The Challenge
Maven’s journey began with a call for help after a military community was struck by a hurricane. That mission grew into a broader vision to create opportunity, connection, and purpose for veterans. As the company expanded, operational gaps in their existing systems made it difficult to keep pace with customer expectations and internal communication needs.
- Rigid Workflows – Limited flexibility in their previous FSM platform made it challenging to customize workflows around Maven’s evolving operational needs. Teams often had to rely on manual workarounds, which created inconsistencies in service delivery and added friction across daily operations.
- Disconnected Systems – Maven’s systems couldn’t communicate seamlessly with tools like HubSpot and QuickBooks Online requiring teams to manually transfer data between platforms. This slowed collaboration between field, office, and offshore teams, increasing the risk of errors and inefficiencies.
- Slow Estimates and Invoicing – Without real-time access to job data, technicians struggled to generate accurate estimates or create invoices on-site. This delayed approvals, slowed payment cycles, and impacted the overall customer experience.
- Limited Visibility into Field Operations – The lack of robust mapping features made it difficult to efficiently dispatch teams and manage job assignments. Longer travel times and less optimized routing affected operational efficiency and limited the ability to scale service delivery.
- Customer Experience Gaps – Without a centralized system, keeping customers informed throughout the job lifecycle was inconsistent — from arrival time to project updates — impacting transparency and trust.
Why Maven Chose Zuper
Maven needed more than just a better tool — they needed a platform that could align with their mission, scale with their growth, and create a seamless experience for their teams and customers. They chose Zuper for its flexibility, intelligent design, and deep commitment to customer success.
How Zuper Strengthened Operations
With Zuper in place, Maven strengthened their operations across every stage — from the field to finance to customer experience.
- Driving Consistency with Tailored Workflows – Zuper’s implementation team helped Maven build customized workflows and prescriptive checklists for each service stage. Repeatable tasks are now automated, bringing structure to field operations and reducing manual oversight.
- Optimizing Dispatch with Intelligent Mapping – Advanced map visualization tools gave Maven real-time insights into technician locations, asset statuses, and job assignments. Smarter dispatching has shortened travel times, improved scheduling, and boosted overall efficiency.
- Bridging Teams with Seamless Integrations – With Zuper’s integrations to HubSpot and QuickBooks Online, Maven eliminated silos between sales, service, and finance teams. Data now flows seamlessly across the business, supporting faster project handoffs and a smoother estimate-to-payment process.
- Collecting Payments On-Site – Zuper Pay allows Maven’s technicians to collect payments in the field as soon as the job is done without delays or additional tools. By enabling on-the-spot transactions through the Zuper app, the team reduces back-and-forth, improves cash flow, and provides customers with a smoother payment experience.
- Centralizing Job Documentation – Using Zuper’s mobile app and Gallery feature, technicians capture and share site photos and videos in real time. This centralized media hub helps build detailed job records, strengthens transparency with customers, and supports faster project approvals.
The Impact
Since adopting Zuper in 2024, Maven has significantly improved communication, consistency, and coordination across all their locations, including offshore support.
- Faster Onboarding and Consistent Service – Tailored workflows accelerated new employee training, reduced onboarding friction, and ensured that every service interaction met Maven’s standards.
- Improved Field Efficiency – Smarter routing and optimized resource allocation translated into quicker service times and higher first-time fix rates — raising customer satisfaction levels across the board.
- Stronger Sales and Service Alignment – By connecting HubSpot, QuickBooks Online, and Zuper, Maven improved visibility across departments, eliminated duplication of work, and accelerated the full customer journey from quote to payment.
- Enhanced Offshore Collaboration – Zuper enabled Maven’s offshore team in the Philippines to access real-time job data, extending customer support hours while maintaining seamless communication with on-site teams.
- Elevated Customer Communication – Technicians can now send real-time updates and visuals to customers directly through the app — building trust, reducing project disputes, and delivering a more transparent service experience.
Looking Ahead
Today, Zuper is an essential part of Maven’s operations — connecting teams, improving efficiency, and helping Maven stay focused on its core mission: delivering outstanding service to communities and supporting veterans transitioning to civilian life.
