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The SEN Design Group is currently offering 3 different Boot Camps at the new state-of-the-art Learning Center in downtown Chapel Hill, NC. For additional information on each, click the link below.

Sales Designer Boot Camp

Project Manager Boot Camp

Design Associate Boot Camp

 

Sales Designer Boot Camp

Click here to Register

July 21-24, 2008

or

December 1-4, 2008

at the SEN Learning Center
151 East Rosemary Street
Suite 202
Chapel Hill, North Carolina  27514

 

Day 1 of the Sales Designer Boot Camp is on the Fundamentals of Selling
If you have taken this one-day program (also titled "Selling for Maximum Gross Margins" or as part of the 4-day Design Associate Boot Camp) during the last 12 months, you may elect to skip this optional day, and save $200 on your tuition fee.


Who Should Attend?

  • Entry Level Sales Designers who have completed the SEN 4-Day Design Associate Boot Camp

  • New Salespeople hired from other fields needing a quick infusion of industry-specific skills

  • Veteran Sales Designers looking for a stronger competitive edge in today’s challenging economy

  • Owners who serve as their firm’s chief Salesperson who are ready for a re-sharpening of skills

Why Attend the Boot Camp

  • To master the Fundamentals of Professional Selling (based upon Dale Carnegie principles)

  • To successfully get retained on projects in the shortest amount of time

  • To consistently earn HIGHER GROSS PROFIT MARGINS

  • To learn how to MOTIVATE Hesitant Clients to buy NOW

  • To increase Closing Percentages by 50% OR MORE

  • To master unique and dramatic Design Concepts to box out the Competition

  • To develop Compelling Presentations that leave your Clients in awe of your Professionalism

  • To use advanced Lighting Knowledge to sell more Kitchens and Baths

  • To be viewed as a valued Consultant, not just another Salesperson

  • To learn proven methods to gain the business of select Allied Professionals

  • To learn how to mentally and strategically prepare for a Closing Presentation

  • To discover the findings of your very own DISC Behavioral Analysis

  • To learn how to more effectively sell to Different Personalities

  • To enhance your professionalism from instructors with over 140 years combined industry experience

  • To earn 26 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

Instructors

  • Ken Peterson, CKD, LPBC
    President of SEN Design Group
    (former owner, 4-store CT dealership)

  • Lorey Cavanaugh CKD, CBD
    Owner of two high-end showrooms in Connecticut

  • Ken Anderson, CKD
    President of Task Lighting

  • Jim Krengel, CMKBD
    Professional Speaker and NKBA Hall of Famer

Click here for the 4-day Curriculum

Day 1 of the Sales Designer Boot Camp is on the Selling for Maximum Gross Profit Margins
If you have taken this one-day program (also titled "Selling for Maximum Gross Margins" or as part of the 4-day Design Associate Boot Camp) during the last 12 months, you may elect to skip this optional day, and save $200 on your tuition fee.

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Register for:

Project Manager Boot Camp

August 4 - 6, 2008

at the SEN Learning Center
151 East Rosemary Street
Suite 202
Chapel Hill, North Carolina  27514

Click here to Register

Who Should Attend?

  • Owners who are Project Managers

  • New Salespeople and Designers that will be or are involved in Project Management

  • New Project Managers or Installers who are advancing to become full-time Project Managers

  • Existing Salespeople who need Project Management training

  • Anyone on a career path to become a full-time Project Manager

  • Any company personnel that play a role in the installation process

Why Attend the Boot Camp

  • To learn On-Site Communication Skills that will reduce the Punch List Completion Process

  • To increase your profits on existing sold projects through proper Change Order Procedures

  • To learn more about the Client Emotional Curve, and how to use it to your advantage

  • To learn how to eliminate the need to constantly be Putting out Fires in your operation

  • To learn to Successfully Recruit & Retain the best Subcontractors, Installers and Project Managers

  • To understand how to take your Lead Carpenter to the next level of Project Management

  • To learn compensation and incentive programs that work for Project Managers & Owners

  • To get ready to expand your offerings (and profits) into Profitable Bathroom and remodeling offerings

  • To understand how to reduce the potential for missing or forgotten materials and tasks during the installation process

  • To successfully estimate, track all job costs, and totally job cost every project at completion

  • To gain the valuable support of your design staff and build a team spirit that will accomplish more together

  • To enhance your confidence to take on large jobs without the fear of a disaster

  • To discover how to leave the office at the end of the day without worrying about the late night client calls

  • To learn how to ensure your job costs stay within budget

  • To learn proven estimating tricks and time savers from industry experts who have "been there"

Instructors:

  • Tom Blau
    Former owner of successful Design/Build Remodeling company in Milwaukee WI

  • Lee Thomas
    President of Lee Thomas Construction, North Canton, OH

Click here for the 3-day Curriculum

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Register for:

Design Associate Boot Camp

Check Back for Upcoming Dates

at the SEN Learning Center
151 East Rosemary Street
Suite 202
Chapel Hill, North Carolina  27514

Click here to Register

Who Should Attend?

  • Entry Level Design Assistants in support of Owners or a Sales Designer Team

  • New Salespeople hired from other industries

  • Installers or Project Managers advancing to become full-time Sales Designers

  • Junior Salespeople (such as Closet Specialists) not yet designing and selling complete kitchens

  • Anyone on a career path to become a full-time Sales Designer

Why Attend the Boot Camp

  • To learn basic kitchen planning methodologies

  • To learn how to measure rooms accurately

  • To learn the basics of CAD
    (AutoKitchen software program)

  • To gain a thorough understanding of the 5 different Cabinetry Quality Grades and their values

  • To understand how to price jobs accurately

  • To learn proven Management Systems that control and communicate all the details in a project

  • To master the Fundamentals of Professional Selling (based upon Dale Carnegie principles)

  • To successfully get retained on projects in the shortest amount of time

  • To consistently earn HIGHER GROSS PROFIT MARGINS

  • To increase Closing Percentages by 50% OR MORE

  • To learn the basics of planning and selling 5’ x 8’ Bathroom Remodeling Projects

  • To gain an basic knowledge of Plumbing Fixtures & Large Scale, Multi-Head Showers

  • To learn how to design Master Bath Relaxation Suites

  • To learn how to make BIG PROFITS in the Bathroom Business

  • To enhance your professionalism from instructors with over 90 years combined industry experience

  • To earn 29 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

Click here for the 4-day Curriculum

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Designer Boot Camp Programs

SDG Full Member

$    950

SDG Buying Member

$ 1,200

Non-SDG Full Member - Each Attendee

$ 1,300

 

 

Project Management
 Boot Camp Program

SDG Full Member

$     750

SDG Buying Member

$     900

Non-SDG Full Member - Each Attendee

$ 1,000

 

 

Cash payment due
Luncheons and Breaks are included in the tuition fees
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Earned


ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED
 

Firm Name*:

Are You a SEN Member?*:

Yes

No

If yes,
SEN Number

Address*:

City*:

State*:

Zip Code*:

Phone*:

Fax*:

email*:

Attendee(s)*:

name*

title*

Are you interested in taking the optional Mastery Exam?
(an additional $40):

 

Yes

No

Are you interested in:

the optional SEN Design Associate Certification (SENCDA)
$ 100 Annually (available with the April Boot Camp ONLY)?

Assuming the Mastery Exam is taken and passed.

Yes

No

the optional SEN Sales Designer Certification (SENCD)
$ 100 Annually (available with the July Boot Camp ONLY)?

Assuming the Mastery Exam is taken and passed.

Yes

No

the optional SEN Sales Certified Project Manager (SENCPM)
$ 100 Annually (available with the August Boot Camp ONLY)?

Assuming the Mastery Exam is taken and passed.

Yes

No

Boot Camp Program*:

For more information, please call SEN Headquarters
at 1-800-991-1711
 

   

 

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