Why A SEN Affiliation?

SEN is the Industry’s FIRST and LARGEST Dealer Buying Group

• Extensive range of Vendors and Services to accelerate Dealer profitability 5 ways.
• Started in August of 1984. Current Membership is over 240 Member firms in 38 states from coast-to-coast.
• As a CKD, President understands Dealer needs. Has 30+ years experience and writes KBDN columns.

SEN does NOT expose Members to payment of Buying Group Liabilities

• Corporation is privately owned. Members shape group’s direction without a liability exposure.
• Advisory Council guides Management Team with Annual Business Plan.
• Buying Membership is a one-time $1,000 investment.

SEN has a CHOICE in Membership Levels to satisfy different Dealer Needs

• Buying Membership = Competitive Terms + Volume Rebates
• Full Membership – Buying + Marketing + Training + Management Systems + Consulting Benefits
• Can upgrade or downgrade Membership Levels. Flexible approach suits more Dealers.

SEN increases YOUR Buying Power with over 70 Preferred Vendors

• Gross Margins are increased by purchasing directly from Manufacturers, many at deeper discounts.
• Members earn enhanced Display Allowances.
• Vendor Rebates increase as Group Purchases grow.

SEN enables Members to earn HIGHER Rebate Percentages than other Groups

• Private ownership’s Administrative Costs are 25% lower than Member-owned groups.
• Rebate Percentages are industry’s highest in part through sharing of Vendors’ Administrative Fee paid to SEN - an industry uniqueness.

SEN enables Members to gain MORE Recognition, Leads, Sales, & Gross Margins

• Complete Market Plan with 5 Key Strategies to set yourself apart from the Competition.
• Signature Kitchens & Baths magazine features Members’ projects. Sold in all major bookstores nationwide.
• www.SENdesign.com offers helpful Consumer information and has Member Directory.
• Look unique with Consumer Booklets customized with YOUR Logo, Photos, & Testimonials.
• Seminar Kits and Print Ads to attract qualified Prospects to you.
• Access to Marketing Services Vendor for Web Site, Logo, Ad Campaign, and Media Plan development.

SEN offers Business Analysis, Training, and Consulting for IMPROVED Profit

• Multiple Dealer Business Workshops and Roundtable Meetings at Semi-Annual Conferences.
• Dealer Financial Comparison Reports.
• Financial Analysis & Business Consulting Services by experienced Industry Professionals.
• Regional “Fundamentals of Selling” Schools and Dealer Operations Manuals available.
• Members network at Conferences and advise each other throughout year.

SEN offers Additional Resources to support ACCELERATED Dealer Growth

• Showroom Planning Services save Members time and money.
• Budgeting, Price Formula, Cash Flow Forecast, and Business Loan Assistance Services.

For more information, email: Tom Blau