Creator of the Bottle Bobber — a patented novelty fishing bobber invented in 2014 and licensed with the world's leading beer brands. $393,000+ in direct-to-consumer revenue.
The Bottle Bobber® is a patented novelty fishing bobber invented by John Bell during a 2014 fishing trip on the Susquehanna River in Central Pennsylvania. Beer bottle-shaped and fully functional in fresh and saltwater — it floats, fishes, and turns heads at the dock. What began as a casual idea became a commercially protected product with multiple US patents, national retail distribution, and licensing agreements with three of the world's largest beer brands.
Southern Bell Brands has generated over $393,000 in direct-to-consumer revenue across Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, and Walmart. The product is licensed with Anheuser-Busch, Molson Coors, and Pabst Blue Ribbon — a licensing portfolio that validates the product's commercial viability and brand alignment.
Southern Bell Brands is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and operated by founder John Bell.