Join us as we dive deep into the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), exploring real-world challenges and practical strategies to improve the quality, ethics, and sustainability of ABA services. Hosted by April & Stephen, the team behind 3 Pie Squared, each episode brings actionable insights for practice owners, clinicians, and leaders in the field—whether you’re just getting started or scaling your business.
Expect candid conversations, expert interviews, and honest advice about supervision, billing, hiring, training, compliance, and more. Our goal? To help you build an ABA practice that serves clients ethically and effectively—while supporting your team and growing your business with purpose.
🔗 Learn more about our courses, handbooks, and consulting services at www.3piesquared.com.
Join us as we dive deep into the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), exploring real-world challenges and practical strategies to improve the quality, ethics, and sustainability of ABA services. Hosted by April & Stephen, the team behind 3 Pie Squared, each episode brings actionable insights for practice owners, clinicians, and leaders in the field—whether you’re just getting started or scaling your business.
Expect candid conversations, expert interviews, and honest advice about supervision, billing, hiring, training, compliance, and more. Our goal? To help you build an ABA practice that serves clients ethically and effectively—while supporting your team and growing your business with purpose.
🔗 Learn more about our courses, handbooks, and consulting services at www.3piesquared.com.

In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith get back to basics. They break down the key steps for setting up your ABA business the right way — from licensing and ownership rules to credit card strategies and company naming pitfalls.
It’s a practical, down-to-earth conversation full of lessons learned and advice every ABA business owner should hear — whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to grow.
Key Takeaways
Sponsored by Live Oak Bank
This episode is sponsored by Live Oak Bank — the go-to financial partner for ABA providers. Live Oak offers flexible lending and specialized healthcare financing to help your business grow responsibly.
👉 Learn more here: https://3piesquared.com/business-affiliate/live-oak-bank
Resources & Links
📋 The Essential List for a Successful Business Your checklist for building a strong ABA foundation: 👉 https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-essential-list-for-a-successful-business_24
🎧 ABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs Earn CEUs while you learn:
👉 https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Business_Leaders_Podcast_CEUs
💼 ABA Business Readiness Assessment Find out if your ABA business is ready to scale:
👉 https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment
💡 ABA Billing Tips Simple tips to keep your cash flow strong:
👉 https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_Tips
🗓 Book a Consultation with Stephen Smith Get expert advice for your ABA business:
👉 https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page
Want to Get in Touch?
Have a question for Stephen and April? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline at (737) 330-1432 — they’d love to hear from you!