Reason #2: Service Department Efficiencies – Supercharge Your Service Department with Lightspeed Let’s face it—your service department doesn’t have time to waste. Between juggling appointments, tracking down parts, and handling warranty claims, your techs and advisors already have enough on their plates. That’s where Lightspeed steps in to help. With smart integrations, real-time scheduling, and […]
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(and What to Do Next) If you joined us for Lightspeed Integrations 101, you already know: when it comes to streamlining dealership operations, integrations aren’t just “nice to have”, they’re your unfair advantage. This session pulled back the curtain on how Lightspeed integrations eliminate busywork, reduce errors, and create more time for what matters most… […]
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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 […]
The golf cart industry is no longer confined to the fairways. Across the country, golf carts are becoming the go-to solution for short-distance transportation in a wide range of industries—from resorts and event venues to municipalities and retirement communities. For golf cart dealer principals, this shift represents a pivotal moment: are you ready to meet the […]
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I grew up around the car repair business—my dad owned and operated his own body shop. One of my favorite memories? When the Mac Tools or Snap-On truck would pull up outside. We’d climb in, check out the latest shiny tools, and the rep always had something new and exciting to show us. Even though […]
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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, […]
Let’s be honest—when was the last time you really dug into your leads? I mean truly analyzed the ones coming from your website, OEMs, or third-party classifieds. Do you know your actual close rate for each source? In all my years working with dealers and websites, the biggest mystery we could never quite solve was: […]
There’s something incredibly rewarding about making new connections with manufacturers and seeing those relationships turn into real results for our dealerships. The beauty of Lightspeed isn’t just that we offer the most advanced dealer management system in the industry—it’s that we’ve built in integrations that genuinely save dealers time and money while reducing the risk of costly errors. […]
The great outdoors is calling, and thanks to the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, more Americans than ever will be able to answer. As a proud member of an RV Industry Association (RVIA) committee and part of the Lightspeed team, I’ve seen firsthand the teamwork, dedication, and passion that goes into supporting […]
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