Mahjong Made Me Do It

Send us Fan MailI had to hit pause for a minute because my business took a big leap: I launched a wholesale branch on Faire and built out a full wholesale catalog from scratch. That meant moving products over, setting wholesale pricing, and doing the kind of detailed backend work that most people never see. If you’re an artist, maker, or small business owner trying to grow without burning out, you’ll recognize this season fast. I’m also honest about the reality of being a one-woman show. On any given day I’m creating artwork, coordinating manufacturing, managing listings, running a physical retail shop, bringing in seasonal inventory, and still taking freelance clients and commissions. The thread that holds it together is learning how to pivot on purpose, not just react, so the work stays joyful instead of exhausting. And then there’s the part I didn’t expect: mahjong. Learning the game pulled me into a new community, new friendships, and events at the shop where people laugh, learn the card together, and share their love of the game. I even talk about getting my husband to learn at the library, plus ideas for teaching kids with mini major cards so the fun can travel across generations. If you want more real-life creative entrepreneurship, wholesale tips, and community-building ideas for your art business, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one new thing you want to learn this year?Support the showCatch the doodles on YouTubeMy socials:Sign up for my monthly newsletterPortfolio website: Brewtifully.comInstagram: /BrewtifullyFacebook: /brewtifullyTikTok: GettingSmallwithGrandmaLinkedIn: Tracy Dawn Brewer