From feast-famine to sustainable success


Let me start by addressing something important: If you saw my email about the "Heroic Elite" program and thought ", That's not for me - I'm not elite enough," I want you to know something...

Brian Johnson, the program's creator, believes everyone is an elite performer.

Whether you're running a one-person business from your kitchen table, building your creative practice, or dreaming of your first launch - you have an 'elite' within you.

As Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman puts it, "It's not about being the best at your position right now - it's about becoming the best version of YOU."

Here's What This Actually Looks Like

For creators tired of the constant hustle:

"I used to wake up already feeling behind, my mind racing with all the content I should be creating. Now? I start my day with clarity and purpose, creating content that feels aligned instead of rushed. My audience is growing because I show up consistently, not just when I can find the energy."

For photographers feeling the industry squeeze:

"It used to be feast or famine - either drowning in back-to-back shoots and endless editing or lying awake at night wondering when the next booking would come.

Now? I've got a system that brings consistent inquiries, confidence in my pricing, and the energy to show up fully, whether I'm shooting, marketing, or spending time with family. The constant worry about 'am I doing enough?' has been replaced with clear direction and purpose."

For growing your business alongside your career:

"Building a business while maintaining a full-time role used to feel impossible. Now, I have a framework that actually works. My mornings are focused, my evenings are intentional, and weekends aren't consumed by catch-up work anymore. I'm finally building something sustainable without sacrificing my well-being or relationships."

For those just starting out and feeling overwhelmed:

"The constant comparison and information overload was paralyzing. Now? Those small, consistent actions are adding up to real progress. I'm building something that feels truly mine instead of a copy of someone else's success."

Now, Think About It:

• What if you could finally create that signature style that sets you apart?

• Or build that consistent content system that keeps falling to the bottom of your list?

• Or develop the energy levels to show up fully for your business AND your life?

But here's the real difference-maker: This isn't just about achieving a goal. It's about becoming the kind of person who naturally creates success without the exhausting push-pull cycle we often fall into as business owners.

The Framework Behind the Transformation:

  1. Clarity: Define your ONE "Heroically SMART" goal for the next 101 days
  2. Foundation: Master the fundamentals of energy, focus, and connection
  3. Support: Daily coaching (optional, recorded for flexibility)
  4. Implementation: Practical tools that fit into your busy schedule
  5. Community: Connect with others on the same path

What Makes This Different:

• It's designed to work WITH your schedule, not demand more from it

• Focus on sustainable practices (no more burnout cycles)

• Includes HeroicBri AI for 24/7 guidance when you need it

• Optional daily coaching you can watch on your time

• A women's track led by Alexandra Johnson

The Foundation of It All:

Visit the program landing page and get immediate access to their comprehensive Starter Guide. It reveals exactly how elite performers achieve sustainable success through fundamental mastery - yours free whether you join the program or not.

Here's Why This Matters Now:

As creators and business owners, we often try to push harder when what we really need is to work smarter.

This program helps you:

• Build momentum without burning out

• Create systems that support your growth

• Develop the energy to consistently execute

• Transform how you show up in your business

My Implementation Group:

When you join through my link, you'll get access to my lightweight Implementation Group - quick, asynchronous check-ins and optional coaching calls focused on applying these principles to your business. No, overwhelm, just practical support when you need it. (Optional).

Want to learn more and get the free Starter Guide? → Get it here

Questions? Reply to this email!

To your sustainable success,

Louise

P.S. Brian Johnson says it best: "I don't care WHO you are and/or WHAT you do... YOU ARE AN ELITE PERFORMER. Period."

Ready to discover what that means for you? Visit the info page and get your free Starter Guide here

Louise Beattie

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