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.

In this compelling episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Daniel Blank, Founder and CEO of ABA Revolution. With decades of experience and a fresh new vision, Daniel shares how he's reimagining ABA therapy from the ground up. The conversation touches on the painful realities of high turnover, underpaid RBTs, and the dangers of prioritizing profit over people. Daniel discusses his people-first philosophy, bold tech integrations (including robots!), and why he believes ethical staffing is the future of autism care. If you're ready to rethink what quality really means in ABA, this episode is a must-listen.

n this heartfelt and powerful episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Anna Bullard, VP of Payor Operations at Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services and the driving force behind Georgia’s historic “Ava’s Law.” Anna shares the deeply personal story of her daughter’s autism diagnosis, the battle for insurance reform, and the grit it took to open a rural ABA clinic where services were lacking. From misconceptions held by payors to the harsh realities of provider reimbursement, Anna brings 15+ years of experience, advocacy, and passion to the mic.

Whether you're a provider, policymaker, or parent - this conversation will leave you inspired, informed, and more committed than ever to the mission of accessible autism care.

In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Matthew Harrington, BCBA and founder of ABA Digital Marketing Agency, to challenge a controversial idea: Is it unethical NOT to market your ABA practice?

Matthew brings a rare blend of clinical experience and marketing insight to the table, exploring:

• Why ethical marketing matters more than ever in ABA
• The biggest myths about local outreach and referrals
• How to scale without depending on paid ads
• Why clinical outcomes should drive your messaging
• The #1 shift he wishes all ABA businesses would make

If you're a clinic owner, BCBA, or ABA marketer looking to grow without selling out, this episode is a must-listen.

What happens when lived experience meets clinical expertise? In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Tim Zercher sits down with Sean Yocum—ABA clinician, podcast host, baseball coach, and passionate advocate for family-centered care in behavior analysis.

Sean shares how growing up with an autistic sibling shaped his drive to reform the field. From questioning outdated clinical standards to pushing for purpose-driven company culture, Sean doesn't hold back.

You’ll hear:

• Why generalization and caregiver training must become the new gold standard
• How shaping applies far beyond therapy sessions—even on the baseball field
• What’s broken about current KPIs in ABA (and what to do instead)
• Why prioritizing purpose over perks is essential for fixing staff burnout

This episode is bold, candid, and deeply practical—exactly what the ABA world needs.