From turn day chaos to calm: how Fickling saved 10+ hours a week
Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals manages nearly 100 homes across Florida’s Panhandle—and like most operators, their turn days were stuck in the usual cycle: manual kitting, inventory headaches, and last-minute supply runs.
Then they discovered sojo.
Since March 2023, we’ve helped to automate their amenities and streamline their operations—saving their team hours of labor and leveling up the experience for both guests and owners.
When your PMS talks, we deliver.
Here’s what made it all click fast: Fickling runs on Barefoot as their PMS. We connected to their reservation calendars in just a few clicks—and handled the rest.
One of the biggest unlocks? sojo integrates directly with their existing PMS.
Our amenity automation platform plays nice with your existing tech. No retraining. No rewiring. No rethinking your ops.
What we see: Your upcoming reservation details.
What you get: Curated amenity shipments that arrive exactly when you need them.
No spreadsheets. No guesswork. No last-minute errands.
Just a smarter, smoother way to stay stocked.
The result: Less manual work. Fewer errors. Smoother turn days.
“Now, it just comes shipped by house and date—you couldn’t ask for a better product or company. sojo really has made turn days suck less, just like they said.”
— Kim Cook, Director, Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals
Bonus: We integrate with plenty of other PMS platforms, too. Check out our full list here.
Big time savings. Less turn day chaos.
Before partnering with us, the Fickling team spent hours a week bagging amenities, tracking inventory, and coordinating supply orders.
When they automated their amenity program, sojo eliminated the guesswork and gave their team real time back.
✅ Reduced housekeeping labor from 3 people to 2
✅ Saved 8+ hours per week on kitting and inventory
✅ Gave Kim 2–3 hours back each week to focus on higher-value work
✅ Eliminated stressful store runs during peak season
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What’s in their sojo setup?
🛁 Bathroom: PRO+ Full & Half Bath Kits
🍽 Kitchen: LUX Kitchen Kits
🧻 Essentials: Toilet Paper + Paper Towels
✨ Custom-branded kits to match Fickling’s polished guest experience
A smarter first impression—for guests and owners
When it comes to standing out, the details matter.
Fickling’s guests don’t just appreciate the sleek, custom-branded amenities—they remember them. Some even call after their stay to ask where they can buy the shampoo.
And owners? They’re all in.
Why it works:
✅ Guests love the elevated “starter set.” No more rushing to the store for last-minute basics.
✅ Owners see the sleek, hotel-quality kits as a true value-add
✅ Custom-branded packaging creates consistency across every home
But the impact doesn’t stop there.
sojo has become a key selling point in Fickling’s owner onboarding process. In markets where competitors also use sojo, higher-end amenities are no longer a nice-to-have—they’re expected. And new property owners? They're often blown away by the professional presentation.
“When I meet with new owners, I bring a sample of our sojo amenities so they can see and feel the quality. It’s a small touch that makes a big impact.”
— Kim Cook, Director, Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals
Want to experience the sojo magic yourself?
Smarter operations. Happier teams. Better stays.
For Kim and her team, we’re more than just an amenity provider—we’re a strategic partner.
From eliminating supply headaches to sealing the deal with new owners, we’ve helped Fickling & Company elevate every part of their business.
The results speak for themselves:
✔ Streamlined labor and fewer manual tasks
✔ 8+ hours saved each week on kitting and inventory
✔ Consistent, hotel-quality amenities across every home
✔ Happier guests and impressed owners
✔ A stronger brand that stands out in a competitive market
sojo = time saved + standards raised.
Ready to turn your turn days around?
If you’re tired of tracking inventory, kitting supplies, and scrambling on turn days, let us do the heavy lifting.
Join Fickling & other top-tier vacation rental managers who are making their operations smoother, smarter, and stress-free.
sojo is an Amenity Automation Platform for Vacation Rentals. With more than 30k properties on our integrated platform, we’re able to support property managers and their staff to keep turn days automated and the products a welcome surprise to their guests.