Mid-Month Wake-Up Call - April 20, 2025

Hey Future Owner,

Today Looked Quiet...

Barely any real work happened. Just a few small orders and a couple emails. One of those days where everything feels slow and slippery.

But while writing this, I remembered—it’s the 20th. That’s the day I committed to doing a mid-month financial check-in.

And wow, I needed it. This blog is as much a storytelling space as it is an accountability tool. Writing these updates forces me to stop, reflect, and face the numbers—even when I’d rather not.

The Credit Card Oops

First thing I noticed: I went over the limit on one of my cards. Not by much, but just enough to rack up a $40 fee. I hate those. Not in a moral outrage kind of way—more like a game I should be smart enough to win. So yes, I’m annoyed with myself.

What triggered it? An automatic charge from my insurance premium I didn’t realize was coming.

Profit Check: Maybe It Is That Bad

On a cash basis, the profit and loss report is showing about $9K in sales this month with only $1K in profit. That’s... not great. It doesn’t match how busy I felt.

I haven’t pulled the accrual-based report yet, but I’m betting it’ll paint a clearer picture. Accrual accounting reflects sales when they’re earned, not when the cash hits—so it might show more of what’s actually been going on.

But right now, cash accounting is still my default. So maybe this is reality. And if it is... it’s a wake-up call.

Closing Thoughts

This check-in did its job. Caught a mistake early. Made me refocus. It’s a little frustrating to see numbers that don’t match my effort—but I’d rather know now than get blindsided later.

See you on the next checkpoint…