I woke up feeling focused in a quiet, grounded way. There was something satisfying about starting the day without immediately diving into a screen. Once a little space opened up, everything felt lighter and easier to move through.
Starting the Day Offline
I made a deliberate choice to stay off the computer first thing and focus on my immediate environment. I cleared my desk—about 80% of it—and that alone shifted my mood. The space felt calmer, and so did my head. It wasn’t flashy or dramatic, but it set a tone that felt productive in a personal, almost invisible way.
Plans vs. Reality at the Warehouse
The plan was to head to the warehouse, unbox some chairs, and put them away. It was straightforward, physical work, and I fully intended to do it. But once I sat down, I couldn’t pull myself away from the computer. The day quietly rerouted itself.
Instead of the warehouse, I stayed locked in on the business side. I bounced between fixing landing pages, reconciling the books—mostly because I know I owe the monthly recap—and paying bills. None of it felt like a “big win,” and there wasn’t a single moment I could point to and say, that’s the thing I did today. It was more like slowly chipping away at a pile that’s been waiting for attention.
An Unexpected Sense of Accomplishment
By the time I finally pulled away from the computer, I felt weirdly accomplished. Even without a clean checkbox moment or a tangible outcome, something had clearly moved forward. The work was quiet and behind the scenes, but it added up. I ended the day feeling like I’d handled things that needed handling, even if they don’t show up as a highlight on paper.
Until next time
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🛠 Tools I Use (and Recommend)
These are the tools that keep Peachy Party ATL running smoothly — from quoting clients to managing logistics to staying organized.
Goodshuffle Pro (referral) – My go-to for inventory, scheduling, contracts, and payments. It keeps the rental chaos under control.
Gusto (referral) - I’m still learning about payroll, if Im being honest. But Gusto has an easy to use platform and give me the confidence I need t go to the next level.
Next Insurance (referral) - We all need insurance! This is a great platform to help you get started.
💳 My Credit Card Stack
These are the cards I actually use to manage cash flow, earn rewards, and soften the blow of big purchases.
US Bank - Triple Cash Card
Updated: November 2025
$500 cash back bonus, 0% APR for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers
Amex Blue Business Plus (referral)
Updated: October 2025
12 months 0% APR + 15k Membership Rewards after qualifying spend.
🎪 Rental Industry Resources
If you’re in the rental world — or thinking about jumping in — these are the channels, tools, and communities I use to keep learning and leveling up:
Start A Party Rental Company (referral link) — The most thorough party rental course out there, with clear lessons, tactics, and real world do’s and don’ts.
Event Rental Podcasts:
YouTube Channels:
📚 What I’m Learning From Right Now
A rotating list of the things feeding my brain so I can feed the business.
Community:
The Morning Meet Up (referral) – A daily community for entrepreneurs hosted by David Shands.
Podcasts:
Think Big, Buy Small — Entrepreneurship through acquisition, a Harvard Business School podcast
Built to Sell Radio — For entrepreneurs interested in selling a business
Earn Your Leisure — Financial literacy
YouTube Channels:
Books:
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life―A Revolutionary Approach to Maximizing Life Experiences Over Accumulating Wealth
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