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Louise Beattie | Modern Business For Solopreneurs and Small Businesses

Making conscious choices in a reactive world

Published 5 months ago • 2 min read

While everyone else is rushing to offer quick wins and flash sales, I wanted to take a moment to talk about something more important - your long-term success.

Building a business that consistently attracts ideal clients isn't about jumping on every opportunity or quick fix. It's about making thoughtful decisions that align with your vision and timing.

I respect that my recent program wasn't the right fit for you right now. That's perfectly okay - in fact, it's more than okay. It shows you're making conscious choices about your business's direction rather than reactive ones.

What matters most is that you're here, engaged in thinking about how to grow your business and serve more clients effectively. That's the foundation of real success.

I'll continue sharing insights and strategies about attracting ideal clients in a way that feels natural and authentic.

No pressure, no artificial urgency - just valuable content to help you grow at your own pace.

On Friday, I'll be sharing something special with you - a strategic planning tool I developed out of necessity in my own business. It's become an essential part of how I make decisions and stay on track with my vision.

After refining it through years of personal use and seeing its impact with clients, I now use it to help business owners get clear on their direction and make decisions that align with their bigger purpose.

It's helped many business owners find their true north, and I think you'll find it just as valuable for your journey.

Until then, know that you're welcome here. This community is about supporting each other's growth, whether that involves working together directly or simply sharing in the journey.

Have questions or topics you'd like me to cover in future emails? Just hit reply - I always love hearing from you.

Until next time,

Louise

P.S. Keep an eye on your inbox Friday - I think you'll find this strategic planning tool particularly useful as you plan your next steps.

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Louise Beattie

​Forge & Flourish​

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Louise Beattie | Modern Business For Solopreneurs and Small Businesses

Founder of Forge & Flourish, Heroic Coach®, and dog lover with an insatiable curiousity, redefining success with AI

I help solopreneurs, small business owners and professionals build modern businesses that thrive in a post-AI world through smart AI use—amplifying their sovereign minds for more freedom and revenue, and lives that matter with greater time, connection, and purpose. Join a community of bold thinkers using AI to create lives they love.

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