Customer Success Story: Vantage Pro AV's Complete Project Management Cycle Handled by D-Tools SI
Mike Sessler, VP of design & engineering at Vantage Pro AV, credits D-Tools System Integrator (SI) as the essential all-in-one platform that manages their entire project lifecycle—from catalog management and proposals to drawings, purchase orders, and inventory—enabling the Texas-based AV company to efficiently handle hundreds of nationwide projects, produce professional AutoCAD-integrated drawings that impress architects and clients, and maintain seamless operations critical to their success in designing AV systems for houses of worship.
For Mike Sessler of Vantage Pro AV, D-Tools System Integrator (SI) isn’t just another software—it’s the heartbeat of the business. Sessler, vice president of design & engineering at the eight-person company, has used the platform for more than a decade and describes it as “absolutely critical” to Vantage Pro’s daily operations.
“We run pretty much everything through SI — catalog management, proposals, project management, P.O's, drawings. Everything runs out of SI,” Sessler says.
That “everything” is no exaggeration. From the moment a project is proposed to the final installation and even ongoing service plans, every step flows through D-Tools SI. Founded in 2019, Texas-based Vantage Pro AV focuses on designing and delivering top-tier AV systems for houses of worship all across the U.S.
What sets D-Tools SI apart, according to Sessler, is its all-in-one approach.
“My favorite thing about SI is that everything is in one place.” — Mike Sessler, Vantage Pro AV
“My favorite thing about SI is that everything is in one place,” he explained. “Proposals, project lists, drawings, P.O.s, and inventory… it’s a great one-stop shop for our entire project management cycle.”
That integration translates to efficiency and accuracy across hundreds of projects nationwide. Sessler credits SI for helping his team “keep track of everything,” noting that without it, managing their project load simply wouldn’t be possible.
Winning Business with Better Drawings
The software’s ability to produce professional, integrated drawings has also given Vantage Pro a competitive edge. Sessler recalls one pivotal project:
“The architect looked at our SI drawings and said, ‘I don’t know who these guys are, but hire them because they know what they’re doing.’”
By tying project data directly into AutoCAD blocks, Vantage Pro can produce high-quality documentation that not only impresses clients but wins them business.
End-to-End Excellence
For integrators looking for a true end-to-end solution, Sessler puts it plainly: “D-Tools SI is the only product I’ve seen where you can manage the entire project—from proposal through design, ordering, shipping, installation, and service—all in one spot.”
He also praises D-Tools as a company that keeps evolving in the right direction: “It’s one of the few software companies where every release gets better. They actually listen to customer feedback.”
In a world full of fragmented tools and “almost there” solutions, Vantage Pro AV proves what’s possible when everything and everyone runs through D-Tools SI: a smarter, smoother, and more successful integration business.
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