Reason #4 Streamlined Sales Processes. Sell Smarter, Close Faster In today’s dealership environment, buyers expect speed, clarity, and convenience—and your sales team needs tools that help them deliver all three. That’s where Lightspeed shines. With intuitive workflows, customer-friendly tools, and mobile flexibility, Lightspeed helps your team move faster, work smarter, and close deals from anywhere—on […]
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Reason #1: Lightspeed Automations – Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Let the System Do the Work Running a dealership is demanding—your systems should be working for you, not the other way around. If your team is still manually updating inventory with pen and paper, chasing down customer signatures, or struggling to follow up with leads—you’re […]
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Article by Derrick Marshall, Lightspeed Sales Executive — Featured on MRAA.com Read the full article on MRAA → A new boat sale is just the beginning. The real long-term value for marine dealerships lies in how often customers use their boats — and how well dealerships stay connected throughout the ownership journey. In a featured article […]
DMS = System. Software. Solution. Simplified. We decode the name and unpack the power behind it. Let’s be honest: the term DMS gets thrown around a lot in the dealership world, and depending on who you’re talking to, it might stand for: So, which one is right? All of them. They’re just different ways of […]
One of the interesting parts of my job—both a blessing and a curse—is the amount of screen time I rack up each day. Between my desktop, phone, and a steady stream of emails and industry content, I also spend more time than I probably should browsing LinkedIn. And what do I often see? Complaints—about systems, […]
In today’s fast-paced business environment, data analytics is a game-changer. It empowers dealerships to make smarter decisions that drive growth, streamline operations, and elevate the customer experience. For enterprise-level, multi-unit RV, marine, and powersports dealerships, leveraging analytics within an enterprise dealership management system (EDMS) is critical for staying competitive and maintaining consistent performance across locations. […]
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Critical, moment-defining skills can often be associated with fields like aviation and the military, but the same principles can also apply to our Marine, Powersports, and RV dealerships. Training isn’t just about knowing the steps; it’s about executing them confidently, without hesitation. That’s the impact of consistent, hands-on training. […]
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Bring all of your dealership’s departments under one roof. In today’s RV world, managing just customer relationships isn’t enough; your dealership needs a system that brings everything together, making your business run like a well-oiled machine. While CRMs (customer relationship management tools) are great for tracking leads and keeping up with customer conversations, they don’t […]
Critical, moment-defining skills can often be associated with fields like aviation and the military, but the same principles can also apply to our Marine, Powersports, and RV dealerships. Training isn’t just about knowing the steps; it’s about executing them confidently, without hesitation. That’s the impact of consistent, hands-on training. […]
Why do I love Lightspeed? Because I’ve seen firsthand how it changes lives. […]