Christine Rentner, Author at Lightspeed DMS

Navigating Seasonal Inventory: How Marine Dealers Can Optimize Parts Stock

Posted on February 12, 2026 (February 12, 2026)

For marine dealerships, inventory isn’t just about boats and trailers — it’s also about parts. Whether it’s propellers, engine components, or accessories, the parts department plays a critical role in customer satisfaction, service profitability, and long-term growth. But with the unique seasonality of the marine market — heavy summer demand followed by quieter winter months […]

How to Sell More Units and Service Without Leads Slipping Through the Cracks

Posted on January 30, 2026

Dealers don’t lose sales because customers aren’t interested. They lose sales because leads aren’t followed up fast enough, service opportunities go unnoticed, or customer communication breaks down. Between walk-ins, website inquiries, OEM leads, phone calls, and service requests, managing everything across disconnected systems makes it easy for revenue to slip away. The solution is an integrated system with transparency and visibility across […]

Celebrating Excellence: Lightspeed Dealers Recognized Among Boating Industry’s Top 20 for 2025

Posted on January 26, 2026

At Lightspeed, we believe that great technology is only as powerful as the people who use it. That’s why we’re especially proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our dealer partners who were recently recognized by Boating Industry as part of its 2025 Top 20 Dealers list. In its annual awards, Boating Industry honors dealerships […]

Managing Cash Flow in Marine Dealerships: How a Dealer Management System Makes the Difference

Posted on January 23, 2026

In the marine industry, cash flow is the financial lifeblood of your dealership. It’s what keeps the lights on, the service bays spinning and your team focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Yet for many marine dealers, maintaining healthy cash flow remains one of the most persistent challenges especially during the slower winter months when […]

Introducing the 2026 Dealer Insights Series: Solutions for Today’s Dealerships

Posted on January 20, 2026 (January 20, 2026)

Running a dealership today is more complex than ever. Between managing sales, service, parts, inventory, accounting, and customer expectations, many dealers find themselves juggling disconnected systems that slow teams down and limit visibility. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the 2026 Dealer Insights Series a new webinar series designed specifically for dealers who are evaluating […]

Lightspeed Dealers Recognized Among Top Performers at Tige Boats Dealer Meeting

Posted on October 29, 2025 (October 29, 2025)

Salt Lake City, UT — [October 29, 2025] — Lightspeed is proud to congratulate the dealers recognized at last week’s Tige Boats Dealer Meeting in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Among the Top 10 Tige Boat Dealers, half are powered by Lightspeed DMS, and 100% of the President’s Award-winning dealers rely on Lightspeed to manage and grow their business. […]

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