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From Big Bob's Dave Elyachar & Scott Perron on the 2012 Convention - Part 1

July 10, 2012  From Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet, Chief Creative Person Dave Elyachar and President Scott Perron talk about the group’s recent convention in Kansas City, the growth in membership and sales it has enjoyed in the past year and how its product mix has changed. Also discussed is the franchise group’s unique selling proposition and its growth plans.

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