How do you grow a school and therapy center without losing quality or culture? You hire intentionally. You build slowly. And you make collaboration non-negotiable.

In this episode, Tim sits down with Carly and Jon Weinberg, the leaders behind Project Infinity School and Beyond ABA Therapy - two integrated programs creating a better path for neurodiverse students in Florida.

They share how they’ve scaled with purpose, built trust in a skeptical market, and kept client care at the center of everything they do.

It’s a masterclass in ethical growth, long-term thinking, and doing right by families - without compromise.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, I sit down with Dr. David Meichenbaum, a nationally recognized leader in autism intervention and behavioral consultation. We dive into what it really means to work collaboratively with families, educators, and schools to support learners with autism or behavioral challenges.

Dr. Meichenbaum shares his "Golden Question" that reframes how we talk about behavior, why focusing on skill-building over punishment matters, and practical strategies for generalizing skills from therapy into classrooms and homes.

If you're a parent, teacher, or ABA professional - this episode is packed with insights you can apply today.

On this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, Timothy Zercher sits down with Patrick Faga, Founder of FirstWork, to explore how technology is reshaping ABA lesson delivery. Patrick shares how his background as a behavior technician sparked the idea to ditch laminated flashcards in favor of scalable, digital learning tools - and how that decision is creating more efficient, learner-driven experiences both in the clinic and at home.

In this rapid-fire episode, they dive into:
- How FirstWork is transforming lesson delivery for BCBAs and special educators
- The surprising success of digital tools for learners on the spectrum
- Balancing operational efficiency with learner outcomes
- How independent learning through FirstWork could unlock new possibilities for the field

If you're passionate about innovation, efficiency, and scaling impact in ABA, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Mordy Friedberg, Director of Operations at Best Buds ABA, to unpack the reality of building and scaling an ABA practice in today’s climate.

Mordy shares how he transitioned from long-term care into ABA, why workforce shortages are slowing down care, and how to grow without losing the personal touch that teams - and clients - deserve. From staffing challenges to the systems you should implement before you need them, this conversation is packed with practical insight for ABA leaders.

If you care about sustainable growth, culture, and keeping your people engaged, tune in.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Kristen Byra, BCBA-D and founder of Upskill ABA, to dive into the evolving challenges - and opportunities - in ABA today.

Kristen shares her mission behind "building for the 51%," a call to action for supporting the growing wave of newly certified BCBAs who often enter the field underprepared for its complexities. We discuss why mentorship matters more than ever, how to increase trial counts without overwhelming teams, and the biggest myth in ABA that needs to die: that all BCBAs are interchangeable.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, mentorship, and building sustainable systems in ABA, this one's for you.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Logan Pratt, CEO of Bloomwell Autism Therapy, to explore how Bloomwell is reshaping autism services in underserved communities. Logan shares his journey from public policy to ABA leadership, why Bloomwell focuses on areas like Minnesota and Nebraska, and how decentralizing management has fueled sustainable growth.

They dive into the value of retaining quality staff, the hidden challenges of ABA regulations, and why leadership development is essential for new BCBAs. If you're passionate about ethical, scalable, and community-focused ABA care, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Joseph O’Keefe, BCBA, founder and CEO of Compass ABA Therapy. Joe shares his journey from launching Compass during the COVID-19 pandemic to growing a high-demand ABA provider committed to doing things the right way - no shortcuts, no compromises.

We explore the realities of scaling while maintaining clinical quality, what most providers get wrong with payers and authorizations, and why staffing remains the industry's toughest puzzle. If you’re a clinical leader or startup operator in ABA, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Holli Beth Clauser - founder of the ABA C.A.R.E.S. Summit and a leading voice in neurodiverse workplace innovation - to explore the human side of staffing in the ABA world. Holli shares how her neurodivergent perspective has influenced her approach to leadership, systems-building, and recruitment strategy.

We dig into why burnout and turnover persist, what leaders are missing in their talent operations, and the exact systems Holli would build first if launching a new ABA group today. If you're looking to build an organization that truly puts people first, this one's for you.