Plain Language, Real Applications In the early days of my career, from 1995 to 2011 in the motorcycle dealership, I became fluent in the raw, “colorful” language of the shop. It was an environment where “Kit” and “Moto Gear” were the standard, and ALL CAPS was the default for communication. Transitioning to the tech-focused side […]
AI always finds its way into the conversation. Someone says it’s overhyped. Someone else says it’s terrifying. Someone declares it’s “the future.” And somehow, you’re the one expected to know what it is—and explain it. […]
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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 […]
When Lifted & Lowered Golf Carts started in 2018, it was a side hustle – buying, selling, and customizing carts for fun. Today, it’s a fast-growing, four-location operation serving customers across Missouri and Illinois with fully customized golf carts for neighborhoods, resorts, and everything in between. Founder Ryder Parkhill knew he had something special but […]
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We’re excited to be at the Golf Carting Expo in Charleston, SC on October 8–11—and we’d love to show you how Lightspeed can help your Golf Car dealership run smarter, faster, and more profitably. Lightspeed is built to help you run a more profitable, efficient, and connected business. Whether you’re on the sales floor, in the service bay, […]
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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Lightspeed on Capitol Hill: Helping RV Dealers Drive Savings Through New Legislation Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of representing Lightspeed and the broader RV industry in Washington, D.C. as part of the RV Industry Association’s 2025 Move America Week. This annual gathering of industry leaders, lawmakers, and advocacy teams is always impactful—but this […]