Hot Tea with Umo & Bri
Hot Tea with Umo and Bri is the go-to podcast for sports nutritionists, fitness pros, and wellness entrepreneurs who are ready to stop playing small and start building careers with purpose, power, and profit. Hosted by Umo Callins, a sports dietitian and fitness coach blazing trails in male-dominated spaces, and Briana Butler, a performance dietitian and former pro athlete, this show is your unfiltered backstage pass to what it really takes to thrive in this industry.
Together, they bring over 30 years of experience and a no-gatekeeping approach. They will be sharing the lessons they learned (sometimes the hard way) on building brands, attracting clients, and creating multiple streams of income. From imposter syndrome to industry visibility, you’ll hear real stories, actionable strategies, and expert conversations designed to help you turn your passion into a sustainable, standout career.
If you’re serious about growth, crave transparency, and are ready to rewrite the rules of your profession, pour a cup and join the conversation. Welcome to Hot Tea with Umo and Bri!
Hot Tea with Umo & Bri
First Steps to Starting Your Business (Without Losing Your Mind) | #3
Are you starting a business and feeling overwhelmed by all the things you think you need to do? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, the ladies get real about how they each launched their businesses, from juggling school, motherhood, and contracts to saying yes way too often and learning to say no. They talk about what you actually need to start (spoiler: it’s not a fancy website), how to legally protect your brand, why your business bank account matters, and how to set up systems that make life easier now and later. Whether you’re working full-time or starting a side hustle, this episode gives you a grounded, honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and how to stay focused on your vision without burning out.
- Umo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassy.sports.dietitian/
- Bri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathletitian/
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Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:30) Starting your business: side hustle or full-time
(5:00) Shifting from student to business owner
(7:48) What do you think you need vs. what’s truly essential
(11:02) Setting up your legal structure
(18:31) Getting your NPI and other practitioner basics
(19:03) Business bank accounts and keeping finances clean
(22:04) Systems and platforms to simplify your workflow
(27:56) Understanding and defining your service offerings
(32:45) Creating a realistic, sustainable work schedule
(36:18) Outro