Group Buying Power for Integrators

Members save on the cable, connectors, test gear, hand tools, and certification prep they're buying anyway. Even a 5–10% discount adds up to hundreds — sometimes thousands — over a year.

One job's worth of materials savings pays for the year

Low voltage installers buy wire, connectors, conduit, tools, and test equipment on a recurring, predictable cadence. Pooling that demand across hundreds of SoCal pros gives the Collective real leverage with distributors — and gives you discounts you couldn't negotiate alone.

Member discounts on materials are coming soon (savings figures will be tracked once Phase 2 launches).

Curated Partners & Vendors

Insurance, payroll, distribution, cameras, and merchandise — vetted suppliers for IC members.

📹 Camera Manufacturers

11 brands
Verkada
Cloud-managed security cameras, access control, and sensors for enterprise/SMB.
Avigilon
AI-powered video security and access control; part of Motorola Solutions.
Axis Communications
Premium IP cameras and analytics for commercial/enterprise installs.
Unifi (Ubiquiti)
UniFi Protect cameras and NVRs integrated with UniFi networking gear.
UNV (Uniview)
Value-oriented IP cameras and NVRs, including NDAA-compliant lines.
Digital Watchdog
U.S.-based cameras, NVRs, and the IPVMS video management platform.
Hanwha Vision
NDAA-compliant cameras and the WAVE VMS platform (formerly Samsung Techwin).
ENS Security
Wholesale distributor and OEM camera source with U.S. branches.
AJAX Systems
Wireless alarm + video ecosystem, popular for hybrid intrusion/video installs.
Homaxi
Network cameras, NVRs, and active-deterrence cameras for pro installers.
eufy
Consumer/prosumer smart home cameras, video doorbells, and alarm kits.

📦 Distributors

2 listed
ENS Security
Wholesale OEM surveillance and security distributor with branches across CA, NY, TX, FL, and IL.
Graybar
National electrical, networking, and low-voltage distributor with broad supply-chain reach.

💵 Payroll

3 providers
Gusto
Full-service payroll, benefits, and HR built for small businesses and contractor teams.
Paychex
Payroll, HR, and benefits with strong support for growing small businesses.
ADP
Enterprise-grade payroll and HR, scalable from solo contractors to larger crews.

🛡️ Insurance

2 categories
Personal Insurance
Health, life, and disability coverage options for 1099 independent contractor members.
Partner selection in progress
Business Insurance
General liability, workers' comp, tools/equipment, and bonding for installer businesses.
Partner selection in progress

👕 Merchandise

Coming Soon
IC Branded Apparel
Custom IC-branded T-shirts, hats, and crew wear for members and job sites.
Vendor selection in progress

How the Program Grows

Phase 1 · Launch–Month 3

Affiliate & Referral Links

Curated vendor list with affiliate links to Anixter/Wesco, Graybar, Home Depot Pro, Grainger, and Amazon Business. No discount yet — but a single trusted source for what you actually buy.

Phase 2 · Month 3–6

Negotiated Group Discounts

Once we hit 100+ active members we go direct to the manufacturers — CommScope, Belden, Paige Electric, Southwire, Legrand — and trade volume for real discount codes you can use at checkout.

Phase 3 · Year 2+

Collective Purchasing

At 500+ members we aggregate quarterly material needs across the Collective and place bulk orders together — pushing discounts to 15–25% on major purchases.

Who Gets What

Tier
Discount Access
🚀 Free Trial
Full access for 14 days. Preview vendor list during trial.
⚡ Member
Full discount code library + affiliate links. Group-buying invites.
🏆 Pro Member
Everything in Member + early access to Phase 3 collective bulk orders.

Save On What You Buy Anyway

Join as a Pro member to unlock the discount library when it launches. Vendors and distributors — reach out to partner with the Collective.

Join Pro — $39/mo Vendor Partnerships

Discounts are a member bonus — the real value of IC is the community, training, and job board. Discounts just make the membership pay for itself.