Driving Revenue.
Expanding Reach.
Elevating Retail.
Strategic representation for brands in golf, sporting goods & active lifestyle
DRVFORCE helps brands connect with retail partners like:
About Us
Deep industry relationships. Category expertise.
Retail leadership.
DRVFORCE brings decades of experience to help brands grow strategically, expand distribution, and win on the retail floor.
Our Difference
Senior-Level Experience
Every brand works directly with our team members with real retail leadership and support experience.
Senior-Level Experience
Every brand works directly with our team members with real retail leadership and support experience.
Powerful Retail Relationships
Trusted relationships across golf, sporting goods, and specialty retail drive opportunities that matter.
Powerful Retail Relationships
Trusted relationships across golf, sporting goods, and specialty retail drive opportunities that matter.
Gateway to Global Growth
From market evaluation to distributor selection, we guide brands into international growth the right way.
Gateway to Global Growth
From market evaluation to distributor selection, we guide brands into international growth the right way.
Our Focus Areas
Golf Market Leadership
Deep connectivity with national accounts, regional independent retailers, green grass management groups, country clubs, and golf resorts.
Golf Market Leadership
Deep connectivity with national accounts, regional independent retailers, green grass management groups, country clubs, and golf resorts.
Sporting Goods & Active Lifestyle
Strong relationships with top national chains and emerging specialty channels.
Sporting Goods & Active Lifestyle
Strong relationships with top national chains and emerging specialty channels.
Channel Strategy & Expansion
Helping brands enter and scale the right channels at the right time.
Channel Strategy & Expansion
Helping brands enter and scale the right channels at the right time.
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Relationship-driven professionals committed to your brand’s success
John Polkis
Principal & Founder
john@drvforce.com
John Polkis
Principal & Founder
john@drvforce.com
John Polkis
Principal & Founder
john@drvforce.com
Greg Brown
SVP Strategic Advisor
greg@drvforce.com
Greg Brown
SVP Strategic Advisor
greg@drvforce.com
Greg Brown
SVP Strategic Advisor
greg@drvforce.com
Matt Elmes
VP Golf Sales
matt@drvforce.com
Matt Elmes
VP Golf Sales
matt@drvforce.com
Matt Elmes
VP Golf Sales
matt@drvforce.com
Connor Nock
Manager, National Accounts
connor@drvforce.com
Connor Nock
Manager, National Accounts
connor@drvforce.com
Connor Nock
Manager, National Accounts
connor@drvforce.com
Services
Services
Services
Reliable expertise to drive your greatest success
Analytics, Forecasting & Sales Planning
Data-driven insights that inform assortments, demand planning, and retail strategy
Retail Merchandising & In-Store Strategy
Assortment planning, fixture guidance, packaging feedback, and on-floor execution support.
Brand Development & Market Expansion
Channel strategy, market entry planning, buying group navigation, and rep network buildout.
Account Management
Strategic leadership and day-to-day execution across premium national retailers.
International Distribution
We collaborate with trusted partners in major golf markets worldwide to bring your brand to new audiences.
Analytics, Forecasting & Sales Planning
Data-driven insights that inform assortments, demand planning, and retail strategy
Retail Merchandising & In-Store Strategy
Assortment planning, fixture guidance, packaging feedback, and on-floor execution support.
Brand Development & Market Expansion
Channel strategy, market entry planning, buying group navigation, and rep network buildout.
Account Management
Strategic leadership and day-to-day execution across premium national retailers.
International Distribution
We collaborate with trusted partners in major golf markets worldwide to bring your brand to new audiences.
Analytics, Forecasting & Sales Planning
Data-driven insights that inform assortments, demand planning, and retail strategy
Retail Merchandising & In-Store Strategy
Assortment planning, fixture guidance, packaging feedback, and on-floor execution support.
Brand Development & Market Expansion
Channel strategy, market entry planning, buying group navigation, and rep network buildout.
Account Management
Strategic leadership and day-to-day execution across premium national retailers.
International Distribution
We collaborate with trusted partners in major golf markets worldwide to bring your brand to new audiences.
Analytics, Forecasting & Sales Planning
Data-driven insights that inform assortments, demand planning, and retail strategy
Retail Merchandising & In-Store Strategy
Assortment planning, fixture guidance, packaging feedback, and on-floor execution support.
Brand Development & Market Expansion
Channel strategy, market entry planning, buying group navigation, and rep network buildout.
Account Management
Strategic leadership and day-to-day execution across premium national retailers.
International Distribution
We collaborate with trusted partners in major golf markets worldwide to bring your brand to new audiences.
Our Process
Our Process
Our Process
Simple, transparent, and collaborative — the way brand partnerships should be.
1. Understand Your Brand
Goals, product, positioning, and market fit.
1. Understand Your Brand
Goals, product, positioning, and market fit.
1. Understand Your Brand
Goals, product, positioning, and market fit.
2. Build the Right Plan
Channel recommendations, forecasts, and retailer engagement strategy.
2. Build the Right Plan
Channel recommendations, forecasts, and retailer engagement strategy.
2. Build the Right Plan
Channel recommendations, forecasts, and retailer engagement strategy.
3. Execute Together
Presentations, merchandising, retail conversations, and coordinated follow-through.
3. Execute Together
Presentations, merchandising, retail conversations, and coordinated follow-through.
3. Execute Together
Presentations, merchandising, retail conversations, and coordinated follow-through.
4. Review & Refine
Ongoing communication, performance updates, and growth planning.
4. Review & Refine
Ongoing communication, performance updates, and growth planning.
4. Review & Refine
Ongoing communication, performance updates, and growth planning.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
Brands Partner With Us for a Reason
John and his team have done an amazing job in delivering explosive growth for Allstar across multiple retail challenges, growing from zero to over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. DRVFORCE is an amazing partner in helping navigate the retail environment, and their expertise in the sporting goods space is second to none.
Shaun Gluss
EVP Sales | Allstar
DRVFORCE has been a huge asset for Therabody. Their deep relationships in golf have helped our growth across both the US and Canada. John and the team's best attribute is their constant availability for a call/meeting. The customer is always top of mind!
Colin Donlevy
US Sr Director | Therabody
The DRVFORCE team has been an incredible extension of our wholesale business at MUNICIPAL. Their strong relationships, market expertise, and collaborative approach have helped us grow strategically across all channels. They are a trusted, professional partner who genuinely cares about the brand’s success.
Michael Sorel
NSM | Municipal
DRVFORCE has turbo-charged Shot Scope's growth with a number of retail partners. Their relationships and understanding of the market are second to none. Most importantly they are an open-book and keen to help the Shot Scope team build our relationships in the golf and Sporting Goods industry.
Gavin Dear
Chief Commercial Officer | Shot Scope
John and his team have done an amazing job in delivering explosive growth for Allstar across multiple retail challenges, growing from zero to over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. DRVFORCE is an amazing partner in helping navigate the retail environment, and their expertise in the sporting goods space is second to none.
Shaun Gluss
EVP Sales | Allstar
DRVFORCE has been a huge asset for Therabody. Their deep relationships in golf have helped our growth across both the US and Canada. John and the team's best attribute is their constant availability for a call/meeting. The customer is always top of mind!
Colin Donlevy
US Sr Director | Therabody
The DRVFORCE team has been an incredible extension of our wholesale business at MUNICIPAL. Their strong relationships, market expertise, and collaborative approach have helped us grow strategically across all channels. They are a trusted, professional partner who genuinely cares about the brand’s success.
Michael Sorel
NSM | Municipal
DRVFORCE has turbo-charged Shot Scope's growth with a number of retail partners. Their relationships and understanding of the market are second to none. Most importantly they are an open-book and keen to help the Shot Scope team build our relationships in the golf and Sporting Goods industry.
Gavin Dear
Chief Commercial Officer | Shot Scope
John and his team have done an amazing job in delivering explosive growth for Allstar across multiple retail challenges, growing from zero to over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. DRVFORCE is an amazing partner in helping navigate the retail environment, and their expertise in the sporting goods space is second to none.
Shaun Gluss
EVP Sales | Allstar
DRVFORCE has been a huge asset for Therabody. Their deep relationships in golf have helped our growth across both the US and Canada. John and the team's best attribute is their constant availability for a call/meeting. The customer is always top of mind!
Colin Donlevy
US Sr Director | Therabody
The DRVFORCE team has been an incredible extension of our wholesale business at MUNICIPAL. Their strong relationships, market expertise, and collaborative approach have helped us grow strategically across all channels. They are a trusted, professional partner who genuinely cares about the brand’s success.
Michael Sorel
NSM | Municipal
DRVFORCE has turbo-charged Shot Scope's growth with a number of retail partners. Their relationships and understanding of the market are second to none. Most importantly they are an open-book and keen to help the Shot Scope team build our relationships in the golf and Sporting Goods industry.
Gavin Dear
Chief Commercial Officer | Shot Scope
John and his team have done an amazing job in delivering explosive growth for Allstar across multiple retail challenges, growing from zero to over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. DRVFORCE is an amazing partner in helping navigate the retail environment, and their expertise in the sporting goods space is second to none.
Shaun Gluss
EVP Sales | Allstar
DRVFORCE has been a huge asset for Therabody. Their deep relationships in golf have helped our growth across both the US and Canada. John and the team's best attribute is their constant availability for a call/meeting. The customer is always top of mind!
Colin Donlevy
US Sr Director | Therabody
The DRVFORCE team has been an incredible extension of our wholesale business at MUNICIPAL. Their strong relationships, market expertise, and collaborative approach have helped us grow strategically across all channels. They are a trusted, professional partner who genuinely cares about the brand’s success.
Michael Sorel
NSM | Municipal
DRVFORCE has turbo-charged Shot Scope's growth with a number of retail partners. Their relationships and understanding of the market are second to none. Most importantly they are an open-book and keen to help the Shot Scope team build our relationships in the golf and Sporting Goods industry.
Gavin Dear
Chief Commercial Officer | Shot Scope
John and his team have done an amazing job in delivering explosive growth for Allstar across multiple retail challenges, growing from zero to over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. DRVFORCE is an amazing partner in helping navigate the retail environment, and their expertise in the sporting goods space is second to none.
Shaun Gluss
EVP Sales
Allstar
DRVFORCE has been a huge asset for Therabody. Their deep relationships in golf have helped our growth across both the US and Canada. John and the team's best attribute is their constant availability for a call/meeting. The customer is always top of mind!
Colin Donlevy
US Sr Director
Therabody
The DRVFORCE team has been an incredible extension of our wholesale business at MUNICIPAL. Their strong relationships, market expertise, and collaborative approach have helped us grow strategically across all channels. They are a trusted, professional partner who genuinely cares about the brand’s success.
Michael Sorel
NSM
Municipal
DRVFORCE has turbo-charged Shot Scope's growth with a number of retail partners. Their relationships and understanding of the market are second to none. Most importantly they are an open-book and keen to help the Shot Scope team build our relationships in the golf and Sporting Goods industry.
Gavin Dear
Chief Commercial Officer
Shot Scope
John and his team have done an amazing job in delivering explosive growth for Allstar across multiple retail challenges, growing from zero to over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. DRVFORCE is an amazing partner in helping navigate the retail environment, and their expertise in the sporting goods space is second to none.
Shaun Gluss
EVP Sales
Allstar
DRVFORCE has been a huge asset for Therabody. Their deep relationships in golf have helped our growth across both the US and Canada. John and the team's best attribute is their constant availability for a call/meeting. The customer is always top of mind!
Colin Donlevy
US Sr Director
Therabody
The DRVFORCE team has been an incredible extension of our wholesale business at MUNICIPAL. Their strong relationships, market expertise, and collaborative approach have helped us grow strategically across all channels. They are a trusted, professional partner who genuinely cares about the brand’s success.
Michael Sorel
NSM
Municipal
DRVFORCE has turbo-charged Shot Scope's growth with a number of retail partners. Their relationships and understanding of the market are second to none. Most importantly they are an open-book and keen to help the Shot Scope team build our relationships in the golf and Sporting Goods industry.
Gavin Dear
Chief Commercial Officer
Shot Scope
John and his team have done an amazing job in delivering explosive growth for Allstar across multiple retail challenges, growing from zero to over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. DRVFORCE is an amazing partner in helping navigate the retail environment, and their expertise in the sporting goods space is second to none.
Shaun Gluss
EVP Sales
Allstar
DRVFORCE has been a huge asset for Therabody. Their deep relationships in golf have helped our growth across both the US and Canada. John and the team's best attribute is their constant availability for a call/meeting. The customer is always top of mind!
Colin Donlevy
US Sr Director
Therabody
The DRVFORCE team has been an incredible extension of our wholesale business at MUNICIPAL. Their strong relationships, market expertise, and collaborative approach have helped us grow strategically across all channels. They are a trusted, professional partner who genuinely cares about the brand’s success.
Michael Sorel
NSM
Municipal
DRVFORCE has turbo-charged Shot Scope's growth with a number of retail partners. Their relationships and understanding of the market are second to none. Most importantly they are an open-book and keen to help the Shot Scope team build our relationships in the golf and Sporting Goods industry.
Gavin Dear
Chief Commercial Officer
Shot Scope
John and his team have done an amazing job in delivering explosive growth for Allstar across multiple retail challenges, growing from zero to over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. DRVFORCE is an amazing partner in helping navigate the retail environment, and their expertise in the sporting goods space is second to none.
Shaun Gluss
EVP Sales
Allstar
DRVFORCE has been a huge asset for Therabody. Their deep relationships in golf have helped our growth across both the US and Canada. John and the team's best attribute is their constant availability for a call/meeting. The customer is always top of mind!
Colin Donlevy
US Sr Director
Therabody
The DRVFORCE team has been an incredible extension of our wholesale business at MUNICIPAL. Their strong relationships, market expertise, and collaborative approach have helped us grow strategically across all channels. They are a trusted, professional partner who genuinely cares about the brand’s success.
Michael Sorel
NSM
Municipal
DRVFORCE has turbo-charged Shot Scope's growth with a number of retail partners. Their relationships and understanding of the market are second to none. Most importantly they are an open-book and keen to help the Shot Scope team build our relationships in the golf and Sporting Goods industry.
Gavin Dear
Chief Commercial Officer
Shot Scope
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