Ep 1 | From Clinician to Entrepreneur: Building Your ABA Practice with Headstart Health

from BCBAs Who Build · host Headstart Health

SummaryThis episode features Dr. Sara Feldman, Breanna Holm, and Janelle Wade discussing the journey of building independent ABA practices, the support systems available through Headstart Health, and the transformation of providers from clinicians to entrepreneurs. They share insights on starting, scaling, and sustaining successful ABA businesses, emphasizing community, systems, and provider empowerment.HostsDr. Sara Feldman, Breanna Holm, Janelle WadeChapters00:00 Introduction to BCBA's Who Build Podcast06:00 Meet the Team Behind Headstart Health11:57 The Journey to Building an ABA Company15:09 The Movement Towards Independent BCBAs20:32 Overcoming Barriers to Independence25:55 The Role of Head Start Health in Supporting BCBAs29:15 Training and Onboarding for New Providers35:35 Navigating Insurance Complexities39:06 The Importance of Delegation in Business40:54 Delegating to Elevating: The RBT Recruitment Process42:58 Client Acquisition and Support: Simplifying the Process46:17 Transformations in Leadership: From Provider to Entrepreneur46:17 Success Stories: Real Transformations in the ABA Community53:05 Building a Legacy: The Impact of Leadership in ABAresourcesHeadstart Health Website - https://headstarthealth.comBehavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) - https://www.bacb.comGuest LinksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarafeldmanphd/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/holmbreanna/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenelle-wade-bcba-744aa1a4/KeywordsABA, BCBA, independent practice, entrepreneurship, Head Start Health, provider support, business scaling, insurance management, clinician empowermentKey topicsPathways from clinician to business ownerSupport systems for independent BCBAsScaling and managing an ABA practiceInsurance and billing support for providersCommunity and mentorship in ABA entrepreneurship

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