Comfy Cup Chronicles — kid entrepreneuer

When 8-year-old Kyler Russell stepped onto the baseball field in Lenexa, Kansas, he never imagined that his frustration with uncomfortable athletic gear would lead to a groundbreaking invention. Yet, that’s exactly what happened. Today, Kyler’s creation—the Comfy Cup®—is transforming how young athletes stay safe and comfortable in sports like baseball, football, hockey, and martial arts. Let’s take a closer look at Kyler’s inspiring journey and how his kid-friendly solution is making waves in youth sports safety.

The Problem: Hard Plastic Cups Were a Game Stopper

Like many young athletes, Kyler loved the thrill of playing baseball. But...

Thank you Commerce Bank and Kansas City Moms Blog for featuring Kyler and his Comfy Cup in the Amazing Kid series!

The single most powerful tool for growth and networking our small company has experienced is participating in #1MCKC.

They gave us great suggestions as places to start networking and ways we can continue to grow Comfy Cup.  

Work Hard, Play Hard. Owning a business can impact your ability to take vacations, particularly in the early years, when the operation is small and many of the responsibilities are absorbed by the owners.  It is hard work.  But balance is important.  Time-off, while tricky to take, is a must.