The day felt heavy before it even started. I was anxious, stuck in my head, and very aware of the calendar creeping forward. It felt like one of those days where your mind never really gets a break.
A Full Day Staring at the Numbers
I spent the entire day in front of the computer, moving things around and trying to make the math work. Rent is coming due, and most of my credit card payments hit right at the beginning of the month. With very little income coming in this month, every decision felt tighter than usual.
A lot of today was shuffling—rearranging balances, timing payments, and trying to buy myself some breathing room. Even after hours of working through it, I didn’t feel fully finished. There’s still that lingering sense that something might be missing or that another shoe could drop.
One Small Financial Win
The biggest win of the day was finding another credit card to move a balance that was coming due next month. That single move lifted a major weight off my shoulders. It was one of those pressures that had been quietly building as the date got closer, and once it was handled, I could actually feel the difference.
That said, I’m not out of the woods yet. It helped, but it didn’t solve everything. The larger picture is still unresolved, and the stress hasn’t disappeared—it’s just a little quieter than it was this morning.
A Personal Curveball
On the personal side, my check engine light came on. From what I can tell, it might be something related to the catalytic converter. I’m not a car guy, but I’ve heard that term enough times to know it usually doesn’t mean anything cheap or easy.
It was one more thing layered onto an already anxious day, and honestly, it felt like piling on. Between the business stress and now potential car trouble, I caught myself thinking that I could really use a reset from 2026 already.
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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