I saw a meme along the lines of “All of us want to be great until we see the invoice.” This applies to any pursuit—business, athletic, civic, or personal—everything has a cost. When starting a dealership, you do your best to plan, but a lot happens that is not on your radar. Instead of another […]
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Who is behind the phones at Lightspeed? Beyond the statistics, our support team is composed of outdoor industry experts who understand the specific operational needs of power sports and marine dealerships. Meet the people driving our “human-first” support strategy and learn why industry expertise is the foundation of our technical proficiency. In a recent post, […]
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Most dealerships wouldn’t hire the cheapest employee and expect top performance.So why do it with their DMS? Because choosing a dealer management system like Lightspeed DMS isn’t just a pricing decision—it’s a business decision. The Hiring Problem Every Dealership Knows For more than 30 years at Lightspeed DMS, one challenge has remained constant across the […]
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I am not naturally strong in math, so I have to break it down to understand. Just in case you are like me, I will approach this from a mathematical perspective, then transition to dealership operations. The bottom part in a division formula is called “the denominator” because it is the strongest number. In other […]
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Choosing a dealership management system in 2026 is about far more than monthly pricing or contract length. For RV, trailer, marine, powersports, and golf car dealerships, your DMS now sits at the center of daily operations. It touches sales, service, parts, accounting, customer communication, reporting, payments, and long-term growth. That means choosing the right platform […]
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AI is everywhere right now.But for most dealerships, the real question isn’t what is AI—it’s: Where does it actually make a difference in my business? At Lightspeed, we’ve been working alongside dealers long enough to know this:The goal isn’t to chase technology. It’s to run a better dealership. Built by dealers, for dealers, Lightspeed continues […]
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The future of dealership operations is evolving fast—and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. I recently had the opportunity to join RVBusiness for their SupplySide Showcase to talk about how modern technology is reshaping the way dealerships operate and where the industry is headed next. What This Means for Dealerships During the conversation, I shared […]
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For many children with cancer, life can feel very different from that of their peers. Time is often shaped by hospital visits, treatment schedules, and long days indoors. What they need most is something simple but powerful – a chance to feel like a child again. Care Camps Foundation is on a mission to provide […]
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At Lightspeed, we know great leadership when we see it—and we’re proud to celebrate one of our own. At Lightspeed, we know great leadership when we see it—and we’re proud to celebrate one of our own.Congratulations to Kristin Johnson for being recognized by RV PRO as one of its 2026 20 Women in Business honorees. […]
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The payment methods your customers expect are already here – the real question is whether they’re connected to the system that runs your dealership. What Are “Modern” Payment Methods, Exactly? Customers don’t think about payment methods — until they have to. Modern payment methods are how customers expect to pay today – and how dealership […]
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