Business Tao with George Kao

After 16 years of full-time solo income, I’ve learned that ease doesn’t come from “just going with the flow” -- it springs from keeping promises to myself… In this video I walk you through the weekly ritual that builds that muscle: schedule it, track it, honor it, then release attachment to perfection. If procrastination and overwhelm keep derailing your dream schedule, this video might just offer you the practical, soul-aligned structure you’ve been missing. 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

I’m calling out the busy-work that keeps us soulpreneurs spinning—endless website tweaks, brand-name angst, and research rabbit holes—and replacing it with a single metric: valuable interaction with the people my business can best serve. When clients or referral partners actually move closer—comment, share, sign up—-that’s success. Anything else is noise that my soul can happily ignore :) 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

In this video I break down my signature “111 Formula” for rapid traction: 40 content experiments, 20 market-discovery chats, 20 collaborations, 10 stage-two power posts, 6 joyful-productivity habits, and 5 crystal-clear case studies—all within a year (or turbo-charge it in six months). I walk you through why these numbers matter, how to line them up with your values, and what it feels like to build both a business and a better self, brick by brick. 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

Most of my life, I’ve struggled with being consistent with good habits and keeping up with my work.If you’re a heart-based business owner or intuitive worker, maybe you can relate — feeling the resistance to doing certain important things, and letting hour after hour, day after day, pass.I used to be devastated when I realized that I was the one standing in my own way. I had all these dreams and visions, but my lack of discipline made them feel impossible. I thought I was unchangeable.Thankfully, I was wrong about that... 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

Imagine you’ve promised a good friend - someone you genuinely care about - that you’ll reach out every single day. Your friend is struggling. They need your presence, your advice, or simply your thoughtful voice.You’d make time, wouldn’t you?You’d text them something meaningful, record a quick voice message, or even film a short video while waiting for your flight to board. You’d find a way. Because you made a commitment, and because you care.Now, what if you treated your audience exactly this way?Your ideal audience is that friend. 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

When it comes to creating content, my biggest piece of advice, something I've learned after making thousands of videos and posts, is to create lightly. Don't get bogged down thinking each piece has to be a viral hit or perfectly polished. Instead, show up with a sincere intention, maybe think of it as public journaling, and just put it out there – bless and release. This way, you can try lots of different things without getting attached, see what resonates, and keep the creative energy flowing without the pressure. 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

In this episode, I share with you the creative workflow for my content. Create your own flow NOW, while your audience is small... or rather, much smaller than you'll have in the coming months and years! 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

Are you pouring your heart into your authentic business, yet sometimes feel lonely, wondering where support will come from? Where are the kindred spirits, the allies who will understand and uplift your efforts?You’re not alone in this feeling. Trust that there is definitely a path forward — a way to uncover the connections and resources waiting for 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

I stumbled upon a video which now has 76,000 *comments* and 16 million views 😲 Yet, it seems like a “boring” video compared to what most viral videos are like these days... you can find it on youtube by searching MIT Neurosurgeon Unemployed... 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

“I’m actually not at the stage of creating content yet... because I don’t actually know what I want to do specifically.”All of us are somewhere along the spectrum of uncertainty about what we should offer in our business. Do not amplify that feeling. Instead, create content in order to get clarity.Your calling is where your interests meet the world’s interests. You’ll only discover that by testing the market with your content. 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

People often ask if free content leads to clients, and my answer is yes, but it’s about the HOW. It starts with creating authentically, from a place of service and gratitude, not expectation. Then, it’s about getting that content seen and genuinely connecting with the audience you’re blessed enough to attract. By talking with them and understanding what they really need support with, you can then offer services or products they’ve essentially already told you they want, making the whole process feel natural and truly helpful. 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 most valuable asset you have in your business is self-trust. To build self-trust, simply plan self-appointments and show up for what you planned for -- and work lightly! 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

As mentioned in the video above, here’s my introduction about Hans Wilhelm’s teachings:See all of Hans Wilhelm’s 100+ videos here: LifeExplained YouTubeAlso mentioned was the Law of Projection video: 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

Even if you coach/facilitate clients to create their own answers -- rather than *teaching* them anything -- you can still create useful content that draws potential clients to you. This video offers some prompts for you to reflect on. Let me know if it helps! 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 reminder for us soulpreneurs:You have to do stuff you don't naturally love… until you have enough money to do only what you love.Building a business as a solopreneur involves a huge variety of tasks and projects, most of which you wouldn’t naturally have thought – “This was what I was looking forward to doing, day to day, with an authentic business!”The stronger your passion and vision for what should be your ideal work, the stronger you’ll feel the gap. The destination seems so far from where you are now.The sane solution? You'll have to practice loving what you “have to” do now, to make money, so you can – one day in future – make money doing only what you love. 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 a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

I've come to see deadlines and metrics not as enemies of the soul, but as potential tools for its play. I mean, why did we even come to this Earth game with all its limitations, like needing to pay rent and all that? Back in the soulful realm, it's all abundance and freedom. So, maybe these constraints are actually part of the game, a way for our souls to practice expressing themselves powerfully within a specific context... 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