Building Rapport with Guests Key to Success in Tasting Room Sales
Check out this article about wineries curating the guest experience to help boost sales.
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[Webinar] The Era of Tariffs – June 19, 2025
Tariffs continue to impact the cost structure and profitability of businesses across both the U.S. and Canada. With the right strategies, you can reduce exposure, maintain competitiveness, and protect your bottom line.
Watch Schooley Mitchell’s free, value-packed webinar where we’ll break down:
- The current tariff landscape and what’s likely ahead
- How tariffs are affecting supply chains and pricing
- Actionable steps to mitigate cost impacts
- Tools and services available to help you navigate these challenges
Who Should Watch: Business owners, CFOs, operations managers, procurement professionals, and decision-makers concerned with cost management and global trade.
16th Annual Bentonville Tiger Football Open
A little rain didn’t dampen the fun at the 16th Annual Bentonville Tiger Football Open – a fantastic evert supporting an even better cause.
Grateful to the Tiger Football Parents team for pulling off such a well-run tournament. Their behind-the-scenes work makes all the difference.
Proud to support as a Gold Sponsor through Schooley Mitchell of Northwest Arkansas, and to stand alongside other great local businesses rallying around Bentonville students.
The classifications for LTL shipments are changing – here’s what you need to know
The National Motor Freight Classification system has made some updates on how it classifies less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. The changes go into effect on July 19th.  If your business or organization uses LTL services to move your product, here’s what you need to know about these new classifications.
Who is the National Motor Freight Traffic Association?
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is a nonprofit membership organization and the world’s leading organization representing the interests of LTL carriers. The association’s membership is comprised of motor carriers operating in interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce. Meaning, their membership may include your LTL vendor. Therefore, their new classifications could impact your services.
The changes you need to be aware of.
Industry experts are expecting the NMFTA’s changes “to streamline classifying LTL Freight.” Its classification system – The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) – has been critiqued in the past for being very confusing, and the aim is to simplify it. Its goals are to:
- Simplify the classification using a “standardized approach based on density, handling, stowability, and liability.”
- Enhance user experience, by making the classifications easier to understand.
- Increase efficiency, by making freight classifications more accurate.
This will be accomplished by introducing:
- A standardized density scale for LTL freight with no handling, stowability, and liability issues
- Unique identifiers for freight with special handling, stowability, or liability needs
- Condensed and modernized commodity listings
- Improved usability of the ClassIT classification tool
What does any of this actually mean for shippers?
If you’re not sure what any of this means, that’s okay. Industry jargon can be hard to understand from the outside. But if your business uses LTL for operations, here are the important things to keep in mind. NMFTA says that, for shippers, “identifying your freight class will be easier, but you may need to provide handling unit dimensions and weight.”
Meaning, that in the long run, this should make your life easier, however, if you fail to be proactive about the new classification systems, it may result in misclassified shipments, which could then cause unexpected charges, delays, and disputes. These changes are being implemented July 19th, so theoretically, charges and delays could begin as soon as then if you don’t take the time to review the new classifications and ensure all your shipments are in order. It’s also a good idea to contact your provider and ensure all the classifications and changes are made on their end as well.
If your company uses LTL providers that operate in the United States, NMFTA recommends reviewing all the changes on their bulletin, found here.
In conclusion…
Proactivity is key. If you’re a business that ships products with LTL providers, be aware of the new classification changes, and ensure you’re not accidentally misclassifying your goods come July 19th.
Appointed to Saving Grace Board
Excited to share that I’ve joined the Board of Directors at Saving Grace NWA – an organization deeply committed to empowering young women aging out of foster care or facing homelessness. From my very first visit to the Saving Grace Ranch, I was struck by the vision, purpose, and love that drives this mission. It’s an honor to serve alongside such inspiring leaders, helping further the reach and impact of this life-changing work. 🎥 If you want to truly understand why this matters, take a few minutes to watch this short video from Executive Director and Founder Becky Shaffer:
Now Hiring: Independent Contractor – Business Development Specialist
Independent Contractor – Business Development Specialist
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated, self-starting team member to join our local sales force as a 1099 independent contractor. This position is perfect for someone in the KC Metro area seeking the freedom to grow their income within a proven model. This is a commission-based role with unlimited earning potential—ideal for individuals who enjoy networking, building relationships, and helping businesses thrive by cutting unnecessary costs. An ideal candidate is someone comfortable engaging with C-suite executives, business owners, professional association members, and other key influencers in both small and large organizations. If you are an excellent communicator and have the drive to build business relationships, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and engage with business owners, primarily focusing on C-suite executives, and decision-makers across a wide range of industries
- Build a client base through networking, referrals, outreach and follow up
- Present the value of Schooley Mitchell’s cost-reduction services with clarity and professionalism
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers to foster long-term business partnerships
- Coordinate with our expert analyst team to deliver tailored savings solutions
- Follow up on leads and drive meetings, presentations, and proposals
- Represent Schooley Mitchell with integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Work independently with flexibility and autonomy, while staying connected to your support team
Qualifications:
- Must reside within one of the following counties:Â
- Missouri: Jackson or Cass County
- Kansas:Â Johnson, Douglas, or Miami County
- Proof of residency will be required
- Experience in sales, business development, or networking roles preferred
- Open to career changers with the drive to succeed
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, confident, and comfortable speaking with executives and business owners
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, disciplined
- Must be 18 or older and eligible to work in the United States
- Willing to attend one-week virtual training
Compensation & Earning Potential:
This is a commission-only position. You will earn 60–70% of the net revenue (after franchise fees) generated from each client you bring in.
- High earning potential with no cap
- No startup or franchise fees required from you
What We Offer:
- Total flexibility – set your own hours, work from anywhere
- Robust training program – you’ll be fully equipped to succeed
- Mentorship and team support – training, resources, and tools available
- Established brand and back-office support from a national leader in cost-reduction services
- A meaningful opportunity to help businesses
Why This Role Might Be Right For You:
- You’re ready to bet on yourself and earn based on performance
- You like helping others and building lasting relationships
- You’re looking for meaningful, flexible work that scales with your effort
If you are looking for a rewarding commission-based opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Applicants must be available to attend a 1-week intensive training within 2 months of hire date.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please answer the following question:
What makes me a good candidate for a commission-only sales position?
We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your drive to succeed!
Check out Take5 Digital
Take5 Digital is a full-service creative video production company based in London, ON. They work with local & multinational clients to create commercials, branded video, docu-series, and other video content.
Check out Liquid Media
Liquid Media Studios specializes in helping startups, nonprofits, and small businesses establish their online presence quickly and effortlessly. With nearly two decades of experience, our team of seasoned professionals combines cutting-edge technology, AI-driven solutions, and custom templates to create innovative, tailored websites that meet your unique needs.
Check out The Realty Firm
Looking for a new home? The Realty Firm Inc. supports responsible home ownership in the Greater London marketplace by representing both Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate. As a company, it promotes professionalism and integrity through continued education, continued training and accountability to each other, its competition, its governing bodies, its clients and its customers.
2025 PGA Atlantic Business & Education Conference
Rob spoke at the 2025 PGA Atlantic Business & Education Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The conference consisted of over 65 Atlantic Canada PGA professionals, many of who are responsible for running golf courses throughout Atlantic Canada.
