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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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    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

        badmin / December 14, 2023

        omuhammad – Tampa Bay, Florida

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Tampa Bay, Florida

        Omar Muhammad

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 813-463-0007

        Office Information

        Proud Member

        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.

        BILLION+
        in Client Savings
        Businesses across the USA and Canada.
        Average Expense Reduction

        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 11, 2023

          jhignett – Austin, Texas

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Austin, Texas

          James Hignett

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 512-270-9935

          Office Information

          333 Fantail Loop , Unit A Austin, Texas – 78734
          512-270-9935‬
          schooleymitchelljhignett

          Meet the Team

          Alexia Hignett

          Business Optimization Specialist
          Office: 512-270-9935

          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 / November 30, 2023

            fcarter – Rubber Division

            Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for Rubber Division members

            The Rubber Division provides a range of benefits that can help you and your employees advance their career and stay connected to the industry – now it's time for your business to save money and create new revenue streams. Schooley Mitchell helps businesses reduce their vital businesses expenses by an average of .

            The best part? Our services are completely self-funded from a portion of the savings we achieve. Meaning, if we don’t find any savings, our services come at no cost.

            CONTACT US TODAY

            Fred Carter

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 330-708-2944

            Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call






              badmin / November 28, 2023

              dkrutsinger – Ferndale, Washington

              COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

              Ferndale, Washington

              Derick Krutsinger

              Business Optimization Specialist
              Office: 360-614-7575

              Office Information

              1730 LaBounty Drive, Suite 9-H20 Ferndale, Washington – 98248
              360-614-7575
              schooleymitchelldkrutsinger

              Ferndale Pharmacy

              "Schooley Mitchell delivered a 50% reduction in our Merchant Services processing fees, without requiring any changes to our existing software. They were even able to get the implementation retroactive for several months due to the processor delays. Tangible results, behind the scenes, from a company that wouldn’t listen to us."

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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.







                badmin / November 21, 2023

                rjorgensen – Wenatchee, Washington

                COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                Wenatchee, Washington

                Rob Jorgensen

                Business Optimization Specialist
                Office: 509-955-4727

                Office Information

                Wenatchee, Washington – 98801
                509-955-4727

                Echo Ridge Dental

                "Schooley Mitchell reduced our annual credit card merchant fees by 13.4%. The process was simple. We provided them with invoices, and Schooley Mitchell took care of the rest."

                - Dr. Michael Potter, DDS

                Wenatchee Valley YMCA

                "Schooley Mitchell analyzed our waste removal and our telecom services. They informed us that we were currently optimized in spending on these expense categories, but they identified a potentially significant savings opportunity once our current telecom contract expires"

                - Dorry Foster, CEO, Wenatchee Valley YMCA

                Clients

                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 / November 21, 2023

                  mbenson – Saratoga Springs, New York

                  COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                  Saratoga Springs, New York

                  Matt Benson

                  Business Optimization Specialist
                  Office: 518-707-0907Mobile: 914-572-5007

                  Office Information

                  30910 Buffalo Horn Walk Saratoga Springs, New York – 12020
                  518-707-0907
                  516-218-8389
                  schooleymitchellmbenson

                  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 / November 16, 2023

                    smcwhirter – Charleston, South Carolina

                    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                    Charleston, South Carolina

                    Stuart McWhirter

                    Business Optimization Specialist
                    Office: 843-410-9932

                    Office Information

                    6650 Rivers Ave, STE #100 Charleston, South Carolina – 29406
                    843-410-9932
                    schooleymitchellsmcwhirter

                    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.