Celebrating 40 Years
For Four Decades, Study Groups has Helped Executives Learn, Grow and Lead Together
Forged in Trust. Celebrated in Friendship.
40 Years of Shared Growth
Stories of Connection, Challenge and Change — Told By Our Members
For four decades, members of Study Groups have discovered the power of shared perspective.
What started as a handful of peer groups has grown into a nationwide community of professionals who push each other to think bigger.
These stories highlight the lessons, friendships, and breakthroughs that have defined our journey. Their words remind us that the greatest growth happens in community—when we collaborate, challenge, and help one another get better.
Two Decades of Growth and Still Learning
Joining a Study Group can be the best investment you make—if you let it. The group becomes a lifelong source of friendship, advice, and guidance. There’s no other place where you can share openly, learn from peers, and walk away inspired to be better.
One of the Best Decisions in 76 Years
We joined to learn from others in the industry and left with far more—ideas, confidence, and lifelong connections. Joining Study Groups has been one of the best decisions in our 76-year history.
See your Business Through New Eyes
Joining Study Groups opened my perspective. Learning from peers who truly care about helping me succeed has changed how I look at my business — revealing what to fix, what to improve, and how to grow profitably.
Mentorship and Shared Insight
I once faced a project that felt beyond my depth, but the insight and encouragement from peers in my group changed everything. Their perspective gave me the confidence to move forward.
Pushed to Think Differently
I used to think we had retention figured out—until I met a company in our group doing it better. That realization pushed us to take a hard look at our own process. The changes we made have made all the difference.
Turning Shared Insight into Action
Learning from peers facing similar challenges has been invaluable. The group not only helps me see problems more clearly, but also gives me the insight and confidence to tackle them head-on.
No Regrets, Only Results
The ideas and insights we’ve gained through Study Groups have transformed our business. One member’s suggestion alone increased our profit by over $100,000 a year. If you don’t find ROI here, you’re doing it wrong!
A Network that Never Stops Giving
The meetings are valuable, but it’s the ongoing communication throughout the year that makes the biggest impact. When challenges come up, I can reach out to the group, and within hours, I’ll have multiple perspectives and ideas.
Learning, Applying, and Winning—Together
When I stepped into my new sales role, joining a Study Group changed everything. Surrounded by peers eager to help, I found strategy, support, and confidence—and turned insight into action. Within a year, I tripled oil sales and reshaped how our company operates.
Congratulations on 40 incredible years!
A note from our longtime partner, Johnny Bertucci of RowLogic
To Study Groups for 40 years. 30 years ago David Nelson hired our company to create the data collection and analytics engine that produces the Study Group Reports. Over those years I have witnessed David and his team’s integrity and generosity.
I was fortunate to work with Rhonda Wolf in those early years. Then I had the privilege to work with Jed, Ben, and Robyn. It has been a true blessing to work alongside the many facilitators and support staff that make up the Study Groups team. Blessings to Study Groups on this special occasion.
– RowLogic
Johnny Bertucci, Founder
Celebrating 40 Years
A Community Where Leaders Learn, Share, and Grow
It started in 1985 with just a few leaders and a bold idea: give executives a space where they could speak freely, challenge each other, and grow stronger together. That spark lit a fire—walls came down, ideas flowed, and Study Groups began.
Today, our 700+ members represent businesses driving vital industries across the country. Forty years later, we’re still committed to the same mission: creating space for real conversations, stronger performance, and lifelong connections.
Reflections from Paragon Solutions
Honoring 40 Years of Building Community and Collaboration
We’ve really enjoyed our partnership with Study Groups over the years. The connections and collaborative spirit you’ve built in this industry are something special.
Your events and community have given us great opportunities to learn, share ideas, and build relationships that go far beyond business. What we appreciate most is how Study Groups brings people together who genuinely want to help each other succeed.
That’s not always easy to find — and you’ve maintained that culture for four decades. Impressive! Here’s to the next chapter. Thanks for letting us be part of the journey.
– Paragon Solutions
John McCauley, Director of Brand Design
Our Story Through Their Eyes
Our Employees Share What Drives Them to Connect, Serve and Grow
From Data Forms to Digital Transformation
The story of Study Groups’ early operations is one of persistence, innovation, and teamwork. Through dedicated people and continuous improvement, a small, paper-based process grew into a structured, technology-driven community of learning and support.
The Heart of Study Groups
When Hurricane Katrina devastated one member’s business, his peers showed up—sending trucks, supplies, and hope. For Robyn Kindlund, it captured what Study Groups is all about: people who lift each other up, in business and in life.
Leadership Without Ego
As a Study Group member and an employee, I’ve experienced Study Groups from all angles. I’ve always believed the best leaders don’t have all the answers—they ask better questions. Surrounded by peers who share openly, challenge one another, and genuinely want everyone to succeed–that’s the space where real growth takes place.
– Ken Rice
It's About the People
What started as a stressful late-night arrival in a new city turned into an unexpected connection—and the perfect welcome to Study Groups. It was a simple moment that reminded me what makes this community so special: genuine people who show up for one another, even before the introductions are made. That sense of connection has defined every meeting since.
Building Community, One Connection at a Time
My journey with Study Groups didn’t start with a grand plan—it started in a typical employer–employee way, knowing only the surface-level facts about the company. What I quickly discovered was something far deeper. Study Groups wasn’t just about business—it was about people, and the kind of authentic relationships that changes lives.
Their Stories. Their Words. Coming Soon.
Our people are the heart of Study Groups — and their stories say it best. Coming soon: short, powerful testimonials from the team that fuels connection, learning, and impact every day.
Making Headlines, Building Connections
Study Groups in the News
Study Groups Marks 40 Years with Leadership Promotions and Bold Vision
Study Groups proudly celebrates four decades of service to business leaders nationwide, announcing key leadership promotions and a forward-looking strategy to expand its impact in peer learning and executive development.
Study Groups Launches “40 Years, 40 Stories” to Celebrate Member Impact
In celebration of its 40th year, Study Groups is turning the spotlight on its members through “40 Years, 40 Stories,” a campaign honoring the people and partnerships that have powered its growth and enduring impact.
Study Groups Shares Vision for the Future as It Enters Its Fifth Decade
As it moves beyond its 40th year, Study Groups is charting a bold course for the future—introducing new leadership, expanding peer group offerings, and enhancing member education. Grounded in its core values of trust and friendship, the company remains dedicated to helping leaders thrive through shared insight and collaboration.