- Small Group Mentorship | 4–8 Participants | 8 Live Sessions
Expert-Led Mentorship.
Real Cases. Shared Progress.
Guided from Vision to Licensed Facility.
A carefully curated cohort of operators at a similar stage, guided through every phase of RCFE licensing and facility launch over 8 structured sessions. Collaborative, focused, and built around real expert guidance and live case coaching.
8 live expert-led sessions· 4–8 participants per cohort· 36+ years RCFE experience
"Figuring It Out" Usually Means
"Figuring Out Why It Went Wrong"
The California CCLD licensing process involves Title 22 compliance requirements, facility-specific programme design, documentation that must be structured precisely, inspection readiness protocols, and regulatory timelines that have very little margin for error. For a full picture of what California requires, see our California Compliance overview.
Most first-time applicants spend six to eighteen months making incremental progress punctuated by rejections, deficiency notices, and expensive corrections — not because they aren’t capable, but because they’re navigating a system designed for compliance professionals, not first-time owners.
The Small Group Mentorship exists to change that dynamic. Not by making the process easier — but by putting expert guidance inside your process so the mistakes you make are minor, the decisions you make are informed, and the progress you make is continuous. For those who want expert execution rather than guided learning, the Done-For-You Programme handles the process on your behalf.
Eight Structured Sessions.
Expert Guidance. Real Case Coaching.
Every session follows the same five-part structure — so every minute is used deliberately and no participant falls behind unnoticed.
Expectations
The session is framed and expectations are set from the first minute. Every participant knows what will be covered, what outcome is expected by the end, and what preparation they brought in.
Sessions without a clear frame drift. This part ensures every minute that follows is productive and that no participant arrives cold or without context.
Check-In
Each participant shares current progress and their biggest active challenge. Real problems surface quickly — no one falls behind unnoticed, and no one is able to coast without accountability.
Accountability through cohort visibility is one of the most powerful drivers of consistent progress.
Segment
Targeted expert guidance on the key concept for that session — applied instruction focused on the real decisions each participant is currently facing.
Context-specific teaching lands differently. You hear it when you need it — not six sessions too early or too late.
Coaching
2–3 participants per session receive a focused individual deep-dive of 10–15 minutes each. Every participant learns from real cases that closely mirror their own.
Hot seat coaching is where breakthroughs happen. Watching another operator navigate a challenge you’re facing is as valuable as receiving the guidance yourself.
Planning
Every participant leaves with 2–3 specific, defined action steps — clear tasks with owners and timelines to complete before the next session.
Progress is built between sessions, not during them. Clear, specific next steps are what separate programmes that produce results from those that produce insight.
The 8-Session Curriculum —
From Vision to Licensed Facility
Hover each session to reveal the outcome
Facility type decisions, target population, financial reality, and startup readiness assessment.
The full CCLD licensing pathway and where most applicants fall behind.
Property selection, zoning compliance, building layout, and safety standards.
Programme description, behavioural support systems, and resident services.
Staffing structure, training requirements, scheduling, and operational procedures.
All LIC forms, compliance documentation, and application organisation.
Facility readiness review, mock inspection walkthrough, and correction planning.
Resident admissions, referral networks, marketing approach, and compliance maintenance systems.
Everything You Receive
Across the 8 Sessions
8 live group mentorship sessions with expert facilitation (60–90 minutes each)
Core DeliverableHot seat coaching with direct expert feedback on your specific facility situation
Individual AttentionPre-session worksheets completed before each session — keeping every session focused and productive from the first minute
Session PrepA written Mentoring Summary Report after every session — topics covered, recommendations made, and specific action steps with your timeline
Written RecordAccess to the full Elite Guardians Learn & Lead Academy resource library
Resource LibraryPeer accountability through cohort visibility — shared progress creates motivation and consistency that solo study cannot replicate
Group AccountabilityCross-exposure to multiple real facility scenarios — every participant’s challenges and solutions become shared learning for the entire group
Peer LearningCurated Deliberately.
Built for Progress.
Cohorts are not open enrolment. Each group is limited to 8 participants, curated so that every member is at a similar stage.
New cohorts open quarterly. Once a cohort is full, it closes. Joining the waitlist is not a financial commitment — it reserves your priority contact when the next cohort forms.
The limited format is intentional. Eight participants is the upper limit for hot-seat coaching to cover two to three people meaningfully in 90 minutes.
Small Group vs. Private 1:1 —
Finding the Right Fit
- You want expert-guided structure in a collaborative format
- You see value in learning from peers navigating similar challenges
- You’re comfortable progressing alongside a small, curated cohort
- You want built-in accountability through group visibility
- Your situation is complex or highly specific to your facility type
- Your timeline is compressed and you need to move faster
- You want fully personalised guidance — every session built entirely around you
- You prefer dedicated, unshared expert attention at every session
- Your situation requires dedicated, unshared expert attention
- Every session is built entirely around your specific facility
- You need to move faster than a group cohort timeline allows
- Your case is complex or uniquely specialised
- You benefit from hearing how peers navigate similar licensing challenges
- Cohort accountability helps you stay on track between sessions
- Shared expert input across multiple scenarios increases your range
- You want structured progression at a more accessible investment level
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — through the hot seat coaching structure. Every session dedicates 30–40 minutes to focused individual coaching for 2–3 participants. Over 8 sessions, every member receives multiple rounds of direct expert attention.
Cohorts open quarterly. Join the waitlist to be notified first when the next group is forming — waitlist members are contacted before general enquiries and have priority on limited seats.
We discuss investment on a brief introductory call so we can make sure the programme is the right fit for your situation first. Join the waitlist and we’ll be in touch with full details when the next cohort forms.
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