Business Tao with George Kao

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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

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“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

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Explore the power of consistent content creation as a form of authentic expression. Hear about the importance of showing up and connecting with your unique audience. Discover how your personal 'energy signature' can resonate with those who need your message. Gain insights from early experiences of creating content despite minimal engagement. Embrace the belief that your ideal audience is out there. Learn how consistency not only improves your craft but also expands your reach in meaningful ways.

Discover the power of creating lightly and why it's essential for authentic expression. Dive into the reality that most creators won't earn a living solely from their art, contrasting artistic income with service-based revenue. Explore how creation serves both inner exploration and outer service, helping individuals connect with their true selves and audience. George encourages a less perfectionistic approach, urging creators to produce content frequently without the pressure of masterpieces.

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Where so many of us heart-based entrepreneurs fall down: we try to mix our selling with our moments of content-sharing generosity. .. This creates inner conflict.Instead, if we aim with purity of heart for each activity, we can then sustain those actions for a very long time, and that's what creates the skillfulness that leads to the best results... 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

Many people have lost connection with their inner authority. So when they sense confidence that promises to solve their problems, they gravitate towards it. This is the path of the typical influencer. They’re trying to build a “cult” following that does whatever they tell them to do… including to buy whenever they tell them to. The influencer might use charm, persuasion, and clever copywriting to get it done.None of these methods sit right with me. I don’t want to be your guru.I would rather help my audience regain their sovereignty… to do whatever small thing I can to help them wake up – to their own power.Although slower, this still can build a true social media following, but in a healthier, more sustainable way... 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