🎙 ABA Business Leaders Podcast: Finding Your Why with ‘ABA on Tap’

In this special crossover episode, April and Stephen team up with Mike and Dan of the ABA On Tap podcast for a candid conversation about the often-unspoken challenges of ABA business ownership. Together, they explore what it really takes to start and grow a sustainable practice, and the personal and professional costs when your foundation isn’t strong.

From the importance of having a clear “why,” to why some BCBAs shouldn’t be business owners, this episode is packed with straight talk, field-tested advice, and a few laughs. You’ll also hear why neglecting your RBTs and obsessing over billables can erode your mission faster than you think.

Inside the episode:

💡 Why your “why” matters more than your business plan

🛑 The real reasons many ABA start-ups struggle—or fail

🎯 How to build a people-first company without sacrificing growth

💬 Why undervaluing your RBTs is a fast track to burnout and turnover

⚠️ The trap of focusing only on billables—and what it’s really costing you

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🎙 Looking After Your RBTs, Part 2: Knowing Your Worth With Special Guests: Chris, Liz, and Rebecca from AByay!

In Part 2 of this raw and real conversation, April and Stephen continue their deep dive with the incredible team at AByay!—Chris, Liz, and Rebecca—unpacking the realities of working as an RBT and what meaningful support looks like.

This episode answers hard questions:

👉 When is it time to leave your ABA company?

👉 What do RBTs truly want and need from their workplaces?

👉 Why are so many technicians burning out—and how can we stop it?

The guests share powerful stories, practical systems, and a few truths bombs every BCBA and ABA business owner needs to hear.

🔍 Inside the Episode:

🛑 “Is it time to move on?” Drawing the line when your ABA workplace isn’t serving you anymore

💬 What techs really want in the field—and how we can truly support them

🔥 The real reasons RBTs are burning out (and why these issues aren’t just about workload)

🔧 Concrete examples of how AByay! builds a culture of communication and collaboration

📣Keeping RBTs informed: Why transparency is everything on the tech side

💥 Chris’ mic-drop moment: “We know our worth. Our mission is to provide the highest quality services that we can.”

💸 Stephen breaks it down: It costs over $7K to train a tech. Protecting that investment means building workplaces where they want to stay

Whether you’re an RBT navigating your career or a leader trying to build a team that thrives, this episode is a must-listen.

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✅ ABA Start-Up Checklist

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🎙 Real Talk for RBTs: Advocacy, Burnout & Better Workplaces

With special guests: Chris, Liz, and Rebecca from AByay!

In this eye-opening episode, April and Stephen sit down with Chris, Liz, and Rebecca—the brilliant minds behind AByay!—to shine a spotlight on the people who keep the ABA field running: RBTs.

From emotional fatigue to unclear expectations, we unpack what RBTs really experience and what needs to change to create better, healthier workplaces.

They explore how RBTs can advocate for themselves without burning out, why joy and preferred stimuli aren’t “extras,” and how BCBAs and business owners can build workplaces where RBTs feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Whether you’re an RBT, BCBA, or ABA business owner—this episode is your reminder that treating RBTs well isn’t optional. It’s foundational.

🎯 Inside the episode:

• 💬 What advocacy really looks like as an RBT
• 🏢 How to create communicative, supportive workplaces
• 🧠 The emotional toll of RBT work—and how to protect your energy
• 🧸 Why preferred stimuli are key to real client progress
• 🔍 How to stop RBT burnout before it starts

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