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

<p>What does it really take to build an ABA clinic from the ground up?</p><p><br></p><p>In this special episode of Beyond the Science, we celebrate the grand opening of 3K ABA and co-host Darius Cooper&#39;s journey from Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to clinic owner.</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways from this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>What it really costs to open an ABA clinic</li><li>The lessons learned from building a business from scratch</li><li>Why community impact matters more than growth alone</li><li>The importance of Black leadership and representation in ABA</li><li>How Sapphire AI could shape the future of behavioral healthcare</li><li>A behind-the-scenes look at the grand opening of 3K ABA</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, don&#39;t forget to like, subscribe, and share.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Grand Opening of 3K ABA</p><p>(00:53) What It Takes to Build an ABA Clinic</p><p>(02:03) Serving the Local Community</p><p>(02:47) From RBT to Clinic Owner</p><p>(04:04) Celebrating the Grand Opening</p><p>(05:33) The Vision Behind 3K ABA</p><p>(07:17) Leadership &amp; Community Impact</p><p>(07:55) Sapphire AI and the Future of ABA</p><p>(08:46) Tour of 3K ABA</p><p>(09:41) Therapy Rooms &amp; Clinical Services</p><p>(10:39) Sensory Spaces &amp; Daily Therapy</p><p>(11:31) Supporting Families in Locust Grove</p><p>(12:43) Family Reflections</p><p>(13:45) A Mother&#39;s Perspective</p><p>(14:38) Messages from Family &amp; Friends</p><p>(17:48) Final Thoughts &amp; Congratulations</p><p><br></p><p>#BeyondTheScience #ABA #BehaviorAnalysis #ABAClinic #BehaviorAnalyst #RBT #BCBA #AutismServices #BlackOwnedBusiness #Entrepreneurship #HealthcareLeadership #BehavioralHealth</p>