The weekend moved fast, and it felt quieter than I would’ve liked. I spent a lot of time thinking about what I should be doing without really locking into anything. It wasn’t heavy or dramatic—just one of those stretches where momentum never fully showed up.
A Slow Start Without Much Direction
I sat down at the desk more than once with the intention of working, but the direction just wasn’t there. No distractions worth blaming, no chaos to point at—it simply didn’t click. Time passed, ideas floated around, and very little turned into actual progress.
It wasn’t a crash or burnout moment. More like idling. The kind where you’re technically present, but nothing grabs hold long enough to move the needle.
Light Follow-Ups Inside HighLevel
The one clear business-related win was spending some time inside HighLevel. I leaned into it a bit more by scanning business cards and using the platform to send follow-up emails from last week’s networking events.
It wasn’t a deep dive or a full systems session, but it was at least a small step forward. Touching the tool, using it as intended, and keeping conversations warm instead of letting them sit untouched.
Outside of that, the weekend stayed pretty casual. Time to get over this Super Bowl hangover and do some actual work.
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
Publications:
