From powersports to RV to Golf, our January trade shows spanned multiple corners of the dealership world. Each event gave us valuable time with dealers, OEMs, and partners eager to start the year strong. Here’s where we spent our month: AIMExpo – Anaheim, CA (MIC Member) WPS National Sales Meeting – Phoenix, AZ NTP Stag […]
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LAS VEGAS, NV [November 18, 2025] – Lightspeed, the leading dealer management solution for the recreation and marine industries, proudly announced the winners of the 2025 RV Dealer RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence Awards and RV Innovator of the Year Award. The honors were presented during the Spotlight on Excellence Luncheon on November 11th […]
EmailMarketing, InsightHub, Multi-Store, and Sales Video SALT LAKE CITY, UT – November 11, 2025 – Lightspeed, the leading provider of dealership management software for powersports, marine, RV, trailer, and golf car dealers, today announced a wave of dealer-validated product innovations spanning four high-impact areas: EmailMarketing, InsightHub, expanded Multi-Store capabilities, and Tech & Sales Video. Together, these updates advance Lightspeed’s mission to help […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – November 5, 2025 – Lightspeed, a leading Dealer Management System (DMS) for the RV industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new Forest River Major Unit Import integration. This groundbreaking advancement will dramatically streamline how dealers add new Forest River units into inventory, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and accuracy in the RV industry. Previously, adding […]
You spoke and we listened. We heard you when you said we should add more categories to our awards. This year we have 6 different categories to award some of our incredible dealerships, so thank you for your feedback! At Lightspeed, we believe that data-driven performance and innovation are the cornerstones of exceptional service in […]
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Salt Lake City, UT — [November 3, 2025] — Lightspeed extends heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional dealers recognized at this year’s Nautique Dealer Meeting, held October 12–14 in Orlando, Florida. The event brought together leaders from across the Nautique Boats network to celebrate remarkable performance, customer dedication, and forward-thinking innovation. Among this year’s award-winning dealers, […]
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October was another action-packed month for the Lightspeed team, and we loved every minute of it! From coast to coast, our reps hit the road to connect with dealers, showcase new innovations, and gather insights that will help shape the future of dealership technology. October on the RoadFrom boats to Golf Carts, we’ve been living […]
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By Garry Enyart & Jeremy Johnson Missed the session? Grab the on‑demand webinar here: Watch now → What is RECT? And why dealers care? RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) tracks days from RO open to cashiered (drop‑off → pick‑up). When parts are identified and available, many RV dealers can turn a unit in ~4 days; […]
In the world of recreational dealerships and service centers, one truth stands out: the customer should always be at the heart of your business. While they may not always be right in their expectations, their experience is what drives loyalty, repeat business, and referrals. Take Mountaineer RV, for example. Their founders were so dissatisfied with […]
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Your parts department isn’t just a back-end operation—it’s a key driver of customer satisfaction and dealership profitability. When it runs smoothly, it keeps customers coming back. When it doesn’t, it can slow down service, frustrate staff, and hurt your bottom line. Here are five actionable strategies to help your parts department operate more efficiently and […]
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