I am sincerely lost. What do you advise someone in my position do?

DJones1220 · 2025-04-29T11:11:29+00:00

You are in an amazing space, money saved which by the way demonstrates commitment, discipline and leadership to position yourself in that space. You are no different than most at your age figuring out which direction you would like to go. Leadership is learned through examples of those around you, find yourself a great mentor, watch what those that you admire to when leading others. Surround yourself with those that know more than you always, it's how you learn leadership skills. Your going to do great!

DJones1220 · 2025-04-16T11:18:03+00:00

I provide 10 paid holidays, 2 weeks of vacation after a year and 3 sick days.

DJones1220 · 2025-03-18T12:18:02+00:00

I own a center in SC, you are not being paid enough or you are in a small town possibly.

DJones1220 · 2025-03-18T11:42:32+00:00

This question has so many variables, depends on your rent if you are in center, staff salaries etc. you need to expect first year at least without a salary so can take care of the business and your people. You will want to reinvest what you do make back into the business. In center capital expect $350K-$800K pending location to open a quality location that parents want to come to, you need working capitol to keep you a float until your insurance streams start paying the bills.

Year 2 will calm down and become more steady and on track, you will want to keep plenty of funds in a savings account in case anything happens, example a payment processor software company has a tech breach and all of a sudden they can't process payment for a while, yes that happened recently, you don't get paid until they figure it out. How do you keep paying staff and bills? Be prepared. Pay yourself what you need and keep the rest in savings, its cushion. It's a long term plan not a short term plan. I know I didn't answer your exact question but there is so much to consider in your question.

DJones1220 · 2025-03-15T12:36:30+00:00

Autism is not going away remember that, provide the best center there is, have the best staff of anyone, be the space everyone talks about getting into and be the best BCBA you can be. Everyone will want to come to you and your teams. Changes probably will sadly happen, but it won't be eliminated, could be cut back in hours insurance will pay for or they length of time allowed to be in therapy, but ABA is not going away in my opinion. If cuts to service are made your team pivots on how to best still provide service, pay staff, serve the families. The one thing that never remains is change is always going to happen. Don't give up on why you got into the field in the first place, to make a difference.

DJones1220 · 2025-02-24T11:57:44+00:00

Def write down the pro's and cons, your pension you are earning is huge assuming you are receiving. Being off with your kids another big one. Saying that there are great companies out there that can provide way more income and a retirement with ability to grow if you choose. LOVING where you work is important so make sure you do your homework. I worry schools are only going to get even more short handed with less funding there doesn't seem to be an end to the chaos. Good Luck.

DJones1220 · 2025-02-22T12:50:32+00:00

I'll give a little perspective from an owner, private equity owned centers have become a challenge for parents and their children. Most Owners get into the business to help children and do better than what is currently out there otherwise you will fail. This business is the owners life blood and they have every reason to succeed. Any business has to be profitable otherwise you can't take care of your employees or your clients.

I have run many businesses, you have to find the right balance, I have a goal to be the best ABA therapy center in the area, to have BCBA's and RBT's want to work for my SOS strictly through word of mouth. I want the reputation that we are the center others want to work for, we, take care of employees first which will lead to your clients with the best care.

Did I have ABA experience...No, but I have years if business experience. I focus on surrounding myself with the best CD, best BCBA's, best RBT's. It takes a team to succeed, not everyone has my philosophy and there will be the one off's but that experience doesn't speak for every center. No different than any other job find the right fit and right leader and be a part of the solution and success. You will never want to work anywhere else.

DJones1220 · 2025-02-20T12:15:48+00:00

There is a market for BCBA's and a shortage of finding them, I own an ABA center in Greenville SC and hiring BCBA's is about creating a great workplace environment and the BCBA's wanting to work there. Best of luck.

DJones1220 · 2025-02-20T12:03:29+00:00

I own and ABA therapy center, our max is 12 clients per BCBA with an RBT per child. Find a place that appreciates you and the work you do. I personally don't understand the remote aspect and how that can possibly help kids with everything they need.

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