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E646: From Garage to Shark Tank - The Story of Bucket Golf
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- May 26, 2026
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- 3046
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Summary
Dave interviews Tyler Simmons, the CEO of Bucket Golf and how he turned a DIY backyard game into an eight-figure business that caught the attention of Shark Tank. He covers his initial setup struggles, how he evolved the business through his marketing strategies, and how he persisted through it all. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:29 - What Bucket Golf is and how the business started 04:07 - Turning a homemade into a scalable product 04:48 - Learning from initial manufacturing failures 06:37 - BucketGolf's first attempt to sell online and early marketing channels 08:11 - Why the game did so well and resonated with customers 09:43 - Partnering with Chinese suppliers and MOQs 11:33 - How Tyler built his supplier relationships 14:13 - Bucket Golf's approach to marketing 16:30 - How Bucket Golf evolved their ad strategies 19:14 - How Bucket Golf appeared on Shark Tank after years of applying 23:23 - Tips on how to get picked for the final selection 24:41 - How Shark Tank grew Bucket Golf's revenue 27:23 - Managing inventory and stock during the airing season 28:51 - Projections vs. actual sales bump from Shark Tank 30:16 - Cash flow and inventory challenges during holiday peak 31:00 - Building win-win partnerships overseas 36:36 - Bucket Golf's deal with Mark Cuban 44:37 - Success with TikTok shops and advertising insights 45:22 - Strategies for maintaining profitability on TikTok Shop 48:28 - Expanding into Canadian retail stores and overall distribution 50:07 - How to connect with Bucket Golf and Tyler Simmons Resources & Links Bucket Golf Official Website Bucket Golf Instagram…