What "Broke" Really Means for BCBAs (And Why It's Not About Money)

You can have a solid salary and still be broke. In this episode, Sarah explains what the name No Broke Behavior Analysts really means, and why feeling bound, overworked, and exhausted shouldn't be the norm in our field. She also covers the first small, doable step toward making income and impact outside of billable hours.In this episode, Sarah chats about:What BROKE stands for: bound, restricted, overworked, knowing but not doing, and exhaustedWhy the real drain is the disconnect between what you signed up for and what you're doing day to dayWhy she doesn't recommend quitting your job to go all in on a business, and the scarcity trap that comes with itHow learning to get your first client builds a skill that generalizes to any business, product or serviceSarah's own story of how that disconnect spilled into her marriage, her friendships, and her quality of lifeThe three questions to answer this week: who you want to help, what impact you want to make, and what your bigger why isWhy money matters, and why it only makes life better when it amplifies your impact, freedom, and flexibilityIf you've been telling yourself this is just part of the job, this episode is your reminder that it doesn't have to be.ALL THE LINKS! Want to build your first private-pay client outside the clinic without quitting your W-2, needing a huge following, or becoming a pushy marketer. ⁠Join Beyond Billable hours HERE. ⁠Want a step-by-step framework to make attracting your first client feel easy? ⁠Download it here!⁠Thinking of joining our 40 CEU coaching program? ⁠Grab your exclusive podcast discount here⁠Love high quality FREE CEUs? Join our CEU community here.