Question 1

Where do I even start?

Accepted Answer

Start by finding out what's actually missing. Most people don't have a motivation problem — they have a foundation problem, and they can't see where the gaps are. Grab the free PDF and you'll know exactly where to begin.

Question 2

Do I need an LLC yet?

Accepted Answer

If you're making money under your own name, the law treats you and your business as the same person — so your personal assets are exposed. An LLC draws that line. Most people need one earlier than they think. If you're unsure, the free "Do I Need An LLC?" mini-course walks you through it.

Question 3

I already have a business. Is this still for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes — especially if you've got income but couldn't hand someone your documents, prove your structure, or get funded if you had to. This is the part most people skip and come back for later.

Question 4

What's the difference between an LLC, an EIN, and a DUNS number?

Accepted Answer

The LLC is your business entity. The EIN is its tax ID from the IRS. The DUNS number is what business credit is built on. They're three separate things, they happen in a specific order, and doing them out of order means redoing work later. The LLC Playbook walks you through all three in sequence.

Question 5

Should I name my business after what I do right now?

Accepted Answer

No. Name the parent broadly so every brand you ever build can live underneath it. If you lock yourself into one niche in the name, you'll be refiling the day you pivot.

Question 6

Do I need a lawyer to set this up?

Accepted Answer

For most single-owner businesses, no. The steps aren't complicated — they're just unfamiliar. What you need is the right order and someone showing you how. That's what the Playbook and the Business Structure Course are for.

Question 7

What documents will a bank or funder actually ask for?

Accepted Answer

Usually your formation documents, your EIN, and an operating agreement. If you can't produce those, you're not fundable yet — and that's exactly what this fixes.

Question 8

How do I build business credit?

Accepted Answer

At the parent level — separate business banking, the right accounts, and a clean trail that doesn't reset every time you change direction. It's a sequence, not a single move. The Funding Readiness Breakdown (included with the Playbook) shows you what funders look for.

Question 9

Why does my business keep feeling "not fundable"?

Accepted Answer

Usually because the structure underneath isn't built — no separation between you and the business, no credit trail, no documents. Funders aren't judging your idea, they're checking your foundation.

Question 10

What's inside the LLC Playbook?

Accepted Answer

The full walkthrough for forming your business in the right order, plus three bonuses: the Business Structure Checklist, the Funding Readiness Breakdown, and the Bulletproof LLC Plan. It's $67, instant download, lifetime access, no subscription.

Question 11

What's inside the Business Grants Starter Guide?

Accepted Answer

How to start your grant journey and grow your business without funding — where to look for grants, what funders actually want to see, and the documents that prove you're ready. It's free.

Question 12

What's the difference between the LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp Playbooks?

Accepted Answer

The LLC Playbook ($67) forms your foundation. The S-Corp Playbook ($97) covers the tax election, the 75-day window, payroll, and compliance. The C-Corp Playbook ($127) covers corporations: stock structure, governance, and the 30-day filing window.

Question 13

How do I get my products after I buy?

Accepted Answer

Everything is delivered through Beacons. After purchase you'll get access to download or open your product right away.

Question 14

What's the Mastermind?

Accepted Answer

A free live training every Wednesday at 8PM EST where you see the full CLEAR Framework and how I teach — before anything costs you money. A $17 VIP upgrade adds live Q&A and the replay.

Question 15

Why do I have to do the Mastermind before the Mentorship?

Accepted Answer

Because you shouldn't pay for a six-month program with someone you've never seen teach. The Mastermind is the audition — both ways. You see if it's a fit before you commit.

Question 16

What's included in the Mentorship?

Accepted Answer

Six months, twelve biweekly calls, the CLEAR Framework, and a funding specialist who joins in Month 3. You go from naming your LLC to being funding-ready and able to step back from the day-to-day.

Question 17

How much is it, and is the deposit refundable?

Accepted Answer

$2,997 at the founding rate (it moves to $4,997 after this cohort). A $500 deposit secures your seat and is non-refundable — because by the time you're there, you've already seen the framework and made an informed choice. The deposit goes toward your total.

Question 18

What if I miss a call?

Accepted Answer

Replays are provided for all twelve sessions.

Question 19

What's the difference between the free community and the Inner Circle?

Accepted Answer

The free tier gives you the open community — the conversations, the resources, and people building alongside you. The Inner Circle is the paid tier, with closer access, deeper resources, and where the paid courses live.

Question 20

Do I have to pay to join the community?

Accepted Answer

No. The open community is free. You upgrade to the Inner Circle when you want more.

Question 21

Who is this for?

Accepted Answer

Entrepreneurs who are building — or already running — a business with no real foundation underneath it. If you feel scattered, unfundable, or like you're holding it all together with tape, this is for you.

Question 22

How do I reach you?

Accepted Answer

Phone: 912-612-1599. Email: coachri@alchemyaccess.co. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8AM to 6PM, closed Sundays.

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