The ABA Business Leader's Guide : How to Start, Grow, and Sustain an Ethical ABA Practice Without Losing Your Soul

Starting an ABA practice is exciting-and overwhelming.Too many passionate, well-intentioned professionals jump in with big hearts but without a clear roadmap.The result? Burnout, financial stress, sleepless nights, and businesses that collapse under the weight of uncertainty. This book was written to change that. Stephen Smith, founder of 3 Pie Squared and the ABA Business Leaders platform, has spent more than a decade working with ABA business owners across the country.Along the way, he and his wife learned many of the hardest lessons firsthand-navigating sleepless 3 a.m. payroll panics, staff misalignments, underpricing, and the cost of building without vision.Later, through consulting and his podcast, Stephen saw the same patterns repeating in thousands of practices. What sets this book apart is its honesty. Stephen doesn’t offer magic formulas or one-size-fits-all solutions.Instead, he shares practical guidance, stories, and the key questions every ABA business owner must ask to bu