Jeff Thompson went from selling 350+ franchises around the world to radically changing lives in the autism space. In this candid episode of Tim Talks, Jeff shares how his own mental health journey - and eventual autism diagnosis - reshaped everything he believed about success, leadership, and impact.

Host Timothy Zercher dives into Jeff’s leadership philosophy, how he's disrupting the ABA industry with real business strategy, and why he believes some of the biggest challenges in autism care are also the greatest opportunities.

Whether you're a clinic owner, leader, or just someone passionate about behavioral health - this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, I sit down with Dr. Ken Huey -founder of the Hope Group and nationally recognized voice in trauma-informed care.

With over 25 years in behavioral health, Ken breaks down what’s really changed in trauma treatment, how to scale with values intact, and why most providers miss the mark on truly trauma-informed systems.

We also get real about leadership, personal stories behind the mission, and the hardest part of building something meaningful in this space.

If you're a clinician, operator, or founder in behavioral health - this one's a must-listen.

How do you grow a school and therapy center without losing quality or culture? You hire intentionally. You build slowly. And you make collaboration non-negotiable.

In this episode, Tim sits down with Carly and Jon Weinberg, the leaders behind Project Infinity School and Beyond ABA Therapy - two integrated programs creating a better path for neurodiverse students in Florida.

They share how they’ve scaled with purpose, built trust in a skeptical market, and kept client care at the center of everything they do.

It’s a masterclass in ethical growth, long-term thinking, and doing right by families - without compromise.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, I sit down with Dr. David Meichenbaum, a nationally recognized leader in autism intervention and behavioral consultation. We dive into what it really means to work collaboratively with families, educators, and schools to support learners with autism or behavioral challenges.

Dr. Meichenbaum shares his "Golden Question" that reframes how we talk about behavior, why focusing on skill-building over punishment matters, and practical strategies for generalizing skills from therapy into classrooms and homes.

If you're a parent, teacher, or ABA professional - this episode is packed with insights you can apply today.

On this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, Timothy Zercher sits down with Patrick Faga, Founder of FirstWork, to explore how technology is reshaping ABA lesson delivery. Patrick shares how his background as a behavior technician sparked the idea to ditch laminated flashcards in favor of scalable, digital learning tools - and how that decision is creating more efficient, learner-driven experiences both in the clinic and at home.

In this rapid-fire episode, they dive into:
- How FirstWork is transforming lesson delivery for BCBAs and special educators
- The surprising success of digital tools for learners on the spectrum
- Balancing operational efficiency with learner outcomes
- How independent learning through FirstWork could unlock new possibilities for the field

If you're passionate about innovation, efficiency, and scaling impact in ABA, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Mordy Friedberg, Director of Operations at Best Buds ABA, to unpack the reality of building and scaling an ABA practice in today’s climate.

Mordy shares how he transitioned from long-term care into ABA, why workforce shortages are slowing down care, and how to grow without losing the personal touch that teams - and clients - deserve. From staffing challenges to the systems you should implement before you need them, this conversation is packed with practical insight for ABA leaders.

If you care about sustainable growth, culture, and keeping your people engaged, tune in.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Kristen Byra, BCBA-D and founder of Upskill ABA, to dive into the evolving challenges - and opportunities - in ABA today.

Kristen shares her mission behind "building for the 51%," a call to action for supporting the growing wave of newly certified BCBAs who often enter the field underprepared for its complexities. We discuss why mentorship matters more than ever, how to increase trial counts without overwhelming teams, and the biggest myth in ABA that needs to die: that all BCBAs are interchangeable.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, mentorship, and building sustainable systems in ABA, this one's for you.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Logan Pratt, CEO of Bloomwell Autism Therapy, to explore how Bloomwell is reshaping autism services in underserved communities. Logan shares his journey from public policy to ABA leadership, why Bloomwell focuses on areas like Minnesota and Nebraska, and how decentralizing management has fueled sustainable growth.

They dive into the value of retaining quality staff, the hidden challenges of ABA regulations, and why leadership development is essential for new BCBAs. If you're passionate about ethical, scalable, and community-focused ABA care, this episode is packed with actionable insights.