
Experience MORE!
Learn MORE!
Connect MORE!
Enjoy MORE!
Grow MORE!
Learn what it takes to maximize revenue, create an unparalleled customer experience and be a market leader in today’s homebuilding industry.
VP of Sales/Marketing/Operations/Purchasing
Take your department to the next level with insight and strategies on buyers, products, sales, technology, social media, purchasing techniques, and more.
Access critical information about product trends, sales techniques and technology to sell more options and improve design studio operations.
New Home Sales Managers/Professionals
Gain a deeper understanding of what motivates today’s homebuyers and how to sell more homes through emotional connection and personalization.
Learn what it takes to maximize revenue, create an unparalleled customer experience and be a market leader in today’s homebuilding industry.
VP of Sales/Marketing/Operations/Purchasing
Take your department to the next level with insight and strategies on buyers, products, sales, technology, social media, purchasing techniques, and more.
Access critical information about product trends, sales techniques and technology to sell more options and improve design studio operations.
New Home Sales Managers/Professionals
Gain a deeper understanding of what motivates today’s homebuyers and how to sell more homes through emotional connection and personalization.




Experience MORE: The luxurious JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is simply gorgeous. From the spectacular mountain views and the magnificent property amenities to phenomenal customer service, it’s in a class by itself! The JW Marriott Camelback Inn has been honored with more than 50 industry awards, including winning the AAA Four Diamond Award for the past 5 years and is listed among the best spas, places to stay and convention sites by travel experts from Conde Nast, Expedia and Orbitz.
Connect MORE: We’ve added more networking breaks each day, a second evening reception, and expanded to a 2 1/2 day format. We are ending at noon on Day Three to allow for nearby housing tours and to accommodate those with early flights home.
Enjoy MORE: Rejuvenate at the critically-acclaimed spa, take a Zumba or yoga class, or head out to hike or bike or golf amid the majesty of Camelback Mountain, just minutes away.
Grow MORE: Grow your company’s bottom line. Grow your professional capabilities. Grow your passion. Grow your customer satisfaction. Grow your market share.


Jane Meagher
With a background in homebuilder sales, marketing and design, Jane’s analytical approach to creating Smarter Design Studios has earned her well-deserved standing as The Design Studio Strategist. Jane’s unparalleled credentials and years of wide-ranging expertise make her uniquely positioned to bring you an in-depth mastery of the design studio world. Her trademark high energy, unbridled passion and ability to navigate homebuilding complexities offer a fresh perspective on the way builders think about the customer experience and how they approach product selection and profit generation.
Jane has worked with hundreds of builders throughout 40+ states and Canada, and has taught thousands of home building professionals to sell more options and implement best practices. Jane is not an Interior Designer, she is a TRUE national Design Studio Expert and Home Builder Marketing Expert. Her background includes sales, marketing and design-related management positions in the homebuilding industry.
Jane has been a highly-rated, featured speaker at NAHB’s International Builders Show for over 15 years, and taught the #1 rated program at IBS 2015.

Unique Design Studios

National Awards for Best Design Center from NAHB

Housing Markets across the US & Canada
The resort has been honored with more than 50 industry awards, including winning the AAA Four Diamond Award for the past 5 years and being listed among the best spas, places to stay and convention sites by experts from Conde Nast, Expedia and Orbitz.
The resort has been honored with more than 50 industry awards, including winning the AAA Four Diamond Award for the past 5 years and being listed among the best spas, places to stay and convention sites by experts from Conde Nast, Expedia and Orbitz.

Day One – “Think Like A Consumer”
7:15-8:15 am | Welcome Breakfast & Registration
8:15-9:45 am | Understanding today’s buyers–what they want, and how to give it to them | Jane Meagher
Today’s buyers are unlike any ever before. And if you aren’t up to speed, they’ll leave you behind. This insightful session will have far reaching effects for your company in the design studio and beyond. Learn how to avoid the 5 biggest mistakes and connect with your customers in meaningful ways that deliver results.
9:45-10:00 am | Break
10:00-12:15 pm | Breakout Education Sessions
Industry experts share their knowledge on a wide variety of key topics. You’ll rotate through these sessions in smaller groups, allowing for better interaction and valuable Q and A with our expert speakers.
Attendees will break out into groups that rotate from one session to the next.
Session A: Trends and Beyond: Appealing to Today’s Buyer While Forecasting into the Future Lita Dirks
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Session B: The Science of Design Selections – How to Create Happiness and Confidence with Homebuyers Paul Cardis
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12:15-1:15 pm | Mountain View Lunch
1:30-2:50 pm | Design Studio Foundations | Jane Meagher
For those of you who have never attended a Success Strategies event/conference, or are not Success Strategies clients…or if you just need a “Back To Basics Refresher”, Jane will review Design Studio Basics such as the fundamentals of consumer purchase psychology, proper design studio terminology, basic decision-making theory, and design studio selling concepts.
For those of you who are up to speed on Jane’s Design Studio 101 teachings, you’ll cycle through Focus Sessions of your choice.
Focus Sessions: Want to dive deep into a subject you’re really interested in? Attend up to three 20-minute Focus Sessions to learn laser-sharp content. Miss a session you wanted to see? No problem, handouts will be available, and the conference format provides time to interact with speakers who are excited to share their expertise.
How to Sell More Freestanding Tubs
Service Certainty – Secret to Executing – The 120 Second Rule
EVP & LVP: What is it and why is it so in demand?
It’s Raining Money: How to profit from current trends in showering
Three Elements of the Ultimate Digital Experience in Home Buying
Lighting Solutions for Aging Eyes
How to Make More Money with Quartz
Paint Trends & How to Monetize Them
Tile Trends and Innovations
2:50 pm-3:15 | Break
3:15-4:15 pm | Who is actually Buying Homes and Why They Are Doing it (and what that means to you)
Tim Sullivan, Managing Principal, Meyers Research LLC
Drawing on his vast experience, using demographic and psychographic data, nationally-renowned housing expert Tim Sullivan outlines numerous opportunities to satisfy what today’s homebuyers are looking for. Tim will reveal disruptive ways to think about the homes you offer and the neighborhoods you build. You’ll leave this session with your eyes wide open, and ready to take advantage of opportunities and possibilities you hadn’t previously considered.
4:15-4:30 pm | Day One Wrap Up | Jane Meagher
4:30-5 pm Time off to Refresh for your Evening Activity
5:00-6:30 pm | Mix & Mingle Cocktail Reception | North Garden Lawn
Relax and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres surrounded by stunning 360 degree views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains.
Day Two – “Act Like A Retailer”
7:30-8:15 am | Networking Breakfast
8:15-10:00 am |The future of retailing and how to capture it in your design studio today! | Jane Meagher
Your design studio is a store that sells the most expensive product someone can buy: a brand new personalized home . Are you following the 10 Irrefutable Rules of Retailing or are you stuck in the old days? Jane will help you open your eyes wide, get clear on what you need to do, motivate you to leap into action and come out a winner.
10:00-10:15 am | Break
10:15-11:15 am (and also at 1:45-2:45 pm)| Breakout Education Sessions
Industry experts share their knowledge on a wide variety of key topics. You’ll rotate through these sessions in smaller groups, allowing for better interaction and valuable Q&A with our expert speakers
Session A: Make it a Win/Win: Ryan Lipchek
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Session B: Illuminate, Communicate, Connect and Close Roland Nairnsey
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11:15-11:30 am | Break
11:30 am-12:30 pm | Design Studio Expert’s Panel
Back by popular demand, a panel of Design Studio leaders (this year from our elite Design Studio Masters Academy) will share their strategies for operating a successful design studio. You’ll hear about spectacular customer experiences, learn what happens when you really focus on profit and pricing strategies, and how to focus obsessively on product selection, product assortment and sku rationalization.
Janelle Brulotte, Design Studio Manager, Quadrant Homes: Creating a Premium Customer Experience
Alexa Drees, Design Studio Director, Drees Homes:Top Notch Preview Events
John Becker, New Product Manager, Schumacher Homes: Effective Product Management
Chris Winn, VP Construction, Southern Development Homes: Product Analysis and Pricing Strategies
Karen Shelly, Design Manager, HH Hunt Homes: Managing Buyer Expectations
Kate Heath, VP of Design, Edge Homes: From Customization to Personalization
12:30-1:30 pm | Mountain View Lunch
1:45-2:45 pm (Continued from 10:00-11:00 am) | Breakout Education Sessions
2:45-3:00 pm | Break
3:00-4:15 pm | Industry Expert Perspective: Create Amazing Design Centers Experiences by Combining Dynamic Human Interaction and Cutting-Edge Technology
Paul Cardis, Founder, Avid Ratings
Will Duderstadt, Marketing and Development Manager – Web Platforms, M/I Homes
Will Duderstadt (M/I Homes) and Paul Cardis (Avid Ratings) will explore the cutting-edge technology impacting Design Centers and New Home Sales from the perspective of providing a total customer experience.
While technology will never replace the interpersonal connection that comes from human interaction, it can and should be an important part of your design studio strategy. Will and Paul will share and demo some of the latest technology solutions and social media platforms (facebook etc.) and discuss how they can drive brand awareness, and maximize design studio sales.
4:15-4:30 pm | Break
4:30-5:15 pm |Ask Jane | Jane Meagher
After a lightening round on Design Studio Marketing strategies, Jane will answer questions you’ve submitted during the conference! Don’t see a topic on the agenda? No problem, submit your questions throughout the event and Jane will answer them from the stage!
5:15-6 pm Time off to Refresh for your Evening Activity
6:00-8:00 pm | Evening Reception | Rita’s/RBar Pergolas, Garden & Terrace
Eat, drink and be merry. Live music and networking amidst the floating pergolas and views of the Camelback Mountain. Ahh, bliss. You deserve this.
Day Three – Bottom Line: Design Studio Impact
On our last day, attendees make their own breakfast plans so they have time to pack for their trip home or schedule end-of-conference breakfast meetings.
9:00-9:15am | Welcome | Jane Meagher
9:15-9:45 am | A Custom Builder’s Perspective of “The New Reality”
Rod Cullum, CEO, Cullum Homes
Cullum Homes* creates some of the most spectacular homes you’ll ever see. If there’s a cutting edge concept, finish material, or technology, Cullum Homes is on top of it. Rod will discuss:
- Is it real, or is it Memorex??? How Virtual Modeling will change our industry
- Has the crash changed consumer’s perception of their primary residence?
- Consumer’s expectations at the $2M+ price range…the art of saying “yes” when you really mean “no”
9:45-10:00 am | Break
10:00-11:00 am | President’s Panel: Success Stories from the Top: Profiting from Design
Gary Mayo, Group President, Toll Brothers – North CA, Las Vegas, Reno
Josh Bellamy, President, Granite Homes – Canada
Josh Goldschmidt, Executive Vice President, Eagle of VA – VA
John Allen, Owner, Brown Haven Builders – North GA & Western NC
New this year is a rare gathering of executive level management from leading home builders of all sizes. Panel members will discuss how their design studios and personalization strategies have had significant impact on their brand, business model, bottom line, customer experience and internal culture.
11:00-11:30 am | Conference Wrap Up | Jane Meagher
* Please note, after the conference ends, Rod Cullum invites attendees to tour his premier resort-style community, The Village at Mountain Shadows, which is located just down the road from the hotel. Attendees may also visit on November 6th before the conference begins.
Day One – “Think Like A Consumer”
7:15-8:15 am | Welcome Breakfast & Registration
8:15-9:45 am | Understanding todays buyers–what they want, and how to give it to them | Jane Meagher
Today’s buyers are unlike any ever before. And if you aren’t up to speed, they’ll leave you behind. This insightful session will have far reaching effects for your company in the design studio and beyond. Learn how to avoid the 5 biggest mistakes and connect with your customers in meaningful ways that deliver results.
9:45-10:00 am | Break
10:00-12:15 pm | Breakout Education Sessions
Industry experts share their knowledge on a wide variety of key topics. You’ll rotate through these sessions in smaller groups, allowing for better interaction and valuable Q and A with our expert speakers.
Attendees will break out into groups that rotate from one session to the next.
Session A: Trends and Beyond: Appealing to Today’s Buyer While Forecasting into the Future
Lita Dirks
President
Lita Dirks & Co.
Ruthanne Hanlon
National Color & Design Consultant
PPG Architectural Finishes
In a consumer world dominated by designs seen on Houzz, Pinterest and HGTV trends continue to rapidly change. With this in mind, builders need to be more style savvy than their consumers by understanding today’s trends, as well as the direction of future trends. Attendees will be introduced to the latest color and design trends, as well as take away creative design solutions that can be immediately implemented to increase profits , plus innovative ideas that can establish a path for future success.
Session B: The Science of Design Selections – How to Create Happiness and Confidence with Homebuyers
Paul Cardis
Founder
Avid Ratings
Carrie Seymour
Communications Director – Consumer Insights
Kohler Co.
Carrie Seymour from Kohler and Paul Cardis from Avid Ratings, will share with you the latest research on the way customers make design selections and how happy they are with that process. These leading experts will uncover ways to increase your customer satisfaction within the design process and better match consumers with the most popular choices and trends. They’ll take you inside the mind of today’s consumer to understand the psychology that drives consumer choice, and how you can tap into it.
12:15-1:15 pm | Mountain View Lunch
1:30-2:50 pm | Design Studio Foundations | Jane Meagher
For those of you who have never attended a Success Strategies event/conference, or are not Success Strategies clients…or for those of you who just need a “Back To Basics Refresher”, Jane will review Design Studio Basics such as the fundamentals of consumer purchase psychology, proper design studio terminology, basic decision-making theory, and design studio selling concepts.
For those of you who’re up to speed on Jane’s Design Studio 101 teachings, you’ll cycle through Focus Sessions of your choice.
Focus Sessions: Want to dive deep into a subject you’re really interested in? Choose to attend up to three 20-minute Focus sessions to learn a lot on a laser-focused topic. Miss a session you wanted to see? No problem, handouts will be available, and the conference format gives time to mingle with speakers who are excited to share their expertise.
How to Sell More Freestanding Tubs
Service Certainty – Secret to Executing – The 120 Second Rule
EVP & LVP: What is it and why is it so in demand?
It’s Raining Money: How to profit from current trends in showering
Three Elements of the Ultimate Digital Experience in Home Buying
Lighting Solutions for Aging Eyes
How to Make More Money with Quartz
Paint Trends & How to Monetize Them
Tile Trends and Innovations
2:50-3:15 pm | Break
3:15-4:15 pm | Who is actually Buying Homes and Why They Are Doing it (and what that means to you)
Tim Sullivan, Managing Principal, Meyers Research LLC
Drawing on his vast experience, using demographic and psychographic data, nationally-renowned housing expert Tim Sullivan outlines numerous opportunities to satisfy what today’s homebuyers are looking for. Tim will reveal disruptive ways to think about the homes you offer and the neighborhoods you build. You’ll leave this session with your eyes wide open, and ready to take advantage of opportunities and possibilities you hadn’t previously considered.
4:15-4:30 pm | Day One Wrap Up | Jane Meagher
4:30-5 pm Time off to Refresh for your Evening Activity
5:00-6:30 pm | Mix & Mingle Cocktail Reception | North Garden Lawn
Relax and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres surrounded by gorgeous flowers and stunning 360 degree views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains.
Day Two: “Act Like A Retailer”
7:30-8:15 am | Networking Breakfast
8:15-10:00 am |The future of retailing and how to capture it in your design studio today! | Jane Meagher
Your design studio is a store selling the most expensive product available. Are you following the 10 Irrefutable Rules of Retailing or are you stuck in the old days? Jane will help you open your eyes wide, get clear on what you need to do, motivate you to leap into action and come out a winner.
10:00-10:15 am | Break
10:15-11:15 am (and also at 1:45-2:45 pm)| Breakout Education Sessions
Industry experts share their knowledge on a wide variety of key topics. You’ll rotate through these sessions in smaller groups, allowing for better interaction and valuable Q&A with our expert speakers.
Session A: Make it a Win/Win:
Improve the Builder/Supplier Relationship
Ryan Lipchek
Region President
CBUSA
Sue Dissinger
National Manager l Builder Channel
Dal-Tile Corporation
Ryan will reveal how builders can strengthen their bottom line by better understanding the builder/supplier relationship, and what to do and not to do and how builders can leverage their own purchasing power. Most builders don’t take advantage of the resources suppliers can provide. Sue shares examples of technology, tools, and strategies that a good supplier partner can bring to their builder clients.
Session B: Illuminate, Communicate, Connect and Close
Roland Nairnsey
Sr. V.P. Training & Development
Sales Solve Everything
Renata Caldwell
Sr. Sales & Marketing Specialist
Progress Lighting
In this sales-focused session, both speakers will show how to gain buyer commitments through deep connections that reduce confusion and overwhelm, ultimately closing the sale. Renowned sales trainer Roland Nairnsey teaches you how to use sales techniques to keep your buyers engaged, showcase product benefits, and manage objections simply and effectively. Renata Caldwell provides examples of how to engage and connect with customers and how to become an expert in lighting trends that will provide design and functionality, without compromising buyers’ budgets.
11:15-11:30 am | Break
11:30 am-12:30 pm | Design Studio Expert’s Panel
Back by popular demand, a panel of our elite Design Studio Masters will share their strategies for operating a successful design studio. You’ll hear about spectacular customer experiences, learn what happens when you really focus on profit and pricing strategies, and how to focus obsessively on product selection, product assortment and sku rationalization.
Janelle Brulotte, Design Studio Manager, Quadrant Homes: Creating a Premium Customer Experience
Alexa Drees, Design Studio Director, Drees Homes:Top Notch Preview Events
John Becker, New Product Manager, Schumacher Homes: Effective Product Management
Chris Winn, VP Construction, Southern Development Homes: Product Analysis and Pricing Strategies
Karen Shelly, Design Manager, HH Hunt Homes: Managing Buyer Expectations
Kate Heath, VP of Design, Edge Homes: From Customization to Personalization
12:30-1:30 pm | Mountain View Lunch
1:45-2:45 pm (Continued from 10:15-11:15 am) | Breakout Education Sessions
2:45-3:00 pm | Break
3:00-4:15 pm | Industry Expert Perspective: Create Amazing Design Centers Experiences by Combining Dynamic Human Interaction and Cutting-Edge Technology
Paul Cardis, Founder, Avid Ratings
Will Duderstadt, Marketing and Development Manager – Web Platforms, M/I Homes
Will Duderstadt (M/I Homes) and Paul Cardis (Avid Ratings) will explore the cutting-edge technology impacting Design Centers and New Home Sales from the perspective of providing a total customer experience.
While technology will never replace the interpersonal connection that comes from human interaction, it can and should be an important part of your design studio strategy. Will and Paul will share and demo some of the latest technology solutions and social media platforms (facebook etc.) and discuss how they can drive brand awareness, and maximize design studio sales.
4:15-4:30 pm | Break
4:30-5:15 pm |Design Studio Marketing / Ask Jane | Jane Meagher
After a lightening round on Design Studio Marketing strategies, Jane will answer questions you’ve submitted during the conference! Don’t see a topic on the agenda? No problem, submit your questions throughout the event and Jane will answer them from the stage!
5:15-6 pm Time off to Refresh for your Evening Activity
6:00-8:00 pm | Evening Reception | Rita’s/RBar Pergolas, Garden & Terrace
Eat, drink and be merry. Live music and networking amidst the floating pergolas and views of the Camelback Mountain. Ahh, bliss. You deserve this.
Day Three – Bottom Line: Design Studio Impact
On our last day, attendees make their own breakfast plans so they have time to pack for their trip home or schedule end-of-conference breakfast meetings.
9:00-9:15 am | Welcome | Jane Meagher
9:15-9:45 am | A Custom Builder’s Perspective of “The New Reality”
Rod Cullum, CEO, Cullum Homes
Cullum Homes* creates some of the most spectacular homes you’ll ever see. If there’s a cutting edge concept, finish material, or technology, Cullum Homes is on top of it. Rod will discuss:
- Is it real, or is it Memorex??? How Virtual Modeling will change our industry
- Has the crash changed consumer’s perception of their primary residence?
- Consumer’s expectations at the $2M+ price range…the art of saying “yes” when you really mean “no”
9:45-10:00 am | Break
10:00-11:00 am | President’s Panel: Success Stories from the Top: Profiting from Design
Gary Mayo, Group President, Toll Brothers – North CA, Las Vegas, Reno
Josh Bellamy, President, Granite Homes – Canada
Josh Goldschmidt, Executive Vice President, Eagle of VA – VA
John Allen, Owner, Brown Haven Builders – North GA & Western NC
New this year is a rare gathering of executive level management from leading home builders of all sizes. Panel members will discuss how their design studios and personalization strategies have had significant impact on their brand, business model, bottom line, customer experience and internal culture.
11:00-11:30 am | Conference Wrap Up | Jane Meagher
* Please note, after the conference ends, Rod Cullum invites attendees to tour his premier resort-style community, The Village at Mountain Shadows, which is located just down the road from the hotel. Attendees may also visit on November 6th before the conference begins.



Learn More About Carrie
Learn More About Gary
Gary is currently serving as Group President for the Las Vegas, Reno, and Boise Divisions. He is responsible for the management of operations and personnel in all three divisions, with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Gary also lent his management expertise to Northern California, overseeing operations in the Sacramento metropolitan area for a number of years. His responsibilities include Land Acquisition, Land Planning, Project Management, Construction Management, Marketing, and Sales.
Learn More About John
Through the years, Brown Haven has transitioned from being a small custom builder to building very high-end custom homes, and now to building pre-priced homes chosen from a stock portfolio of homes. The lynchpin of Brown Haven throughout the years has always been the Design Studio. For their homebuyers, it is the hub of the home building journey. And it reflects Brown Haven’s journey, as well.



Learn More About Josh
As President of a mid-size production builder in Guelph Ontario Canada (just named the best city in Canada to purchase real estate), Josh Bellamy leads a dedicated team of professionals whose main purpose is to create distinctive homes while focusing on memorable customer experiences throughout the build process. As a third generation builder/developer, Josh has strong ties to development, land acquisition, new home construction and commercial/industrial construction. With a passion for architectural and interior design, Josh focuses on the psychology of what buyers want, why they buy, and how to continually evolve the home buying and building process. Granite Homes is a perennial contender and winner on the local, provincial and national stage by relentlessly creating award winning floor plans, providing outstanding customer service, re-imagining the home buyer experience and utilizing technology to better provide for the ongoing changing needs and wants of their diverse buyer base.
Learn More About Josh
Learn More About Lita
Her professional affiliations include MIRM (Master in Residential Marketing), Urban Land Institute Lifestyle Residential Development 55+ Council, Design Committee, NSMC (National Sales & Marketing Council), IIDA (International Interior Design Association) and she is a Seniors Housing Marketing Specialist.



Learn More About Paul
Learn More About Renata
Learn More About Rod
Cullum Homes’ reputation for innovative and industry-leading design and construction has resulted in several prestigious local and national awards, including Top Custom Home Builder in Arizona, Top Family-Owned Business, the Arizona Corporate Excellence Award, INC Magazine’s Fastest Growing Businesses in America, and Custom Home Magazine Pacesetter Award. Various projects have been showcased by both local and national media outlets, including a feature on The Village at Mountain Shadows by Fox News. Prior to founding Cullum Homes, Rod held several executive positions in banking and real estate.



Learn More About Roland
Roland personally sold over 500 million dollars in home sales, has spent almost two decades successfully selling and managing new home sales, and has coached sales teams to increase sales and customer satisfaction, with yearly sales in the many billions.
Roland is known as the “Stuff Guy”, because he fills his programs with real word techniques that work in today’s ever changing market. Fun but focused, he has an authenticity that comes from his years of experience in “front line” sales and management, and very recent sales success. Students say they “laugh while they learn”.
Learn More About Ruthanne
Learn More About Ryan



Learn More About Sue
Learn More About Tim
Tim just completed his 34th year in the real estate development industry, and is focused on helping define consumer preferences and design great places. He was inducted in to the California Homebuilder Hall of Fame in June 2016 and has been a District Council Chair and National Residential Council Chair for the Urban Land Institute
Learn More About Will
Will’s highlights include:
- Selected to Professional Builder’s 40 Under 40 in 2017.
- Joined the Zillow Group (ZG) New Home Builder Advisory Board in 2016.
- Awarded Corporate Excellence Award at M/I Homes in 2013.
- 3 time speaker at NAHB International Builder Show (2017, 2016, 2015)
Previously, Will was a founding partner of MCLA The Lax Mag, a print magazine covering college lacrosse, which was acquired by InsideLacrosse (an ESPN affiliate) in December 2011. Will also served in various positions at Apple Inc. (AAPL) for five years and was featured as spotlight speaker on apple.com.

Learn More About Carrie

Learn More About Gary
Gary is currently serving as Group President for the Las Vegas, Reno, and Boise Divisions. He is responsible for the management of operations and personnel in all three divisions, with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Gary also lent his management expertise to Northern California, overseeing operations in the Sacramento metropolitan area for a number of years. His responsibilities include Land Acquisition, Land Planning, Project Management, Construction Management, Marketing, and Sales.

Learn More About John
Through the years, Brown Haven has transitioned from being a small custom builder to building very high-end custom homes, and now to building pre-priced homes chosen from a stock portfolio of homes. The lynchpin of Brown Haven throughout the years has always been the Design Studio. For their homebuyers, it is the hub of the home building journey. And it reflects Brown Haven’s journey, as well.

Learn More About Josh
As President of a mid-size production builder in Guelph Ontario Canada (just named the best city in Canada to purchase real estate), Josh Bellamy leads a dedicated team of professionals whose main purpose is to create distinctive homes while focusing on memorable customer experiences throughout the build process. As a third generation builder/developer, Josh has strong ties to development, land acquisition, new home construction and commercial/industrial construction. With a passion for architectural and interior design, Josh focuses on the psychology of what buyers want, why they buy, and how to continually evolve the home buying and building process. Granite Homes is a perennial contender and winner on the local, provincial and national stage by relentlessly creating award winning floor plans, providing outstanding customer service, re-imagining the home buyer experience and utilizing technology to better provide for the ongoing changing needs and wants of their diverse buyer base.

Learn More About Josh

Learn More About Lita
Her professional affiliations include MIRM (Master in Residential Marketing), Urban Land Institute Lifestyle Residential Development 55+ Council, Design Committee, NSMC (National Sales & Marketing Council), IIDA (International Interior Design Association) and she is a Seniors Housing Marketing Specialist.

Learn More About Paul

Learn More About Renata

Learn More About Rod
Cullum Homes’ reputation for innovative and industry-leading design and construction has resulted in several prestigious local and national awards, including Top Custom Home Builder in Arizona, Top Family-Owned Business, the Arizona Corporate Excellence Award, INC Magazine’s Fastest Growing Businesses in America, and Custom Home Magazine Pacesetter Award. Various projects have been showcased by both local and national media outlets, including a feature on The Village at Mountain Shadows by Fox News. Prior to founding Cullum Homes, Rod held several executive positions in banking and real estate.

Learn More About Roland
Roland personally sold over 500 million dollars in home sales, has spent almost two decades successfully selling and managing new home sales, and has coached sales teams to increase sales and customer satisfaction, with yearly sales in the many billions.
Roland is known as the “Stuff Guy”, because he fills his programs with real word techniques that work in today’s ever changing market. Fun but focused, he has an authenticity that comes from his years of experience in “front line” sales and management, and very recent sales success. Students say they “laugh while they learn”.

Learn More About Ruthanne

Learn More About Ryan

Learn More About Sue

Learn More About Tim
Tim just completed his 34th year in the real estate development industry, and is focused on helping define consumer preferences and design great places. He was inducted in to the California Homebuilder Hall of Fame in June 2016 and has been a District Council Chair and National Residential Council Chair for the Urban Land Institute

Learn More About Will
Will’s highlights include:
- Selected to Professional Builder’s 40 Under 40 in 2017.
- Joined the Zillow Group (ZG) New Home Builder Advisory Board in 2016.
- Awarded Corporate Excellence Award at M/I Homes in 2013.
- 3 time speaker at NAHB International Builder Show (2017, 2016, 2015)
Previously, Will was a founding partner of MCLA The Lax Mag, a print magazine covering college lacrosse, which was acquired by InsideLacrosse (an ESPN affiliate) in December 2011. Will also served in various positions at Apple Inc. (AAPL) for five years and was featured as spotlight speaker on apple.com.
Mix & Mingle Cocktail Reception
North Garden Lawn
Relax and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres surrounded by gorgeous flowers and stunning 360 degree views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains.
Mix & Mingle Cocktail Reception
North Garden Lawn
Relax and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres surrounded by gorgeous flowers and stunning 360 degree views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains.
Evening Reception
Rita’s/RBar Pergolas, Garden & Terrace
Eat, drink and be merry. Live music and networking on the terrace, nestled among floating pergolas, surrounded by a water feature, fireplaces and bistro lights.
Evening Reception
Rita’s/RBar Pergolas, Garden & Terrace
Eat, drink and be merry. Live music and networking on the terrace, nestled among floating pergolas, surrounded by a water feature, fireplaces and bistro lights.
You’ll learn how to:
- Connect with customers on a deeper level
- Discover the design trends and options today’s consumers crave
- Leverage your company’s purchasing power
- Adopt retail philosophies that optimize your design studio
- Focus on profit and pricing strategies
- Maximize your design studio through technology and social media
- Identify missed opportunities to take your business to the next level
- Implement improvements to affect your company’s bottom line
- Connect MORE with your customers
- Sell MORE options
- Use the latest technology
- Better use social media on behalf of your design studio
- Focus on profit and pricing strategies
- Maximize your design studio through technology and social media
- Identify missed opportunities to take your business to the next level
- Implement improvements to affect your company’s bottom line


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