Bob's Interview in P&M Magazine

Check out Bob's feature in P&M Magazine below! A Successful Life — Bob Beall in P&MM (October 1, 2002)

• Early Beginnings
  Bob Beall launched his plumbing career working alongside his father in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Cleveland State University to deepen his understanding of business and ultimately earned his Plumbing Master License in Ohio. pmmag.com
• Entrepreneurial Journey
  In 1994, Bob and his wife Carol founded B&C Plumbing in Cleveland—growing steadily before eventually selling to ServiceMaster’s Rescue Rooter. Afterwards, they began running a Mr. Rooter franchise in the Pittsburgh area. Their first month yielded over $53,000 in sales with a $9,000 profit from just three trucks. pmmag.com
• Scaling Up
  Over time, the business expanded to 30 trucks and around 40 employees. Bob earned licensing in both Ohio and Pennsylvania and shifted his role to focus on business leadership rather than hands-on service. Their franchise was projected to generate approximately $4 million in annual revenue. pmmag.com
• Overcoming Blindness
  Bob is legally blind and uses only residual vision. Despite his visual impairment, he persisted—relying on support from his wife (who drove him to job sites) and his own craftsmanship built from on-site work early in his career. pmmag.com
• Business Philosophy & Accolades
  Bob attributes much of his success to the strong corporate support from Mr. Rooter. He especially praises Robert Tunmire, VP at The Dwyer Group (Mr. Rooter’s parent company), as a mentor. He emphasizes working on the business rather than in the business. He also standardized equipment, equipping most trucks with jetters and running excavation crews. In 2001, he was recognized as Mr. Rooter’s Rookie of the Year. bookstore.thisisdisplay.org+3pmmag.com+3facebook.com+3
• Personal Life & Growth
  The Bealls have fostered 15 children and adopted three. Bob shares a guiding philosophy: “No matter what you do in life… don’t look back. Keep focused on the future.”

https://www.pmmag.com/articles/86738-a-successful-life