How a Security Integrator Boosted Revenue 58% Without Adding Headcount

CEO and Founder, General Manager, Inside and Outside Sales, Accounts Receivable, Installers, Service Team

58% revenue growth
revenue growth in one year
100%
of departments systematized in SmartSuite
0
new hires required to scale
"I grew revenue 58% last year and didn’t need a single new hire."
CEO @ Full-Service Security Integrator

Problem

Reactive Operations in a Post-COVID Landscape

As a business owner navigating post-COVID volatility, the CEO of this security integrator found himself managing revenue and expenses on a daily basis, calling staff based on immediate cash flow. Spreadsheets, minor CRMs, and tools like ConnectWise created silos and growing inefficiencies. A single employee departure revealed how vulnerable operations had become to knowledge gaps and undocumented processes. The team needed a platform that could centralize operations, enforce accountability, and support every department—without expanding headcount or relying on software vendors that couldn't meet their needs.

Q2

Solution

A Centralized Command Center for Growth

SmartSuite became the company's digital nerve center. Every department—sales, service, installation, procurement, accounting, and product development—runs on a single platform. With linked records, automations, and dashboards, the CEO can instantly monitor sales trends, project margins, service ticket reasons, and inventory levels.

Daily Objectives views align the team across three checkpoints per day. Dashboards expose anomalies like underperforming reps or recurring warranty issues. Automations trigger alerts, populate forms, and route service tickets based on real-time input. All systems are process-driven, reducing reliance on any one employee and making it easier to onboard new team members. Two-way syncing and permission-based visibility ensure each team sees exactly what they need—and nothing more.

Q2

Result

From Firefighting to Full-System Clarity

SmartSuite allowed the business to grow revenue 58% while holding expense growth to under 1%. The team eliminated data silos, digitized all operations, and shifted from reactive firefighting to proactive strategy. Departmental KPIs are now tracked and visualized in real time, with red flag indicators triggering performance conversations. From installation scheduling to lead sourcing, every process has been mapped, documented, and automated.

The CEO, a self-taught builder, created the entire system himself without formal training. He attributes SmartSuite with giving him the tools to operate on the business—not just in it. Now, whether reviewing profitability per project or reducing warranty calls through root cause analysis, the company has clarity, control, and accountability across every layer.

Q3

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Customer Name
Security Integrator – North America

Industry

Technology

Team
Executive Leadership, Sales, Operations, Finance & Accounting

Region
North America

Company size

SMB

Pain point
Inefficient workflows and vulnerability due to siloed tools and undocumented processes

Products Replaced
Airtable, ConnectWise, Excel, Minor CRMs

About the company
This North American security provider specializes in CCTV, access control, and intercom systems for commercial clients. The company supports end-to-end physical security solutions and has centralized its operations to improve efficiency and scalability. Its leadership emphasizes systemization and self-built digital infrastructure to drive revenue growth without increasing headcount.