🎙 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 to leave your ABA company?

👉 What do RBTs truly want and need from their workplaces?

👉 Why are so many technicians burning out—and how can we stop it?

The guests share powerful stories, practical systems, and a few truths bombs every BCBA and ABA business owner needs to hear.

🔍 Inside the Episode:

🛑 “Is it time to move on?” Drawing the line when your ABA workplace isn’t serving you anymore

💬 What techs really want in the field—and how we can truly support them

🔥 The real reasons RBTs are burning out (and why these issues aren’t just about workload)

🔧 Concrete examples of how AByay! builds a culture of communication and collaboration

📣Keeping RBTs informed: Why transparency is everything on the tech side

💥 Chris’ mic-drop moment: “We know our worth. Our mission is to provide the highest quality services that we can.”

💸 Stephen breaks it down: It costs over $7K to train a tech. Protecting that investment means building workplaces where they want to stay

Whether you’re an RBT navigating your career or a leader trying to build a team that thrives, this episode is a must-listen.

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🎙 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 and what needs to change to create better, healthier workplaces.

They explore how RBTs can advocate for themselves without burning out, why joy and preferred stimuli aren’t “extras,” and how BCBAs and business owners can build workplaces where RBTs feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Whether you’re an RBT, BCBA, or ABA business owner—this episode is your reminder that treating RBTs well isn’t optional. It’s foundational.

🎯 Inside the episode:

• 💬 What advocacy really looks like as an RBT
• 🏢 How to create communicative, supportive workplaces
• 🧠 The emotional toll of RBT work—and how to protect your energy
• 🧸 Why preferred stimuli are key to real client progress
• 🔍 How to stop RBT burnout before it starts

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🎙 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.

If you’ve been stuck in nonstop hustle mode or struggling to find space for yourself in the middle of your business, this episode is your permission slip to pause. Rest isn’t lazy—it’s strategic.

Inside the episode:

🧩 Why having a hobby is a protective factor against burnout

💡 The science of incubation—why stepping away from work can lead to your best ideas

📱 Stephen’s insight on how phones block creativity (and how small breaks can get it flowing again)

🛠️ Using ABA strategies like antecedent planning to design your own rest routines

🎉 How to build joy into your actual workday

⚖️ The difference between loving your work and being consumed by it

🔗 Resources:

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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 sharpen your skills, this conversation sheds light on how to build stronger, more effective supervision practices that support growth.

They explore why self-assessment is critical, how to identify and close knowledge gaps, and why supervision is more than just oversight—it’s intentional coaching. Plus, they discuss the importance of creating spaces for advocacy, reinforcing positive feedback loops, and redefining the BCBA credential as a starting point for lifelong learning.

Inside the episode:

💡 Why knowing your goals is the foundation for meaningful self-assessment

🔍 How to identify knowledge gaps when your own supervision experience was limited

🧩 The role of instructional design in closing skills gaps in supervision

🤝 Creating a culture where BCBAs feel safe to ask questions and advocate for themselves

⚖️ Balancing the time and energy needed to effectively coach supervisors

🔄 The critical role of feedback and reinforcement in supervisor and supervisee satisfaction

🔗 Resources:

✅ Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment Understand exactly where your business stands—and what steps come next 👉 https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment

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🎙 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, sustainable practice.

They unpack why trusting your gut is important, but also why you need to watch out for ego-driven choices that can lead to high turnover, poor culture fit, and ultimately, an unstable team. If you’ve ever wondered why your hires keep leaving, or why your recruitment process feels like a revolving door, this episode is for you.

Inside the episode:

💡 The hidden role ego plays in rushed or biased hiring decisions

🚨 Surprising stats on BCBA turnover and what to do about it

📝 Why 10 interview questions aren’t enough, and how to align your hiring process with your goals

💬 Why your ego might be driving the bus more often than you’d like to admit

🔗 Resources:

✅ Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment Understand exactly where your business stands—and what steps come next 👉 https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment

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✅ Book a Free Consult with Stephen Need support? Get experienced, honest advice for your ABA practice 👉 https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page

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🎙 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-forth, this is the episode for you.

They break down how Silna’s Care Readiness Platform is streamlining front-end revenue cycle management—so ABA practice owners can stop chasing paperwork and start scaling with confidence. Whether you're figuring out how to start an ABA business, or already wondering how to know your ABA business is ready to scale, this episode offers both clarity and actionable insight.

Inside the episode:

• The truth about denied claims and the hidden cost of poor insurance workflows
• How Silna Health simplifies and automates your most frustrating admin tasks
• Practical tools for reducing burnout and improving your ABA billing systems
• Why having the right support matters more than ever in today’s ABA landscape

🔗 Resources:

✅ Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment Understand exactly where your business stands—and what steps come next 👉 https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment

✅ ABA Billing Tips Get ahead of claim denials and streamline your cash flow 👉 https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_Tips

✅ Book a Free Consult with Stephen Need support? Get experienced, honest advice for your ABA practice 👉 https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page

✅ ABA Start-Up Checklist The ultimate resource for launching your ABA business with confidence 👉 https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/the_aba_business_start_up_list

🎙️ 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, practical mindset shifts, and intentional practices that have helped them reconnect with their "why" and bring more meaning—and joy—back into their work. From tracking your energy to practicing mindfulness, this episode is a reminder of what really matters.

🔑 Key Topics & Insights:

• How to reconnect with your purpose when you're stuck in the day-to-day
• Why joy doesn’t always come naturally—and how to create space for it
• April’s tips for tracking joy
• Stephen’s approach to finding meaning in the mundane
• The role of gratitude in sustaining happiness as an ABA business owner

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Take a breath. Refill your cup. And remember—you started this journey for a reason. Let’s make room for joy again. 🌱