Breaking into the world of custom integration can be daunting, but for Evan Bloom, a sales associate at ListenUp, D-Tools Cloud has been the secret weapon in accelerating his learning curve. ListenUp has been a leading high-end residential and commercial AV integration since 1973. The company serves clients with expertise in hi-fi, two-channel audio, home theater, and custom low-voltage systems in Albuquerque, NM, and across Colorado with locations in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and soon Fort Collins.
Bloom, who has just over two years of experience in the industry, began using D-Tools Cloud a little under a year ago and says it has been instrumental in his growth.
“D-Tools has been more than just a proposal tool for me,” he explains. “It’s been a learning platform. I can search keywords, explore different product lines and manufacturers, and teach myself how to design systems.”
His favorite feature? The search bar. “Being able to take limited information, plug it into D-Tools Cloud, and instantly pull up relevant products and pricing has been a game changer,” Bloom says. “Finding MSRP can be a time-consuming process, but D-Tools has it all built in. It saves me time and helps me get to solutions faster.”
For someone new to the industry, this capability is invaluable. Bloom recalls a time when he didn’t even know what a matrix amplifier was.
“D-Tools has been more than just a proposal tool for me. It’s been a learning platform." -- Evan Bloom, ListenUp
“I searched ‘Matrix Amp’ in D-Tools, and instantly I had a list of manufacturers, models, and costs. From there, I could do deeper research on each product. It’s a perfect starting point for learning.”
Beyond education, D-Tools Cloud has streamlined Bloom’s proposal process, allowing him to present professional, accurate quotes quickly and confidently. This not only helps ListenUp maintain its reputation for excellence but also gives Bloom the confidence to engage clients with a higher level of expertise.
“D-Tools Cloud has turned what could have been a steep learning curve into an engaging, hands-on experience,” Bloom says. “It’s made me better at my job and accelerated how quickly I’ve grown in this industry.”
For industry newcomers like Bloom, D-Tools Cloud isn’t just software, it’s a mentor, a reference library, and a business tool all in one.