Happy New Year from all of us at Lightspeed! The start of a new year is a time for resolutions, fresh opportunities, and setting ambitious goals. It’s also a time that reminds me of the days when I relied on my trusty Franklin Planner—a bulky yet brilliant tool for organizing my life.

Recently, I unearthed my old planner, dusted it off, and flipped through its pages. The Franklin Planner was more than a glorified calendar; it was a system that allowed me to track daily, monthly, and yearly goals. Using its simple yet effective priority ranking system (A1, A2, B1, B2), I stayed focused on the tasks that truly mattered.

Fast forward to today, and while paper planners may have taken a back seat to digital solutions, the need to plan, prioritize, and track progress remains unchanged. That’s where Lightspeed CRM steps in, offering dealerships a cutting-edge way to achieve their most important sales goals with ease and precision.

Franklin Covey Planner and CRM
Franklin Covey Planner vs. Lightspeed CRM


Transforming Goal Achievement with Lightspeed CRM

Lightspeed CRM takes the timeless principles of goal setting and gives them a modern twist, empowering dealership sales teams to succeed with tools designed for today’s fast-paced world. Here’s how Lightspeed CRM helps you turn plans into results: [These links for more information are available on the Lightspeed Client Portal and requires you to log-in].

  • Sales Goals Desktop – CRM
    Visualize your dealership’s yearly and monthly sales goals in one convenient dashboard. With real-time tracking, sales managers and teams can monitor progress and stay aligned. Learn more.
  • Open Follow Up Desktop – CRM
    Never let a lead fall through the cracks. This widget drives daily follow-ups, ensuring your team maintains momentum and capitalizes on every opportunity. Learn more.
  • Daily Calendar Desktop – CRM
    Plan your day with precision. Schedule appointments, manage tasks, and maintain control of your daily workflow—all from a single, intuitive interface. Learn more.

Make 2025 the Year of Success

At the front of the Franklin planner was a quote from Benjamin Franklin “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”.  The key to achieving your 2025 sales goals lies in actionable plans and reliable tools. With Lightspeed CRM, you’ll gain the structure and insights needed to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.  One of your first “ACTIONS” we’d recommend is signing up for the upcoming Lightspeed CRM webinar.  REGISTER HERE.

Let Lightspeed CRM be the tool that turns your resolutions into achievements. Here’s to a year of planning, prioritizing, and thriving!

Von Anderson

Von Anderson

Senior Product Manager

Von Anderson is a seasoned professional at Lightspeed and currently serves as the Senior Product Manager for the RV vertical. With a rich history spanning 21 years at Lightspeed, Von has garnered extensive experience across various domains, including Support and Implementation, before assuming his current role.
Von's academic background includes a bachelor's degree in business finance from the University of Utah, providing him with a solid foundation for his career in product management. He has further honed his skills and expertise by obtaining a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.
Based in West Jordan, Utah, Von shares his life with his wife and five children. Outside of his professional endeavors, Von's passion lies in embarking on outdoor adventures with his family. Whether it's hitting the slopes for a skiing escapade, pitching tents for camping under the stars, or exploring scenic trails through hiking, Von finds joy and fulfillment in experiencing the great outdoors with his loved ones.

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