In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa explores one of the biggest questions group practice owners face: Do I really need a business partner, or do I just need more support?

Drawing from her own experiences (including both successful and challenging partnerships), Lisa unpacks the risks, benefits, and alternatives to bringing on a partner. She also highlights the power of building a “village of support” through leadership teams, admin staff, coaches, and trusted advisors.

You’ll walk away with clarity on whether partnership is the right move for you—or whether your practice simply needs a stronger structure and support system.

What You'll Hear:

• Common reasons therapists consider business partners—and the risks involved
• Lisa’s personal stories of entering and exiting partnerships (and what she learned)
• Why alignment of vision, energy, and decision-making styles matters so much
• Alternatives to partnership: building a leadership team and a “village of support”
• Practical steps for defining the functions you actually need before creating roles
• The importance of right people, right seats (inspired by Traction by Gino Wickman)
• This week’s leadership prompt: Map out your practice functions and notice where you’re carrying the weight alone

Resources Mentioned

• Book: Traction by Gino Wickman
• Group Practice Connection Community – where you can find your own “village of support”
• Lisa’s email (for reflections and connection): [email protected]
• Episode 8 - Expanding with Intention with Merrisa Little

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.grouppracticenetwork.ca

Instagram: instagram.com/grouppracticenetwork

Facebook: facebook.com/grouppracticenetwork

LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-catallo

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