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Ian Nairn / January 18, 2024

jlichtenberg – Leaders for Life

Drive your top line while increasing your bottom line, by working with Schooley Mitchell and Leaders for Life

“A 5% reduction in operating costs has the same P&L impact as a 30% increase in sales.”
- Gartner.

Leaders for Life is the future of your sales team. We’re not just consultants; we’re the architects crafting the blueprint for your sales team's triumphs. We blend expertise with innovation, shaping a future where your sales soar, your team excels, and your business thrives. Welcome to a partnership that doesn’t just envision the future; it builds it. Join us, and let’s redefine what your sales team can achieve. The future is bright!

INCREASE

30%

SALES

LEADERSHIP

40%

IMPROVEMENT

CONVERSION RATE

35%

IMPROVEMENT

Schooley Mitchell is your cost reduction expert! Let us be your business’ steadfast resource, improving cash flow by creating clarity, value and peace of mind. We reduce your operational costs without any out-of-pocket spend for your business.

You can optimize many of your business expenses by utilizing Schooley Mitchell, including telecom, small package shipping, payment processing, and more.

Providing average savings of 28% with no risk or carrier changes.

Monitoring your needs

Optimizing growth and rightsizing

No upfront costs - savings based on fees

Jim Lichtenberg

Schooley Mitchell
Office: 740-919-0782

Peggy

Leaders for Life
Office: 614-738-0169

Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call






    badmin / January 18, 2024

    ngphung – Pleasanton, California

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Pleasanton, California

    Morris Ng

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 925-290-8028

    Tanle Phung

    Business Optimization Specialist
    Office: 925-290-8028

    Office Information

    5424 Sunol Blvd. #10-239 Pleasanton, California – 94566
    925-290-8028

    Clients

    Pleasanton Valley Dental

    "When Diane came back to me and presented the report, it made me happy to find out that our expenses are in great shape: Knowing we haven't been overpaying in the past brings a profound sense of relief. The best part? Since Schooley Mitchell's only fees are a portion of savings found, their analysis came at no expense."

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    Golden Electrical Services

    "After completing the initial analysis and vendor negotiations, Morris scheduled a detailed review to walk us through the cost-saving opportunities Schooley Mitchell had identified. The report was thorough, well-structured, and provided multiple options to choose from. Ultimately, we moved forward with an option that identified 39% of savings in our EPP expenses. What stood out most is that Schooley Mitchell handles all the heavy lifting, making the process seamless and hassle-free. Their service has been nothing short of exceptional, allowing us to focus on our core business while they monitor invoices and continue identifying additional savings."

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    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.







      badmin / January 12, 2024

      jthomas – Northbrook, Illinois

      COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

      Northbrook, Illinois

      Jibin Thomas

      Business Optimization Specialist
      Office: 847-903-3141

      Office Information

      101 North Pointe Drive Unit 209 Northbrook, Illinois – 60062
      847-903-3141
      schooleymitchelljthomas

      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 / January 11, 2024

        ddow – 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 to help you create more money for programs and services, and 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

        Savings Delivered

        Large Food Bank

        $157k

        Waste Fees

        Municipal Humane Society

        60%

        Processing Fees

        Immigration-focused Nonprofit

        40%

        Telecom Expenses

        Nonprofit Educational Institution

        75%

        Small Package Shipping Services

        "Schooley Mitchell's support team under David Dow's leadership have been instrumental in helping us realize substantial annual cost savings in several functional operating areas. The subject matter expertise they provided has been a welcome addition to our collective review and analysis of spending habits. The collaborative team communication, rhythm, and cadence has been excellent. David has created a partnership with our organization and implemented and managed a process that has resulted in cost savings and performance improvement."

        "Schooley Mitchell's services of scrutinizing invoices and serving as point of contact with select vendors provide our staff the space to direct attention to other critical duties. The added benefit is we are saving money and have peace of mind in knowing there are experts on our side reviewing invoices and negotiating the best price on our behalf! The service level has been top notch with speedy turnaround to questions and timely reports. We value our partnership with Schooley Mitchell!"

        "YMCA McLean County has been utilizing Schooley Mitchell's services for close to a year. David thoroughly explained the process and answered all my questions. Everyone at Schooley Mitchell has been very kind and pleasant to work with. They assessed our expenses in various areas and found opportunities for us to be more efficient and save money. We are always looking for opportunities to reduce costs without affecting services. YWCA McLean County is a nonprofit with limited staff time so it is very helpful to have another set of trusted eyes to analyze contracts and expenses. Working with Schooley Mitchell has allowed our administrative staff to focus more on our services and mission related offerings."

        Non-Profit Clients

        Catholic Charities

        Willow Creek Community Church

        Chaddock

        Global Leadership Network

        YWCA

        Boys and Girls Club

        Heartland Community College

        Project Oz

        Pet Central Helps!

        Water Street Studios

        Green Top

        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.

        David Dow

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 888-583-3581

        Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







          Ian Nairn / January 5, 2024

          abaker – Government Services Savings

          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

          Savings Delivered

          Large State Utility Organization

          $2,000,000

          Telecom Savings

          School District

          $34,000

          Annual Waste Disposal Savings

          California County Government

          $1,200,000

          Telecom Savings

          Municipal Health Department

          $289,000

          Telecom Savings

          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.

          Adam Baker

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 814-520-6474

          Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







            badmin / January 4, 2024

            sdale – Raleigh, North Carolina

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Raleigh, North Carolina

            Steve Dale

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 919-426-2183

            Office Information

            440 Stone Monument Dr. Suite 102 Wake Forest, North Carolina – 27587
            919-426-2183
            schooleymitchellsdale

            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 / January 2, 2024

              abaker – 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 – 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

              2024 Conference

              At Schooley Mitchell’s 2024 conference, I had the opportunity to speak in front of over 250 business leaders about how grit leads to greatness, and how my personal story has had such an impact on my passion to serve nonprofits.

              Savings Delivered

              Large Food Bank

              $157k

              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.

              Adam Baker

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 814-520-6474

              Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







                badmin / December 21, 2023

                smischler – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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                  COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

                  Shannon Mischler

                  Strategic-Partner
                  Office: 412-223-7428

                  Office Information

                  5535 Forbes Ave, Unit E Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15217
                  412-223-7428
                  schooleymitchellsmischler

                  Paying too much for your organization's crucial services?

                  You save MONEY without sacrificing service

                  Our model is risk-free, and our only compensation is a share of the savings we identify for you – money you are already spending with vendors. We realize these savings by implementing cost-effective solutions and cost-recovery measures for you.

                  You save TIME without increasing your payroll

                  We augment the efforts of your existing staff without adding payroll costs. There are no other fees for our service except for a share of the recovered money.

                  You benefit from our KNOWLEDGE and experience

                  As the largest independent cost reduction consulting company in North America, we have extensive research and analysis capabilities. Our growing network of cost reduction professionals, and our specialized analysis tools and databases, means our expertise is second-to-none.

                  You gain a sense of SECURITY through our objectivity

                  We are completely objective in assessing your current and future business needs, with no ties to any service provider. You can be confident you are getting the best advice to help you make the right decisions.

                  Numbers Speak

                  We have produced over
                  billion
                  in documented savings for more than
                  clients
                  across North America.

                  My Expertise

                  I have 20+ years’ experience developing and managing innovative and efficient programs, so I know the importance of reducing costs and generating revenue. My goal is to help organizations optimize their operating costs so that those savings can be reallocated to their mission and people.

                  Schooley Mitchell delivers objective advice and analysis to ensure you are receiving exactly what your organization needs, at the best price, and not paying for services you don’t need or use, so you increase profits. We are independent of all vendors and act only with your best interests in mind. With an average of 28% savings found, our services are risk free – there is no cost to you unless savings are found.

                  Let's connect and explore how we can help your organization achieve greater cost efficiency and maximize profits. Together, we'll unlock the untapped potential within your expenses.

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                  Work Days Created

                  140

                  Total Trees Planted

                  43.4

                  Tonnes of Carbon Removed

                  EVERYONE CAN HELP

                  Inspired by our previous work in Africa supporting public health and education initiatives, my husband and I are dedicated to rejuvenating mangrove habitats in Mbuguni, Kenya. This project ensures full transparency in the planting process and promotes environmental sustainability. By uplifting economically disadvantaged coastal populations, we foster poverty alleviation and create new income sources for locals through fishing opportunities and sustainable mangrove forest yields.

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                  Proud Member

                  Clients

                  Milestone Realty and Skyline Recovery

                  Shannon is a stellar client relations specialist who goes above and beyond to find cost reduction solutions. Her team's innovative approach and meticulous analysis of our expenses allowed us to uncover savings we hadn't even considered. I was thrilled when Shannon came back to me with a detailed report, revealing that Schooley Mitchell had identified savings in our waste disposal, phone, and internet services. This new found budget flexibility will greatly benefit our organization.

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                  Spark Signs & Graphics

                  Shannon’s team analyzed our credit/debit card processing and shipping invoices to determine whether savings could be found. The Schooley Mitchell process is seamless and easy for the client. All that was required was a quick conversation about our set up, access to our invoices and contracts, and then Schooley Mitchell did all the work from there. My confidence was proven right when Shannon came back to me and presented the report showing that Schooley Mitchell was able to identify 45% savings in credit/debit card processing and significant recommendations to reduce our shipping costs. This will go a long way toward refocusing our budget on what matters most.

                  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.







                    badmin / December 20, 2023

                    yaboudayya – Mississauga, Ontario

                    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                    Mississauga, Ontario

                    Youssef Aboudayya

                    Strategic-Partner
                    Office: 416-637-7774

                    Office Information

                    2951 Salerno Cresent Mississauga, Ontario – L5N 1T3
                    416-637-7774
                    schooleymitchellyaboudayya

                    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 / December 14, 2023

                      niponneil – 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

                      Cannabis Products eCommerce

                      $129,297

                      SPS Services Savings

                      International eCommerce Business

                      $775,000

                      Payment Processing Savings

                      Large Clothing eCommerce

                      $124,000

                      Payment Processing 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 accountsoutside 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 $3,878,899.20.
                      • The client will continue processing with their incumbent vendor and receive annual savings of 50.5%, totaling $775,779.84, after implementing our recommendations.

                      Larry Nipon

                      Strategic-Partner
                      Office: 518-851-1706

                      Michael Neil

                      Strategic-Partner
                      Office: 215-610-6200

                      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call