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 […]
TAMPA, FL – [December 9, 2025] Lightspeed, the leading dealer management solution for the marine and recreation industries, proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Marine RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence & Innovation Awards. The honors were presented Tuesday, December 9th during MRAA Dealer Week in Tampa, Florida – the industry’s premier gathering of marine dealer professionals. Each year, Lightspeed recognizes dealerships and manufacturers who […]
LAS VEGAS, NV [November 18, 2025] – Lightspeed, the leading dealer management solution for the recreation and marine industries, proudly announced the winners of the 2025 RV Dealer RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence Awards and RV Innovator of the Year Award. The honors were presented during the Spotlight on Excellence Luncheon on November 11th […]
You spoke and we listened. We heard you when you said we should add more categories to our awards. This year we have 6 different categories to award some of our incredible dealerships, so thank you for your feedback! At Lightspeed, we believe that data-driven performance and innovation are the cornerstones of exceptional service in […]
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We’re proud to announce that Jeremy Johnson, Associate Director of OEM Business Development at Lightspeed DMS, has been named to the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Emerging Leaders Coalition Class of 2026. The Emerging Leaders Coalition cultivates professional development and collaboration among the RV industry’s next generation—those helping shape its future through innovation, connection, and a […]