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ABA Business Leaders
You started an ABA practice because you wanted to provide good services. Now you are also responsible for hiring, payroll, billing, training, supervision, policies, and making sure there is enough money to keep it all going. Somewhere in there you are supposed to have a life too.
We get it. We ran an ABA practice for nearly 10 years, and we know what it feels like when the business depends on you to hold everything together.
ABA Business Leaders is hosted by April and Stephen Smith, the owners…
Episodes
ABA Business LeadersHow to start an ABA Business?
Thinking about starting your own business but unsure where to begin? Are fear of failure, self-doubt, or lack of experience holding you back? In this episode…
ABA Business LeadersWhy ABA Businesses Struggle: Sean Daly on Profit, Staffing & Sustainable Care
What does it really take to run a sustainable ABA practice? Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie Squared welcome Sean Daly for an honest conversation about the…
ABA Business LeadersScruffy, Shoulds and Mighty Mouse: Executive Functioning and Self-Awareness for ABA Leaders
Why can’t I just be consistent? Stephen and April Smith talk with Nicole Skotz, M.S., BCBA and ADHD coach, about executive functioning, capacity and…
ABA Business LeadersFrom Burnout to Action: Applying Behavior Analysis to Ourselves and Our Organizations
Dr. Becca Tag returns to the ABA Business Leaders Podcast for Part 2 of a conversation that began with burnout, self-care, systemic challenges, and the…
ABA Business LeadersYou'll Never Train Staff The Old Way Again
How can ABA business owners give employees a clear path to grow while making training and pay decisions more consistent? Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie…
ABA Business LeadersBuilding an ABA Business Around Values, Quality, and the People Doing the Work
The podswap with ABA on Tap continues. In Part 2, Stephen and April welcome ABA on Tap hosts Mike Rubio, BCBA, and Dan Lowery, BCBA, to the ABA Business…
ABA Business LeadersWhat Does Quality ABA Really Look Like? Building Better Systems with Jumpstart Autism
Welcome back to the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, brought to you by 3 Pie Squared. In this episode, Stephen and April Smith are joined by Brian Lopez and Kara…
ABA Business LeadersThe Only Practice Management System You'll Ever Need
Welcome back to the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, brought to you by 3 Pie Squared. In this episode, Stephen and April Smith are joined by Taylor Beagle, BCBA…
ABA Business LeadersHiring the Right People: Building a Stronger ABA Team with Joseph Bolden
Welcome back to the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, brought to you by 3 Pie Squared. In this episode, Stephen and April sit down with Joseph Bolden, Head of…
ABA Business LeadersThe Joy of Running an ABA Business: Finding Meaning in the Day-to-Day
Running an ABA business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Between operational challenges, leadership responsibilities, staffing, and…
ABA Business LeadersNational Wellness Month: Building Better Workplaces in ABA
As part of National Wellness month, we’re re-airing some classic older episodes which look at Mental Health, Burnout and more. In one of our most insightful…
ABA Business LeadersABA Business Leaders Podcast: Empathic Leadership and Supporting RBTs
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April Smith are joined by Mallory and Jennifer to discuss empathic leadership and the…
ABA Business LeadersNational Wellness Month: I Hate My Job!
In this special National Wellness Month re-release, Stephen and April Smith revisit one of the most honest conversations they've had about burnout, workplace…
ABA Business LeadersTraining and Supervision with Allyson Wharam
How much training should an RBT receive before working with clients? Is online training as effective as in-person instruction? And why are so many talented…
ABA Business LeadersIs ABA Cancelled?
Is ABA Canceled? What Every ABA Business Owner Needs to Know With social media full of headlines asking whether ABA is "getting canceled" or if the industry is…
ABA Business LeadersThe Cost of Saving Money in Your ABA Business
Saving money sounds like good business. But what happens when being frugal starts costing you more in lost time, staff frustration, compliance risk, and…
ABA Business LeadersTop 5 Employee Handbook Policies Every ABA Business Needs
Ever wondered why handbooks are so crucial to ABA business success? A strong employee handbook helps create consistency, protects your business, and gives your…
ABA Business LeadersPodswap: In the Field with Allyson Wharam
A Special Podcast Swap with Allyson's In the Field Podcast This week, April and Stephen Smith of 3 Pie Squared and the ABA Business Leaders Podcast joined…
ABA Business LeadersSystem That Support ABA with Brian Lopez
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April Smith sit down with Dr. Brian Lopez, PhD, BCBA, licensed clinical psychologist, behavior…
ABA Business LeadersThe Power of ABA and Speech Therapy with Rose Griffin
What happens when a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) becomes a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)? In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast…
ABA Business LeadersNervous System Regulation, Authentic Leadership, and the Humanity Behind ABA
What happens when behavior analysts shift from compliance to connection? In this episode of ABA Business Leaders, Stephen and April Smith talk with Sarah…
ABA Business LeadersHow Do We Define Quality ABA Services
How do we define quality ABA services with Bryant Silbaugh What is quality assurance in ABA, and how can behavior analysts measure service quality more…
ABA Business LeadersHow Can ABA Providers Build Stronger Relationships with Parents?
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, April Smith speaks with Melanie Thurston and Amanda Williamson, BCBA, about one of the most important…
ABA Business LeadersSupporting Parents in ABA Therapy
What does a parent-led approach to ABA therapy look like? In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen Smith and April Smith speak with…
ABA Business LeadersBurnout and Systematic Change in ABA
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen Smith and April Smith are joined by Dr. Becca Tagg, to dive into one of the most important…
ABA Business Leaders7 Common Mistakes When Starting an ABA Business
Starting and scaling an ABA business can feel straightforward at first, but the hidden mistakes can cost you time, money, and long-term growth. In this episode…
ABA Business LeadersABA CEO Moms
What does it really look like to lead an ABA business while also navigating motherhood? In this special panel episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast…
ABA Business LeadersRed Flags in ABA
ABA Business Leaders Rewind: Red Flags in ABA Service Providers This throwback episode, Stephen and April break down the biggest warning signs to watch for…
ABA Business LeadersBuilding an ABA Practice Without Losing Your Soul
In this episode, hosts Stephen Smith and April Smith celebrate the release of Stephen’s new book, ABA Business Leaders Guide: How To Start, Grow, and Sustain…
ABA Business LeadersABA Business Stories with Rick Kubina
Coming Soon: Stephen Smith’s New Book Stephen’s upcoming book is almost here packed with practical insights for ABA business owners looking to grow with…
ABA Business LeadersApril Fools'
In this April Fool’s–themed episode, Stephen and April Smith are joined by a panel of ABA owners – Chris, Jennifer, Alecia Barrett, & Mallory Stinger - sharing…
ABA Business LeadersBuying and Selling an ABA
In this episode, Stephen and April sit down with Alex Veach, founder of Agenda Health, to break down what it looks like to buy or sell an ABA business. From…
ABA Business LeadersSelf Care in ABA
In this episode, Stephen and April Smith sit down with Josh Levine, co-founder of Momentum, for a conversation about burnout, leadership, and the role of…
ABA Business LeadersAudit Anxiety in ABA Businesses: Lessons Every Owner Needs to Hear
Audit anxiety is one of the most common — and least talked about — pressures facing ABA business owners. Hosts Stephen and April, joined by Alecia Barrett from…
ABA Business LeadersABA Business Leaders and Work-Life Balance
In this solo episode, April Smith takes a direct and nuanced look at burnout in the ABA industry, and challenges the way we talk about it. Rather than…
ABA Business LeadersWhy Are Prior Authorizations in ABA Changing?
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, April and Stephen discuss the evolving landscape of prior authorizations in ABA with Jeff Morelli from…
ABA Business Leaders️ Artificial Intelligence in ABA
In this episode, Stephen and April sit down with Dr. David J. Cox, a uniquely cross-disciplinary thinker whose work spans behavior analysis, bioethics…
ABA Business LeadersValentines Episode - Couples as Co-owners Panel
ABA Business Leaders Podcast Stephen and April Smith are seasoned ABA entrepreneurs who built, scaled, and successfully exited a seven-figure ABA practice…
ABA Business LeadersAligning Values and Growth in ABA Businesses
In this episode, Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie Squared explore how values shape decisions, culture, and growth in ABA businesses. Drawing from their…
ABA Business LeadersABA Practice Management Software: Why You Need It and What to Look For
ABA Practice Management Software: Why You Need It and What to Look For Running an ABA practice and delivering great clinical care go hand in hand with…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: One Decision That Moved the Business Forward
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, April Smith, co-founder of 3 Pie Squared, hosts an expert panel discussion featuring: Alecia Barrett BCBA…
ABA Business LeadersABA Business Leaders Support Group
In this special panel episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, host April Smith, co-founder of 3 Pie Squared, is joined by Jennifer Helten and Mallory…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics – HIPAA 101
Back to Basics – HIPAA 101 In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie Squared return to fundamentals, breaking down…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: Planning The End From The Start
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosted by Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie Squared, the conversation focuses on one of the most overlooked…
ABA Business LeadersHow to Create Company Culture and Support Your ABA Practice Staff
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie Squared break down what it really takes to create a healthy…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: Insurance Process
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie Squared break down one of the most misunderstood and operationally…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: Financial Planning for Your ABA Business
Back to Basics: Financial Planning for Your ABA Business In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April sit down with Shep from Live…
ABA Business LeadersABA Business Accountancy & Bookkeeping Explained!
ABA Business Leaders Podcast — Hosted by Stephen Smith & Johanna Eddy In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and Johanna Eddy break down…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: Building Relationships That Last
Back to Basics: Building Relationships That Last In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts April and Stephen Smith explore one of the most…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: Building for Growth
Back to Basics: Building for Growth In this Back to Basics episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith unpack what it really…
ABA Business LeadersDefining Success in Your ABA Business
Sponsored by SILNA This episode is proudly sponsored by SILNA, a platform helping ABA providers navigate compliance, resources, and advocacy in the field. 👉…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: Emergencies!
Back to Basics: Emergencies! Sponsored by MarginKeepers – specialized accounting and consulting for ABA providers. Learn more: MarginKeepers Affiliate Link…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: Building Better Boundaries
In this Back to Basics episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith dive into one of the most overlooked parts of running an ABA…
ABA Business LeadersABA Business Leaders Podcast: Building the Foundations of Your ABA Business
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith get back to basics. They break down the key steps for setting up your ABA…
ABA Business LeadersABA Billing: Back to Basics
Description In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith break down one of the most critical — and often misunderstood —…
ABA Business LeadersBack to Basics: Policies and Procedures
In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith take it back to basics with a deep dive into one of the most overlooked but…
ABA Business LeadersABA News: Insurance reimbursement for ABA services in schools & More!
Welcome to the ABA Business Leaders News, the go-to show for aspiring and current ABA practice owners who want to keep up to date with the latest happenings in…
ABA Business LeadersOperations Agreements: Back To Basics
This week on the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April continue the Back to Basics series by tackling one of the most critical foundations for any…
ABA Business LeadersABA News: The Hidden Risk of ABA & More!
Welcome to the ABA Business Leaders News, the go-to show for aspiring and current ABA practice owners who want to keep up to date with the latest happenings in…
ABA Business LeadersMarket Analysis for ABA Businesses: Back To Basics
Market Analysis for ABA Businesses: Back To Basics This week on the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April continue the Back to Basics series with a…