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Why Soulpreneurs Struggle to Make a Living (...and What Actually Works)
You’re talented. You’re passionate. You care deeply about the people you serve. Yet, if somehow the income isn’t flowing, this blog post is for you. You’re not alone. Many soulpreneurs are facing this struggle.
The challenges aren’t merely personal… they’re systemic, cultural, and economic. To navigate them wisely, we must understand and accept these forces. Then we can explore what actually works...
Part 1: Why It’s So Hard
As a soulpreneur, the work you wish to charge for, was fr…
The Client Awareness Journey - 5 Phases Towards Working With You
As coaches and consultants, we’re not just in the business of personal and professional transformation; we’re also guiding potential clients through what I call the “Awareness Journey.”
The model originated from Eugene Schwartz’s 1966 “Breakthrough Advertising” book, where he introduces the five stages of customer awareness. I’ve adapted it for the transformational process of coaching and consulting.
When you understand these 5 Awareness phases, you can tailor your message, connect with potent…
Reaching Affluent Consumers (ACs) on Social Media in 2025
This report was generated by Google Gemini Deep Research with prompting and adjustments by George Kao.
Introduction
The number of affluent consumers (ACs) is steadily increasing across the globe, making them a highly desirable target audience for a variety of businesses. Social media has become a critical tool for reaching this demographic, but with a wide array of platforms available, it can be challenging to determine the most effective channels for connecting with ACs in 2025. This report…
“I do outreach for my business, but very few people respond… what’s wrong with what I’m doing?”
You might be posting on social media about your business, or emailing your friends, and still… few people respond back...
Posted by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach on Friday, June 7, 2024
You might be posting on social media about your business, or emailing your friends, and still… few people respond back with enthusiastic support. What’s going on?
Before I share some advice in this article that can generally apply to the variety of people reading this, I should mention that I …
Separate your Content from your Selling
“Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
This is where so many of us heart-based entrepreneurs fall down: we try to mix our selling with our moments of content-sharing generosity. We know it doesn’t feel totally right… it appears you’re giving free content, but then you’re trying also to make them buy something…
I used to do that (it’s what’s taught out there in marketing circles), and I a…