Ep. 60 - Why DSP Turnover Isn’t “The Cost of Doing Business” w/ NADSP

EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 33 MIN

Ep. 60 - Why DSP Turnover Isn’t “The Cost of Doing Business” w/ NADSP

from IDD Leader · host Nate Beers

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of high vacancy and high turnover, this episode will feel like oxygen.In Part 2 of my interview with Joe Macbeth and Dan Hermreck of NADSP, we dig into the data, the myths, and the practical steps that are actually helping agencies go from 40% turnover to 10% turnover — with DSP credentialed staff.If you lead an IDD provider agency, this is essential listening.If you care about building a more stable, skilled, and respected DSP workforce… even more so.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Why the industry treats 40% turnover as “normal”03:07 - The hidden cost of relying on intuition instead of competency07:22 - What agencies with 10% DSP turnover do differently11:48 - Why credentialing changes culture — not just résumés15:09 - What states are finally recognizing about DSP skills18:41 - The fight for fair DSP classification (and why it matters)22:14 - How frontline supervisor credentialing could change everything26:55 - What leaders must challenge if they want real retentionLinks & ResourcesLearn more about NADSP’s E-Badge Academy:https://nadsp.org/services/the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/Get “The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams”Learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast.https://iddleader.com/burnoutSend us Fan MailQuick Question:Do your frontline supervisors sometimes unintentionally contribute to staff turnover? It happens so easily because... Most supervisors were never trained to lead.  Get The 7 Quiet Danger Signs Your Supervisors Are Burning Out Their Teams and learn how high-retention agencies spot — and fix — these issues fast. https://iddleader.com/burnout

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