Welcome to a special re-run edition of The Mind of George Show, and our Back to School Series.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or just tuning in, this episode is foundational. George revisits one of the most impactful solo episodes to date—the “Triangle of Death”—where he breaks down the 3 biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make in their customer journey. These are the blind spots that sabotage trust, conversion, and long-term business success, and this episode is a must-listen reminder of how to do it right.

George lays out a powerful framework for entrepreneurs at any stage—whether you’re trying to get to your first 10K month or scaling past seven figures. These three mistakes may seem simple on the surface, but they often go unnoticed and can be the silent killer of momentum and connection.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify and fix the “Triangle of Death” in your customer journey
• Why empathy and timing are critical to success
• What to do instead of overloading your audience with content
• How to rebuild trust and connection through customer-centric communication
• Actionable steps to increase retention, results, and referrals
  

Key Takeaways:
✔️Zone of Doubt: That critical moment after a customer opts in or buys—don’t leave them hanging. Fill the emotional gap quickly and intentionally.
✔️Inverse Journey: Making it all about you instead of them. Your customer’s journey should always be focused on their results, not your accolades.
✔️Drown the Journey: Overloading your customer with too much too fast creates overwhelm and resistance. Ease them in with clarity and support.

Timestamps:
[00:00] – Intro to the Back to School Series + Episode Setup
[04:00] – Why the Triangle of Death kills momentum
[06:00] – Mistake #1: Zone of Doubt – commitment remorse and how it derails trust
[10:00] – Mistake #2: Inverse Journey – making it about your story instead of their transformation
[15:00] – Mistake #3: Drown the Journey – how to avoid overwhelming your audience
[20:00] – Leadership = communication that lands. Why implementation beats information
[23:00] – The ultimate responsibility of every entrepreneur

Your Challenge This Week

Audit your onboarding experience. Choose one touchpoint—whether it’s an opt-in email, first purchase confirmation, or DM follow-up—and ask:

• “Does this make the customer feel seen, safe, and supported?”
• Then make one small improvement to reduce doubt and increase clarity.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Customer Journey Training Video: DM George on Instagram for access
• The Catalyst by Jonah Berger – for deeper insights into behavior and customer motivation

Want to Go Deeper with George?
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In this powerful conversation, George sits down with creative strategist and filmmaker Eric Thayne to explore the intersection of creativity, identity, and business.

If you’ve ever struggled to merge your artistic gifts with a sustainable business model, or felt like your content doesn’t truly reflect who you are, this episode will hit home. Eric shares his journey from hustling in burnout cycles to building a personal brand that aligns with his values, energy, and creative flow. The two dive deep into why most content fails to connect, how to stop outsourcing your worth, and what it really takes to grow a business rooted in authenticity.

Together, they unpack how personal branding isn’t about niche, it’s about energy. Eric breaks down his approach to simplifying offers, creating intimate content, and scaling without selling your soul. Whether you’re a coach, creative, or entrepreneur, this episode gives you permission to lead with your uniqueness and stop trying to fit into someone else’s mold.

If you’re ready to make your creativity the core of your business, not just a side dish, you’ll walk away with a new lens—and a plan for taking action.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to structure your business around your creative strengths
• Why personal branding is less about niche and more about energy
• How to simplify your offer ecosystem to amplify your revenue
• The mindset shift that helped Eric 10x his clarity and peace
• How content creators can leverage “brand intimacy” for growth
• What to do when you hit the wall creatively or emotionally
• Practical strategies for building systems that support flow, not just productivity

Key Takeaways:
✔️The number one thing people buy is you—not your product
✔️Simplicity is the ultimate form of clarity in a business model
✔️Most creators burn out because they build businesses they hate
✔️You don’t need to “niche down”—you need to own your energy
✔️Your content should feel like you, not like a performance
✔️You grow when you stop outsourcing your power

Timestamps:
[00:00] – Intro to Eric and today’s topic
[03:30] – Eric’s background and creative evolution
[07:00] – How he pivoted from hustle to heart in business
[12:15] – Why content is more about intimacy than virality
[16:45] – Building a business that honors your nervous system
[22:00] – Personal branding: what most people get wrong
[28:30] – How to keep creativity alive when scaling
[34:15] – The permission to be radically authentic
[40:30] – Why your personal brand is a mirror for self-growth
[44:10] – The real impact of aligning your message with your lifestyle
[49:15] – Eric’s advice for creators who feel stuck or disconnected
[51:30] – Why radical self-ownership is the ultimate growth strategy

Your Challenge This Week:

Audit your content:

• Does it feel like you?
• What would change if you stopped performing and started expressing?

Get Eric’s framework here or follow him on Instagram: @ericthayne

Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.
Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to grow with clarity, simplicity, and authenticity? Apply here.
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Follow George on Instagram – @itsgeorgebryant

Ever feel like your business growth looks messy, unpredictable, or unsustainable?

In this high-energy re-run solo episode, George breaks down a timeless metaphor that brings structure and clarity to the chaos: your business is a Christmas tree.

From the foundational roots to the shining star at the top, you’ll learn how sustainable scaling is all about expansion, reflection, and aligned execution.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to use the “Christmas Tree” model to audit and grow your business
• The three core elements that make up the trunk of your business
• Why going wider isn’t always the answer to scaling
• What to do when you’re in a plateau or feeling burnt out
• How pruning your business regularly keeps it aligned and sustainable
• The value of knowing your “trunk” and anchoring back into it

Key Takeaways:
✔️The “trunk” of your business must be made up of: who you are, who you help, and how you help them
✔️True growth comes from subtraction: cutting what’s not working
✔️Expansion and reflection should happen in cycles: test, audit, trim, repeat
✔️You can only care for one Christmas tree at a time: focus matters
✔️Sustainable growth is built on clarity and alignment, not complexity or hustle

Timestamps:
[00:00] – Back-to-School Series intro: revisiting foundational lessons
[04:00] – Why your business is like a Christmas tree
[05:00] – Primal Life Organics story + lessons in full-out execution
[08:00] – How reflection and iteration build mastery
[10:00] – The Christmas Tree model explained
[12:00] – The 3 key elements of the “trunk”
[14:00] – Why scaling comes from cutting, not adding
[16:00] – Reflection as the growth catalyst
[18:00] – False narratives about constant growth
[20:00] – Don’t plant multiple trees — focus and master one
[24:00] – Knowing when to cap a tree and start anew
[26:00] – Final thoughts and listener challenge

Your Challenge This Week:
Write down your business “trunk”:

1. Who are you?
2. Who do you serve?
3. How do you help them?

Then, audit your current business activities. What’s aligned? What needs to be pruned?

Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.
Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply here.
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Follow George on Instagram – DM him your “trunk” or thoughts on this episode: @itsgeorgebryant