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Ian Nairn / September 12, 2023

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At Schooley Mitchell, we are passionate about finding solutions that save your business time and money. We are confident in our ability to help reach your financial bottom line. Our fees are self-funded by a portion of the savings we uncover – no savings, no charge to you. Your success is our success!

Numbers speak volumes: Over the past 22 years, we have assisted more than 27,000 clients in lowering their expenses, with an average reduction of 28%.

To get in contact with Julie, please fill out the following:

Julie Beaney

Strategic-Partner






    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.

    What Our Clients Say

    “The savings he found for telecom were the equivalent of us getting 60 new donors – and it only took me a couple hours of my time to make that happen. Two hours for 60 donors? I’d do that again in a second.”

    Lee Behensky

    Quantum Leap Farm

    “Out of curiosity, I contacted former colleagues to ask what pricing they could provide, and to my astonishment, they were only able to provide pricing half as good as what Amanda and Schooley Mitchell could provide. This proved to me that Schooley Mitchell has built very strong relationships and has remarkable buying power.”

    Wayne Fredin

    Community Options

    “For Waste Removal, Schooley Mitchell presented some local options where we could make a switch from our current provider and save 80%! Those are savings we did not realize were available and Schooley Mitchell did a great job laying out the implementation process”

    Amy Eagle

    AJ Asphalt and Concrete

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    Ian Nairn / August 24, 2023

    aliao – San Ramon, California

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    San Ramon, California

    Allen Liao

    Optimization Specialist
    Office: 925-964-9888

    Office Information

    2710 Crow Canyon Rd., #1014 San Ramon, California – 94583
    925-964-9888

    Paying Too Much For Your Business 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.

    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 8, 2023

      gcrusnell – Newmarket, Ontario

      COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

      Newmarket, Ontario

      Greg Rusnell

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 416-814-3491

      Catherine Rusnell

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 416-814-3496

      Office Information

      466 Dover Cres Newmarket, Ontario – L3Y 6C7
      416-814-3491
      schooleymitchellgcrusnell

      Circle of Care

      "I was delighted when you presented your findings, showing that Schooley Mitchell had identified almost 25% in savings on our wireless services. This will allow us to relocate funds within our budget and will have a significant positive impact on our operations."

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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.







        Ian Nairn / July 21, 2023

        niponneil – Professional Services Savings

        IS YOUR FIRM 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 professional solutions to your clients’ business and advisory needs.

        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

        Legal Practice

        53%

        Telecom Expenses

        Accounting Practice

        $44k

        Payment Processing, Telecom, eSignature & Shredding

        Litigation Attorney

        36%

        Small Package Shipping Expenses

        Accounting Practice

        70%

        Merchant Services Fees

        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.

        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

        Client A:

        An attorneys office, with an average annual revenue between $1 to $5 million. Their pain points included:

        • Very poor service experience from incumbent phone system provider left them without phones for multiple employees with no clear path forward to close gap
        • Concerned costs for overnight document shipping were out of line with no ability to compare to the broader market
        • Limited time to investigate phone providers and shipping costs and no market data to use while negotiating

        Client A sought Schooley Mitchell’s marketplace intelligence and expertise to assist with a phone transition and to save money across essential services.

        Schooley Mitchell's Solution:

        • Reduced shipping, data/internet, and waste removal costs with no vendor change
        • Coordinated transition of phone system to a modern platform, added needed phone, and reduced phone system spend

        Annual Savings:

        44.4%

        SHIPPING

        55.5%

        INTERNET

        29%

        VOICE

        32.8%

        SHREDDING

        Explore Our Services

        Larry Nipon

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 518-851-1706

        Michael Neil

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 215-610-6200

        Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

        Ian Nairn / July 21, 2023

        niponneil – Retail Suppliers Savings

        IS YOUR RETAIL OR SUPPLY 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

        Boating & Fishing Supplies Retailer

        40%

        Merchant Services

        Hockey Equipment Retailer

        75%

        Waste

        Paper & Cleaning Products Supplier

        68%

        Data
        (On top of additional telecom savings!)

        Seafood Retailer & Wholesale Distributor

        43%

        Shipping

        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.

        The Quilted Crow

        “Thanks to the Schooley Mitchell analysis and the recommendations from, our credit card fees were reduced by 44%, which exceeded my expectations. In addition, a reduction of approximately 30% was found on my telecom services by modifying and simplifying the plan. The cost savings and improved service is very significant to me, and I’m very happy with the results.”

        Ripley Shirt Company

        “I feel that Schooley Mitchell had our best interest in mind on all the work they did for us. They simply found options that made the most sense for our business - no pressure to change vendors or to accept any recommendation. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a fair and thorough review of their services.”

        JT’s Liquor

        “Schooley Mitchell improved our telecom savings by 23.5% and I was credited $1200 because they found an opportunity on our billing by finding three televisions being billed that were never in use. In addition, they were able to lock in my pricing for 3 years, which is a big deal.”

        Schooley Mitchell Retail Clients

        Explore Our Services

        Larry Nipon

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 518-851-1706

        Michael Neil

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 215-610-6200

        Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

        Ian Nairn / July 19, 2023

        jlichtenberg – Big Change Consulting

        Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for Big Change Consulting clients

        Your organization is always looking for new ways to save money and create new revenue streams, without making cuts to your staff or programs. Big Change Consulting has partnered with Schooley Mitchell to help reduce your operating expenses. On average, we deliver savings of 28% for our clients.

        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, there is no cost to you.

        CONTACT US TODAY

        Explore Our Services

        Jim Lichtenberg

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 740-919-0782Mobile: 614-400-4067

        Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call






          Ian Nairn / July 19, 2023

          niponneil – Golf Course Savings

          IS YOUR GOLF 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

          Multi-Location Golf Course

          $49k

          Waste Disposal Savings

          Indoor Golf Simulator

          $21k

          Merchant Services Savings

          Golf & Country Club

          48%

          Waste, Telecom & Merchant Services Savings

          Golf Course

          $26k

          Merchant Services 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.

          Explore Our Services

          Larry Nipon

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 518-851-1706

          Michael Neil

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 215-610-6200

          Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

          Ian Nairn / July 12, 2023

          gmoulton – Snowflake, Arizona

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Snowflake, Arizona

          Gary Moulton

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 928-320-4950

          Office Information

          PO BOX 1312 Snowflake, Arizona – 85937
          928-320-4950
          schooleymitchellgmoulton

          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 / July 11, 2023

            niponneil – 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.

            Explore Our Services

            Larry Nipon

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 518-851-1706

            Michael Neil

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 215-610-6200

            Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

            Ian Nairn / July 7, 2023

            kcarpenter – Portland, Oregon

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Portland, Oregon

            Katie Carpenter

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 503-505-7599

            Office Information

            8795 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd #1004 Portland, Oregon – 97062
            503-505-7599
            schooleymitchell_carpenter

            My Expertise

            I am a problem solver and I am here to help you manage your expenses. With over 20 years of experience in the IT and IT services industry, I am a seasoned executive and a certified public accountant (CPA) with a passion for delivering value to businesses of all sizes and sectors. I have a proven track record of driving operational excellence and creating innovative solutions for my clients.

            As a Strategic-Partner at Schooley Mitchell, I leverage my expertise in business optimization, software as a service (SaaS), and accounting to provide objective and unbiased advice to clients on how to reduce their expenses and improve their efficiency in various services, such as telecommunications, merchant services, waste, and shipping. I understand your need to focus on your core business function, and my mission is to help you do just that while knowing that your systems are fully optimized and any wasted money is recovered. I enjoy partnering with clients to understand your needs, challenges, and goals, and to deliver customized and cost-effective solutions that exceed your expectations.

            Paying Too Much For Your Business 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.

            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.