I think apathy is an issue in all western countries face, not just americans. Here in Germany people also need their meat and you even will be often ridiculed for saying you are a vegetarian or vegan.
Before you spend time building an LLC, find three clients. Then find three more.
In my experience too many people get distracted with secondary things such as building a website, printing business cards when they don't have any potential clients.
As in: You cooked lunch or got take out? For me either could apply.