

Building Better Businesses in ABA
Jonathan Mueller
Hi, I'm Jonathan Mueller and I believe that businesses don’t grow, PEOPLE grow. And people, in turn, grow their business. I started this pod to democratize access to the best business advice for owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field.I have conversations every week with iconic names who provide deep insights about running a successful ABA practice. Only have time to listen to one thing? Check out the “Stop/Start” segment of every episode, in which my guests share one thing ABA business owners should START doing, and one thing they should STOP doing.I’ve spent more than a decade of my life in the field, including as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of two autism services businesses: Ascend Behavior Partners and Element RCM. I love sharing everything that I’ve learned (and everything that I’ve failed at!). Because I believe in paying it forward.Thank you for listening!Sponsored by ElementRCM
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Jan 17, 2023 • 53min
Episode 53: Welcome APBA's New CEO (and Bestie) Dr. Tyra Sellers!
Dr. Tyra Sellers is the CEO of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) and a longtime friend in the field. She has an uncanny ability to listen, bring together groups to solve complex challenges, and to create followership while doing so. I loved hearing her vision for APBA and her description of the importance of every organization "caring deeply about supervision." Enjoy, kind listener!Resources:Email Tyra with what you'd love to see APBA pursue in 2023! (tyra@apbahome.net)Tyra onLinkedInAPBA websiteAPBA 2023 Convention in SeattleBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Jan 10, 2023 • 44min
Episode 52: A Payer's Experience Building Autism Insurance Benefit with James Craig
James Craig, LCSW brings a unique payer perspective as the former VP Autism Services at Beacon Health' Options. This conversation highlights the things that will need to be true for our ABA field to move toward value-based care models. He also shares some damning data on ABA provider utilization of parent training codes. Enjoy, kind listener!ResourcesJames on LinkedInMovies/TV Series that have moved James:Temple Grandin (movie)Extraordinary Attorney Woo (TV Series)Sponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Jan 3, 2023 • 45min
Episode 51: Employee Turnover: Focus on What's in Your Control with Jill and John Jacobson
Jill and I hit it off when we first met just before the pandemic. We related on everything: where our field was headed, importance of compliance, and much more. I recently met her husband, John, summer 2022 and likewise connected on all things culture and leadership. I now bring these two powerhouses to you, kind listener. Enjoy!ResourcesJill on LinkedInJohn on LinkedInJ2Jacobson ConsultingQAPISponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Dec 27, 2022 • 50min
Episode 50: The Anatomy of Texas Medicaid with Mariel Fernandez
Mariel has been advocating for 10+ years to get Texas Medicaid Autism program passed ... and it happened! Starting Feb 2022 kiddos with autism can access services. We talk about the journey, what's gone well, what's still a mess, and what the future will hold. Enjoy, kind listener!ResourcesTXABA Public Policy GroupTexas Medicaid Children's Services HandbookMental Health Parity ActCall for papers: Public Policy Advocacy by Behavior Analysts (deadline: March 1, 2023)Sponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 49: Enneagram & Personality Assessments with Hallie Respondek
Hallie's a bestie from the PodCASP and an EXPERT on all things Enneagram. Improve retention by getting to know your team members in increasingly meaningful ways. And check out how she breaks down and NAILS my Enneagram type. Enjoy kind listener!Resources:Hallie on LinkedInThe Blossom Center for ChildrenTake a free Enneagram test (via Cloverleaf)The PodCASP (Council of Autism Service Providers)Sponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Dec 13, 2022 • 41min
Episode 48: Teleteachers & Children's Mental Health with Emily Smith
You know how you meet someone new and they simply inspire you by the breadth of what they're doing? That was Emily for me in this conversation: from the TeleTeacheres/Colorado statewide partnership that connects Colorado students to mental health providers ... to her conviction to advocate for female CEOs/Founders ... to her Board role at the World Refugees School. Enjoy, kind listener!ResourcesEmily on:LinkedinInstagramTwitterTeleteachersThe World Refugees SchoolThe Artist's Way (Julia Cameron) -the book that inspired Emily to journal 3 pages every morningWhat is the What (Dave Eggers) - Jonathan's recommended read on the "Lost Boys" & their Sudanese refugee experienceSponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Dec 6, 2022 • 30min
Episode 47: Recruiting & Neurodiverse Leadership with Holli Beth Clauser
Holli Beth is a recruiter and influencer in our field ... and she is also diagnosed with autism. I've known Holli Beth a couple years but I really got to know her personal journey in this conversation: it's deeply meaningful. Enjoy, kind listener!Resources:Holli Beth on LinkedInSponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Nov 29, 2022 • 52min
Episode 46: Technology Transforming Caregiver Training with Goally CEO Sasha Shtern
Sasha wants to be remembered for impacting the lives of thousands of families ... and it was fun diving into how he's doing that through digital caregiver training for families at Goally. He also has some bold predictions for our field and a move toward more tech-enabled services. And, as my crypto buddy, we dish on how crypto will impact our world (spoiler: he doesn't think there will be applications in tech). Enjoy, kind listener!Resources:Goally (Sasha's company)Sasha on LinkedInS-curve explanationCrossing the Chasm (by Geoffrey Moore)Sponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Nov 22, 2022 • 43min
Episode 45: What's Your Organization's Strategy? With Juvo Founder Tanya Scott
Super powerful lessons from this conversation with Tanya on what it's like to be an ABA entrepreneur going through multiple rounds of fundraising, to bring in a new leadership team, to choose the right investor/partner, to lean into strategy & game theory ... and then transition to a new entrepreneurial endeavor in Summa Academy. Enjoy, kind listener!Resources:Tanya Scott on LinkedInSumma Academy on InstagramA primer on game theory and the prisoner's dilemmaSponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...

Nov 15, 2022 • 49min
Episode 44: Leading Through Change with Dr. Breanne Hartley
Leading Through Change with Dr. Breanne Hartley"Simpatico": that's the deep alignment I feel with Breanne about salient topics in our field. We dish on ABA's transition to the "medical model", on the work needed to invest in RBTs, how to lead through change, how to look outside our field for patterns that can predict our future ... and so much more. Enjoy, kind listener!ResourcesBreanne on LinkedInLittle Star ABA TherapySponsored by Element RCMBuilding Better Businesses in ABA is edited and produced by KJ Herodirt Productions Intro/outro Music Credit: song "Tailor Made" by Yari and bensound.com Give us a rating at Apple Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast channel: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/building-better-businesses-in-aba/id1603909082 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H5LzHYPKq5Qnmsue9HTwn Check out Element RCM to learn more about billing & insurance support for Applied Behavior Analysis providers Web: https://elementrcm.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/element-rcm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementrcm/ Follow the Pod: Web: https://elementrcm.ai/building-better-businesses-in-aba/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesaba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbetterbusinessesa...