ABA Hiring & Recruitment

Welcome back to the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, brought to you by 3 Pie Squared.  In this episode, Stephen and April sit down with Joseph Bolden, Head of Recruiting at 3 Pie Squared, to take a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing ABA business owners: finding, hiring, and retaining the right people.  The wrong hire can create operational problems, impact your existing team, increase turnover, and ultimately affect the families you serve. On the other hand, taking the time to identify the right person and build a strong hiring process can create a healthier culture and give owners more room to grow.  Stephen, April, and Joseph discuss everything from writing better job descriptions and using platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn to understanding what candidates want from their next opportunity.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why hiring for an ABA company requires more than simply checking someone's credentials  How Joseph's background in ABA operations shaped his approach to recruiting  Why the needs of a startup can be very different from those of an established ABA practice  The importance of understanding company culture before hiring  Why a strong clinical background doesn't necessarily mean someone is ready to lead a team  00:00 – Meet Joseph Bolden, 3 Pie Squared's Head of Recruiting 04:46 – Joseph's ABA Operations Background 10:19 – Why ABA Recruiting Requires Industry Experience 14:01 – Hiring for the Stage of Your ABA Business 17:51 – The Founder Problem: When Everyone Wants You 24:07 – How to Write Better ABA Job Descriptions 30:05 – Why Speed Matters When Hiring 33:00 – What Do Candidates Actually Want? 35:56 – Building a Robust Hiring System 40:17 – Real-Life Hiring Lessons From 3 Pie Squared 44:23 – Hiring for Clinical and Cultural Fit 48:02 – Supporting RBTs and Reducing Turnover 53:05 – Take Care of Your Staff and They'll Take Care of You 54:04 – The Best Recruiting Platforms for ABA Owners 57:58 – How Much Time Should Owners Spend Recruiting? 1:00:27 – Creating a Faster, More Effective Hiring Process 1:02:03 – Free Hiring Resource + Final Thoughts Have a question for Stephen and April? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 Have a question, a story to share, or a recruiting nightmare you'd like Stephen and April to discuss on the podcast? Give them a call. Resources & Links Business Essentials List https://www.3piesquared.com/blog/the-... ABA Business Leaders Support Group https://forms.office.com/r/cigPR8wFFC... Schedule a Consultation with Stephen https://3piesquared.com/stephen-booki... Free ABA Business Readiness Assessment https://3piesquared.com/aba-business-... ABA Billing Tips Guide https://3piesquared.com/productDetail... ABA Business Leaders Podcast CEUs https://3piesquared.com/productDetail... Podcast Production This podcast was produced by Max McLellan of MKM Audio. Want to start or grow a podcast for your business or brand? Get in touch with MKM Audio https://www.mkmaudio.com/contact?utm_...