HOUSTON ENTREPRENEUR BUILDS NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM AFTER MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF BUILDING BRANDS |
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LaMont Gilbert and the Team
Jul 7, 2026
HOUSTON, TX — What began as one entrepreneur's vision has evolved into a milestone that could open doors for businesses nationwide. After more than three decades of building companies, creating marketing systems, and helping businesses grow, LaMont "The Waterman" Gilbert, Founder and CEO of Absolutely Amazing Alkaline H2O, has officially launched the company's newest innovation onto one of the world's largest retail marketplaces. The newly released BottleConnect™ DIY Empty Bottle System is now listed on Amazon, marking the beginning of what Gilbert believes is the first step toward nationwide distribution across multiple online marketplaces. Unlike traditional bottled water, BottleConnect™ was designed as a branding platform. The system allows businesses, churches, schools, sports teams, nonprofits, dealerships, restaurants, influencers, and entrepreneurs to purchase premium empty bottles that are ready for custom private-label branding. "It's never been about selling another bottle," Gilbert explained. "It's about giving people a professional product they can build their own brand around." The launch represents years of planning and development by the Houston entrepreneur, whose career spans more than 30 years in business development, direct sales, marketing, and product innovation. Today, that experience has resulted in a product capable of reaching customers nationwide through major e-commerce platforms. With Amazon now live and additional marketplace expansion planned, BottleConnect™ positions Absolutely Amazing Alkaline H2O as more than a premium hydration company—it becomes a supplier of branding solutions for businesses across America. Industry experts often view placement on major online marketplaces as an important step toward broader national distribution because it allows products to be purchased throughout the country while providing the infrastructure to support future growth. For Gilbert, however, the accomplishment represents something even bigger. "This is proof that persistence wins," he said. "Every setback became another lesson. Every lesson became another opportunity. Today, we're not just serving Houston anymore—we're building something that can reach the entire country." From private-label programs to future retail partnerships, BottleConnect™ is designed to help organizations create professional branded products without investing in their own manufacturing facilities. The company says this launch is only the beginning. Additional marketplace expansion, new bottle styles, private-label services, and national partnerships are already in development. For Gilbert, the mission remains unchanged: Build brands. Create opportunities. Change lives. As BottleConnect™ begins appearing on Amazon and other major marketplaces, one thing is becoming increasingly clear— A Houston entrepreneur didn't simply launch another product. He built a platform designed to help thousands of others build theirs. For partnership opportunities, wholesale inquiries, or private-label information, visit GetBottleConnect.com or contact Absolutely Amazing Alkaline H2O. |
