In today's episode TJ and Gary welcome Kelvin, co-founder of Tally Tumbler, a uniquely designed drink tumbler that lets you keep score while you play — whether you're on the golf course or in the backyard.

Kelvin shares the origin story of Tally Tumbler, which started with a simple idea during his time running bocce ball leagues in Virginia Beach. Realizing how often people lose track of the score — and always having a tumbler in hand — sparked a lightbulb moment. Fast forward through entrepreneurial hustle, a key partnership with co-founder Matt, and a successful GoFundMe launch during the early days of the pandemic, and Tally Tumbler was born.

Kelvin walks through how the tumblers work, featuring rotating rings to track strokes, greens in regulation, fairways hit, and total scores — no phone or app required. The product’s appeal spans multiple games like cornhole and pickleball, and the team is now expanding the line with a new 14oz convertible model and even looking at custom lids and engravings for tournaments and events.

The conversation dives into lessons from the startup grind, recent high-profile exposure at events with NFL stars, and exciting retail growth with placements on Amazon, Walmart, Target.com, and even regional stores like Meijer. Kelvin also teases plans to further expand the product line and continue innovating in the tumbler space.

Tally Tumbler isn’t just about keeping drinks cold — it’s about enhancing the experience of the games we love to play.

Check them out at tallytumbler.com and @tallytumbler on all socials. Use code BASIC20 for 20% off!

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