--- title: The Lessen Edge | Blog | Seth Lessack description: Seth Lessack is the Director of Operations in the Facilities Department at SMS Assist. --- - [Become an SMS Affiliate](http://www.smsassist.com/step-1-sign-up/) - [Affiliates Login](http://affiliate.marketplacesupport.com/) - [Client Login](http://client.marketplacesupport.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.smsassist.com/blog) - 312.698.7000 - [info@smsassist.com](mailto:info@smsassist.com) - 312.698.7000 - [info@smsassist.com](mailto:info@smsassist.com) [![SMS Assist](https://blog.lessen.com/hubfs/smsassist-may16/images/190b7432eea647c49b4d5b3a46f871b9.png "SMS Assist")](http://smsassist.spacecrafted.com/) - Our Solution - [The SMS Advantage](http://www.smsassist.com/the-sms-advantage) - [One By SMS Assist](http://www.smsassist.com/one-by-sms-assist) - [Markets Served](http://www.smsassist.com/markets-served) - [Case Studies](http://www.smsassist.com/case-studies) - Services - [Exterior Maintenance](http://www.smsassist.com/exterior-maintenance) - [Facilities Maintenance](http://http://www.smsassist.com/facilities-maintenance) - [Interior Maintenance](http://www.smsassist.com/interior-maintenance) - [Property Management Services](http://www.smsassist.com/property-management-services) - [Residential Property](http://www.smsassist.com/residential-property) - Affiliate - [Affiliate Advantage](http://www.smsassist.com/affiliate-advantage) - [Affiliate Sign Up](http://www.smsassist.com/affiliate-sign-up) - [Testimonials](http://www.smsassist.com/testimonials) - [Our Commitments](http://www.smsassist.com/our-commitments) - [FAQ](http://http://www.smsassist.com/faq) - [Affiliate Blog](https://blog.smsassist.com/affiliate-blog) - About Us - [Corporate Overview](http://www.smsassist.com/corporate-overview) - [SMS Serves](http://www.smsassist.com/sms-serves) - [SMS University](http://http://www.smsassist.com/sms-university) - [Contact](http://www.smsassist.com/contact) - Our Team - [Executive Team](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/executive-team) - [Board Of Directors](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/board-of-directors) - [Investors & Advisors](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/investors-advisors) - [Equity Partners](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/equity-partners) - Careers - [Why SMS?](http://www.smsassist.com/why-sms-assist) - [Available Positions](http://www.smsassist.com/available-positions) - Media - [News](http://www.smsassist.com/news) - [Events](http://www.smsassist.com/events) - [Video Gallery](http://www.smsassist.com/video-gallery) - [Blog](https://blog.smsassist.com/blog) - Demo ![SMSAssistEdge.png](https://blog.lessen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMSAssistEdge.png?width=1899&name=SMSAssistEdge.png "SMSAssistEdge.png") # Lessen | Blog ## Seth Lessack ![](https://blog.lessen.com/hubfs/SLessack.jpg) Seth Lessack is the Director of Operations in the Facilities Department at SMS Assist. ### Recent Posts ## [Affiliate Spotlight: Air Guys Heating & A/C](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/affiliate-spotlight-air-guys-heating-a/c) Posted by [Seth Lessack](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/author/seth-lessack) on 5/13/16 1:42 PM [![](https://blog.lessen.com/hubfs/Blog_Post_Picture/Affiliate_Spotlight_Alfredo_Figueroa.jpg)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/affiliate-spotlight-air-guys-heating-a/c) --- In our ongoing Affiliate Spotlight Series, we’ll share real-life stories about how a partnership with SMS Assist has helped our Affiliates go above and beyond for clients. Our operations team and [technology](http://www.smsassist.com/proprietary-technology/) platform give our Affiliates the resources they need to [increase efficiencies](http://www.smsassist.com/affiliate-advantage/) across the board through improved market density, back-office savings, quality control, working capital and more. We’re changing the way companies handle facilities maintenance, while also helping [our Affiliates](http://www.smsassist.com/affiliate-advantage/) grow their businesses. Read on to see how we’re revolutionizing multisite property management through the eyes of our Affiliates.  [Read More](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/affiliate-spotlight-air-guys-heating-a/c) ## [The Top 3 Benefits of Preventative Maintenance Programs](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/the-top-3-benefits-of-preventative-maintenance-programs) Posted by [Seth Lessack](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/author/seth-lessack) on 4/19/16 2:08 PM [![](https://blog.lessen.com/hubfs/PM-02.png)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/the-top-3-benefits-of-preventative-maintenance-programs) --- When it comes to business expenses, many companies overlook the importance of preventative maintenance and don’t concern themselves with repairs until there are visible signs of damage. While you'll spend less money in the short run, ignoring preventative maintenance and waiting until issues become problematic to address them is costlier in the long run. For example, you might be tempted to ignore a roof that's in poor condition, but if you wait until you notice a leak it'll be more expensive to repair. A leak can rot wooden beam or even leak into your facility and damage equipment, leading to even more repairs.  [Read More](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/the-top-3-benefits-of-preventative-maintenance-programs) [All posts](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Facilities (15)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/facilities) - [Retail (13)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/retail) - [Finance (9)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/finance) - [About SMS (7)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/about-sms) - [Efficiencies (5)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/efficiencies) - [Parking Lots (5)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/parking-lots) - [Restaurant (5)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/restaurant) - [Snow Removal (4)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/snow-removal) - [Data (3)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/data) - [Exterior Services (3)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/exterior-services) - [Landscaping (3)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/landscaping) - [Operational Costs (3)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/operational-costs) - [Preventative Maintenance (3)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/preventative-maintenance) - [Trends (3)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/trends) - [Awards (2)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/awards) - [Conferences (2)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/conferences) - [Facilities Maintenance (2)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/facilities-maintenance) - [Residential (2)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/residential) - [Technology (2)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/technology) - [Affiliate Network (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/affiliate-network) - [Affiliate Spotlight (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/affiliate-spotlight) - [Facilities Management (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/facilities-management) - [Funding (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/funding) - [HVAC (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/hvac) - [Hiring (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/hiring) - [LED Lighting (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/led-lighting) - [Leadership (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/leadership) - [PRSM (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/prsm) - [Risk Mitigation (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/risk-mitigation) - [Thought Leadership (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/thought-leadership) - [Total Cost of Ownership (1)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/topic/total-cost-of-ownership) see all - OUR SOLUTION - [The SMS Advantage](http://www.smsassist.com/the-sms-advantage) - [ONE By SMS Assist](http://www.smsassist.com/one-by-sms-assist) - [Markets Served](http://www.smsassist.com/markets-served) - [Case Studies](http://www.smsassist.com/case-studies) - SERVICES - [Exterior Maintenance](http://www.smsassist.com/exterior-maintenance) - [Facilities Maintenance](http://www.smsassist.com/facilities-maintenance) - [Interior Maintenance](http://www.smsassist.com/interior-maintenance) - [Property Management Services](http://www.smsassist.com/property-management-services) - [Residential Property](http://www.smsassist.com/residential-property) - AFFILIATES - [Affiliate Advantage](http://www.smsassist.com/affiliate-advantage) - [Affiliate Sign Up](http://www.smsassist.com/affiliate-sign-up) - [Testimonials](http://www.smsassist.com/testimonials) - [Our Commitments](http://www.smsassist.com/our-commitments) - [FAQ](http://www.smsassist.com/faq) - ABOUT US - [Corporate Overview](http://www.smsassist.com/corporate-overview) - [SMS Serves](http://www.smsassist.com/sms-serves) - [SMS University](http://www.smsassist.com/sms-university) - [Contact](http://www.smsassist.com/contact) - Our Team - [Executive Team](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/executive-team) - [Board of Directors](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/board-of-directors) - [Equity Partners](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/equity-partners) - [Investors & Advisors](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/investors-advisors) - CAREERS - [Why SMS?](http://www.smsassist.com/why-sms-assist) - [Available Positions](http://www.smsassist.com/available-positions) - MEDIA - [News](http://www.smsassist.com/news) - [Events](http://www.smsassist.com/events) - [Video Gallery](http://www.smsassist.com/video-gallery) - [Blog](https://blog.smsassist.com/blog) - - [Privacy Policy](http://www.smsassist.com/privacy-policy) - [Security Policy](http://www.smsassist.com/security-policy) - [Terms of Use](http://www.smsassist.com/terms-of-use) - [Download Brochure](https://16c0b2969faa58ae4b65-80789b7c3c0d8606a58e0cf26ee4ba6c.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/12a9c754d0204c28b15066f06ace22c2.pdf) - [Home](http://www.smsassist.com/) - [](https://www.facebook.com/smsassist/) - [](https://twitter.com/SMSAssistLLC) - [](https://vimeo.com/smsassist) - [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sms-assist-llc) - [](mailto:info@smsassist.com) [© 2018 SMS Assist. 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