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Ian Nairn / August 20, 2025

azaveri – About

ARE YOU 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 – making a difference.

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

Getting Started is Easy!

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.

Aari Zaveri

Strategic-Partner
Office: 914-439-5232

Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







    [email protected] / August 19, 2025

    tdondero – Spring Lake, New Jersey

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Spring Lake, New Jersey

    Tom Dondero

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 732-785-6505Mobile: 973-809-5146

    Office Information

    1314 Brielle Place Manasquan, New Jersey – 08736
    732-785-6505

    South Street Salon

    "Schooley Mitchell was not able to find us significant savings with other vendors nor our current partner, confirming that we had done a great job in securing our current deal. We never paid a dime and for the next three years Tom and his team will be monitoring our invoices for any billing errors as well as keeping on top of the market to see if there are any better options for us as we live out our engagement. While we would have loved to have saved on our processing fees, Tom was true to his word that this was a risk-free service with only upside. I highly recommend speaking with Tom."

    READ MORE

    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.







      [email protected] / August 19, 2025

      jsantoro – Estero, Florida

      COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

      Estero, Florida

      Jason Santoro

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 239-413-6493

      Office Information

      PO Box 433 Estero, Florida – 33928
      239-413-6493

      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.







        [email protected] / August 19, 2025

        smidballek – Fort Collins, Colorado

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Fort Collins, Colorado

        Tom Smid

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 970-369-9750

        Justin Ballek

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 970-369-9750

        Office Information

        3420 Wild View Drive Fort Collins, Colorado – 80528
        970-369-9750

        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.







          [email protected] / August 19, 2025

          sgdomingo – Pleasanton, California

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Pleasanton, California

          Sanjeev Domingo

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 650-334-1005

          Gwendlyn Domingo

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 650-334-1005

          Office Information

          3020 Bernal Ave, Ste 110 #3041 Pleasanton, California – 94566
          650-334-1005

          Precision Accounting and Tax

          "When Sanjeev Domingo from Schooley Mitchell reached out to help evaluate opportunities to optimize our cost structure, we welcomed the engagement. The risk-free model and their hands-on approach made the process easy—they conducted a thorough analysis of our telecom and SaaS expenses with minimal effort required from our team. We were very pleased with the professionalism and depth of their analysis. While no additional cost-saving opportunities were identified at this time, the review confirmed that our expenses in these categories are well managed, which provided valuable reassurance."

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          Clients

          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.







            [email protected] / August 19, 2025

            imerriam – Roy, Utah

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Roy, Utah

            Isaiah Merriam

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 385-247-9783

            Office Information

            3052 W 4850 S Roy, Utah – 84067
            385-247-9783

            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 / August 19, 2025

              tdthompson – Nonprofit

              Is Your Nonprofit Facing Challenges Navigating Today's Financial Landscape?

              More than ever, in times of widespread funding cuts and overwhelming uncertainty, nonprofits need the right resources to serve the interests of their mission.

              Even in the best of times for nonprofits, time staff and funds are always in short supply.

              That's why Schooley Mitchell's model is designed for nonprofits - there are zero upfront cost for our services, our experts do the work, and we only get paid if/when we have helped reduce operating expenses such as telecom, supplies, waste removal, etc.

              CONTACT US TODAY

              For over two decades Schooley Mitchell has been empowering nonprofits to thrive regardless of the economic climate

              Schooley Mitchell has helped nonprofits save tens of millions of dollars, so there is more money available to go towards advancing the nonprofits mission. Why nonprofits love our service:

              • Negotiating Clout: over + clients
              • Resources and subject matter expertise: nearly 500 analysts and consultants on staff
              • Business model that removes the risk and time commitment for the nonprofit
              • Results: average annual savings of 25-40%

              Education

              Healthcare

              Faith-Based

              Arts & Culture

              Social & Family Services

              Science & Research

              Senior Living

              Empowering Those with Disabilities

              Employment & Vocational Rehab

              Veterans & Military Support

              Associations & Foundations

              Environment & Animals

              Our Cost Reduction Categories

              Telecom

              Wireless, landline, conferencing, data, internet, communication platforms

              Do you have mobile phones, desk phones, internet, hot spots, or communication platforms (zoom, 8x8, etc)?

              Waste

              Trash, recycling, medical waste, hazardous waste, compost, and kitchen grease traps

              Do you have thirft stores, emergency or transitional housing, kitchens, pantries, or med clinics?

              Merchant Services

              Credit card processing rates and feeds and cash discounting

              Do you accept credit cards for fundraising, thrift stores, donations platforms, and event-based sales?

              Facility Supplies

              Cleaning, bathroom, office, coffee, water supplies, meal service items

              Do you need to purchase any supplies for normal day-to-day operations and functions?

              Uniforms & Linens

              Sheets, pillow cases, towels, floor mats, and uniforms

              Do you procure linens and towels or use a third party laundry service to clean your linens or mats. Does your team wear uniforms or logoed apparel?

              Fuel

              Gas, propane, fuel tanks

              Do you have a box truck, vans, transport vehicles, or outreach vehicles?

              Software as a Service

              Software including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Workspace

              Do you have a staff of 10+ using computers daily? Do you have a client skills advancement program that includes computer training?

              Electronic Logging Devices

              Fleet tracking for delivery vehicles, transport services

              Do you have any fleet vehicles that you track their location?

              Compressed Gases

              Co2, Oxygen Tanks, Nitrogen, Acetylene

              Do you used compresseed gases in your food services, medical respite care, or skills training?

              Small Package Shipping

              Shipping under 150 lbs.

              Do you ship boxes or other items (usually FedEx, UPS, USPS or similar)? Do you have desktop software for purchasing postage?

              Less Than Truckload

              Freight under 15,000 lbs.

              Do you ever pay to ship anything on a pallet?

              Office Supplies

              Stationery, Organizers, Paper, Ink & Toner, and Desk Supplies

              Do you employ more than 10 staff that regularly work on premises that utilize Office Supplies?

              Packaging & Shipping Supplies

              Product Packaging, Packaging Filler, Boxes/Containers and Ancillary Supplies

              Retail, Manufacturing, eCommerce, Restaurants, Suppliers, Distributors

              Breakroom Supplies

              Rental units and consumables

              Do you employ more than 25 staff that regularly work on premises with Vending machines, Coffee & Tea, Coffee rentals, Water Coolers, or jugs?

              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.

              Our Team

              A unique team shaped by experience and a motivation to be of service, assembled and dedicated to help nonprofits navigate today's financial challenges.

              T.D. Thompson

              Strategic-Partner

              T.D. Thompson

              Strategic-Partner

              - Two decades of experience overseeing the financial and operational aspects of some of the largest commercial real estate portfolios in the country.

              - Board of Directors for The Chase Home for Children (Portsmouth, NH)

              - Passion: helping organizations that help give at-risk kids a fighting chance.

              David Dow

              Strategic-Partner

              David Dow

              Strategic-Partner

              - After an impressive career in corporate America, he has dedicated his personal and professional life to serving non-profits' challenges.

              - Co-founder of a 501(c)3 social enterprise benefitting women who have experience incarceration.

              - Board Director of MCAC, a 120-year-old arts institution in Central IL.

              Madeleine Borgia

              Strategic-Partner

              Madeleine Borgia

              Strategic-Partner

              - Former research scientist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; MSci & PhD in Chemistry from Bristol and Cambridge (UK).

              - Global experience in biomedical institutions, with a strong track record in managing funding effectively.

              - Passionate about impact, helping educational and religious organizations maximize resources to better serve their communities and missions.

              Adam Baker

              Strategic-Partner

              Adam Baker

              Strategic-Partner

              - Former United States Air Force Captain and Combat Veteran.

              - Board member for a homeless shelter serving the nation's poorest zip code.

              - Passion: supporting organizations dedicated to uplifting individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

              Some of the most respected names in nonprofit work trust us to help them help others

              Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

              Ian Nairn / August 14, 2025

              jjeffery – eCommerce Savings

              IS YOUR ECOMMERCE BUSINESS PAYING TOO MUCH FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES?

              Your team has more important things to do than to conduct a thorough audit and renegotiation of your business expenses; but 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

              Large Clothing eCommerce

              $124,000

              Annual Payment Processing Savings

              International eCommerce Business

              $775,000

              Annual Payment Processing Savings

              Cannabis Products eCommerce

              $129,297

              Annual Small Package Shipping Savings

              Questions To Consider

              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.

              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.

              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.

              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 nad 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

              Doing a cost analysis on your own can be an overwhelming task. Schooley Mitchell takes a strategic approach, breaking down our risk-free analysis into several phases to ensure every aspect is considered.

              As part of our process, Schooley Mitchell reviews your payment processing services and needs to ensure your costs are optimized and your bills are free of errors.

              Schooley Mitchell’s specialized software, benchmarking tools and best-in-class pricing databases ensure our clients never pay too much for their essential services. Schooley Mitchell has relationships with carriers across North America, as well as extensive knowledge of the marketplace.

              Client A:

              Schooley Mitchell conducted a complete merchant services review for Client A, an e-commerce store that accepts payments online and over the phone.

              • They were paying $128,009.31 in monthly fees
              • They were integrated with Point-of-Sale software
              • There were multiple currencies, processed globally
              • They used one American processor for all accounts

              Client A - Savings Breakdown

              Schooley Mitchell’s analysis found that all of Client A’s accounts outside of North America were on the wrong rate structure.

              • Schooley Mitchell negotiated and implemented the proper rate structure on each account. The client’s estimated savings over the 36-month agreement is $2,237,009.92.
              • The client will continue processing with their incumbent vendor and receive annual savings of 50.5%, totaling $775,779.84, after implementing our recommendations.

              Jorge Jeffery

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 424-272-5333

              Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







                Ian Nairn / August 14, 2025

                jjeffery – Non-Profit Savings

                IS YOUR NON-PROFIT 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.

                We know your auditors and/or accountants do a fantastic job reviewing your budgets and spending; however, we can’t all be experts in everything. Schooley Mitchell’s team of experienced analysts know how to identify savings opportunities and overspending in key areas.

                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

                Large Food Bank

                $157,000

                Waste Fees

                Municipal Humane Society

                60%

                Processing Fees

                Immigration-focused Nonprofit

                40%

                Telecom Expenses

                Nonprofit Educational Institution

                75%

                Small Package Shipping Services

                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.

                Jorge Jeffery

                Strategic-Partner
                Office: 424-272-5333

                Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







                  Ian Nairn / August 12, 2025

                  gedon – Non-Profit Savings

                  IS YOUR NON-PROFIT 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.

                  We know your auditors and/or accountants do a fantastic job reviewing your budgets and spending; however, we can’t all be experts in everything. Schooley Mitchell’s team of experienced analysts know how to identify savings opportunities and overspending in key areas.

                  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

                  Large Food Bank

                  $157,000

                  Waste Fees

                  Municipal Humane Society

                  60%

                  Processing Fees

                  Immigration-focused Nonprofit

                  40%

                  Telecom Expenses

                  Nonprofit Educational Institution

                  75%

                  Small Package Shipping Services

                  BILLION+
                  in Client Savings
                  280+
                  Signed Non-Profit Clients
                  Average Expense Reduction

                  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.

                  George Edon

                  Strategic-Partner
                  Office: 614-812-2828

                  Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call