🎙 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. The discussion highlights strategies that help business owners not only survive but thrive, including leadership development, financial literacy, and peer collaboration.

Sponsored by SILNA This episode is brought to you by SILNA Health, the ABA practice management solution designed to help business owners reduce stress, stay organized, and focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care.

Key Takeaways

• Burnout is real — ABA business owners face unique stressors that can affect both their well-being and their company’s success.

• The financial burden is heavy — understanding your numbers is non-negotiable.

• People over profit — building a healthy culture can relieve pressure and improve outcomes.

• Hire intentionally — the right leadership team can dramatically reduce owner workload.

• Know your metrics — financial literacy is as important as clinical expertise.

• Payment delays happen — a solid financial plan helps you weather the gaps.

• Distribute responsibility — leadership is not a solo act.

• Lean on peers — support and collaboration make the journey more sustainable.

• Plan for the tough times — strategic preparation reduces stress when challenges hit.

Why You Should Listen If you are an ABA business owner feeling the weight of responsibility, or you want to avoid reaching burnout, this episode offers practical strategies, real-world insights, and a reminder that you are not alone.

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Let’s stop the guessing, and start building something sustainable, efficient, and aligned with your values.

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 supervisors. From clear documentation to curiosity-led feedback, Maria and Caitlyn offer a behind-the-scenes look at the systems and mindset that keep their staff supported and clients progressing.

🔍 Inside the Episode:

📝 Templates are training tools: Caitlyn shares how structured report templates and rubrics help RBTs and new staff understand treatment plans—without overcomplicating them.

🔁 Frequent check-ins matter: Supervisors often feel overwhelmed at first. Caitlyn and Maria emphasize that regular touchpoints and open conversations about workload are key.

📋 Training that actually works: April and Stephen dig into how ABYay! makes sure technicians understand treatment plans before stepping into the field. Caitlyn explains their hands-on approach to onboarding and training—it’s all about readiness, not just compliance.

⚖️ What is a "manageable" caseload? Maria shares that the average BCBA caseload at ABYay! is six. Some carry more if they can handle it ethically, but the emphasis is always on feedback, reflection, and customization.

🧠 Building reflective supervisors: Supporting supervisors means more than just telling them what’s right or wrong. Maria talks about using curiosity and self-awareness as tools for long-term professional growth.

👥 One tech per full-time case: Caitlyn explains why ABYay! assigns a single technician to 35–40 hour cases. This consistency supports stronger relationships and better outcomes for kids—and it makes supervision smoother too.

💡 Bottom line: There’s no one-size-fits-all for caseloads or staffing. But the common thread? Intentionality. This episode is a must-listen for ABA leaders who want to build not just teams, but ecosystems of support.

💼 This Episode is Sponsored by MarginKeepers

Because managing people and your numbers shouldn't feel impossible.

📌 Free Resources from MarginKeepers:

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https://3piesquared.com/ — MarginKeepers has built resources for practices like yours:

• 10 Essential Accounting Tips for Established ABA Owners: Request them (email with this subject line). Practical. Actionable. No jargon.

• Tax Compliance Flyer: Available for free. Because you deserve peace of mind—and your staff deserves consistency.

• Request your free Chart of Accounts by emailing MarginKeepers.

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 conversation is a must-listen for anyone managing teams in behavior analysis.

Together, they share how ABYay! is doing things differently: fostering collaboration, empowering supervisors, and intentionally building a culture where everyone feels heard, connected, and supported.

🔍 Inside the Episode:

🗓 9:53 – “Little and often.” Why frequent check-ins with BCBAs and supervisors are better than the once-every-six-months approach

🏠 15:17 – In-home services challenges: when support falls through the cracks, learners suffer. April shares how this shows up in the field

🤝 18:35 – Caitlyn on creating a culture of connection through individual check-ins and bi-weekly supervisor meetings

🌍 19:33 – April shares why diversity of thought and background among BCBAs strengthens your problem-solving

🧘‍♀️ 23:58 – Maria’s people-first philosophy: why work-life balance and staff comfort build trust—and a stronger business

📚 30:54 – Caitlyn explains how ABYay! built training systems based on staff input, not just clinical norms

https://3piesquared.com/ MarginKeepers has built resources for practices like yours:

• 10 Essential Accounting Tips for Established ABA Owners: Request them (email with this subject line). Practical. Actionable. No jargon.

• Tax Compliance Flyer: Available for free. Because you deserve peace of mind—and your staff deserves consistency.

• Request your free Chart of Accounts by emailing MarginKeepers

👉 Visit 3piesquared.com to request these free tools and start making finance one less thing to worry about.

🎧 Whether you're running a small team or a large organization, this episode will give you real, replicable strategies for building an ABA company that puts people first—and thrives because of it.