(photo by Eric Schmid, St. Louis Magazine)
When we introduced our custom mahjong mats, we planned for the slow, steady growth that usually comes with a new product. Our customers moved much faster. The first run sold out almost as soon as it arrived.
With orders piling up, our founder and CEO Wes Pickering made a big decision. He ordered a full shipping container of mats, ten times the size of our first run, and committed to waiting for them to arrive.
The wait paid off. Today we’re filling mahjong mat orders in real time, and the line has grown to include a travel-size mat, carry bags, and more new products to come. As Wes told St. Louis Magazine, the game is “still popular and still growing.” The stockout did result in some bumpy times with our best Partners, and we're grateful for their understanding and patience.
Thank you to Eric Schmid and St. Louis Magazine for the thoughtful coverage and for sharing the story of a proud St. Louis manufacturer.
If you’d like to offer custom mahjong mats to your customers, fill out our Become a Partner form and we'll get you signed up as a PTG Partner.
Read the full article in St. Louis Magazine:
https://www.stlmag.com/business/pic-the-gift-navigated-big-demand-for-new-mahjong-playing-mats/
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