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
EPISODE 6: Expensive Mistakes We Made So You Don’t Have To
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What if the biggest thing holding your business back is a mistake you keep paying for twice? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, Umo and Bri get real about the costly choices founders make when emotions, ego, fear, or rushing lead the way. They share honest stories about opening too fast, offering services no one asked for, waiting too long to hire help, underpricing for too long, and keeping clients or team members who are not the right fit. This episode is a friendly reminder that mistakes happen, but repeating them is where the real cost shows up. Slow down, build better systems, charge your worth, protect your peace, and grow with the right people beside you.
Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian
Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian
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Key Timestamps:
(1:24) Expensive mistakes that cost time, money, energy, and confidence
(3:35) Making rushed business decisions from frustration
(5:23) Trying to offer too many services too soon
(8:13) How ego, cheap choices, and DIY habits can cost more later
(11:18) Underpricing and learning to charge your worth
(15:18) Why wrong-fit clients drain energy and reputation
(18:06) How to avoid paying twice for the same mistake
(19:05) Growing a team slowly and hiring the right people
(22:14) Building systems, processes, and consistency
(24:29) Learning faster, adjusting quicker, and building smarter