Spinning Plates

Thoughts from the Vinyl Deli founder

Hey there! I’m Jordan, the Founder of Vinyl Deli, Daily Music Recommendations, and other, yet-to-be-announced business endeavours I hope you will adore.

Spinning Plates is a blog and autobiographical journal about my dedication to the past times I love. I’m forever working on multiple passions and pursuits, listening to music, and pun-intended, spinning plates.

Subscribe below to hear my thoughts on business, music, product dev, and whatever else is on my mind. Thank you for taking the time to read Spinning Plates.

Hey there! I’m Jordan, the Founder of Vinyl Deli, Daily Music Recommendations, and other, yet-to-be-announced business endeavours I hope you will adore.

Spinning Plates is a blog and autobiographical journal about my dedication to the past times I love. I’m forever working on multiple passions and pursuits, listening to music, and pun-intended, spinning plates.

Subscribe below to hear my thoughts on business, music, product dev, and whatever else is on my mind. Thank you for taking the time to read Spinning Plates.

Hey there! I’m Jordan, the Founder of Vinyl Deli, Daily Music Recommendations, and other, yet-to-be-announced business endeavours I hope you will adore.

Spinning Plates is a blog and autobiographical journal about my dedication to the past times I love. I’m forever working on multiple passions and pursuits, listening to music, and pun-intended, spinning plates.

Subscribe below to hear my thoughts on business, music, product dev, and whatever else is on my mind. Thank you for taking the time to read Spinning Plates.

The Beauty of Boredom

I recently watched a Harvard Business Review video (yes, I’m subscribed — and yes, call me boring, but all I think about is business). It was a monologue from Professor Arthur C. Brooks about the importance of boredom.

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Something That Means Something

There’s a Pharcyde song that’s been looping in my head lately.

The hook goes:
“I gotta kick something that means something.”

It’s simple, but it’s been leaving me reassessing how I view life.

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A Message to Record Shops

When beginners post about their Crosley players, don’t sneer — encourage them. Here’s why keeping vinyl open and welcoming matters more than ever.

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The Power of No

I’ve spent too long saying yes to the wrong things. Here’s what learning the power of no taught me about time, growth, and meaning.

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The Problematic Child

Vinyl Deli isn’t the perfect child I hoped for. It’s the one that drives me mad and keeps me up at night; I wouldn’t change a thing.

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The Loudest 1%

How dealing with the loudest 1% of customers can derail a small business — and why protecting momentum matters more.

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The Price of the Life You Want

Hustle culture isn’t for everyone. Neither is balance. This is a reflection on finding your own path — and being okay with the trade-offs along the way.

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The Devil’s After Me

Denzel Washington once said if the Devil is after you, you’re doing something right. After the past five years, I believe it.

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Three’s the Magic Number

A love letter to the three things that drive me: music, business, and beautifully engineered metal. And the one person who made it all possible — my mum.

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Keep It Simple, Stupid

I spent years overcomplicating things. Building Spinning Plates reminded me that solving problems starts with two simple questions — and a lot less noise.

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