Back-to-school shopping can put a serious strain on a family's budget, especially as the cost of clothing, shoes, school supplies, and other essentials continues to rise.
Today's guest, Tracy Panase, joins us to discuss practical ways families can save money and even earn extra income during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. She explains how Just Between Friends connects local families through community resale events where parents can shop for quality children's clothing, shoes, backpacks, books, sporting equipment, and more at significant discounts while also selling the things their children have outgrown.
Tracy also shares tips for finding the best resale deals, preparing and pricing items to sell, and using resale earnings to offset the cost of back-to-school shopping. She also explains why secondhand shopping continues to grow in popularity and how families can use the same strategies to stretch their budgets for Halloween, the holidays, and beyond.
Tracy Panase, CFE, is the CEO and owner of the Just Between Friends (JBF) Franchise System, the nation's leading children's resale event franchise, with more than 150 franchise locations serving families across the United States.
Tracy's journey with JBF began as a franchisee in Pennsylvania.
She went on to operate four locations and became one of the system's most successful franchise owners before acquiring the Just Between Friends Franchise System and becoming its CEO and owner in December 2022.
With decades of experience in franchising and business development, Tracy brings firsthand experience building successful local events and serving families through children's resale.
Today, she is focused on growing Just Between Friends into a household name while helping franchisees build thriving businesses in their own communities.
At the heart of JBF is a mission to help families say "yes" to the things their children need.
Through community resale events, families can save money on quality children's clothing, toys, books, gear, and other essentials while earning extra income from items their children have outgrown.