In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, April Smith, co-founder of 3 Pie Squared, hosts an expert panel discussion featuring:  

• Alecia Barrett BCBA, COBA, LSW and owner of A. Barrett Academy, LLC located in Holland Ohio 

• Brooke Schneider, M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBA is the Founder and Clinical Director of Orange Pediatric Therapy, which she opened in 2015 

• Mallory Stinger, BCBA, CEU Coordinator, IEP Advocate, Sleep Consultant. Mallory has been in the field since 2010.  

• Jennifer Helten, the CEO and Founder of Unique Pathways LLC.  

The panel explores the risks of micromanagement, the challenge of delegating before you feel “ready,” and why most owners are never fully prepared for the next level of scale. Plus, each founder answer one of the most pressing questions ABA Business Owners ask:  

What one move can I make to drive my business forward? 

Key themes include: 

• Identifying decisions that unlock operational momentum rather than adding complexity 

• Letting go of control without sacrificing quality or outcomes 

• Choosing your “hard” as a business owner and accepting that growth always comes with trade-offs 

• The long-term impact of training, developing, and growing alongside your BCBAs 

• Why background work and infrastructure matter just as much as visible leadership

Have a question for Stephen and April? 

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Resources & Links 

• Business Essentials List 
  https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-essential-list-for-a-successful-business_24 

• Schedule a Consultation with Stephen 
  https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booking-page 

• Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment 
  https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-readiness-assessment 

• ABA Billing Tips Guide 
  https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Billing_Tips 

• ABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs 
  https://3piesquared.com/productDetails/ABA_Business_Leaders_Podcast_CEUs