VITAL
Blogs
Navigating Tariffs: A Survival Guide for Custom Integrators
How integrators can manage economic uncertainty and emerge stronger.
News
DMF Lighting Expands Partnership with VITAL
New offerings include workshops, 1:1 advisory sessions, and an exclusive Sales Mastery Tool-Kit.
Features
Building the Financial Foundation
A look at the professionals who will help you count the money and enhance your decision-making process.
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VITAL Debuts 3 New Turnkey Financial Services at Lightapalooza 2025
Company is also offering a free VITAL Business Planning Session at the event.
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Michael Buckner Named VITAL Guide and Business Development Manager
Former integration business owner will help dealers overcome the challenges he faced himself.
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Building a High-Performance Team Culture: Part 2
Transparency, effective hiring, and structured interactions are the critical aspects that can impact your team.
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Building a High-Performance Team Culture: Part 1
How to transition from solopreneur to effective team leader.
Awards
VITAL Announces 2nd Annual Award Winners
Five companies were honored at an awards ceremony that took place at CEDIA Expo.
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VITAL and Fivestone Solutions to Debut the Elite Sales Academy at CEDIA 2024
New program is designed to help luxury home service businesses close more sales at healthier margins.
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Navigating the Economic Environment
Taking a look at the outside forces that have a huge impact on your business.
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The Importance of Data-Driven Decisions
By analyzing the right metrics, you can make better predictions and produce improved business outcomes.
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VITAL Adds Three Members to Its Support Staff
The current expansion is due to new alliance partnerships, roster growth of CI integrator dealers, and new projects.
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Lighting Business Strategies
What is the most impactful way to add lighting fixtures to your custom installation company?
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The Power of Accountability
When team leaders and employees are held responsible for their actions, the business runs smoother and performs better.
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Creating a Profit Culture
Make sure your employees know how the company succeeds — and the role each plays in it.
Events
VITAL to Present at Nine CEDIA Tech + Business Summits
VITAL president Matt Bernath will provide tips to make your CI business stronger and more profitable.
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OneVision and VITAL Announce Partnership
The collaboration unlocks special offers for shared customers.
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Optimizing Your CI Business
How to conquer your current growth level before moving on to the next one.
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Dealing With Overhead
Proper management of major operating costs can bring in additional revenue that can be reinvested in the business.
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Revisiting Sales Comp Plans That Work
A great plan rewards the sales team without putting the company at risk.
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Laboring Over Labor Efficiency
Optimizing tech productivity is a great way to gain insight into your company’s systems and identify problem areas.
Events
VITAL Announces Return of IMPACT Series Events
The next session is on Mental Toughness and Peak Performance and will take place on December 7.
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Managing Customer Deposits and Inventory
If you can keep track of these two key cash-flow components, you can amass a large sum of money to reinvest in the business.
Awards
VITAL Announces 2023 Leaders in CI Business Excellence
Honors members who strive daily to improve their business operations and profits.
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Working With the Big Two
How proper management of gross profit and payroll can lead to a more successful business.
News
VITAL Reports Record Growth, New Staff
Announces new staff, increased CI dealer membership, and progress over the last 24 months.
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Identifying and Applying Profit Levers
Recognizing the areas where integrators should focus their attention and knowing when to act on them.
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VITAL Announces VIP Blackbook Partner Program
Grants new and existing members access to a wide range of partner resources, discounts, and special incentive programs.
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Math for Fun and Profit
Well, not exactly fun, but profit math can open your business up to new opportunities — and provide the cash to support it.
Events
VITAL Announces New Business Mastery Class Webinars
The program has an impressive return rate of over 98 percent.
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In Defense of Accounting
Getting your books in check does more than please the tax man — it gives you a clear look into the health of your...
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VITAL Announces Alliance With I am Sayen
The combination of VITAL's data analytics and I am Sayen's process expertise is designed to enhance members operational performance and efficiency.
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The Importance of Accountability
A dealer that focuses on accountability will inspire better performance from its employees and better bottom line for its business.
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The Benefits of a Profit Culture
Sharing profit information is key to getting the team invested and all rowing in the same direction.
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DMF Lighting Unveils New Dealer Loyalty Programs
Lightapalooza Diamond Sponsor adds co-marketing and VITAL partnership business development initiatives for the CI channel.
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CI Business Growth Patterns
How to optimize the custom integration business model to take your company to new heights.
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VITAL to Continue CI Business Mastery Classes in 2023
Polled participants in the 2022 CI Business Mastery Class series give the program high marks.