From the Open Road to the Digital Frontier: 

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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From the Desk to the DMS:

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 […]

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Successful F&I Operations, Whether In-House or Outsourced 

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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Why It’s Important to Think Like Your Customer

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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Make a Great First Impression with the Lightspeed Buyer’s Order

Elliott Abrams once said, “First impressions matter. Experts say we size up new people in somewhere between 30 seconds and two minutes.” In the competitive world of RV dealerships, marine dealerships, trailer dealerships and more, making a strong first impression isn’t just important—it’s essential. With Lightspeed’s customizable Buyer’s Order, you can elevate the customer experience […]

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How To Go From CRM to DMS

Bring all of your dealership’s departments under one roof. In today’s RV world, managing just customer relationships isn’t enough; your dealership needs a system that brings everything together, making your business run like a well-oiled machine. While CRMs (customer relationship management tools) are great for tracking leads and keeping up with customer conversations, they don’t […]

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5 Ways to Improve Your RV Dealership’s Parts Department

The parts department of an RV dealership can make or break your business. When managed well, it keeps customers happy, drives revenue, and boosts overall efficiency. But when things go wrong, it can lead to frustration for both your team and your customers. To help you streamline your parts department, here are five practical tips […]

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The AI Advantage

Why Human Expertise Still Matters when Choosing an RV Dealer Management Solution Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool for research, providing instant comparisons and insights at the click of a button. However, when it comes to selecting the right Dealer Management System (DMS) for your RV dealership, relying solely on AI can lead […]

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Lightspeed and Yoshimura Partner to Streamline Powersports Dealership Operations

New integrations provide dealers with seamless access to Yoshimura’s Parts Price Book, real-time inventory visibility, and streamlined purchase ordering SALT LAKE CITY, UT  – March 4, 2025— Lightspeed, a leading provider of dealership management software for powersports, marine, RV, trailer, outdoor power equipment, and golf car dealers, has announced a new integration with Yoshimura, a […]

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Lightspeed Success Spotlight:

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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