ABA Back to Basics: Building Relationships That Last

In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, April and Stephen Smith dive into one of the most important factors for growing a successful ABA business: building relationships that last. From hiring for diverse skills to fostering mentorship and a culture of communication, learn how to create a team that can thrive without relying on you for every decision.

Whether you’re hiring your first employee, scaling your ABA therapy practice, or planning to step back from daily operations, this episode gives you actionable strategies to strengthen your team, embed your values, and grow your business for the long term.

📞 Have a question for April and Stephen? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

Timestamps / Chapters:
0:30 – Intro
6:12 – Ego & Hiring: Why You Need People Better Than You
7:30 – Hiring for Beginners
10:10 – Building a Well-Rounded Team
11:50 – Values-Based Hiring
14:30 – Onboarding Evaluation
18:30 – Advice for Growing Your ABA Business
21:13 – Vision First: Aligning Values & Hiring
29:19 – Communication & Fostering Team Culture
30:52 – Limits of Building Culture
34:57 – Stepping Back & Preparing Your Business for Transition
35:33 – Awareness of Your Changing Role
41:30 – Micromanaging & Business Valuation
44:30 – Outro

🎧 Resources & Links:
🧾 Business Essentials List: https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-...
💼 Book a consultation with Stephen: https://www.3piesquared.com/stephen-b...
🧠 ABA Business Readiness Assessment: https://www.3piesquared.com/aba-busin...
💳 ABA Billing Tips Guide: https://www.3piesquared.com/productDe...
🎧 ABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs: https://www.3piesquared.com/productDe...

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