Hot Tea with Umo & Bri

End-of-Year Business Planning for Q1 Success | EP#14

Umo Callins and Briana Butler

Are you already feeling behind and the new year hasn’t even started yet? In this energizing episode of Hot Tea with Uma and Bri, your favorite duo shares real, practical steps to help you close out Q4 with intention, and hit the ground running in Q1. From setting clear, trackable goals to refining your systems, team, and tech, they break down why “doing it all” isn’t the move, but planning smart is. You'll hear personal stories, hard lessons, and honest truths about what didn’t work, and what finally clicked. They also dive into how to avoid burnout, set strong boundaries, and why financial planning (yes, taxes too!) is a non-negotiable. If you're a health, wellness, or fitness entrepreneur, this one’s your must-listen game plan.

Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian
Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian

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Episode highlights:
(1:26) Why year-end reflection is crucial for a smooth Q1
(2:45) Celebrate your wins—and learn from the misses
(4:35) How to avoid a Q1 scramble in the healthcare space
(6:00) Real talk: setting realistic, trackable goals
(8:10) Mini-goals and aligning systems, team, and tools
(10:15) Year-end tech, team, and tool audit
(13:16) What you should outsource (and when)
(15:33) Why it always circles back to the business owner
(16:26) Avoid overcommitting during Q4
(18:10) Boundaries and saying “no” the smart way
(19:59) Taxes and financial planning: do not skip this
(24:47) Don’t ignore industry trends because your business depends on it
(25:34) Final thoughts: You don’t need a new you. You need a clear plan.