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[email protected] / September 24, 2025

mgassner – Fairview, Texas

COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

Fairview, Texas

Mike Gassner

Strategic-Partner
Office: 469-431-2060

Office Information

1861 Hammerly Drive Fairview, Texas – 75069
469-431-2060

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When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







    [email protected] / September 24, 2025

    kmblack – El Dorado Hills, California

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    El Dorado Hills, California

    Kevin Black

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 916-243-5818

    Meredith Black

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 916-243-5818

    Office Information

    3385 Bass Lake RD STE 140-135 El Dorado Hills, California – 95762
    916-243-5818
    schooleymitchellkmblack

    Proud Member

    Contact Us

    When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

    Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







      Ian Nairn / September 18, 2025

      gcrusnell – Automotive Savings

      IS YOUR AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS BEING OVERCHARGED FOR VITAL BUSINESS SERVICES?

      Your team has more important things to do than conducting thorough audits of your expenses. Thankfully, that’s what Schooley Mitchell does, all day, every day. We optimize your expenses so you can focus on doing what you do best.

      At Schooley Mitchell, we’re entirely independent of any vendors. Our consultants receive no incentives or bonuses from services providers. In fact, we’re so confident in our ability to negotiate savings for our clients, we’ve based our business model on that very fact; if we don’t deliver savings, we don’t get paid.

      CONTACT US TODAY

      Savings Delivered

      Auto Dealership

      57%

      Reduction in Merchant Services Expenses

      Auto Body Shop

      56%

      Reduction in Payment Processing Fees

      Auto Repair Shop

      39%

      Reduction in Waste Disposal Expenses

      Auto Repair Shop

      42%

      Waste Disposal Savings

      Target Cost Categories

      Waste

      How predictable is your waste every month?

      Variability in your waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.

      Is your container size and collection frequency optimized?

      Finding a provider that is both cost effective and meets your needs can be challenging.

      Are your waste disposal fees changing frequently over the course of the year?

      A professional audit of your expenses can get to the bottom of it.

      Merchant Services

      Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

      A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

      Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

      How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

      Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

      This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

      Telecom

      Have you conducted a recent usage audit across your telecommunications system?

      In many cases, we find inefficiencies and redundancies in the number of lines and features.

      Have you considered moving to a Voice over IP platform?

      Cloud based telecommunications systems typically provide unique features at lower costs.

      Do you know when your current plan automatically renews?

      Companies typically only have a 30-day window to make changes to their current contract.

      Getting Started is Easy!

      Step 1

      Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

      First, you provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

      Sign our Letter of Agency & Service Agreement

      You also sign a letter of agency so we can negotiate with your current vendors, because chances are you’re not looking to switch. You also sign our service agreement which covers our business terms.

      Step 2

      We do the Analysis & Negotiating.

      This is where we use our benchmarking data to research options and negotiate better deals for you.

      Set Up a Call to Introduce Our Specialist

      We don't need much from you during this step, just a quick call to introduce our specialist who is doing the work.

      Step 3

      We Share Our Recommendations

      Then we share our recommendations with you. You choose what to implement and we take it from there.

      Greg Rusnell

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 416-814-3491

      Catherine Rusnell

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 416-814-3496

      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







        Ian Nairn / September 18, 2025

        ddougall – Veterinary Savings

        IS YOUR VETERINARY BUSINESS BEING OVERCHARGED FOR VITAL BUSINESS SERVICES?

        Your team has more important things to do than conducting thorough audits of your expenses. Thankfully, that’s what Schooley Mitchell does, all day, every day. We optimize your expenses so you can focus on doing what you do best – providing health care for animals.

        At Schooley Mitchell, we’re entirely independent. Our consultants don’t accept kickbacks or incentives from service providers, and our process is completely risk-free. In fact, we’re so confident in our ability to generate savings for our clients, we’ve based our business model on that very fact. If we can’t deliver on savings, we don’t get paid.

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        Case Study

        The Client:

        • Signs a Service Agreement that covers our business terms
        • Provides us with bills, or online access to their accounts, so we can establish a baseline of their current rate structure
        • Signs a letter of agency, so we can negotiate with their current vendors
        • Describes their current processing environment

        Schooley Mitchell:

        • Uses our benchmarking data to research options and negotiates better pricing for the client
        • Requests, reviews, and validates competitive quotes from other processors
        • Negotiates with the current vendor for a re-rate
        • Compiles our research and recommendations into a Value Report
        • Assists with the cancellation of services if needed
        • Assists with compliance standards
        • Implements pricing and changes
        • Confirms the new price 30 days after implementation
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        Part 1: Client Background

        Client A is a single-location veterinary practice focusing on family pets. Client A engaged Schooley Mitchell to ensure they weren’t overpaying on their non-veterinary expenses, like payment processing.

        Important Factors - Payment Processing:

        • Payment processing was a considerable expense for Client A.
        • They were on a tiered pricing structure with their incumbent payment provider.
        • They were not under an appropriate rate structure leaving room for savings.
        • They were spending $46,220.04 per year on payment processing fees.

        Part 2: Savings Results

        Schooley Mitchell negotiated with several payment processors, including Client A’s incumbent vendor, who was willing to provide a more competitively priced rate structure.

        This resulted in an estimated reduction of $16,970.52 per year - or roughly 37%

        This was all achieved without any changes to Client A’s payment processing structure.

        Across the term of our engagement, Client A is saving $50,911.56!

        Part 3: Implementation & Post Audits

        Schooley Mitchell provided a timeline for implementation, including accurate instructions for steps involving Client A’s vendors.

        Schooley Mitchell verified implementation within one month, dependent on the necessary invoices presented.

        The client received a detailed implementation report outlining a savings summary for the next three years.

        Following implementation, Schooley Mitchell continued to monitor Client A’s invoices quarterly, to ensure the agreed upon rates were being honored, and ensure any billing errors were caught right away.

        Waste

        How predictable is your waste every month?

        Variability in your waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.

        Is your container size and collection frequency optimized?

        Finding a provider that is both cost effective and meets your needs can be challenging.

        Are your waste disposal fees changing frequently over the course of the year?

        A professional audit of your expenses can get to the bottom of it.

        Merchant Services

        Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

        A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

        Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

        How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

        Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

        This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

        Telecom

        Have you conducted a recent usage audit across your telecommunications system?

        In many cases, we find inefficiencies and redundancies in the number of lines and features.

        Have you considered moving to a Voice over IP platform?

        Cloud based telecommunications systems typically provide unique features at lower costs.

        Do you know when your current plan automatically renews?

        Companies typically only have a 30-day window to make changes to their current contract.

        Shipping

        Have you considered splitting your shipping business across multiple vendors?

        Vendors tend to specialize in certain areas so playing to their unique strengths can reduce your overall costs.

        Are you paying for unnecessary delivery guarantees?

        Being more flexible on delivery times can significantly reduce your costs.

        Do you review your monthly statements to ensure the correct charge codes are used?

        Charge codes can be very confusing and require a detailed review to ensure you are being charged correctly.

        Compressed Gases

        Do you think your compressed gases expenses are written in stone?

        Commodity markets can be complex and confusing, making it difficult for business owners and managers to navigate.

        Are you certain there are no billing errors in your invoices?

        There are opportunities to optimize pricing structures and recover billing errors.

        Are you receiving all tax benefits available to you?

        Your business might be missing out on significant savings opportunities.

        Meet Your Veterinary Savings Team

        Dane Dougall

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 919-234-7155

        Schedule A 15-Minute Introductory Call







          [email protected] / September 17, 2025

          crauch – Geneva, Illinois

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Geneva, Illinois

          Chad Rauch

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 630-402-6680

          Office Information

          832 Valley Lane Geneva, Illinois – 60134
          630-402-6680

          Proud Member

          Contact Us

          When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

          Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







            Ian Nairn / September 16, 2025

            jjenkins kdurose – About

            MOST HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES ARE OVERPAYING FOR THEIR ESSENTIAL SERVICES – AND DON’T EVEN KNOW IT

            From guest internet to payment processing to room linens, most businesses in the hospitality industry are overpaying for their essential operating services – and don’t even know it

            Evaluating the options that best balance your facility’s goals while ensuring optimal performance from your various business services can be very time consuming and frustrating. When was the last time you assessed your waste or merchant services contract and pricing? Is it time for your business to get a no cost, no obligation audit of some of your key services from Schooley Mitchell?

            CONTACT US TODAY

            Savings Delivered

            Cottage Rental Company

            80%

            Telecom Savings

            Large Hotel Chain

            $43,000

            Annual Card Processing Savings

            Popular Motel Chain

            31%

            Waste Savings

            Multi-Location Hotel Chain

            $37,000

            Annual Merchant Services Savings

            Merchant Services

            Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

            A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

            Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

            How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

            Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

            This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

            Telecom

            Have you conducted a recent usage audit across your telecommunications system?

            In many cases, we find inefficiencies and redundancies in the number of lines and features.

            Have you considered moving to a Voice over IP platform?

            Cloud based telecommunications systems typically provide unique features at lower costs.

            Do you know when your current plan automatically renews?

            Companies typically only have a 30-day window to make changes to their current contract.

            Uniforms & Linens

            Do you rent or purchase uniforms?

            With no inventorial upfront costs and easier access to replacements/repairs, renting from a reliable source has become a preferred option to purchasing outright.

            Does your uniform rental policy properly account for employee damage and loss?

            Loss and damage charges include the purchase of a new garment, as well as associated setup, name tag, logo fees, and sometimes replacement charges.

            Are your laundering and delivery schedules optimized?

            Without the correct cadence, your business could be overspending or not receiving what it needs to operate efficiently.

            Waste

            How predictable is your waste every month?

            Variability in your waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.

            Is your container size and collection frequency optimized?

            Finding a provider that is both cost effective and meets your needs can be challenging.

            Are your waste disposal fees changing frequently over the course of the year?

            A professional audit of your expenses can get to the bottom of it.

            What We Consult On

            Telecom
            Merchant Services
            Small Package Shipping
            Waste
            Electronic Logging Devices
            Compressed Gases
            Fuel
            Facility Supplies
            Less Than Truckload
            Software as a Service
            Uniforms & Linens
            office supplies logo
            Office Supplies
            packaging logo
            Packaging Supplies
            breakroom supplies logo
            Breakroom Supplies
            shipping supplies logo
            Shipping Supplies
            electricity logo
            Electricity
            natural gas logo
            Natural Gas
            water sewage logo
            Water & Sewage
            fica logo
            FICA

            Getting Started is Easy!

            Step 1

            Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

            First, you provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

            Sign our Letter of Agency & Service Agreement

            You also sign a letter of agency so we can negotiate with your current vendors, because chances are you’re not looking to switch. You also sign our service agreement which covers our business terms.

            Step 2

            We do the Analysis & Negotiating.

            This is where we use our benchmarking data to research options and negotiate better deals for you.

            Set Up a Call to Introduce Our Specialist

            We don't need much from you during this step, just a quick call to introduce our specialist who is doing the work.

            Step 3

            We Share Our Recommendations

            Then we share our recommendations with you. You choose what to implement and we take it from there.

            Julee Jenkins

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 408-658-8071

            Kellie DuRose

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 562-268-7393

            Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







              Ian Nairn / September 15, 2025

              ddougall – Dental Savings

              IS YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR BUSINESS SERVICES?

              Current economic challenges have made it imperative for dental clinics to continually assess their fiscal health to find ways to combat rising costs and staffing shortages. These days, dentists and dental office managers are now turning to partners like Schooley Mitchell to help implement sustainable expense reduction initiatives that help free up resources, cash, and time, which can be reinvested back into the business.

              Evaluating the options that best balance your practice’s goals of minimizing expenses while ensuring optimal performance from your various business services can be very time consuming and frustrating – is it time for your team to get a no cost, no obligation audit of your key expenses from Schooley Mitchell?

              Click below to schedule a 15-minute phone call to see how we can help!

              CONTACT US TODAY

              Savings Delivered

              West Coast Dental Clinic

              43%

              Merchant Services

              Cosmetic Dental Surgery

              34%

              Credit Card and Telecom

              Multi-Location Practice

              $60,000

              Annual Waste Disposal Savings

              Family Dental Group

              $14,000

              Merchant Services
              (No vendor change!)

              Medical Waste

              How predictable is your medical waste every month?

              Variability in your medical waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.

              How do you deal with amalgam waste? Contaminated waste? Sharps?

              Each of these require a specific disposal method that could represent additional costs.

              Who supplies your medical waste and sharps containers and how are they stored?

              Operational procedures and location specific descisions can substantially impact your overall pricing.

              Merchant Services

              Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

              A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

              Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

              How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

              Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

              This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

              Telecom

              Have you conducted a recent usage audit across your telecommunications system?

              In many cases, we find inefficiencies and redundancies in the number of lines and features.

              Have you considered moving to a Voice over IP platform?

              Cloud based telecommunications systems typically provide unique features at lower costs.

              Do you know when your current plan automatically renews?

              Companies typically only have a 30-day window to make changes to their current contract.

              Shipping

              Have you considered splitting your shipping business across multiple vendors?

              Vendors tend to specialize in certain areas so playing to their unique strengths can reduce your overall costs.

              Are you paying for unnecessary delivery guarantees?

              Being more flexible on delivery times can significantly reduce your costs.

              Do you review your monthly statements to ensure the correct charge codes are used?

              Charge codes can be very confusing and require a detailed review to ensure you are being charged correctly.

              Meet Your Dental Savings Team

              Dane Dougall

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 919-234-7155

              Schedule A 15-Minute Introductory Call







                Ian Nairn / September 11, 2025

                lwyn – Manufacturing Savings

                IS YOUR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS BEING OVERCHARGED FOR VITAL BUSINESS SERVICES?

                Your team has more important things to do than conducting thorough audits of your expenses. Thankfully, that’s what Schooley Mitchell does, all day, every day. We optimize your expenses so you can focus on doing what you do best – manufacturing quality products.

                At Schooley Mitchell, we’re entirely independent. Our consultants don’t accept kickbacks or incentives from service providers, and our process is completely risk-free. In fact, we’re so confident in our ability to generate savings for our clients, we’ve based our business model on that very fact. If we can’t deliver on savings, we don’t get paid.

                CONTACT US TODAY

                Savings Delivered

                Security Systems Manufacturer

                $76k

                Shipping Expenses

                Custom Sign Manufacturer

                $21k

                Telecom Savings - Plus $7k found later during post-audit

                HVAC Systems Manufacturer

                40%

                Waste Expenses

                Hazardous Waste Containment Manufacturer

                $120k

                Annual Merchant Service Expenses

                Waste

                How predictable is your waste every month?

                Variability in your waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.

                Is your container size and collection frequency optimized?

                Finding a provider that is both cost effective and meets your needs can be challenging.

                Are your waste disposal fees changing frequently over the course of the year?

                A professional audit of your expenses can get to the bottom of it.

                Merchant Services

                Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

                A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

                Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

                How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

                Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

                This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

                Telecom

                Have you conducted a recent usage audit across your telecommunications system?

                In many cases, we find inefficiencies and redundancies in the number of lines and features.

                Have you considered moving to a Voice over IP platform?

                Cloud based telecommunications systems typically provide unique features at lower costs.

                Do you know when your current plan automatically renews?

                Companies typically only have a 30-day window to make changes to their current contract.

                Shipping

                Have you considered splitting your shipping business across multiple vendors?

                Vendors tend to specialize in certain areas so playing to their unique strengths can reduce your overall costs.

                Are you paying for unnecessary delivery guarantees?

                Being more flexible on delivery times can significantly reduce your costs.

                Do you review your monthly statements to ensure the correct charge codes are used?

                Charge codes can be very confusing and require a detailed review to ensure you are being charged correctly.

                Compressed Gases

                Do you think your compressed gases expenses are written in stone?

                Commodity markets can be complex and confusing, making it difficult for business owners and managers to navigate.

                Are you certain there are no billing errors in your invoices?

                There are opportunities to optimize pricing structures and recover billing errors.

                Are you receiving all tax benefits available to you?

                Your business might be missing out on significant savings opportunities.

                Getting Started is Easy!

                Step 1

                Sign our Letter of Agency & Service Agreement

                You also sign a letter of agency so we can negotiate with your current vendors, because chances are you’re not looking to switch. You also sign our service agreement which covers our business terms.

                Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

                You provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

                Step 2

                We do the Analysis & Negotiating.

                This is where we use our benchmarking data to research options and negotiate better deals for you.

                Set Up a Call to Introduce Our Specialist

                We don't need much from you during this step, just a quick call to introduce our specialist who is doing the work.

                Step 3

                We Share Our Recommendations

                Then we share our recommendations with you. You choose what to implement and we take it from there.

                Lisa Wyn

                Strategic-Partner
                Office: 864-252-8074

                Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call