Joani Schumaker📶's Linkedin Analytics

With over two decades of experience in onsite operations and nearly a decade in revenue management advisory, I'd found my passion at the intersection of these two worlds. While working for The Bainbridge Companies, I was given full autonomy to shape my role, a new position for the company. I oversaw the revenue management and BI platforms for a 20,000-unit portfolio. In this role, I refined revenue management processes and workflows, implemented a new BI platform, and drove operational efficiency through initiatives like self-guided tours, online payments, and automated market surveys. Despite these successes, I realized I was chasing a title and more money, but wasn't in a position to grow. The writing was on the wall. In order to continue to grow, scale, and refine my personal brand, it was time for me to be my own boss. I asked myself, "Can I establish a brand, package it effectively, and expand it to benefit other organizations?" The answer was a resounding YES. In November 2022, I formed The Revenue Method®. Over the next five months, I developed services and finalized my business plan. When the idea of outsourcing revenue management advisory was rejected by my corporate employer, I made the bold decision to resign in June 2023, cashing out my 401K to pursue my dream. Without a contract or client, I took the leap and never looked back. My biggest fear wasn't failure, but running out of savings before landing my first client. It took 90 days to ink my first deal and the rest is history. Today, as an entrepreneur and industry advisor, I continue to push boundaries, master my craft, and exceed expectations. My journey from corporate employee to CEO and board member of several proptech companies is a testament to courage and commitment to innovation. Embracing authenticity and taking calculated risks has led to extraordinary rewards. So, whether you're pursuing a lifelong passion or contemplating a 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 brave enough to be your authentic self. When you exhibit bravery, the universe rewards you. This is my story: how I went from corporate employee to HBIC.