Just Between Friends franchise’s CEO Shannon Wilburn co-founded the company back in 1997 as one of two moms in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who wanted to save money on children’s items while dressing their kids in the latest and greatest fashions. Together with her co-founder, Daven Tackett, she held a sale in her living room (complete with kitchen drawers for cash registers) that grossed slightly over $2,000. And she was thrilled! Since then, the concept has grown—as has its reach—as now you can find JBF sales events across the country! But the road to success hasn’t always been easy. In fact, growth has often brought many challenges and obstacles to overcome. That’s nothing new to Shannon.
When her father went from oil company CFO to using a wheelchair and being unemployed, 12-year-old Shannon began to learn what it meant to live on a tight budget. Little did she know her newfound need for consignment shopping would later turn into a career that would help hundreds of thousands across the country. Now, she is able to help families make it through, too—and she still shops consignment, not because she has to, but because she loves saving money!Now, she continues to oversee operations and work with her staff to support franchisees as they grow their businesses. Shannon also speaks across the country, encouraging those who would follow in her footsteps to work hard and dream big—because you never know what amazing things will happen!
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