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Name: 3 Pie Squared
Address: Austin, TX, 78731, US
Telephone: +15712955450
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We help ABA practices start up and expand. Our unique products are made specifically for ABA. As an ABA Therapist, where you spend your time matters.
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As someone who spent over 10 years as the Director of Operations for an in-home and clinic ABA practice, I strongly believe in the work you do. During these years, I noticed a few areas where owners of these companies could use a little help. You have the ability to change lives, give families the tools they need to support their children, and you can improve an entire family’s quality of life. The problem is, when you have to spend your time doing paperwork and determining procedures, it limits your ability to spend time on work with real impact. So, I created 3 Pie Squared to help you reduce data entry time, improve accuracy of billing, speed up the payroll process, reach HIPAA compliance, and dramatically decrease the time it takes for insurance companies to process claims. And, all of our solutions can be customized to perfectly fit your needs! If you want to learn more, visit our website or send me a message!!

-Stephen Smith, CEO - https://monol.ink/stephensmith

10/30/2026

Build an ABA Business That Doesn’t Depend on You

A successful ABA business isn’t just about how much you grow. It’s about building a practice that can deliver quality care without every decision depending on you.

Here are 4 ABA Business Tips to help you build a more sustainable practice:
1. Master Your Business Numbers
Understand cash flow, payroll, and insurance reimbursement. Strong financial visibility helps you make informed decisions and plan for sustainable growth.

2. Build Systems, Not Dependencies
Develop strong operational systems, define responsibilities, and establish processes that help your team manage day-to-day operations consistently.

3. Set Boundaries Before You Scale
Define your ideal clients, service scope, caseload limits, and staffing capacity. Saying no to commitments your team cannot responsibly support helps protect care quality.

4. Invest in Your People and Leadership
Strengthen onboarding, supervision, and clinician support. Use technology and AI to support professional judgment—not replace it.
Remember: The goal is to build an ABA business that supports your mission, empowers your team, and doesn’t rely on you for everything.

Ready to build a more sustainable ABA business? Book a free consultation with Stephen & April at 3 Pie Squared to discuss your business challenges and growth priorities.

Book your slot now: https://3piesquared.com/45-minute-meeting-with-april-and-stephen

10/29/2026

Why ABA Businesses Struggle: Sean Daly on Profit, Staffing & Sustainable Care

What does it really take to run a sustainable ABA practice? Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie Squared welcome Sean Daly for an honest conversation about the business realities that can challenge even dedicated behavior analysts.

Drawing on his experience building, downsizing and ultimately closing his ABA company, Sean discusses the gap between clinical expertise and business ownership. The conversation explores financial management, payroll, insurance delays, cancellations, staffing decisions, operational support and the pressure to accept every opportunity to help a family.

The episode also examines the role of AI in ABA, the potential and limitations of accreditation, staff training and turnover and how behavior analysis education can better prepare people for real world practice. Sean’s experience offers ABA business owners and aspiring founders’ practical questions to consider when building a practice that can sustain its team, its services and its mission.

Watch Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/hoKeENDJyQw?si=Mq1_GkhKToLwRUI5

10/29/2026

New Episode Alert: Why ABA Businesses Struggle: Sean Daly on Profit, Staffing & Sustainable Care

What happens when your passion for helping families isn't enough to keep your ABA business running?

You can be an exceptional clinician, build a dedicated team, and genuinely care about the families you serve—but still struggle to keep your business financially sustainable.

In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April Smith welcome Sean Daly for an honest conversation about the realities of ABA business ownership.

Drawing from his experience building, downsizing, and ultimately closing his ABA company, Sean shares valuable lessons about the challenges many practice owners face but rarely discuss openly.

From financial pressures and staffing decisions to insurance delays, operational challenges, and the emotional weight of leadership, this conversation explores what it really takes to build an ABA practice that can survive—and thrive.

💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

-Why strong clinical skills don't automatically translate into business success
-How payroll, cancellations, insurance delays, and hidden expenses can impact profitability
-Why understanding the difference between revenue, profit, and cash flow is essential
-How staffing decisions, employee retention, and leadership affect long-term sustainability
-Why setting boundaries around the services you provide can protect both your business and your clients
-How AI can support ABA operations without replacing clinical judgment
-What ABA business owners should consider when evaluating accreditation
-Why having a clear business plan and operational support matters before scaling
-Why sometimes the most responsible business decision is knowing when to step away

Building a successful ABA practice isn't just about how many families you can serve. It's about creating a business that can continue serving them without sacrificing your team, your finances, or yourself.

Whether you're starting an ABA company, managing a growing practice, or questioning your next steps, Sean's experience offers important lessons worth hearing.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and discover the business lessons every ABA owner should know before it's too late. Check the link in the post's comments.

📞 Have questions?
Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

Join our ABA Business Support Group. Interested? You can sign-up in the form. Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC

10/26/2026

Why Emotional Awareness Matters for ABA Leaders | Self-Reflection & RFT

What if you're so busy pushing through your day that you forget to notice how you actually feel? 🧠

For many ABA professionals and business leaders, recognizing emotions isn't always as simple as naming them.

Sometimes, the hardest question to answer is:

"What does that emotion feel like in your body?"

In this conversation, Nicole Skotz, M.S., BCBA and ADHD coach, explores the importance of emotional awareness, self-reflection, and connecting with our experiences.

Drawing on Relational Frame Theory (RFT), Nicole discusses why simply going through an experience isn't always enough.

🎧 Tune in to the full episode and discover a healthier way to lead!
Check the link in the comments.

📞 Have questions?
Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

Join our ABA Business Support Group. Interested? You can sign-up in the form. Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC

10/23/2026

ADHD, Productivity & Burnout: Why Working Harder Isn't Always Better

What if taking a break is actually the most productive thing you can do? 🧠

For many ABA leaders, especially those navigating ADHD and executive functioning challenges, the word productivity can come with a lot of pressure.

You sit at your computer, switch between tabs, refresh your emails, and try to force yourself to get something done.

But are you actually being productive?

In this conversation, Nicole Skotz, M.S., BCBA and ADHD coach, challenges the way we think about productivity.

Sometimes, stepping away from your desk is exactly what you need to move forward.

Taking a break isn't necessarily avoiding work. It can be a way to reset, regain focus, and return with more energy.

The goal isn't to look busy every minute of the day.

It's to recognize which actions actually help you make progress.

🎧 Tune in to the full episode and discover a healthier way to lead!
Check the link in the comments.

📞 Have questions?
Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

Join our ABA Business Support Group. Interested? You can sign-up in the form. Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC

10/22/2026

New Episode Alert: Scruffy, Shoulds and Mighty Mouse: Executive Functioning and Self-Awareness for ABA Leaders with Nicole Skotz

Ever feel like you're the one holding your entire ABA business together—but you're barely holding yourself together?

You know what needs to get done. You have the skills, the experience, and the best intentions.

So why is it still so hard to stay consistent, delegate responsibilities, or stop feeling like you should be doing more?

In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April Smith are joined by Nicole Skotz, M.S., BCBA and ADHD Coach, for an eye-opening conversation about executive functioning, self-awareness, and the hidden pressures of ABA leadership.

From the constant urge to fix everything to the expectations we place on ourselves, Nicole shares practical insights on how leaders can better understand their own behavior, recognize their limits, and create healthier approaches to work and life.

💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

-Why executive functioning challenges can affect anyone—not just individuals with ADHD
-How the word "should" can reveal unrealistic expectations and internal pressure
-Why naming your inner critic can help you create distance from negative thoughts
-How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies can support self-awareness and flexibility
-Why the BCBA instinct to fix problems can make delegation more difficult
-What Stephen calls "Mighty Mouse Syndrome"—and why trying to do everything yourself can hold your business back
-How simple practices like body check-ins and joy journaling can support emotional awareness
-Why planning is productive work, even when you're not checking tasks off a list

Being a great ABA leader doesn't mean doing everything yourself. Sometimes, the most important work starts with understanding yourself.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and discover how greater self-awareness can help you lead with intention, delegate more effectively, and build a healthier ABA business. Check the link in the post's comments.

Check the link in the post's comments.

📞 Have questions?
Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

Join our ABA Business Support Group. Interested? You can sign-up in the form. Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC

10/15/2026

New Episode Alert: From Burnout to Action: Applying Behavior Analysis to Ourselves and Our Organizations

🧠We know burnout is a problem in ABA. But what are we actually doing about it?

Recognizing burnout is one thing. Creating meaningful, lasting change is another.

In Part 2 of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and April Smith welcome back Dr. Becca Tag to move beyond conversations about burnout and explore what it really takes to create healthier clinicians, stronger leaders, and more sustainable ABA organizations.

Together, they challenge the idea that there's a simple solution to complex human problems and discuss why the same principles we use to understand behavior in our clients should also be applied to ourselves, our leadership, and our workplace systems.

💡In This Episode, You'll Learn:

-Why understanding burnout is only the beginning—and what comes next
-How applying behavior analysis to ourselves can reveal patterns affecting our well-being and leadership
-Why nervous system regulation, interoception, and self-awareness matter for ABA professionals
-How power dynamics influence feedback, communication, and workplace relationships
-Why your self-worth should never be defined by productivity, credentials, or professional success
-How curiosity and continuous learning can help leaders identify problems in training, supervision, and organizational systems
-Why meaningful organizational change requires patience, accurate information, and a willingness to adapt

The goal isn't just to recognize burnout. It's to understand what's contributing to it—and start making meaningful changes.

Whether you're an RBT, BCBA, clinical director, or ABA business owner, this conversation challenges you to rethink how you approach your own well-being and the systems you help create.

🎧 Ready to move from burnout awareness to meaningful action? Listen to the full episode and discover how behavior analysis can help you build healthier habits, stronger teams, and more supportive workplaces.

Check the link in the post's comments.

📞 Have questions?
Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

Join our ABA Business Support Group. Interested? You can sign-up in the form. Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC

10/14/2026

Not Every RBT Wants to Become a BCBA—Here's Why That Matters

Not every Behavior Technician wants to become a BCBA—and that's okay.

Career growth isn't one-size-fits-all.

Some Behavior Technicians dream of becoming BCBAs. Others discover their strengths in leadership, training, operations, recruiting, human resources, scheduling, or administration.

The best ABA organizations recognize that and create multiple career paths—not just one.
When employees can see opportunities that align with their strengths and interests, they're more engaged, more motivated, and more likely to stay with your organization.

🎧 Catch the full episode and rethink the way you develop your staff!

👉 Link in the post's comments!

📞 Have questions?
Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

Join our ABA Business Support Group. Interested? You can sign-up in the form. Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC

10/12/2026

The Career Goal Every RBT & BCBA Should Be Setting

The best career goal isn't just getting promoted. It's becoming better at what you do.
Whether you're an RBT, a BCBA candidate, or an experienced clinician, your greatest investment is your own growth.

Instead of focusing only on the company's goals, ask yourself:
• What new skill can I develop?
• How can I become a better Behavior Technician?
• How can I become a better BCBA?
• How can I provide better outcomes for every client I serve?

It's easy to become highly skilled with the handful of clients you work with every day. The real challenge is building clinical judgment that transfers across different learners, environments, and situations.

Professional growth isn't about collecting credentials. It's about developing the knowledge, flexibility, and confidence to deliver quality ABA services wherever they're needed.

🎧 Catch the full episode and rethink the way you develop your staff!

👉 Link in the post's comments!

📞 Have questions?
Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

Join our ABA Business Support Group. Interested? You can sign-up in the form. Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

In celebration of Canada’s Thanksgiving Day!

As we celebrate gratitude, community, and the spirit of togetherness. At 3 Pie Squared, we’re thankful for the dedication and compassion of those who make a difference every day—especially within the ABA community.

Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving!

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