Social media sites have helped many individuals find immense fame in a short amount of time. While many people's follower count grows gradually, there are some individuals who become overnight sensations.
Today let's take a look into the biography of one such person who gained thousands of followers overnight and became an internet sensation. We are talking about the man with the golden voice, Bob Menery.
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Bob Grew Up In A Lower Middle-Class Family
Menery was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on June 10, 1987, to Mark Menery and Patty Menery. He was raised in a lower-middle-class neighborhood alongside his older siblings, Heather Menery and Mark Menery.
Bob Menery's father worked as an insurance salesman and was a natural networker. He taught young Bob the benefit of networking and also the importance of being humble and an underdog. On the other hand, Bob's mother primarily stayed home and took care of the three Menery siblings.
Bob Menery and his two siblings, Heather and Mark, were raised by their mother, while their dad worked as an insurance salesman. Image Source: Bob Menery Instagram.
After spending his first few years in Lawrence, Menery's family relocated to North Andover, where he attended the St. Michael's Catholic School. He then enrolled in North Andover High School and was big into sports.
This was also when Bob started practicing sportscasting with friends. He even added his own twist to the comments to entertain his friends. Bob managed to impress his friends who told him that his voice belonged in a booth somewhere.
Fueled by his friends' support and his dreams, Bob chose to attend the New York Film Academy. He wanted to utilize his skill set and knack for entertaining others to become an actor.
Bob Menery Net Worth And Career
While the Massachusetts native chose to enroll at NYFA and pursue acting as a career, life had another plan for him. He ended up becoming famous but it was not due to his acting. Instead, Bob's voice and his comedic timing are the reason behind his success.
And thanks to these skills, Bob Menery's net worth has reached new heights in recent years. The internet celebrity has worked numerous jobs to date and today, let's look into what helped Bob earn a fortune.
Income As A Caddy
Bob Menery shelved his dream of becoming an actor soon after being unhappy with the whole process. He then went back home to Boston to regroup and later moved to Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world.
In LA, Menery wanted to pursue comedy, but he had to survive in the city to fulfill his dream. So, Bob began caddying at the Wilshire Country Club. The clientele at the club included Aaron Rodgers and Will Ferrell, and Menery was one of the most requested caddies there.
While the social media star continued to form connections while caddying, he was also earning a respectable sum. As per ZipRecruiter, a golf course caddy in LA makes $35K on average every year. Bob Menery's salary might have also been around the same range since Wilshire Country Club was a luxurious one.
Nonetheless, once his roommate moved out of their shared space, Bob could not figure out new accommodations and started living out of his car.
Viral Video And Subsequent Rise In Earnings
After being homeless, Bob also struggled with substance abuse to some extent. And one of his friends Ernie Giapapas sent him back home to Boston, where he stayed at his parent's home.
While in Boston, Bob Menery's brother-in-law Joe took him for job hunting. On one such occasion, he met musician Mike Constantino who offered Bob to be an extra in a video. During the after-party, Menery started doing his schtick, which was filmed by David Justin.
David sent the video to BroBible and soon after it had gone viral. People worldwide saw the video and were impressed with Bob's voice and his skit. Moreover, he gained thousands of followers overnight.
The video was then sold to Storyful for around $500 as per Bob. This move paid off and the social media sensation gained more exposure. Then came hoards of sportscasters, athletes, and other social personalities who were reaching out to him.
Capitalizing on the newfound fame, Bob Menery started approaching numerous people. He also acquired a manager who managed to secure a 3-year deal with Buffalo Wings. The deal not only made Bob a household name but also helped him pocket a considerable sum.
Since then, Bob Menery's Instagram has gained three million-plus followers and his YouTube channel boasts 113K subscribers. He has continued showing off his "Golden Voice" and is known for parodying sportscasters.
Here is a video where Bob Menery is commentating on a police chase.
Moreover, as per Social Blade, Bob Menery's YouTube channel generates an estimated $45 to $722 per month. At the same time, his channel's estimated yearly earnings is between $541 and $8.7K.
Looking at his earnings from YouTube, it is clear that Bob Menery's net worth is seeing steady growth. And with his subscriber and followers count increasing day by day, we can assume that Bob's wealth will continue to rise in the coming days.
Bob's Earnings From Other Ventures
After earning a massive sum through his videos on various social media posts, Bob has moved onto other ventures. He has invested in various sectors, such as the arena football team and NASCAR.
Menery has his own arena football team, Zappers which signed Josh Gordon. Furthermore, Bob Menery sponsored the NASCAR star David Starr's car. While "The RipperMobile" is the first sponsorship for the internet star, he has set his eyes on deeper involvement in the race.
Income From Podcast And Cameo
Aforementioned, Bob utilized his fame to further his career, and one path he took was launching his own podcast. Menery launched Zapped, a show talking about football among other topics. He is currently hosting the Ripper Magoos podcast and FULL SEND Podcast.
Additionally, Bob Menery is on Cameo, a site where fans can pay a certain amount to get a personalized video from their favorite stars. One has to pay $100 to request a personal video from Bob, while it costs $20K for any business purpose.
Also, while scouring through his social media accounts, we found posts regarding Bob's Ripper Mangoo merch drop. However, Bob Menery's website is no longer in operation, so it seems the merchandise line is not available anymore.
Bob Menery's net worth also includes the amount he earned through merchandise sales. Image Source: Social Media.
Nonetheless, the social media star might have earned a massive sum through his ventures which helps him enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. And just like Bob, LeJuan James has also found fame and fortune through social media.
Who Is Bob Menery's Girlfriend?
The Massachusetts native has been quite open about his life before fame and past struggles. However, Bob's love life seems to be the one thing he wants to keep to himself.
Nevertheless, the parody sportscaster once announced on Twitter that reporter and golf host Katie Kearney was his girlfriend. Golficity also stated that Bob Menery was visiting Orlando in February 2019 to visit his partner, Katie.
Their relationship seems to have fizzled out, and Bob Menery's ex-girlfriend is now dating race car driver Cooper MacNeil. As for the internet celebrity, Bob is seen cozying up to a beautiful woman named Kristina Samuelson.
Bob Menery is seen cozying up to the beautiful Kristina Samuelson. Image Source: Bob Menery Facebook.
Aforementioned, the social media star is private about his love life. But there are few pictures of Bob Menery's girlfriend on his Facebook. So, it is clear that their relationship is going well.
Let's hope we get to learn more about the pair in the future.
Trivia And Facts
- Bob Menery lied about caddying at Masters while applying for a job at the Wilshire Country Club.
- Menery's comic routine including Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Sunday Night Football is popular among the fans.
