Category: News

Switching Software Without the Chaos

Graham Askew, VITAL Master Guide, unpacks the hidden strategic risks of relying

Beyond the Hero Tech: Building Bench Strength Before You Need It

Graham Askew, VITAL Master Guide, unpacks the hidden strategic risks of relying

Building a Business That Does Not Break When People Move On

Graham Askew, VITAL Master Guide, unpacks the hidden strategic risks of relying

Survival Dressed Up as Success

Rene Robaina, VITAL Master Guide, breaks down the hidden costs of running

Unfixable vs. Uncomfortable

Rene Robaina, VITAL Master Guide, challenges the traditional mindset of business ownership,

You Don’t Own It

Rene Robaina, VITAL Master Guide, challenges the traditional mindset of business ownership,

The Secret’s in the Sauce

Emily Morgan, VITAL QuickBooks Process Manager, explores the essential mix of personalities

Sales Got Harder: What’s Really Changing in the 2026 CI Market

Sales in the CI industry did not fall off a cliff in

Your Team Stopped Growing the Day You Started Fixing Problems for Them

I’ve watched profitable companies go out of business, and it’s always a

Profit on Paper. Broke in the Bank

I’ve watched profitable companies go out of business, and it’s always a

You’re Not Overworked. You’re Over-Involved.

I had a conversation with a client recently that sounded very familiar.

From Bottleneck to Breakthrough

The Real Reason Your Projects Feel Like Chaos

The Leadership Trap: When Growth Becomes a Grind

Let’s be honest: You didn’t start your integration business to feel stuck.

Why the Best Leaders Start the Year Learning

As a new year begins, many business owners and leaders set goals

Stop Chasing the Next Chicken – Part 2

Guest Contributor: Rene, VITAL Guide, reveals how shifting from chasing new leads

Stop Chasing the Next Chicken – Part 1

Guest Contributor: Rene, VITAL Guide, reveals how shifting from chasing new leads

When Life and Business Collide

Guest Contributor: Rene, VITAL Guide, explores how the wisdom we gain at

The Real Reason Your Labor Blows Up

The pattern: Projects swing over hours because

Warranty Work Is Eating Your Lunch

We all want clients to feel taken care of

Your Meetings Aren’t the Work

If your Monday meeting vanished, would anyone notice?

Proposal Confidence: Don’t Underbid Your Own Work

Here’s a common story: a client wants a big project, you sharpen

Shaping Company Culture: From Default to Deliberate

Every company has a culture. The question is, did you build it

Heading to CEDIA Expo? Make It Count.

Attending a major event like CEDIA Expo is both a time and

What’s the Best Way to Recognize Revenue?

The custom integration (CI) industry is uniquely cash-rich. But managing that inflow

VITAL Taps C.I. Veteran, Michael Buckner for new role as VITAL Guide and Business Development

Las Vegas, NV, December 10, 2024 – VITAL, a leading custom-integration business

VITAL Announces 2nd Annual Award Winners

Rewarding VITAL Business Excellence CI Leaders at CEDIA Awards Ceremony

VITAL Expands Staff as Dealer Roster Grows

Las Vegas, NV, June 4, 2024 – VITAL, a leading tailor-made business

VITAL’s Matt Bernath to Present at Nine CEDIA Tech + Business Summits – Mark Your Calendars, Free to Participate

Las Vegas, NV, March 13, 2024 – VITAL, a leading custom-integration business

VITAL Announces IMPACT Series Returns

Las Vegas, NV, November 06, 2023 – VITAL, a leading custom-integration business

VITAL Announces 2023 Award Winners

Las Vegas, NV, October 10, 2023 – VITAL, a leading custom-integration business

VITAL’s Record 24-Month Growth

Las Vegas, NV, August 15, 2023 – VITAL, a leading custom-integrated business

VITAL Announces VIP Blackbook Partner Benefits

Las Vegas, NV, July 24, 2023 – VITAL, a leading custom integration

VITAL Announces New Live Webinars for Business Mastery Classes, Sponsored by Industry Brands

VITAL, a leading custom integration centric business coaching and financial software company,

BIG news from VITAL for 2023

We’re stoked to announce new VITAL member benefits! Increased support, access to

The Survey Says, VITAL’s CI Business Mastery Classes are Highly Valued 98.5% Plan To Continue In 2023

VITAL, a custom integration-centric business coaching and software company, held monthly CI

Residential Systems Magazine, May Issue- Vital Business Tips features Keeping Score for Your Business

Residential Systems Magazine, April 2022 Issue features VITAL’s Business Tips Column: Getting

Residential Systems Magazine, May Issue- Vital Business Tips features Keeping Score for Your Business

Residential Systems magazine, May Issue- Vital Business Tips features Keeping Score for

Residential Systems April 2022 VITAL’s Business Tips Column – Getting in the Right Headspace

Residential Systems Magazine, April 2022 Issue features VITAL’s Business Tips Column: Getting

More Than 300 Dealers Attend VITAL’s First CI Business Mastery Class

Focusing on growth mindset, webinar offered participants advice on maintaining positive momentum

CE Pro December 2021 Issue / Bernath, Burkhardt Lead Industry Group Heading Rebranded VITAL 

CE Pro Magazine – December 2021 Issue featured the news announcment, Bernath,

VITAL Relaunching

Ever tried comparing your success metrics with a friend’s, only to end

CE Pro Magazine – July 2021 / VITAL News Clip, Matt Bernath Promoted