From RBT to Clinic Owner: How Darius Cooper Built 3K ABA

What does it really take to build an ABA clinic from the ground up?In this special episode of Beyond the Science, we celebrate the grand opening of 3K ABA and co-host Darius Cooper's journey from Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to clinic owner.Coop shares the challenges, sacrifices, financial realities, and leadership lessons that came with building one of the first Black-owned ABA clinics in Locust Grove. Along the way, we take a behind-the-scenes tour of the clinic, hear from family, friends, and community leaders, and discuss the impact 3K ABA hopes to make for families across the region.Key takeaways from this episode:What it really costs to open an ABA clinicThe lessons learned from building a business from scratchWhy community impact matters more than growth aloneThe importance of Black leadership and representation in ABAHow Sapphire AI could shape the future of behavioral healthcareA behind-the-scenes look at the grand opening of 3K ABAWhether you're a behavior analyst, RBT, entrepreneur, or someone interested in opening your own clinic, this episode offers practical insights and an inspiring story of perseverance, leadership, and community.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.Timestamps:(00:00) Grand Opening of 3K ABA(00:53) What It Takes to Build an ABA Clinic(02:03) Serving the Local Community(02:47) From RBT to Clinic Owner(04:04) Celebrating the Grand Opening(05:33) The Vision Behind 3K ABA(07:17) Leadership & Community Impact(07:55) Sapphire AI and the Future of ABA(08:46) Tour of 3K ABA(09:41) Therapy Rooms & Clinical Services(10:39) Sensory Spaces & Daily Therapy(11:31) Supporting Families in Locust Grove(12:43) Family Reflections(13:45) A Mother's Perspective(14:38) Messages from Family & Friends(17:48) Final Thoughts & Congratulations#BeyondTheScience #ABA #BehaviorAnalysis #ABAClinic #BehaviorAnalyst #RBT #BCBA #AutismServices #BlackOwnedBusiness #Entrepreneurship #HealthcareLeadership #BehavioralHealth