Our Story
Amenity Wizard wasn’t born in a boardroom --- it was born out of necessity. Our Founder, with nearly 30 years of experience in property operations and revenue management, faced the same frustration that property managers deal with daily: untangling amenity data from clunky systems and overwhelming Excel spreadsheets.
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After struggling to find a tool that could keep up with the demands of modern amenity management, she built one herself. Amenity Wizard was born in 2023 to offer property managers a smarter, simpler way to uncover missed revenue opportunities, fix pricing gaps, and take control of their amenities without relying on complex Excel formulas or endless manual work.
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It’s a tool built by someone who’s been in the trenches --- and it’s here to make your life easier.
Product Overview
Amenity Wizard isn’t just another tool --- it’s the answer to every property manager’s frustration with clunky, outdated amenity analysis. Forget being tied down by complicated data migrations or system limitations. Amenity Wizard is system-agnostic, allowing you to dive straight into what matters: actionable insights.
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With Amenity Intelligence at its core, you’ll transform how you manage amenities. In just a few clicks, make data-driven decisions that boost both occupancy and revenue.
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But that’s not all. Amenity Wizard keeps you on top of lease-up performance, helping you avoid missed revenue opportunities during this crucial phase.
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Amenity Wizard cuts through the noise to give you exactly what you need --- no hassle, no headaches, just results.
Features
System-Agnostic:
Amenity Wizard seamlessly integrates with any property management system, making it instantly accessible to property managers without the need for complex data migrations.
Intuitive Visualization:
With just a few clicks, managers can see amenity distribution in a visual format that's easy to understand, eliminating reliance on static spreadsheets or complex data manipulation.
Actionable Amenity Intelligence:
Proprietary insights within Amenity Wizard help you identify patterns, missed revenue opportunities, and areas for optimization, so you can make strategic amenity adjustments with confidence.
Real-Time Lease-Up Tracking:
Monitor your lease-up performance in real time, helping you adjust tactics week by week for maximum impact.
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Benefits
Save Time & Reduce Complexity:
Amenity Wizard simplifies amenity analysis, allowing property managers to bypass time-consuming data entry and spreadsheet formatting.
Drive Occupancy & Revenue:
By making data-driven decisions based on real-time insights, you can optimize amenity pricing, enhance occupancy, and boost top-line revenue.
Empower Your Team:
With its user-friendly interface, Amenity Wizard is designed to be accessible to all property managers, minimizing the need for specialized analysts of Excel experts.
Proactive Amenity Management:
With Amenity Wizard's insights, managers can avoid common pitfalls in amenity pricing and make preemptive adjustments, all while easily tracking leasing progress.
Our Founder
Joani Schumaker
With over two decades of experience in onsite operations and nearly a decade in revenue management advisory roles, Joani Schumaker discovered her true passion at the intersection of these two worlds. During her tenure at The Bainbridge Companies, Joani built her role from the ground up, overseeing revenue management, asset optimization, and business intelligence for a portfolio of 20,000 units. Her initiatives, including self-guided tours, online payments, and automated market surveys, drove significant operational efficiencies and refined revenue management processes.
Despite her successes, Joani realized she had reached a plateau. The culture of corporate America no longer resonated with her, and she craved more challenges and opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally. The role that once excited her was no longer the right fit. It became clear that in order to continue evolving, she needed to take full control of her journey. Recognizing that her unique blend of operational and revenue management expertise could transform organizations, Joani asked herself a pivotal question: "Can I establish a brand, package it effectively, and expand it to benefit other organizations?" The answer was a resounding YES.
In November 2022, Joani founded The Revenue Method®, and by June 2023, she left her corporate role to fully commit to her vision. Without a contract or client, she took a leap of faith, cashing out her 401K to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. Within 90 days, she secured her first contract, and the rest is history.
Today, as an entrepreneur, longtime expert in revenue management, and industry advisor, Joani continues to push boundaries, master her craft and exceed her own expectations. Her journey from corporate employee to founder is a testament to her courage, authenticity, and commitment to innovation.
Joani's story reminds us that embracing authenticity and taking calculated risks can lead to extraordinary rewards. So, whether you're pursuing a lifelong passion or contemplating a daring career move, remember: Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
Whatever idea has been tugging at your soul, it's time to take action. Don't be afraid to give up the good to pursue something truly great. Be unique. Be brave enough to be your authentic self. When you exhibit bravery, the universe rewards you.
This is the story of J Schu, and how she went from corporate employee to HBIC.
Testimonials
“Amenity Wizard has changed the way we manage our amenities. We used it initially for amenity clean-up, and we were able to find so many corrections that we didn't even know we needed.”
Property Manager
“We use Amenity Wizard on our lease-ups and it has changed the way we look at pricing entirely. The 2D stacking plan helps us visualize the units that are flying off the shelf and change they way we strategize from eeek to week."
Regional Manager
“Amenity Wizard has been a game changer. It has been so easy to use. It helps me analyze amenities and make recommendations to our Asset Manager. It makes me look like a genius!”
Property Manager
One of the most powerful tools in your toolkit for top-line revenue growth.