Lightspeed has a long legacy of innovating and supporting dealers in the outdoor recreation industries. While so many have contributed to this legacy, we can trace some of Lightspeed’s earliest innovations and visions back to Hal Ethington, one of Lightspeed’s earliest and most influential contributors, who was a dealer himself. He was also a visionary […]
Real-Time Parts Price File Updates and VIN Decoding Now Available SALT LAKE CITY, UT – May 1, 2025 — Lightspeed DMS, a leading provider of dealership management software for RV dealers, today announced a seamless new integration with Alliance RV, delivering real-time Parts Price File updates and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decoding capabilities. Alliance RV […]
Whether you’re managing the latest models off the factory line or a lineup of previously owned rigs with a story to tell, inventory management is at the heart of your RV dealership. But new and used units each come with their own unique challenges—and your Dealer Management System (DMS) needs to be equipped to handle […]
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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. […]
Making Life Easier in the Accounting Department Let’s be honest—we’ve all had one of those moments. You’re cruising through your to-do list, checking boxes left and right, and just as you click “save” on that A/P invoice, it hits you. You made a mistake. Back in my dealership days in the early ’90s, this scenario […]
With daily news of new international tariffs and trade war counter-moves, many dealers feel powerless, observing from the sidelines. Politics aside, dealers are simply caught in the crossfire and feeling pressure of a continually shifting grudge match. Predicting the actual impact on your business is virtually impossible. Whether it’s the cost of parts, the availability […]
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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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A Success Story You Don’t Want to Miss! At Lightspeed, we love highlighting dealerships that go above and beyond for their customers. That’s why we’re excited to feature Mountaineer RV & Outdoor Center in our latest Dealer Spotlight! Founded by Gina and Joe Starrett, Mountaineer RV was created to provide a seamless, customer-first experience. With […]
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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