When “It Kind of Works” Isn’t Good Enough: Rethinking Marina Software & Growth

Описание: If your marina systems “kind of work”… is that actually good enough?
In this episode of From Pitch to Pontoon, Lisa is joined by Sean Conklin from 365 Vertical to explore what happens when marina operations outgrow spreadsheets, disconnected systems and manual workarounds.

From multi-marina operators managing 30–40 locations through complex Excel sheets to finance teams relying on batch-level reporting, they unpack the hidden costs of “making it work” and what changes when everything sits on one unified platform.

Together, they discuss:
-The real impact of duplicate data entry in marina management
-Why multi-site marinas struggle with disconnected systems
-How Microsoft Business Central supports scalable marina operations
-The role of AI and Copilot in improving reporting and visibility
-Reducing month-end reconciliation stress
-Why purpose-built marina software matters more than generic systems
-What modern boaters expect from online booking and real-time availability

Sean shares why the marina sector is reaching a technology inflection point and the key sign that tells operators it’s time to rethink their software strategy:

When growth creates more manual work instead of clarity.
If you're a marina manager, finance lead or portfolio operator questioning whether your current systems are holding you back, this conversation will help you recognise the moment when “kind of working” simply isn’t enough.

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