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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Because running a dealership is not the same as running a shoe store. If you’ve ever tried to force a general retail system to behave like a real dealership DMS, you already know how this story ends. Somewhere between VINs, service tickets, flooring statements, and the mystery of where your gross profit went, things get… […]
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Sarasota, FL and South Jordan, UT – January 8, 2026 – The Low-Speed Vehicle Dealer Association (LSVDA) is proud to announce Lightspeed, the industry-leading Dealer Management Solution (DMS), as its newest Platinum Level Sponsor. As thousands of golf, powersports, marine, RV, and trailer dealers across the U.S. and Canada already know, Lightspeed brings more than 40 […]
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The other day, I was talking with a local dealer about switching systems. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a real conversation about timing. They said what we hear all the time:“If we’re going to do it, the first of the year just makes the most sense.” Or “Once we get through busy season, then […]
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; […]
When you’re running a dealership, time is money and wasting either isn’t an option. That’s where Lightspeed’s integrations come in. Whether you’re streamlining service, sales, parts, or accounting, our built-in tools help your team move faster, reduce errors, and focus on what matters most: growing your business. It’s time to adapt to some new processes […]
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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 #3: One System. Total Control. Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Let the System Do the Work Why One System Matters When you rely on a patchwork of third-party software, you deal with: With Lightspeed, all your departments connect in real time. Inventory updates automatically when parts are sold or received. Salespeople can see the […]
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