Posted:13-January-2021
Peter Evans swaps the stress of corporate banking for a photography franchise!
Franchisee: Peter Evans
Company: Barrett & Coe
Location: Essex
Franchise started: 2005
Number of Staff: 3
Previous Career: Banking
Peter Evans is one of our most successful franchisees who operates his Barrett & Coe studio in Essex.
“Having finally resisted the temptation to return to my previous life in the City, portrait photography is now my full-time career. This is from someone who was only going on the course for something to do in his spare time!! I wanted the training to be as different to my career and corporate lifestyle as was possible.
I had no real thought on becoming a franchisee but ended up doing so before the end of my first course in 2005. My first portrait sale and wedding booking were also made before the course had finished. I think this is a testament to the possibilities that the courses can offer – it really can be done!
The balance between teaching us how to make photography profitable and the technical aspects of photography is just about right. I have met some great people who I continue to be in touch with professionally and we support each other in many different ways.
As a franchisee, I love our regular group meetings, training sessions and business workshops – the ethos behind them is spot on. It’s a great way to meet new franchisees joining the group, and to catch up with existing ones to see how everyone is getting on.
Looking back to when I completed my third wedding, during the day I was struck with how confident and in control I was – it was like I had been doing it for 10 years! This is something that Barrett & Coe make clear on the course – that with hard work and determination it can be done! I’m in control of my destiny, whilst having all the support and experience I need from Barrett & Coe and other group members.”
Interested and want to know more about Barrett and Coe Photography?
The Barrett and Coe Photography basic profile outlines aspects of their franchise opportunity
