Money Talk 101: How Much Can I Make As An Independent BCBA?
Alpaca Health
54:19
Ever wondered what’s actually possible when you go independent?
In this free, beginner-friendly webinar, we’ll walk through a step-by-step financial model to help you project your income as a solo BCBA practice owner. Whether you’re just getting started or already taking private clients, this session will show you how to map out your earning potential and plan for growth.
You’ll learn:
🧠 How to build a simple revenue + expense model
📅 How client hours turn into dollars (and what to expect with insurance)
🛠️ What startup costs to plan for — and what you don’t need
📈 How to scale: adding RBTs, subcontractors, or staff
💡 Realistic take-home pay scenarios from 5 to 30+ billable hours/week
By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear, personalized roadmap of what’s possible — and how to get there.
🔗 Join us and start planning your path to independence!
Speaker
Michael Gao
Founder @ Alpaca Health
Michael Gao is the CEO and Co-Founder of Alpaca Health, the practice-in-a box for BCBAs to start, run, and grow independent ABA practices. Before Alpaca, Michael built a successful online education company that supported thousands of students, giving him a deep appreciation for entrepreneurship. Today, he works closely with new ABA practice owners to demystify the business side of care—everything from accounting to insurance to growth—so they can build sustainable, client-first practices with confidence.
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Money Talk 101: How Much Can I Make As An Independent BCBA?
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