In this conversation, Chad Pearce joins Nicole & Christina to discuss the intricacies of recruiting within the ABA field, emphasizing the importance of passion in entrepreneurship, the need for niche recruiting, and the challenges faced by BCBAs in the job market. Chad shares insights on salary expectations, work-life balance, and the impact of AI on recruiting processes. The discussion also touches on the significance of company culture, the importance of asking the right questions during interviews, and the necessity of maintaining a good reputation in the industry. All three share personal anecdotes and offers advice for both candidates and employers in the ABA space.

This season of Reinforcing Conversation is powered by The New England Center for Children.

About Chad Pearce:

Chad Pearce: Chad Pearce is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and father of five who brings over 20 years of leadership and service experience to the behavioral health and recruiting industries.

After retiring from the Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant, Chad co-founded Recruit ABA in 2021 with his sister, Taylor Pearce, BCBA, blending her clinical expertise with his recruiting background to help ABA providers nationwide build stronger, mission-driven teams.

Guided by his Christian faith, Chad believes true success is measured by integrity, relationships, and impact. Whether supporting clients, mentoring others, or raising his family, his mission is to serve with purpose and honor God in every decision.

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Keywords: ABA, BCBA, RBT, Applied Behavior Analysis, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Autism, Recruiting, Entrepeneurship

Explore how the financial health of an ABA practice directly impacts its ability to attract and retain top talent. Dive into the key business metrics that reveal whether a company is truly sustainable: from profit margins and payer mix to labor costs and overhead.

Listeners will walk away with a clear understanding of what “healthy” numbers look like for an ABA practice, why they matter for both employers and employees, and how financial transparency can build trust and stability within a team.

For employers, this episode offers practical benchmarks and red flags to help ensure payroll, benefits, and professional growth remain consistent for staff. For employees, it provides tools and questions to help evaluate whether a company’s business practices align with long-term stability and support.

We’ll connect the dots between financial practices and workplace culture, showing how strong business foundations ultimately lead to stronger teams and better care.

Ethan Schwarzbach is the CEO and Co-Founder of Flychain He has spent the last fifteen years working at the intersection of traditional finance and technology, with a specific focus on small business lending, banking, accounting, and payments. As the son of a small business owner in healthcare, he wanted to bring his knowledge of institutional financial products, services, and technology to support small businesses across healthcare. Find Flychain on Social Media:

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This season of Reinforcing Conversation is made possible with support from the New England Center for Children. The New England Center for Children, for over 50 years the worldwide leader in autism education and research. Through our schools, clinics, consulting services, and the ACE® ABA Software System, we are shaping a more inclusive future for all.

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Welcome to our 2nd episode of Season two made possible with support from New England Center for Children.

In this episode, join Nicole and Christina for real talk about rapport, communication, and collaboration in behavior analysis. 🎧 Whether you’re an RBT, BCBA, or parent, this episode dives into how relationships drive real progress. We break down CEUs that matter, advocate for meaningful teamwork, and share stories from the field that remind us: ABA works best when it’s human.

Keywords: ABA, RBT, BCBA, CEUs, Behavior Analysis, Rapport, Collaboration, Autism, Professional Development, Ethics

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