In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith get personal with some life updates, share exciting news about the growth of their team, and introduce new services—including billing support. They also announce an upcoming podcast series focused on startup advice and take on common misconceptions about what it really takes to start an ABA business.

Whether you’re in the early stages of planning your practice or already managing a growing team, this episode delivers practical insights about balance, planning, and the mindset shifts that fuel long-term success.

And a big thank you to our sponsor, SILNA – supporting ABA providers with the tools and advocacy needed to strengthen the field.

👉 Learn more here: https://3piesquared.com/business-affiliate/SILNA

📞 Want to get in touch via our new hotline? Give us a call at (737) 330-1432!

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Taking intentional time off is crucial for entrepreneurs.

• Building a strong team creates better work-life balance.

• Effective communication is the foundation of team success.

• Planning ahead makes extended time off possible.

• A new podcast series will focus on startup advice and resources.

• Marketing your ABA business is essential for attracting clients.

• You don’t need to know everything before you start.

• Business plans matter—but they don’t have to be perfect.

• Success doesn’t mean working 24/7.

• Curiosity and continuous learning drive growth.

📚 Resources & Links

Looking for ways to strengthen your ABA business? Check out these resources:

👉 Earn CEUs while listening to the podcast: https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Business_Leaders_Podcast_CEUs

👉 Wondering how to start an ABA business or how to know if your ABA business is ready to scale? Take the free ABA Business Readiness Assessment: https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment

👉 Need practical tips to keep your ABA billing on track? Download the quick guide here: https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_Tips

👉 Partner with SILNA to support and advocate for the ABA field: https://3piesquared.com/business-affiliate/SILNA