waco, tx franchisees

shelly rogers kathy gentry Shelly Rogers(left) and Kathy Gentry are co-owners of the Waco, Texas Just Between Friends.

shelly rogers Location: Waco, Texas Franchise Owner Since: 2004 Family Info -  My husband Doug and I have 3 very active children. Our daughter Delaney is 9 years old and our sons Dalton and Colby are 6 years old and 18 months.    My partner Kathy is also my mother - in - law.  The great thing about our partnership, other than all the business aspects, is that we share the same children!  Grandma does like to spoil them!   Experience - I graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in deaf education.  I have been the director of a successful gymnastics school for the last 15 years.  Managing and marketing a gymnastics school has been excellent preparation for Just Between Friends.  From a business stand point, they are very similiar and they both involve my biggest joy... kids!   Why did you become a JBF owner?  I had been a shopper and consignor at the Tulsa sale since my children were babies.  I had always thought it was a wonderful concept and a win-win for everyone.  My mother-in-law lives in Waco, Texas and was looking for a small business to get off the ground.  I thought it was a perfect fit for our needs and our personalities.   What are your goals for your sale?  I would like Just Between Friends to become a household name for families with children.  I want it to become a regular event for them and something they plan for.  I would also like the sale to become self-sufficient financially.  There are so many things I would like to expand into such as advertising and promotions.   Where would you like to be in 1 year? I would like to hit 200 consignors.  I would also like to have at least 50 repeat consignors.  I think consistent consignors adds to the quality of your sale.   5 years? Eventually, I would like for the sale to provide an income for my family.  With three children, it is becomming harder and harder to work full time outside of the home.   What are your interests and hobbies?  I have been a full time gymnastics instructor my entire adult life, and a gymnast for most of the rest.  That was my first passion.  Now, like most of us, my kids are my passion.  Most of my interests revolve around them.  With 3 kids , a full time gymnastics school to run, and JBF, I don't have much time for hobbies.  Maybe that should be one of my goals for 5 years!   Contact Information: Shelly@JBFSale.com (918)812-8500

kathy gentry Location: Waco, Texas Franchise Owner Since: 2004 Family Information: I am married to Bob Gentry, and I have two wonderful sons, Doug and Dan Rogers, I have a beautiful, hard working daughter-in-law Shelly and three outstanding and smarter than any other grandchildren, Delaney, Dalton, and Colby. Work experience: I am currently working for the Education Service Center, Region 12 in Waco. There are 20 Education Service Centers in Texas. We help school districts with staff development, keep them abreast of state and federal laws and regulations, and we serve as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the districts. I am over the Career and Technology programs for 12 counties which include 79 schools and 11 charter schools. I also head our statewide Substitute Teacher Training Program. And NOW, I have the exciting adventure of being Co-Owner of the JBF/Waco Franchise to add my list of list of exciting and fulfilling life and work experiences. Why did you become a jbf owner?  I became a JBF owner because my daughter-in-law, Shelly Rogers, is and has been a JBF shopper in Tulsa almost from the beginning. Her enthusiasm and excitement about our becoming franchise owners in Waco, Texas is what convinced me to take the JBF plunge with her! Where would you like to be in 1 year? 5 years? In one year, we hope to see a large profit in our pockets!!!, In five years, my goal is to be retired from my regular job and for Shelly to be able to be a soccer mom, if she chooses. What are your interests and hobbies? I am a sewer, a crafter and now (due to JBF) a garage sale fanatic!!! Contact Information: Kgentry@JBFSale.com 254-424-4122