ABA Business Leaders

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

🎙 Episode Title: Building Resilient ABA Businesses Part 2 This week on the ABA Business Leaders Podcast , Stephen is joined by two familiar voices from Episode 1 — Chris and Meghan . Together, they dive into the realities of burnout, the importance of preparation, and what it really takes to build an ABA business that can weather the ups and downs. From financial pitfalls to leadership blind spots...

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

🎙 Episode Title: Building Resilient ABA Businesses Episode Summary In this candid conversation, Stephen and April sit down with Chris and Meghan to unpack one of the most pressing issues in the ABA industry: owner burnout. They explore the emotional, financial, and operational pressures that come with running an ABA business, from payment delays to the constant weight of financial responsibility....

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

Building ABA Teams That Thrive (Part 2): Managing ABA Business Caseloads In this follow-up episode, April and Stephen sit down once again with Maria and Caitlyn from ABYay! to continue the conversation on what it takes to lead, support, and grow successful ABA teams. This time, they explore the nitty-gritty of treatment plans, report writing, and building sustainable caseloads for BCBAs and superv...

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

Building ABA Teams That Thrive: Structure, Support & Culture! Sponsored by MarginKeepers In this two-part episode, April and Stephen sit down with Maria and Caitlyn—two key leaders at ABYay! —for a grounded, practical discussion on how to truly support the people working within your ABA business. From building trust through frequent check-ins to revamping training based on staff feedback, this...

🎙 Would You Rather? Real ABA Leaders Tackle Tough Choices In this fun but revealing episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast , April hosts a powerhouse panel of ABA business owners— Chris, Jennifer, Mallory, Robin, and Alecia —for a special “Would You Rather?” edition. The game might be light-hearted, but the insights are anything but. From delegation and burnout to payroll panic and exit strat...

🎙 AI Meets ABA: The Future of Behavior Analysis with Adam Ventura In this forward-thinking episode, April and Stephen sit down with Adam Ventura , to explore the rapidly evolving intersection between artificial intelligence and applied behavior analysis (ABA). Adam Ventura, MS, BCBA, is a leader in the integration of artificial intelligence and behavior science. He is the Founder and CEO of Intrav...

🎙 ABA Business Leaders Podcast: Finding Your Why with ‘ABA on Tap’ In this special crossover episode, April and Stephen team up with Mike and Dan of the ABA On Tap podcast for a candid conversation about the often-unspoken challenges of ABA business ownership. Together, they explore what it really takes to start and grow a sustainable practice, and the personal and professional costs when your fou...

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

🎙 Looking After Your RBTs, Part 2: Knowing Your Worth With Special Guests: Chris, Liz, and Rebecca from AByay! In Part 2 of this raw and real conversation, April and Stephen continue their deep dive with the incredible team at AByay!—Chris, Liz, and Rebecca—unpacking the realities of working as an RBT and what meaningful support looks like. This episode answers hard questions: 👉 When is it time t...

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

🎙 Real Talk for RBTs: Advocacy, Burnout & Better Workplaces With special guests: Chris, Liz, and Rebecca from AByay! In this eye-opening episode, April and Stephen sit down with Chris, Liz, and Rebecca—the brilliant minds behind AByay!—to shine a spotlight on the people who keep the ABA field running: RBTs. From emotional fatigue to unclear expectations, we unpack what RBTs really experience a...

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

🎙 ABA Business Leaders Podcast – Episode: Rest Is Productive In this refreshingly honest episode, April and Stephen dig into something rarely talked about in ABA business and entrepreneurial circles: rest. From hobbies to mental incubation to joy at work, they explore how taking breaks—real, intentional ones—can actually drive better decision-making, creativity, and resilience as a practice owner....

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

ABA Business Leaders Podcast – Episode: How to Improve ABA Supervision with Allyson Wharam of ‘ABA in the Field’ In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, April and Stephen sit down with Allyson Wharam of ‘ABA in the Field’ to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities around ABA supervision. Whether you’re a new BCBA stepping into a supervisory role or a seasoned leader looking to...

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

🎙 ABA Business Leaders Podcast – Episode: Ego Driven Hiring In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast , April and Stephen tackle a topic that doesn’t get enough air time: the role of ego in the hiring process. Whether you’re building your first team or adding BCBAs to an existing staff, understanding how ego can shape (and sabotage) your decisions is key to building a healthy, sustainabl...

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 the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice. 🗓️ Live E...

🎙 ABA Business Leaders Podcast – Episode: Clarity, Capacity, and Efficiency with Silna Health In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast , April and Stephen are joined by Jeff Morelli, CEO of Silna Health , a company purpose-built for the complexities of billing for ABA services . If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by prior authorizations, eligibility checks, or constant insurance back-and-f...

🎙️ Finding Joy in the Journey In this episode, April and Stephen get into the joy of running an ABA business—specifically, how they’ve learned to rediscover and protect joy in the midst of operational stress, leadership demands, and daily challenges. Whether you're feeling burnout creep in or just looking for a spark of inspiration, this conversation is for you. They share personal values, practic...

🎙️ 3 Things We Thought Would Be Easier In this episode, April and Stephen pull back the curtain on the unexpected hurdles they've encountered while running an ABA practice. From creating workplace culture to navigating policy challenges, they break down three major aspects of the business they assumed would be smooth sailing—but turned out to be far more complex. You'll hear real-world lessons, re...