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Epsiode 21 with Jayson Tompkins of STAHLS' Fulfill Engine
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- The Printerviews
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- Jul 20, 2026
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- 2991
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Summary
Most print companies are running chaotic, legacy systems that limit growth - until Jason Tompkins reveals how a wild journey from software engineering to apparel printing turned into a trillion-dollar industry-shaking platform. Discover how identifying operational pain points first led him to build Fulfill Engine, a solution now transforming global printing operations and partnerships. This episode unlocks the behind-the-scenes truth about scaling print businesses in today's fast-paced e-commerce world. Jason shares how early chaos - think Frankenstein workflows, Spaghetti code, and manual bottlenecks- became the stepping stones to a data-driven infrastructure that supports multi-million-dollar volume growth. You'll discover how internal struggles with supply chains, automation, and product data inspired a software revolution with enormous ripple effects across the industry. We break down: the incredible power of partnerships, the importance of industry transparency, and the value of building solutions that serve your own pain first. Jason dives into how embracing AI, vibe coding, and continuous industry evolution opens new opportunities for decorators, suppliers, and brands alike. His insights show that understanding your operational leaks and data capabilities is key to future-proofing your business, whether you're a small shop or a scaling e-commerce empire. Why ignore these operational lessons at your peril? With global fulfillment expectations rising - think same-day shipping and regional on-demand printing - those who don’t build resilient, automated workflows risk falling behind. This is your blueprint to scale smarter, strengthen partnerships, and unlock the next wave of innovation - before your competitors do. Perfect for print shop owners, ops managers, and i…