Differentiators
At Essential Speech and ABA Therapy, we are more than just a franchise. We are your dedicated business partner.
From the moment you join, we are with you every step of the way, offering support, guidance, and helping you succeed. Our franchisees get to work with an experienced team that cares about your success. This level of support makes us different from any other franchise opportunity.
A True TEAM Behind You: The Key to Your Success
At Essential Speech and ABA Therapy, we are involved in every part of your business. We work closely with our franchisees to help them start, grow, and succeed in running their clinics.
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Clinical Expertise at Your Fingertips: Our Director of Clinical Quality, Shelby Nelson, and her team makes sure your clinic provides the best care possible. We offer training, monthly education, and one-on-one support to keep everything running smoothly. Shelby is also available to help with any immediate clinical challenges your team faces.
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Specialized Operational Excellence at Your Service: Jessica Camp, our Director of Franchise Operations, is here to help you run your clinic well. She helps with everything from choosing a location and bringing in new clients to training staff and planning the grand opening. Jessica also meets regularly with you to review your clinic's progress and give advice on how to improve.
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Expert Marketing Support: Ben Gerding, our Director of Growth, is the go-to expert for all things marketing. He helps franchisees with social media management, creating and posting ads, and building a strong local presence. Ben ensures that your clinic’s marketing is consistent, effective, and drives results. With his support, you’ll have a clear marketing plan to grow your clinic’s visibility and attract new clients.
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KPI Reports for Growth: We send monthly reports to all our franchisees to show where they are doing well and where they can improve. These reports focus on things like clinical care, making more money, and running more efficiently. We help you understand how your clinic is doing and where there’s room to grow.
Revenue Cycle Management: Making Sure You Earn What You Deserve
Managing money can be difficult when starting a business. That's why we help with billing through Essential Billing Solutions (EBS), making sure your clinic gets paid properly and on time.
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Expert Billing Support: Led by Kaylee Condoulis, our Billing Director, EBS handles everything from checking for billing errors to managing denied claims. With a 96% collection rate in the first year, we help make sure your clinic gets paid quickly and accurately.
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Easy Financial Processes: We also take care of things like re-verifying insurance benefits for accuracy, getting authorizations, and following up on claims, so you don’t have to worry about the money side of things. This lets you focus on providing excellent care to your clients.
Compliance and Clinical Excellence: Staying on Top of Industry Standards
It’s important to follow the rules in healthcare. At Essential Speech and ABA Therapy, we don’t just meet the rules—we make sure we go above and beyond.
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Regular Audits: We do regular checks to make sure your clinic is following all the rules for billing and providing care. We want to make sure your clinic is always running the right way.
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Ongoing Training: We offer training to keep you and your team updated on the latest healthcare rules and best practices. Whether it’s for clinical care or business management, we make sure you have the knowledge to succeed.
Growing Your Clinic: Long-Term Success and Expansion
At Essential Speech and ABA Therapy, our franchise model is built to grow with you. Whether you're opening your first clinic or planning to grow, we help you manage each step.
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Clear Guidance for Expansion: We help you grow your business with clear steps. From choosing a location to hiring staff, we make sure your clinic gets off to a strong start and keeps growing.
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Proven Business Model: Our system is designed for both quick growth and steady profitability. With our financial guidance, marketing help, and operational support, we provide everything you need to grow your clinic and make it successful.
Personalized Support from the Founders
At Essential Speech and ABA Therapy, we take a personal approach to supporting our franchisees. Nafisa Obi, our founder, works directly with each franchisee to give personal advice and ongoing help.
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Founder-Led Leadership: With over 17 years of combined experience in the field, our founders understand the challenges you face. They are committed to helping you succeed because your success is their success.
A Complete System for Your Success
Our franchise model is more than just helping you run your clinic—it’s a complete business system designed to make sure you succeed.
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Marketing and Community Support: We help you get the word out about your clinic. From social media to local advertising, we make sure your clinic is visible in your community. Our goal is to help you build relationships with your community, get referrals, and grow your business.
The Essential Difference
At Essential Speech and ABA Therapy, we give our franchisees everything they need to run a successful clinic. Our team is here to help you with clinical care, financial management, and growing your business. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand, we provide the tools and guidance to make sure your business is a success.
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Ready to make a difference in your community while building a successful business? Join Essential Speech and ABA Therapy today and be part of a team that’s changing lives—one clinic at a time.