THE CLUB  IS SOLD OUT
To inquire about other programs for Design Studio Managers, contact information@opt4success.net 

For ambitious Design Studio Managers & VPs…

Step outside the four walls of
your office and into

The CLUB for
Design Studio Managers

Grow your impact in your company
Expand your influence in the industry

This first-of-its-kind experience features dynamic in-person events, monthly discussions with an exclusive group of elite Design Studio professionals, and 8 months of direct support from Jane Meagher and other world-class experts.

Brought to you by Jane Meagher and Success Strategies’ educational arm, The National Design Studio Institute

Design Studio Managers and VPs, get ready for a brand new experience that will transform your career!

You want to offer an exceptional Design Studio experience with the latest best practices, but there are plenty of challenges unique to your role.

The last few years have been chaotic, and it’s finally time to seek answers beyond generic online content and conferences that don’t apply to your role.

It’s higher-level support from top homebuilding leaders, dynamic hands-on learning experiences, and in-person connection with an elite group of Design Studio Managers and VPs that will help you achieve peak success in today’s Design Studio landscape.

That’s why we’re so excited to offer this new program for:

design studio managers

Design Studio Managers

 seeking professional growth, a community of like-minded professionals, and solutions to their unique challenges…

sales executives

VPs of Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations,

or similar who want to elevate the efficiency of their Design Studios, and guide their teams with industry-leading strategies…

homebuilding executives

Homebuilding Presidents or Executives

looking to strengthen their brand by leveraging their Design Studio, improving the customer experience, and gaining insights into evolving trends in Design Studio operations.

Step outside the four walls of your company.

Don’t miss your opportunity to join…

The Club logo
An 8-month program for Design Studio Managers & VPs including 2 in-person, multi-day events, monthly discussions on timely Design Studio topics, and direct guidance from your new network of top leaders in and outside the homebuilding industry

We’ve heard your requests for in-person, relationship-building events and access to high-level resources, and we’re thrilled to bring you an experience we’ve never offered before.

As a member of The CLUB, you’ll learn and grow within 5 core areas of focus:

leader
Self Focus

Become a confident leader

Sharpen your leadership skills, move from overwhelmed to energized, cultivate a culture for your team to excel, and more.

customers
Customer Focus

Craft the experience your customers deserve

Support homebuyers from diverse cultural backgrounds, peek behind the curtain at best practices Jane only shares with Design Studio creation clients, explore the latest Design Studio technology, and more.

presenting to the company
Company Focus

Maximize your Design Studio’s impact on your company

Fuel powerful interdepartmental collaboration, strengthen supplier relationships, strategize your models, leverage design to sell more homes, and more.

design department
Design Department Focus

Optimize your Design Studio

Improve operational efficiency, enhance product knowledge, deploy retail strategies, overcome common challenges, and more.

customers
Future Focus

Future-proof your department

Know where the industry is headed and how to steer your department in the right direction. Make confident data-informed decisions, learn about AI, explore design collections and packages, and more.

Expand your horizons by getting out of your office and into The CLUB

In The CLUB, you’ll spend 8 months exploring the 5 core focus areas above as you:

speaking at an event

Attend 2 dynamic in-person events with 20+ education sessions and learning opportunities

Engage with Jane, top-notch guest speakers, and like-minded colleagues in meaningful, informative environments relevant to the Design Studio field. Explore immersive showrooms in Dallas, tour fully merchandised model homes and one of Jane’s Ultimate Design Studios in Florida, and much more.

networking

Craft the experience your customers deserve

Collaborate as an emerging leader in the homebuilder industry, trade ideas and resources in a small group setting, and form the close bonds you need to thrive in your role as a Design Studio Manager.

jane's inner circle

Receive guidance as part of Jane’s inner circle

There’s no other way to connect directly with Jane for live conversations and personalized guidance, outside of $50K+ consulting packages that often book out 6+ months in advance.

design department

Learn from high-level guest speakers

Strengthen skills like leadership, cross-cultural selling, and more through intimate workshops, presentations, and discussion sessions led by renowned speakers in and outside the homebuilding industry.

videoconferences

Collaborate through 8 months of videoconferences

Workshop your Design Studio challenges with elite peers and industry leaders, hear outside perspectives, and discuss what’s working well in other Design Studios across the country.

Your 2 dynamic, in-person events:

In-person event #1

Immersive exploration of design excellence and visionary leadership

Join us in Dallas from mid-afternoon Wednesday, October 9
through noon on Friday, October 11, 2024

For most of this event, you’ll be immersed in design-related environments as you get to know your fellow CLUB members. You’ll hear from renowned speakers and engage with Jane and other Design Studio professionals. You’ll interact with CLUB members as you tour 3 spectacular showrooms and participate in on-site educational sessions. Walk away with real-world insights to strengthen your leadership skills, product education, and much more.

Interactive networking opportunities include:

Stay connected throughout the event and exchange insights with your new network over 2 delicious breakfasts and a lunch.

Unwind and connect with peers during a cocktail reception and ignite your culinary senses through a chef-led demonstration and dinner at the largest Wolf/SubZero showroom in the country.

Collaborate and strengthen bonds during small group breakouts.

Continue conversations as you travel as a group between all event locations.

Dynamic educational experiences include:

Hear from powerful guest speakers addressing the whole group, and participate in intimate small-group discussions as you learn in immersive, design-focused environments.

Your main guest speakers in Dallas are:

Sherri Drew, National VP Design Studios, TriPointe HomesThe Art of Running Your Store

Betsy Allen Manning, Internationally recognized leadership speaker and company culture expertHow to Be an Impact Leader

Michael Landers, Founder and President of Culture Crossing, LLCGrow Your Global IQ: Cross-Cultural Communication and Selling Strategies

Plus, participate in dynamic discussions with top supplier executives, and in curated small group conversations to share best practices.

Wolf/SubZero Showroom

The largest in the US, featuring an industry-leading demonstration kitchen

Wolf/SubZero Showroom

The largest in the US, featuring an industry-leading demonstration kitchen

Wolf/SubZero Showroom

The largest in the US, featuring an industry-leading demonstration kitchen

Wolf/SubZero Showroom

The largest in the US, featuring an industry-leading demonstration kitchen

Progress Lighting Showroom

Explore multiple vignettes throughout this large, award-winning showroom in the renowned Dallas Market Center

Progress Lighting Showroom

Explore multiple vignettes throughout this large, award-winning showroom in the renowned Dallas Market Center

Progress Lighting Showroom

Explore multiple vignettes throughout this large, award-winning showroom in the renowned Dallas Market Center

DalTile Showroom

Learn while surrounded by color and pattern.

Dallas Hotel

Conveniently located within minutes of all locations

Note: In Dallas, we’ve secured a specially negotiated hotel room rate of $282 per night including taxes and fees, guaranteed for members of The CLUB who reserve through our group rate within the specified booking window.

In-person event #2

Unlock next-level industry expertise, trade secrets, and your personal transformation

Join us in Florida’s Treasure Coast from mid-afternoon Wednesday,
January 22 through noon on Friday, January 24, 2025

Learn in design-focused environments like a never-before-offered tour of a Design Studio created by Success Strategies, and superbly merchandised model homes. Connect with Jane and share your input with top supplier executives and other Design Studio professionals as you let your voice be heard as an emerging leader in the homebuilding industry.

Interactive networking opportunities include:

Nourish your mind, body, and soul as you connect with CLUB members during 2 delicious breakfasts and a lunch.

Catch up with fellow CLUB members during cocktail hour and share insights over a relaxing dinner.

Discuss impressions and ideas as you wander through model homes and share takeaways afterward at a Happy Hour hosted at the Design Studio.

Continue conversations as you travel as a group between all event locations.

Dynamic educational experiences include:

Go on the first-ever Ultimate Design Studio tour led by Jane. Peek behind the curtain at a Design Studio created by Success Strategies and hear the secrets, consumer purchase psychology, and retail theory that drive it all. (We’ve never shared these strategies with anyone aside from our Design Studio creation clients!)

Take a self-guided tour of 11 gorgeous, fully merchandised model homes and learn best practices for using model homes as an extension of your studio.

Reclaim your Soul-Life Balance – Close out our second event with this introspective workshop to help you manage stress and show up more confidently in your role.

You’ll also learn from industry experts about AI and customer-facing design studio technology, participate in a series of small group discussions and more, all tailored to enhance your professional development.

Spectacular Clubhouse with Learning Theater

An immersive learning environment

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

Magnificent, upscale model homes

Overflowing with creativity and strategy

New Design Studio created by Success Strategies

Learn the “why” behind it all

New Design Studio created by Success Strategies

Learn the “why” behind it all

New Design Studio created by Success Strategies

Learn the “why” behind it all

florida Hotel

Conveniently located within minutes of all locations

Note: In Florida, we’ve secured a very affordable hotel room rate of approximately $212 per night including taxes and fees, guaranteed for members of The CLUB who reserve through our group rate within the specified booking window.

With intimate access to direct guidance from leading experts like:

Keynote Speakers

World-class speakers from outside the homebuilding industry

Betsy Allen Manning

Betsy Allen Manning

Internationally recognized leadership speaker and company culture expert

How To Be An Impact Leader

Michael Landers

Michael Landers

Founder and President of Culture Crossing, LLC

Grow Your Global IQ: Cross-Cultural Communication and Selling Strategies

Sam Kabert

Sam Kabert

Best-selling author and breathwork teacher

Soul/Life Balance: The Practice to Go from Stressed & Overwhelmed to Energized & Fulfilled!

Industry Thought Leaders

Hear from many of the homebuilding industry’s top experts, including:

Sherri Drew

Sherri Drew

National VP Design Studios, TriPointe Homes

The Art of Running Your Store

Mollie Elkman

Lisa McClelland

Sr. Vice President, Toll Brothers

Re-imagining the Design Studio: A Story of Transformation

Jane Meagher

Gena Kirk

VP Corporate Studio , KB Home 

Unleash your Design Leadership Potential and the Studio Impact on Builder Operations

Kevin Oakley

Kevin Oakley

Managing Partner at Do You Convert and “The Most Trusted Name in New Home Marketing and Strategy.”

The Truth About AI Adoption That No One Wants To Tell You

Amy O’Connor

Amy O’Connor

Vice President of Training Operations and Senior Consultant, Shore Consulting

Building A Successful Team from A to Z

Mollie Elkman

Mollie Elkman

President, Group Two Advertising; Founder of the She Built Foundation; Author of The House That She Built

Creating a Stand-Out Customer Experience

Jane Meagher

Chris Hartley

Vice President of Sales, K. Hovnanian Homes 

Lollipop Moments

Jane Meagher

Jane Meagher

National Design Studio expert and Founder of The CLUB for Design Studio Managers

Jane will present on a variety of Design Studio topics throughout the remote and in-person portions of The CLUB experience

National Supplier Experts

National executives from the industry’s leading suppliers share their expertise. Plus, take this opportunity to be the voice of Design Studio Managers everywhere! You’ll contribute to the supplier-builder conversation and shape the future with your valuable perspective.

Betsy Allen Manning

Betsy Allen Manning

Internationally recognized leadership speaker and company culture expert

How To Be An Impact Leader

Based on Betsy’s TEDx talk, this presentation and interactive workshop provide a blueprint for becoming a more effective leader in today’s marketplace. Get insights into how forward-thinking companies build an attractive culture with strong values, how to attract and retain talent, create a sense of purpose, and prepare for future leadership roles.

Featured on FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC & TEDx, Betsy Allen-Manning is an internationally known leadership speaker, best-selling author, & company culture expert. Her specialty is helping leaders build a Destination Workplace™ that attracts and retains top talent in a hyper-competitive marketplace.

Betsy is the owner of Corporate Culture Training Solutions. Through her dedicated research, expertise in human behavior, & experience managing at 5-star hotels, she is honored to have trained over 15,000 leaders & teams for small businesses, franchises & associations, to multi-billion dollar corporations, such as Toshiba, Aflac, Fidelity & the US Department of Defense.

Her mission is to help leaders put purpose, accountability & loyalty back into the workplace.

Michael Landers

Michael Landers

Founder and President of Culture Crossing; Best-selling author, and international speaker

Grow Your Global IQ: Cross-Cultural Communication and Selling Strategies

Learn to maximize the potential of a diverse customer base. Michael introduces the Cultural ROI™ technique  for helping to navigate the most complex cross-cultural interactions, so you can recognize cultural cues, anticipate and identify potential cultural crashes BEFORE they happen, and transform obstacles into opportunities.

Michael Landers is the founder and President of Culture Crossing, LLC. He has helped world-leading companies like Uber, Apple, Google, SAP, and Lennar improve in areas like cross-cultural sales, marketing, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Michael’s workshops, seminars, and speaking events have drawn over 100,000 people on five continents over the past 15 years.

He is also the author of the bestselling book Culture Crossing, the essential primer to working, living, and thriving in today’s increasingly multicultural marketplace and communities, and the more recently released Present Company: Cultivating Cultures of High Performance in Teams and Organizations.

Sam Kabert

Sam Kabert

Best-selling author and breathwork teacher

Soul/Life Balance: The Practice to Go from Stressed & Overwhelmed to Energized & Fulfilled!

The practice of SOUL/Life Balance puts one’s own mental health as the #1 priority while reframing work as a part of being a human. By implementing SOUL/Life Balance as a way of being, you’ll experience firsthand how to optimize all aspects of life, including your work. You’ll be equipped with tools to enable mindful practices for more energy and fulfillment in your everyday life!
Sam Kabert is a serial entrepreneur turned spiritual seeker. He transitioned from a workaholic to spiritual seeker after building the business of his dreams and being recognized for prestigious accolades like Silicon Valley’s 40 Under 40 in 2019.

Despite his successes, he felt empty within, and after going on an inward journey he discovered the missing piece. He was disconnected from his soul caught chasing Work/Life Balance.

Sam bridges the gap between business and mindful practices to increase fulfillment in everyday professional and executive lives which he calls SOUL/Life Balance.

Sam Kabert

Sherri Drew

National VP Design Studios, TriPointe Homes

The Art of Running Your Store

Optimize your retail success by creating memorable customer experiences and customer engagement while maximizing profits. Take your Design Studio to the next level by running it like a high end retailer, providing quality personalization choices in a way that leaves customers understanding the value of services and products you have provided to them. All the while providing personal attention to each unique customer, creating memories and experiences that will leave each customer referring you to the next.

Sherri Drew, Vice President of Design Studios oversees Tri Pointe Homes’ Design Studio operations nationally, enhancing the customer experience as well as internal skills, processes, and financial performance. Sherri has more than 20 years’ new home design studio experience. She previously served as the Director of Design Studios for Interior Specialists’ West Region as well as the Director of Sales & Marketing, Design Center Manager, and Design Sales Consultant for S.C. Design, Inc. Prior to her entry into the Design Studio segment, Sherri worked in Project Management for Fieldstone Communities.

Sherri has a B.A in Business Management and Marketing and is an alumni member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars as top 10% in her class. She has a passion for the homebuilding industry and strives for exceptional customer experiences in personalization and revenue generation.

Kevin Oakley

Kevin Oakley

Managing Partner at Do You Convert and “The Most Trusted Name in New Home Marketing and Strategy.”

The Truth About AI Adoption That No One Wants to Tell You

Kevin Oakley is the most trusted name in new home marketing for builders and developers across North America, boasting over 20 years of experience in the marketing and sales operations of home builders of various sizes and specializations. Having held significant roles at both billion-dollar firms (NVR & Maronda Homes) and a private family-owned company (Heartland Homes), Kevin has been a key player in the development, marketing, and sales of over $2 billion worth of new homes before his tenure at Do You Convert. Notably, during his time at NVR, he managed two home building divisions in the Pittsburgh area, and at Heartland Homes, he successfully grew sales by 15-20% annually from 2008 to 2012, despite economic downturns and reduced marketing budgets.

Kevin is well-regarded for his deep understanding of the market’s challenges, offering proven strategies in community launches, lead generation and conversion, customer experience enhancement, marketing cost reduction, and strategic planning. He is the author of “Presale Without Fail: The Secret to Launching New Communities with Maximum Results,” and hosts the Market Proof Marketing podcast, making him a valuable resource for anyone looking to excel in the home building industry.

Amy O’Connor

Amy O’Connor

Vice President of Training Operations and Senior Consultant, Shore Consulting

Building A Successful Team from A to Z

Forge the ultimate team – swift and sharp! This session will discuss how to handpick talent that reflects your vision, equip them with top-notch training, and consistently evaluate their performance. Ready to make the tough calls to keep your team at its best? It’s all about fostering a culture of respect and ambition – this is team building at its most dynamic and direct. Ready, set, lead!

Amy is one of the most in-demand sales training consultants in North America today. She brings two decade’s worth of industry experience and knowledge, along with a fresh female perspective on leadership, to her impactful and enlightening seminars. Amy’s worked with 7 of the top 10 homebuilders in the US.

Most recently, Amy’s passion for supporting female leaders in homebuilding led her to launch her newest program – The Women’s Leadership Circle. An intensive, year-long program for any woman in leadership in homebuilding, The Women’s Leadership Circle is designed to elevate, evolve, and empower women leaders across the industry.

An accomplished and sought-after speaker, Amy combines her industry experience with her role as a leadership expert, as a powerful and relatable voice when addressing Redefining Leadership and Empowerment.

Mollie Elkman

Mollie Elkman

President, Group Two Advertising; Founder of the She Built Foundation; Author of The House That She Built

Creating a Stand-Out Customer Experience

Mollie Elkman is a founder, author, and business leader who is passionate about driving growth across the building and construction industry. She is the owner and president of Group Two, the full-service marketing partner that has been trusted by the country’s most successful builders for over 50 years. With a complete range of creative and technical capabilities, the Group Two team brings each unique builder’s brand to life and helps them connect with new home buyers. With a deep understanding of marketing and a forward-thinking approach, Mollie and Group Two continue to lead the industry.

Mollie is also a passionate advocate for strengthening and future-proofing the building and construction industry. She is the author of The House That She Built, the bestselling children’s book, and the founder of the She Built Foundation. Both work to inspire a new generation of builders and to ensure the industry can continue to thrive. She is a sought-after speaker who has spoken to thousands of business owners, builders, and sales and marketing professionals across the country — as well as countless children and educators.

Jane Meagher

Jane Meagher

President of Success Strategies,, Founder of The National Design Studio Institute, and host of The CLUB for Design Studio Managers

Jane will present on a variety of Design Studio topics throughout the remote and in-person segments of The CLUB experience

Jane is the Founder of The National Design Studio Institute and President of Success Strategies, the nation’s leading Design Studio strategy, training, and creation company. She has 30+ years in new home marketing and sales, including leadership positions in homebuilder market research, design/merchandising, advertising, sales, and marketing.

As the undisputed National Design Studio Expert, Jane helps builders nationwide create top-notch customer experiences, employ operational best practices, and drive revenue-focused improvements so they can leverage the Design Studio to sell more homes. She has worked with builders in 43 states and over 120 housing markets across the country and throughout Canada.

Mollie Elkman

Lisa McClelland

Sr. VP of Design Studios, Toll Brother

Re-imagining the Design Studio: A Story of Transformation

The Design Studio is a key part of the Toll Brothers luxury customer experience and their advantage of unrivaled choice. Hear Lisa describe the transformation of the Design Studios at Toll Brothers. When she began her role, there was no national lens and little understanding of how each of the 27 locally managed studios operated. The now 38 (Note: by the end of 2024) Design Studios are recognized as an important revenue-driving business within a business. They now have the structure and support to operate more similarly than different in beautifully designed and consistently branded spaces. Lisa discusses the strategy, customer experience, product management, branding, and technology aspects of the design studio business and how it is continuing to evolve at Toll Brothers

Lisa McClelland is a Retail innovator, with a broad background leading Retail and Merchant teams for a diverse group of customer centric companies. Her experience leading teams with some of Retail’s foremost brands include upscale specialty luxury and home building/improvement Retailers.

While Lisa’s retail experience as a leader with a variety of lifestyle brands is expansive, her focus and common goal is raising the bar for the customer experience.  Lisa has led teams for Nordstrom, The Home Depot, and others. Currently, Lisa oversees Design Studios for Toll Brothers, which includes Studio Operations for 38 Design Studios nationwide. Previously, she headed the Retail Division for The Shade Store a New York based luxury brand of custom window treatments, opening over 30 Showrooms nationwide. An additional highlight is Lisa’s experience overseeing Design Centers and the largest merchandising import category of business at The Home Depot (Lighting and Home Décor).  She has traveled extensively throughout the world, developing Lighting and Home Décor products for The Home Depot. Lisa has also overseen billion dollar ecommerce businesses and led expansion throughout the East Coast with Nordstrom.

Lisa grew up in the Washington DC suburbs and is an alumnus of The University of Maryland. Lisa enjoys running, entertaining and is a huge fan of all dogs – especially Golden Retrievers. She has enjoyed living in Toll Brothers communities in both Virginia and Pennsylvania.  Lisa currently resides in Malvern, PA with her family.

Mollie Elkman

Gena Kirk

VP Corporate Studio, KB Home

Unleash your Design Leadership potential and the Studio impact on Builder operations

The role of the Design Studio Manager continues to evolve and is no longer limited to just product offerings, managing consultants and the homebuyer design studio journey. Learn how to grow the importance of your design studio team’s impact, how it contributes and supports other builder disciplines and internal operations from purchasing to customer service.

Gena will challenge you to expand your design leadership impact, levelling up your and your team’s responsibilities , contributions and scope of influence. Learn how to leverage your unique perspective to align design with business goals: Discover how your team’s design thinking can drive strategic business objectives. Foster collaboration by breaking down silos and build strong cross-departmental partnerships.

Gena is a recognized industry leader in interior design and design studio strategies. With over 25 years of experience, she has lead KB Home in redefining the homebuyer design selection experience, identifying design trends and timeless selections, and leveraging new technologies to aid in buyer visualization. She works closely with manufacturing partners to offer KB Home customers an ideal mix of options for their homes, considering the latest trends, varying styles, and budget levels. As a result, she has helped increased customer satisfaction and made the design selection process within KB Home more efficient.

Gena began her career at KB Home in 1997 and throughout her tenure has increased her responsibilities. Currently, in her role as Vice President, Corporate Studio, she oversees over 100 design consultants and 22 KB Home studio locations. She lives in Southern California with her family and is a graduate of the University of California, certified in Marketing for the Residential Builder.

Mollie Elkman

Chris Hartley

Vice President of Sales, K. Hovnanian Homes

Lollipop Moments

Chris Hartley has two decades of New Home Sales Experience in various roles across the industry. In addition to his current role as Vice President of Sales for K. Hovnanian Homes in DFW, Chris is a frequent contributor to industry leading publications, a guest on countless industry podcasts, and a highly sought out Public Speaker. Chris has worked with both public and private homebuilders across the US. Chris has won numerous awards on a local, regional, and national level including a Gold Award at The Nationals through the National Association of Homebuilders. Chris is an active member of the Zillow Builder Advisor Board as well as a Board Member for AtlasRTX. Chris is an advocate for the American Cancer Society and is an active member on their marathon team, Team Determination, which he is currently working towards completing all six world majors. Chris’s latest adventure was completing a full Ironman Triathlon on behalf of the National Angels, a Foster Care Organization Chris is enthusiastic about as well as completing his first children’s book in 2024.

Mollie Elkman

Heather Miller

Vice President of Design, Edge Homes

Remember, there’s NO prerequisite to join The CLUB

This program is NOT associated with DC PRO, our Design Consultant Training and Certification program. Whether you’ve participated in our other programs or not, The CLUB offers new insights and experiences relevant in today’s market to propel you and your Design Studio forward.

Don’t get left behind! Become a member of The CLUB for Design Studio Managers

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Your 8-month membership includes:

events

2 exclusive in-person events:

Dallas: October 9-11, 2024 | Florida: January 22-24, 2025

  • Both events run from mid-afternoon Wednesday through noon on Friday
  • Dynamic guest speakers, interactive educational sessions, and exciting immersive environments
  • Delicious food and drinks during the entire event (other than one “on-your-own” dinner) so you can stay connected with your new friends during meals
videoconferences

8 1.5-hour monthly videoconferences

featuring industry-leading guest speakers, discussions with CLUB members, plus direct guidance from Jane as you stay connected, continue to learn and share

network

Form your lifetime network

of top-notch Design Studio Managers and VPs, where you can collaborate, share insights, and build lasting connections during the program and beyond.

Until July 19

FINAL opportunity
Enrollment investment is:

$7,800

Seats are limited to ensure optimal group size.

Past Success Strategies program participants say…

Corinne Bachman

“Jane is the consummate expert in this field, and I am thrilled to have participated in her program.”

“As an Owner and the Designer manager, I decided we needed to level up on our ability to operate a more profitable, efficient, and customer-centric experience in our design studios. Having heard many trusted peers share about how amazing Jane…was, I decided to enroll myself and my team in her program. I was not disappointed …Jane is the consummate expert in this field, and I am thrilled to have participated in her program.”

Corrine Bachman

Owner/VP at French Brothers Homes 

Thanks to the generous support from our sponsoring Partners, we’re able to offer The CLUB experience at an exceptional value. Join us in thanking:

platinum host partners

Platinum Collaboration Partners

GOLD Collaboration Partners

silver Collaboration Partners

Past Success Strategies program participants say…

Corinne Bachman

“Our journey with Jane has been incredible."

Her ability to evaluate and provide detailed and thorough analysis as well as proven strategies to achieve our goals is second to none. Jane’s vast knowledge, decades of experience and training combined with undeniable enthusiasm and passion have elevated our customer’s Design Studio experience”

Alissa Bennett

Director of Design Studios, Kolter Homes

“Jane has been nothing short of AMAZING to work with and is the utmost professional. Her attention to detail is unmatched and the genuine concern for improving every part of your design experience is rivaled by none. I can’t say enough about the difference Jane has made to our company.”

Robert Smithwick

Executive Vice President of Operations, Kolter Homes

Corinne Bachman

“I’ve learned so much from Jane about the Design Studio business."

“Her meticulous and focused attention to each project in which we’ve worked together, is admirable. Jane’s been a great thought partner throughout the years that I’ve had the pleasure to know her. She’s well respected, and stays in tune with her clients and the industry overall.”

Lisa McClelland

Vice President, Design Studios, Toll Brothers

Corinne Bachman

“The forum to discuss issues, problems, and ideas was invaluable."

“Also, to have Jane with her wisdom guiding the discussion was the best! Information sharing was THE BEST!!!  I would 100% make the decision to do it again”

Cinda Taylor

Design Manager,  Ivory Homes

Corinne Bachman

“So much inspiration to continue to grow in my role as a Design Studio Manager.”

“It has been such a positive break from the day to day operations which has given me so much inspiration to continue to grow in my role as a Design Studio Manager.”

Jerai Laird

Design Studio Manager at New Traditions Homes 

We’re 100% confident we’ll deliver on the career-defining experience we’ve planned for you inside The CLUB for Design Studio Managers.

Our reputation in this industry was built by repeatedly delighting our builder clients and delivering gold-standard training for Design Studio professionals.

You have our word that as a member of The CLUB for Design Studio Managers, you’ll receive every bit of the excellence you know us for, plus secrets and strategies we’ve never shared anywhere else.

The CLUB for Design Studio Managers is brought to you by Success Strategies, the nation’s Design Studio leader

club experience

National Awards for "Best Design Center in the Country" from NAHB

175+ design studios created throughout the USA & Canada

Design Studio professionals trained online

through our revolutionary DC PRO Training & Certification program

National Awards for "Best Design Center in the Country" from NAHB

175+ design studios created throughout the USA & Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The CLUB only for Design Studio Managers?

No, The CLUB will be a valuable experience for any homebuilder employee with the title of Design Studio Manager, Director or VP who oversees Design Consultants. Other appropriate titles include Directors or VPs of Sales/Marketing/ Purchasing/Operations, or President.

If your title is Design Consultant or similar, but your responsibilities are that of a Design Studio Manager, please email us upon joining The CLUB with an explanation. We’ll either approve your CLUB membership or refund your membership investment.

CLUB members must be directly employed by a homebuilder.

 

What’s the time frame for this program? Can I see an agenda?

The CLUB runs from September 2024 through April 2025, with 2 in-person events and 8 monthly video conferences.

After registering, you’ll receive agendas listing specific sessions, speakers, dates, and times for your videoconferences and for both in-person events.  Prior to enrolling, if you have specific questions about content or dates and times for The CLUB, email us at information@opt4success.net and we’ll be happy to provide the information you need!

Why should I enroll now when the program doesn’t start until Fall?

The CLUB is for a small, exclusive group of elite Design Studio professionals to come together, form close bonds, collaborate, and grow in an intimate setting. Spots are limited to ensure optimal group size and this program is expected to sell out. Enrolling now is the best way to ensure you don’t miss out!

Additionally, the registration investment will increase on June 15 when Regular Enrollment closes and Final Opportunity Enrollment begins.

Why should I join The CLUB now instead of joining in the future?

We don’t know if we will offer The CLUB again in the future. This is an unparalleled opportunity to give yourself an incredible career advantage and make your best impact in your company this year. The experience we’re offering inside The CLUB is truly one of a kind — don’t miss out!

Will I gain something new from this if I’ve participated in Managing Excellence or other previous Success Strategies programs?

YES, this is a next-level program that provides fresh perspectives, new topics, and opportunities we’ve never offered before. There’s minimal repetition from previous programs you may have done with us.

Unlike previous Success Strategies programs for Design Studio Managers that were mostly taught by Jane, a primary focus of The CLUB is on exposure to top-notch speakers. Jane will still teach throughout the program, but The CLUB offers a new emphasis on building your network through collaboration and connection with some of the nation’s foremost leaders in and outside of the homebuilding industry.

Plus, unlike our recent 100% remote programs, The CLUB includes brand new opportunities to get out of the four walls of your workplace to connect and collaborate with an elite group of Design Studio professionals.

What happens after I join?

After enrolling, you’ll receive a welcome letter with instructions for booking hotels and flights for the in-person events, and other information to orient you as a new member of The CLUB! We’ll also send you a member profile questionnaire so members can get to know each other.

Are the in-person events all-inclusive?

Your membership to The CLUB includes:

  • All educational sessions at both in-person events, and 8 monthly videoconferences .
  • Wednesday evening cocktail reception and dinner
  • Thursday breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception
  • And Friday breakfast

You can enjoy dinner on your own Thursday evening to deepen your connections with other CLUB members.

After your CLUB membership is officially confirmed, you’ll be able to secure your travel and hotel rooms. You’ll have access to specially negotiated hotel room block rates, guaranteed for members of The CLUB who reserve within the specified booking window. Travel is not included.

At the in-person events, will accommodations be available for dietary restrictions?

Yes! Once you become a member, we will pass on any dietary restrictions or food allergies to those providing food for our in-person events and activities. 

What if I need to know the dates/times of the videoconferences, or more details about the sessions at the two in-person events?

Members will receive detailed information on all videoconferences and in-person sessions, including session dates/times, topics and speakers. If you need more details prior to securing your status as a CLUB member, just contact us to find out more: information@opt4success.net or call us at 732 761 8134.

What if I have other questions?

Please email us at information@opt4success.net or call us at 732 761 8134 with any additional questions you have. We want you to feel confident in your decision to participate in The CLUB for Design Studio Managers.

Is the membership investment per person?

Yes, the membership investment is per person, and entitles that person to participate in all of the program components, whether virtual or in-person. If you have a conflict with any of the dates/times, email us about receiving permission for a substitution for that particular component of the program. In order to maintain the integrity of the collaborative energy, all personnel substitutions must be approved in advance .

Design Studio Manager or VP,

You deserve the BEST of the homebuilding industry in your corner

I’ve seen how career-defining it is for Design Studio Managers to lean on a network of like-minded colleagues and industry leaders.

Design Studio Managers who’ve participated in our programs in the past still trade information and support each other long after their programs ended.

That’s why I’m beyond excited to personally invite you into my inner circle for the coming year, with 8 months of virtual discussions, dynamic in-person events, and unparalleled opportunities to strengthen your career.

The CLUB is designed to be an exclusive small group and membership is expected to sell out. So if you want to join us, I highly recommend securing your spot as early as possible. I can’t wait to welcome you into The CLUB for Design Studio Managers.

I’m cheering you on,

Jane Meagher
President, Success Strategies
Founder, The National Design Studio Institute