🎙️ 3 Things We Thought Would Be Easier

In this episode, April and Stephen pull back the curtain on the unexpected hurdles they've encountered while running an ABA practice. From creating workplace culture to navigating policy challenges, they break down three major aspects of the business they assumed would be smooth sailing—but turned out to be far more complex.

You'll hear real-world lessons, reflections on common missteps, and practical strategies to navigate these challenges with clarity and intention. Whether you're in the early stages of building your ABA Business or managing a growing team, April and Stephen have you covered with relatable insights, advice, and words of wisdom.

🔑 Key Topics & Insight:

• How April realised what her boundaries were

• The hidden complexity behind creating policy

• Leadership fatigue: how to stay balanced under the weight of new responsibility

• Running a business with your spouse

• Stephen’s insight into planning for the worst

📊 This episode is sponsored by MarginKeepers. Running a business is no easy task and as an owner you are forced to wear many hats. MarginKeepers provides specialised accounting services, and has an in-depth understanding of ABA Businesses, allowing them to concentrate on the science! Learn more at: https://3piesquared.com/business-affiliate/MarginKeepers

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• ABA Business Start-Up Checklist – Ready to start your own practice? Download our step-by-step guide.

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Workplace conflict isn’t just frustrating—it can derail your ABA team's morale, productivity, and culture. In this episode of 3 Pie Squared – ABA Business Leaders, April and Stephen unpack what workplace “drama” really looks like, why it happens, and how ABA business owners can address it without letting it take over. They explore root causes like miscommunication, unclear expectations, burnout, favoritism, and gossip—while offering practical strategies for resolution and culture building.

From recognizing covert signs of toxic work environments to implementing real systems that support staff, this episode is packed with honest discussion and hard-earned insights from both clinical and leadership perspectives. Whether you're dealing with one difficult employee or widespread tension, this conversation will give you actionable ways to foster a more transparent, respectful, and supportive workplace.

🎯 Starting a practice, not sure where to start? Want to make sure you have everything needed for your established practice? Download our free start up list here.

👥 Explore membership options with 3 Pie Squared and access exclusive resources for ABA business leaders, click here.

🔹 Sponsored by Margin Keepers Concentrate on the science, leave the accounting to us! Margin Keepers has in-depth knowledge of the Applied Behavior Analysis field. Learn more at https://3piesquared.com/business-affiliate/MarginKeepers

In this episode of 3 Pie Squared – ABA Business Leaders, April and Stephen sit down for a candid conversation about what’s keeping them grounded amidst the chaos of running a business. From using meditation to manage overwhelm to creating procedures for when no procedures exist, this conversation is full of relatable insights and sanity-saving strategies. They discuss how to create space between urgency and action, how to train staff on responding without panic, and why every ABA business owner needs a plan for when things don’t go to plan. It’s a raw and useful discussion about managing stress—even when things are going well.

The episode also highlights the value of the ABA Business Leaders Membership, a powerful resource packed with 34 CEUs, step-by-step guidance, and a connected community of ABA professionals ready to grow ethically and sustainably.

Starting a practice, not sure where to start? Want to make sure you have everything needed for your established practice? Download our free start-up list here. Explore membership options with 3 Pie Squared and access exclusive resources for ABA business leaders, click here.