Phoenix Forum

FAQ

FAQ

Questions about Phoenix Forum. We have answers.

Everything you want to know before booking the fit call with us.

Apply
What is the application process?

Book the 20-minute fit call. We talk through who you are, what you are building, and what you need from a peer group. You ask your questions. We both decide if Phoenix Forum is the right room for you right now. The call is free. The seat is not guaranteed. We vet both ways.

How long does it take to hear back?

Usually within 48 hours of the fit call. If there is a seat open that fits you, we move quickly. If timing is not right, we stay in touch.

What if I am not accepted?

We tell you straight and point you toward a better fit. The goal is to get you in the right room, not just our room.

Money
What does Phoenix Forum cost?

$349 per month, billed monthly, with a one year minimum commitment and no setup fee. Every prior group has sold out and a new group is filling now. The exit is the money-back guarantee: attend 6 meetings, complete your Founders Compass, and if at the six month mark you do not think it was worth it, we refund you in full.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If you show up and still do not think it is worth it, 100% money back. Attend 6 meetings, complete your Founders Compass. If after 6 months you do not think it was worth it, email us. Full refund of everything you paid. No review, no argument, no form.

Do you offer annual pricing?

Not currently. Monthly billing only. No annual discount is available at this time.

Eligibility
Do I need to hit a revenue level to qualify?

No revenue floor. The 20-minute call is how we both check fit. If you are running a real business and you are in recovery, the conversation happens.

Do I need a minimum amount of time sober?

No minimum. We look for someone whose recovery is stable enough to show up honestly in a business conversation. The fit call is how we both check that together.

I am not sure if I qualify. Should I still apply?

Yes. Book the fit call. That is the only way to find out. Do not self-select out before we talk.

Format
How often does the group meet?

Once a month. Same day, same people, every month. Rare enough to protect on your calendar, frequent enough to build real trust over time.

How long is each meeting?

Two hours. The first hour is the hot seat: every member goes through, shares what is keeping them up at night, and gets feedback from the room. The second hour is the Founders Compass: one member per month shares their full story, business and recovery together.

Are meetings in person or virtual?

Meetings are on Zoom, once a month. The virtual format lets founders from anywhere in the US sit in the same room.

What is the Founders Compass?

One member per month shares their full story: in business and in recovery. What it was like. What happened. What it is like now. The decisions they are weighing. Every member gets a Compass session once per year. A fourth step for your business and your life, in front of ten people who get it.

Recovery
What does recovery-aware mean, exactly?

Recovery is the prerequisite for the room, not a topic we accommodate. Every member is in recovery. The room is built around that shared context. The bottleneck is you. No alcohol at any Phoenix Forum event.

Do you require a specific recovery path or program?

No. Phoenix Forum does not align with or endorse any specific recovery program. What matters is that recovery is stable and real.

Confidentiality
Is what I say in the room confidential?

Yes. Confidentiality is the foundation of trust. Every member signs a mutual NDA before the first meeting. No recording. No screenshots. No quoting members without explicit permission. What is said in the room stays in the room. This is the safe space.

Who knows I am a member?

Only the people in your cohort. Phoenix Forum does not publish member lists or share names publicly without explicit permission. Your membership stays between us.

Ready to talk?

The fit call is where we both figure out if Phoenix Forum is right for you. Free to join, no commitment.

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