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Meet Our Director of Territory Development

Former Franchisee and Marketing Professional Tapped to Accelerate Growth of Business

Meet Our Director of Territory Development, Elizabeth BaileySRP is pleased to announce the addition of seasoned photography professional, Elizabeth Bailey to our corporate team! Serving in a dual capacity as Director of Territory Development and Chief Marketing Officer, Bailey joins company founder, Melissa Tash to focus on the next level of growth for the 17-year-old school portrait franchise. As a former franchisee of the company, Bailey has an intimate knowledge of Spoiled Rotten Photography’s history, core values, operations, training and prospects for the future. Meet Our Director of Territory Development

Bailey and Tash first met at a photography workshop in 2012. A year later, Bailey became Spoiled Rotten Photography’s first Georgia franchisee – quickly building a solid following among local schools in and around Alpharetta. After seven years in business, earlier this year, she sold her franchise to two of her lead photographers and moved to Birmingham, Alabama. It wasn’t long before Tash reached out to her with an idea to grow Spoiled Rotten Photography in exciting new directions.

“Elizabeth’s experience, skills, vision and positive attitude for helping others makes her the perfect candidate to take on this new role in our company,” said Tash, President of Spoiled Rotten Photography. “From the first time I met her, I was immediately impressed by her desire to add value to every encounter and make a connection with every person she meets. She is a passionate servant leader. Add to that her innate understanding of creating a strong brand and her gift for building relationships both among our franchisees and with clients, and I believe Elizabeth has all the right tools to be wildly successful helping Spoiled Rotten Photography grow into a national brand.”

In her new role, Bailey will help build the Spoiled Rotten Photography brand through primarily digital marketing focused on growing the company’s social media following, content development for the SRP website, video creation, e-mail marketing and more. She will also target key markets for development, endeavor to woo new franchisees, aid in onboard training and help new franchisees establish accounts within their markets. Included among those first key markets for development are St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri; Austin and San Antonio, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. Among one of her first acts as Director of Territory Development and CMO, Bailey helped land a national account with Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool. One of its schools had been a long-time client of hers when she was a franchisee in Georgia. Meet Our Director of Territory Development

“Spoiled Rotten Photography is Melissa’s brainchild,” said Bailey. “I am honored that she trusts me to take the vision she has for this company and help her share it with others, all while striving to keep SRP relevant, helping current franchisees remain successful, motivating prospective franchisees to see the possibilities and exploring partnerships with additional preschool chains. What excites me most about my new role is the opportunity to work with existing and up-and-coming franchisees. I feel like I’ve lived and breathed this business for so many years, I view this new job as an opportunity to help others find success and fulfillment. I’m quickly finding that every day with Spoiled Rotten Photography offers new challenges and excitement.”

When not training new franchisees or helping current franchisees market their newest photography sets, Bailey can often be found outdoors exploring with her two daughters. She enjoys running, traveling, cooking, photography and blogging about all her passions.

"I worked in the corporate world for 15 years, but never had my 'bucket' full."

“I was doing photography on the side, which I always loved, but if someone asked if I would ever do it full time, I'd respond with "I wish, but not sure how I could make that switch." Well, Spoiled Rotten Photography has allowed me to do that – to follow the dream I didn't know was possible. I love being silly with kids and sharing beautiful portraits with parents to document the moment in time, because we all know how fast they grow up! This career change has allowed me to spend more time with my family, be more available for my girls, and still contribute financially to our household...but most of all my 'bucket' is now full!”

Amanda Day, Kansas City, Kansas

"In a word … AMAZING!"

“The level of professionalism. The process detail. The training. And the welcoming nature of everyone within the organization is simply amazing! The path to ownership is so turn-key that it made our startup simple and easy. If we need additional support, they are there without hesitation to help us through any questions we may have. My husband and I have owned other franchises in the past, but Spoiled Rotten Photography is one of the best I’ve seen! I love my SRP family!”

Cindy Fadel, Columbia, SC

"SRP allows me a balance between owning a business and being a mom."

“I researched and met with other franchisees before making my way to Spoiled Rotten Photography. Immediately, the integrity and transparency within Spoiled Rotten Photography made this one stand out, and the more I learned, the more I loved. Now, Spoiled Rotten Photography allows me a balance between owning a business and being a mom. Best of all, I get to do something I love every day with unlimited potential..”

Kim Hoover, Charlotte, NC

"We were blown away with the quality and imagery"

“We looked at several photography franchise opportunities  and were blown away with the quality and imagery we consistently saw from each SRP location.  We know how important it is to capture these memories and SRP does it in such a beautiful way!  When we saw what SRP was offering & the beautiful portraits they were offering in preschools, we knew we wanted to bring this opportunity to Katy, TX.”

– One year later – “What a difference a year makes. Last July Sandi and I finished our Spoiled Rotten Photography new Franchisee training. We were very excited about all that we had just learned and we put our faith in God that this was his will for us. In August, I was “surplused” from ATT and had an empty planner that I needed to be filled. We were blessed with a great fall season and had about 25% of our spring season booked. The spring season got so busy we almost didn’t make it to the end. Now I am looking at a fall Calendar with 4 single days and one 2 day session available and we are completely booked!

God has completely blessed our business and given us great leaders like Melissa Russell Tash, Jamie Tash and Elizabeth Bailey and and a family of other owners who have always been ready to answer any questions we had. Thanks to all who have helped, purchased from, and booked us during our first 12 months. And a special thanks to God who has blessed us beyond our expectations.”

Joey and Sandi Fotheringham, Katy, TX

"Spoiled Rotten Photography has turned my passion for photography into a dream career."

“Photography has always been a passion, and Spoiled Rotten Photography has turned it into a dream career. The love and support all owners receive within the franchise is amazing. The combination of photographing little ones and being a part of this PURPLE family is a wonderful blessing, and I will be forever grateful.”

Dianna Harriet, Denver, CO

"Buying into a turnkey business took all the stress and worry out"

“My biggest strain in life was always trying to find “balance”. Making the decision to buy into a turnkey business that was ready and waiting for me took all the stress and worry out of failure and allowed me the opportunity to focus on the things that mattered most to me…being creative, contributing to my family’s income and being the wife and Mom I deserved to be. Buying into the Spoiled Rotten franchise has not only given me ongoing guidance, support and the experience of a proven business model, I have also found my balance by having the schedule I want and the time I need to be to live my life the way I choose. Having come from a corporate background where my schedule was dictated to me, I love the freedom and flexibility that being a part of Spoiled Rotten allows in my life. The icing on the cake is also being a partner in this business with my sister and best friend. Don’t believe the hype that you can’t work with family. Joining forces with someone who has the same goals, and values can make you an unstoppable team!”

Patricia Mesi, Alpharetta, GA

"SRP helped us achieve our dreams."

“My husband and I have always shared a passion for entrepreneurship. And I have always needed a creative outlet and photography provided that. I piddled with a custom business for a few years and had a little success. But I felt like it could be more profitable. Spoiled Rotten Photography came home in my sons cap & gown pictures and I could immediately see an opportunity. After much investigation, I realized that owning a franchise was the way to go. Spoiled Rotten Photography has given me the entrepreneurship opportunity I had always wanted, an outlet to express my creativity, and a profitable opportunity to provide for my family, all while not having to re-invent the wheel by going it alone. Spoiled Rotten Photography is something that I could have never created on my own. Spoiled Rotten Photography helped us achieve our dreams.”

Kara & Scott Kellner, Birmingham, AL

"This business model is tried and true."

“I am so grateful to be a part of the Spoiled Rotten Photography family! It was exactly what my career needed. I have been a professional photographer for 20 years. By joining SRP I have not only improved as a photographer but also a business person. This business model is tried and true. SRP is a huge blessing in my life and has affected my family in such wonderful ways. What I appreciate the most is the support I receive to achieve success. It is constant and genuine. The help is always there. I have never once felt like I had to figure anything out on my own. I love being an SRP owner and highly recommend if you are looking for a place to soar that you consider this dynamic company. You will be welcomed by a warm community of owners and can hit the ground running in a prosperous way.”

Heather Sams, Owner – SRP Colorado Springs

"The whole thing really is a breath of fresh air"

"Spoiled Rotten Photography has allowed me to earn enough money a couple days a week and still be home when my son gets out of school. That’s because Spoiled Rotten Photography is not only a proven financial profitable business model but as a franchise is a system that just works. The whole thing really is a breath of fresh air from taking pictures to getting money in my account. I truly enjoy what I do, bring joy to kids. I know parents cherish the art I make. And my family loves my job almost as much as I do."

Mark Treen, Charleston, SC