January 15, 2026 – Daily Recap

Progress, people, and a near-missed delivery

Author

Ramon Luna
January 16, 2026

The day felt like a bit of everything, which honestly tracks with how this business usually moves. I started in my head, moved into conversation, and ended up sprinting to make sure nothing literally drove away without us. One of those days where nothing explodes, but everything demands attention.

Building for the Friction Points

I kicked things off in full development mode. I was focused on finding a solution that integrates with Goodshuffle for those clients who absolutely refuse to build a wishlist. I’m trying to solve for that friction instead of fighting it every time it comes up. If I can make the process easier for them and us, that’s a long-term win.

This kind of work isn’t flashy, but it’s necessary. These are the tweaks that quietly make the business run smoother over time.

Three Hours of Industry Truth-Telling

After that, it was straight into networking mode. I jumped on a three-hour call with other industry peers, and it ended up being incredibly valuable. No pitching, no posturing — just sharing best practices, stories, and the stuff you only talk about with people who actually get it.

Warehouse Reality Check

The day wrapped at the warehouse, where I was waiting on a chair delivery for an upcoming event. I was already on edge because delivery drivers love to show up whenever they feel like it, and sure enough, there was no call ahead.

I almost missed them entirely, which would’ve been a nightmare. Luckily, someone was available to accept the delivery. Crisis avoided, but still frustrating. It’s one of those reminders that logistics will always test your patience, no matter how prepared you think you are.

All in all, a mixed bag — progress, connection, and a little chaos to keep things interesting.

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:

📚 What I’m Learning From Right Now

A rotating list of the things feeding my brain so I can feed the business.