🎙 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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Welcome to the ABA Business Leaders News, the go-to show for aspiring and current ABA practice owners who want to keep up to date with the latest happenings in the world of ABA.

Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice.

🗓️ Live Every Monday: We stream this podcast live in our exclusive Facebook group, where members can interact, ask questions, and share their own experiences. 🎧 New Episode Every Tuesday: We release the recorded episode on all major podcast platforms so you can catch up anytime.

What to Expect Each Week:

✅ The latest news and real-time updates impacting ABA practice owners—legislation, funding, best practices, and trends ✅ Tips, resources, and real-world guidance on launching, managing, and scaling your practice ✅ Stories and experiences from our own journey, and from other professionals in the field ✅ Interactive Q&A from our Facebook group members

Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own practice, just getting off the ground, or looking to take your ABA business to the next level, April and Stephen are here to help you every step of the way.

👉 Join the Conversation: Be part of our supportive Facebook community and get involved in the live episodes. Your questions, comments, and stories are what make this podcast thrive!

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Let’s get your business on track—one step at a time.

🎙 ABA Business Leaders Podcast – Episode: Rest Is Productive

In this refreshingly honest episode, April and Stephen dig into something rarely talked about in ABA business and entrepreneurial circles: rest. From hobbies to mental incubation to joy at work, they explore how taking breaks—real, intentional ones—can actually drive better decision-making, creativity, and resilience as a practice owner.

If you’ve been stuck in nonstop hustle mode or struggling to find space for yourself in the middle of your business, this episode is your permission slip to pause. Rest isn’t lazy—it’s strategic.

Inside the episode:

🧩 Why having a hobby is a protective factor against burnout

💡 The science of incubation—why stepping away from work can lead to your best ideas

📱 Stephen’s insight on how phones block creativity (and how small breaks can get it flowing again)

🛠️ Using ABA strategies like antecedent planning to design your own rest routines

🎉 How to build joy into your actual workday

⚖️ The difference between loving your work and being consumed by it

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