MidWest Show Success & Take-aways

Another Successful Show – But a Lot of Yards Are Still Asking What’s Next

We just wrapped up another strong industry show—this time in the Midwest—and once again, the most important conversations weren’t about features. They were about the future.

Here’s what we kept hearing from self-service and hybrid yard operators:

• “We know we’re missing sales from unanswered calls.”

• “We’ve outgrown our current system—but switching still feels risky.”

• “We want to grow, but don’t want to spend months in transition or chaos.”

That’s why the Switch Happens campaign is resonating. Operators know it’s time—but they want to make sure they’re making the smart move, not just a shiny one.

Self-Service & Hybrid Yard Checklist: Are You Future-Ready?
Ask yourself:

• Do you have instant visibility into inventory and profitability?

• Are you managing multiple revenue streams (cores, warranties, labor)?

• Can your team operate from anywhere—without relying on a local server?

• Do you know what % of calls are going unanswered (and how much that’s costing you)?

• Are you confident your system would hold up in a cybersecurity event?

If you answered “no” to even one of those, it’s time to take a closer look.

BONUS: Switching Still Feels Risky? Use This Simple ROI Formula

(Want to calculate if a switch really pays off? Here's a quick framework:)

Lost Sales + Time Saved + New Revenue Streams – Switch Costs = Projected ROI in Year 1

If that number’s positive (and it usually is), the risk isn’t switching—it’s waiting.

P.S. Congrats to the winner of our Switch Happens Giveaway:  Brent Koester from Y-Yard! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth.

Want help calculating your ROI—or just want to see what a secure, modern yard system really looks like?
👉 Book a quick strategy session here.