EPISODE 6: Expensive Mistakes We Made So You Don’t Have To

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.dietitianBri's Instagram: @theathletitianJoin our communiTEA: hotteawithumoandbri.com/communitea-signupIf you got something from today's Hot Tea, make sure you subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and spill the tea with someone else!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