Our Story | Jude's Furniture Co.

Age 21 · 2024

How it started

I was at NC State working toward a degree in chemical engineering when I suddenly became ill from constant panic attacks and anxiety. I developed a panic disorder, and it got to the point where I could barely leave the house. I had to step away from school, and honestly, I had no clue what I was going to do next.

Then I found out about couch flipping. I figured I could buy a couch, clean it up, take some good pictures and sell it. So I decided to try it.

Julian wearing an NC State sweatshirt while he was a student — Me at NC State before Jude’s Furniture ever existed.

Julian taking a selfie in front of a beige sectional sofa outdoors — My first couch setup photo. I had no idea what I was doing, but I was excited.

Julian working among couch cushions in his parents' crowded garage — The original warehouse, also known as my parents’ garage.

August 2024

My first couch

I bought my first ever couch for $200 in August 2024. I cleaned it, took pictures and sold it for $450. I remember being so excited and telling all my friends.

After that, I kept buying more. My parents’ garage filled up with couches, cushions and cleaning supplies. I took every couch outside for pictures because the driveway only got good sunlight from about 1 to 3 p.m. If I missed that window, I had to wait until the next day.

November 2024

My first warehouse

In November 2024, I moved into a shared 2,500 square foot warehouse. It was not fancy, but I finally had room to work and my parents could have their garage back.

I was still picking everything up with my red Tundra and a rented trailer. Sometimes the truck bed, trailer and back seat were all full. It probably looked a little crazy, but it worked.

The first 2,500 square foot warehouse filled with couches — The first warehouse.

Red pickup truck and rented trailer loaded with sofa sections — The red Tundra did a lot of heavy lifting.

A gray sectional staged with photography lights in the first warehouse — A dedicated room made every listing look better.

March 2025

Finally, a box truck

I built a staging room in the warehouse so I could take better pictures. Then, in March 2025, I was finally able to buy a box truck. It was not new or pretty, but it was mine.

Not having to rent a trailer every time felt amazing. I could pick up more furniture, make deliveries and actually start looking like a real furniture business.

Spring to summer 2025

Things started moving fast

My friend Caleb helped me film my first real ads. I was definitely not comfortable in front of a camera, but we did it anyway. Then, in June 2025, my friend Tyler came to help me with the business.

Around that same time, we bought our first full truckload of liquidation furniture. Going from buying one couch at a time to unloading an entire truck was pretty scary, but it was also one of the most exciting moments so far.

Filming the first Jude's Furniture video advertisement in the staging room — Filming one of our first ads with Caleb.

The expanded warehouse with the Jude's Furniture staging area and inventory

The 5,000 square foot warehouse filled with liquidation furniture

Julian smiling behind a brown leather sofa in the warehouse

Late 2025

Becoming Jude’s Furniture Co.

We moved into a 5,000 square foot space and the business officially became Jude’s Furniture Co. The warehouse started filling up with liquidation couches, and I was able to build a much better area for pictures and videos.

There was always something to do. Clean a couch, take pictures, make a listing, answer messages, load the truck and deliver it. Then come back and do it all again. It was a lot, but I loved watching the business grow.