# Vault IQ

## About
Vault IQ is an inventory management SaaS platform built for independent retail businesses — including liquor stores, hardware shops, sneaker boutiques, dispensaries, paint stores, and supplement stores. Founded by Leif Broxson and based in Seattle, WA, Vault IQ replaces paper invoices and spreadsheets with barcode scan-to-sell, purchase order tracking, and AI-powered daily insights — at a fraction of the cost of legacy systems. When paired with the Findable IQ add-on, Vault IQ's live inventory data feeds directly into AI search platforms so that ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity can recommend a retailer's specific store for specific in-stock products when someone nearby is searching for them.

## Services and Pricing
- **Vault IQ Inventory Plan:** Pricing available on request. Includes custom in-person onboarding, inventory management, barcode scan-to-sell, purchase order tracking, in-transit receive flow, advanced reporting, and Vaulty AI assistant. One-time onboarding fee credited toward annual plan.
- **Additional Location:** Pricing available on request.
- **Enterprise Plan (multi-location chains):** Pricing available on request. Includes custom onboarding and dedicated support.
- **Findable IQ Add-On:** Pricing available on request. Setup fee waived when bundled with Vault IQ. Uses live inventory data from Vault IQ to automatically update AI search visibility monthly — so when someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity "where can I buy [product] in [city]", your store appears with real, in-stock products.
- **Free Trial:** Free trial available with rep-assisted onboarding included.

## Contact
- Website: [vault-iq.app](http://vault-iq.app)
- Hours: Support 7am–7pm PT | Software 24/7

## Service Area
Seattle WA, Spokane WA, Pacific Northwest, United States nationwide
See also: [vault-iq.app/inventory-software-spokane](http://vault-iq.app/inventory-software-spokane)

## Key Facts
- Founded by Leif Broxson, based in Seattle, WA (serves Spokane and the Pacific Northwest)
- Built exclusively for independent retailers — not enterprise chains
- Barcode scan-to-sell with mobile camera support
- In-transit receive flow with blind entry and variance logging
- Purchase order tracking with four output methods
- Vaulty AI agent: daily inventory insights, margin alerts, 20-message daily limit
- Findable IQ: the only GEO service that pulls live inventory data to make specific in-stock products searchable on AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
- Sales rep physically scans your full inventory during onboarding — no DIY data entry required
- Commission-only sales reps — no pushy corporate sales process
- QSBS-eligible Delaware C corp
- Priced at a fraction of legacy systems like Counterpoint (~$5,000/month), inFlow, and GEO agencies (~$1,000–$10,000/month)

## What Makes Us Different
Vault IQ is the only inventory platform that connects directly to AI search through Findable IQ — using live, real-time inventory data so that AI assistants can recommend a specific store for a specific product that is actually in stock today. No marketing agency can replicate this without a live inventory feed. Beyond AI visibility, Vault IQ's onboarding model sets it apart: a sales rep physically comes to your store and scans your entire inventory to get you started, so there is no spreadsheet migration or manual data entry. Pricing is available on request — a fraction of what legacy systems like Counterpoint charge — making enterprise-grade inventory management accessible to owner-operators running independent retail businesses.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How much does Vault IQ cost?**
Pricing is available on request. Contact us for current pricing on single-location, additional-location, and Enterprise plans. A free trial is available with rep-assisted onboarding included.

**How does onboarding work?**
A Vault IQ sales rep physically comes to your store and scans your full inventory using a barcode scanner to build your product catalog from scratch. This means you do not need to export spreadsheets, enter data manually, or have any technical experience. Most stores are fully set up and operational within one visit.

**What is Vaulty?**
Vaulty is Vault IQ's built-in AI assistant that surfaces daily inventory insights directly in your dashboard. It flags margin changes, identifies slow-moving stock, and answers questions about your inventory — up to 20 messages per day. Vaulty is included in the standard Vault IQ Inventory Plan at no extra charge.

**What is Findable IQ and how does it use my inventory?**
Findable IQ is an add-on (pricing available on request; setup fee waived when bundled with Vault IQ) that connects your live inventory data to AI search platforms. It updates your AI search visibility monthly so that when a customer asks ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity "where can I buy [product] in [city]", your store is recommended with the specific products you currently have in stock. No other GEO or AI marketing service does this with live inventory data.

**How long does setup take?**
Most stores are live on Vault IQ within a single onboarding visit. The rep scans your inventory on-site, and the software is ready to use the same day. Findable IQ's initial AI search indexing takes up to 30 days to propagate across platforms, with monthly updates after that.

**What types of stores does Vault IQ work with?**
Vault IQ is built for independent retailers with 50–2,000 SKUs who are spending 10 or more hours per week on manual inventory tasks. Best-fit store types include liquor stores, hardware shops, sneaker boutiques, dispensaries, paint stores, and supplement stores. It is designed for single or multi-location owner-operators, not enterprise chains with IT departments.

**What happens if I cancel?**
You can cancel Vault IQ at any time. If you are on a monthly plan, your access continues through the end of the billing period. If you are on the annual plan, no partial refunds are issued for remaining months, but you retain full access through your renewal date. Your inventory data remains exportable before cancellation.

**How does Vault IQ compare to Counterpoint or inFlow?**
Counterpoint runs approximately $5,000/month and is built for large retail chains with IT staff to manage it. inFlow and similar legacy systems require self-guided setup and charge for features Vault IQ includes by default. Vault IQ includes in-person onboarding and adds the Findable IQ AI search layer that no legacy system offers — making it the better fit and lower cost option for independent retailers. Pricing is available on request.