”Maybe you can relate. I appreciate your sensitivity! It means you’re being thoughtful and courteous about other people’s time and attention.And yet, it’s important to understand that you have any kind of audience (even if it’s just a few Facebook friends) because they actually want to hear from you... 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

See actual examples here (without having to opt in) -- George Kao Email Newsletters 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

“How do I grow my capacity to have and receive a large audience, and not be afraid of becoming more visible or well-known as my audience grows over time? Could you, George, share how your mind/heart have adapted at each stage of your audience growth?” –a YouTube viewer wrote to me.I thought this was a very thoughtful question, and wonder why more content creators don’t talk about this. I appreciate the questioner’s sensitivity! 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

The video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/T5akVg_8HI0 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

Consistency in content creation comes from a deep belief in the importance of expressing my voice -- all of us have a unique and important voice to share. There are always people out there (not everyone) who need to hear what you have to say. It can help you stay motivated and committed to showing up consistently if you focus on the opportunity of authentic expression and service to your audience, knowing that your content acts as a form of ministry to those who resonate with your message. 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