THE HISTORY OF BIG BOB'S FLOORING

Our founder, David Elyachar began his floor covering career as a retail carpet salesman. He worked his way up to sales manager and eventually became a mill representative. This experience afforded him extensive knowledge in all areas of the floor covering business. In addition, David developed solid contacts and personal relationships throughout the industry that have aided him in the development of his venture. These contacts continue to play a vital role in the success of Big Bob’s Flooring Outlets.

In late 1983, David and his family decided to replace the “like new” carpet in their recently purchased home. The carpet did not match their furnishings but was nearly new. It seemed wasteful to simply discard it, so they opted to advertise the carpet in the Sunday classifieds. To their surprise, the entire house-full of carpet sold immediately and over 50 calls were received from that single advertisement. The overwhelming response sparked an idea. After checking the yellow pages for a “Used Carpet” listing and finding none, an opportunity was discovered.

Nine days after that infamous ad, a business, marketing and operational plan had been written, forms printed, warehouse rented, and inventory purchased. The rest as they say... is history.

Big Bob’s Used Carpet has evolved into Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet and is now more than just a First Quality Flooring Outlet Franchise business. There are currently over 50 locations nationally, providing America’s customers with great value, quality products and outstanding service.

BIG BOB HERSELF

Big Bob's Hayes, Virginia, is the first Big Bob's to be owned and operated 100% by a woman. Tara Tyler, has enjoyed taking on the role of Big Bob Herself and after three years in the business her favorite saying is "Big Bob Herself, says Yes!" If you need it, she will find a way to make it work.

Big Bob Herself was a stay at home mom for fifteen years to her five home-schooled children. Josephine-18, will be the first to leave the nest this fall for college. Logan-16, is Big Bob's warehouse man and resident binder--need custom rugs? Call Logan. Ben-14, is Big Bob's jack of all trades guy and soccer super star. Currently he plays for VA Rush out of Virginia Beach three nights a week...which helps mom expand her business all the way thru the Hampton Roads to Virginia Beach- Norfolk areas. Ryanne-11 and Anastasia-8 are keeping everyone busy by just being kids.

Little Bob, Warren Tyler, is a national class professional speaker who specializes in customer service, sales education and business management. He just happens to be the number one sales educator in the flooring industry and the best read columnist in the trade paper, Floor Covering News.

Recently, Big Bob's Hayes, underwent a huge transformation. After three years of listening to what the customer wanted, they scaled back on just being a complete stocking dealer. They now stock carpet, vinyl and laminates but have arranged killer deals with all the major mills to offer "special order" products at stocking pricing.

If you haven't stopped in and seen the new showroom...now's the time!