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Ian Nairn / April 26, 2023

lmcdowell – Non-Profit Client Calculator

Schooley Mitchell is the Perfect Way to Serve Non-Profits

Serving Non-Profits is one of the simplest ways for Schooley Mitchell to serve the Community and to help. Schooley Mitchell can provide the resources (time, money, knowledge and security) that many Non-Profits need, giving them more time and dollars to serve.

The process is easy! If a Non-Profit signs a Service Agreement with Schooley Mitchell of Humble, they can reduce their expenses. And after they receive their savings, as her personal commitment, Lori McDowell will make a personal donation of 10% of her fee back to the Non-Profit!

You help my business grow, while I support your Non-Profit with savings and a personal donation!

It’s a win for everyone involved!

Lori McDowell

Humble, Texas

P: 832-827-7534

M: 281-740-2865

Non-Profit Annual Expenses:

% of Expenses Addressable By Schooley Mitchell:

15%

Average % Savings to Non-Profit:

28%

Expenses Addressable by Schooley Mitchell:

$67,500

Non-Profit Annual Savings:

$18,900

Non-Profit Realized Savings Over 36 Month contract:

$56,700

Non-Profit Shares Saving with Schooley Mitchell:

$28,350

Production Fees:

$11,340

Non-Profit Donation:

10%

Total Paid to Non-Profit over 36 Months:

$1,701.00

Non-Profit Monthly Revenue:

$47.25

* These calculations are for example purposes and may not represent actual revenue amounts.

Ian Nairn / April 25, 2023

slafreniere – Value of Schooley Mitchell

SCHOOLEY MITCHELL IS CONSTANTLY BUILDING VALUE FOR OUR BUSINESS CLIENTS

While Schooley Mitchell’s services are geared towards creating savings and building your business’ bottom line, this is only one of the currencies we provide our clients. Here are just a few of the additional value adds we provide:

  1. Our proprietary tools and processes keep up to date with market changes and pricing opportunities as they arise increasing your market knowledge.
  2. We reconcile transactions on all your invoices each month/quarter to identify overcharges or price creep, providing security that you are being accurately billed.
  3. We identify recoverable billing errors in your contracts and invoices and pursue refunds saving you and your team time.
  4. We act as an independent resource to help manage your services ultimately saving you money.

The key difference between working with Schooley Mitchell, versus vendors directly, is that we are exclusively incented on making you more efficient. It’s as simple as that. Remember that we only invoice on implemented savings. Reducing your expenses is our specialty.

CONTACT US TODAY

SCHOOLEY MITCHELL IS CONSTANTLY BUILDING VALUE FOR OUR BUSINESS CLIENTS

While Schooley Mitchell’s services are geared towards creating savings and building your business’ bottom line, this is only one of the currencies we provide our clients. Here are just a few of the additional value adds we provide:

  1. Our proprietary tools and processes keep up to date with market changes and pricing opportunities as they arise increasing your market knowledge.
  2. We reconcile transactions on all your invoices each month/quarter to identify overcharges or price creep, providing security that you are being accurately billed.
  3. We identify recoverable billing errors in your contracts and invoices and pursue refunds saving you and your team time.
  4. We act as an independent resource to help manage your services ultimately saving you money.

The key difference between working with Schooley Mitchell, versus vendors directly, is that we are exclusively incented on making you more efficient. It’s as simple as that. Remember that we only invoice on implemented savings. Reducing your expenses is our specialty.

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

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.

Telecom

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.

Shipping

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.

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.

Stephan Lafreniere

Strategic-Partner
Office: 289-903-0147

Schooley Mitchell Clients

Rockhurst University

"The process was efficient and took very little time to get results. [Schooley Mitchell] brought back 18% annualized savings and helped re-negotiate seasonal adjustments that more closely aligned with our student population’s seasonality. I recommend Schooley Mitchell to anyone looking to keep their service costs in check!”

Visi-Trak Worldwide

“Ultimately, [Schooley Mitchell] were able to cut our wireless costs by a stunning 32% without switching providers or even compromising on our usage; saving us thousands of dollars a year that until now we’ve been throwing out the window.”

Needham Promotions Inc

"Stephan and his Team were wonderful to work with: professional, timely, informative, and best of all they produced results! They were able to help me reduce my payment processing fees by 31% and I was very happy with the process and outcome."

Armitage Animal Clinic

"I was pleased to see our electronic payment processing charges see a significant savings without the need to change equipment or providers. Armitage has experienced a net savings because of your diligence in implementing a sound program to reduce our costs. You told us what you could do for us … and you went ahead and did it."

Bradford Family Dentistry

"Stephan and his team were able to negotiate a much better rate for the waste disposal at my building with savings of almost $1000 per year. if you own a business or own a building, it definitely is worth working with Stephan to see if you are paying too much for your services. I'm glad I did."

Dunkin’ Donuts

“The analysis offered was beneficial for us to understand our waste, telecommunications and merchant services spend. We are very satisfied with [Schooley Mitchell] and would suggest having them review your business expenses to increase your bottom line.”

Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call






    Ian Nairn / April 24, 2023

    dfedor – 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.

    Explore Our Services

    Debbie Fedor

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 215-488-5991

    Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call






      Ian Nairn / April 24, 2023

      dfedor – Professional Services

      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.

      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.

      RDG + Partners CPAs

      “Schooley Mitchell negotiated better rates with our existing credit card processing company. Their work resulted in excess of 37% reduction in our net fees with an annual savings of $38,000. We trust Schooley Mitchell for their expertise and objectivity. They would be an asset to any company looking to increase their bottom line and reduce costs.”

      Summit Mortgage Company

      “To my surprise and delight, Schooley Mitchell found ways to help us reduce our small package shipping expenses by 42% and our waste disposal expenses by 51%. Neither of these solutions required a change to our existing vendors so we gladly implemented.”

      Allen Private Wealth Group

      “I highly recommend Schooley Mitchell based on their expertise, honesty, and risk-free approach to expense optimization.”

      Ian Murray & Company Ltd.

      “Employing Schooley Mitchell is a ‘no-regrets’ type of decision, as their approach is to share gains with no up-front cost. I am very happy with the support provided to us by Schooley Mitchell and I strongly recommend their services to anyone interested in lowering their fees.”

      20/20 Tax Resolution

      “We are very pleased with Schooley Mitchell and look forward to their ongoing watchdog service and quarterly reporting for these categories. We would recommend Schooley Mitchell to any company looking to reduce expenses and make sure they aren’t wasting any money.”

      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

      Debbie Fedor

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 215-488-5991

      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call






        Ian Nairn / April 21, 2023

        mullen – Washington, District of Columbia

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Washington, District of Columbia

        Erling Bailey

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 771-210-2727Mobile: 771-888-2251

        Office Information

        1335 T Street NW, Unit A2 Washington, District of Columbia – 20009
        771-210-2727
        919-726-4069
        schooleymitchellebailey

        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 / April 21, 2023

          smullen – Durham, North Carolina

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Durham, North Carolina

          Sheila Mullen

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 984-250-7750Mobile: 919-551-8569

          Office Information

          #1293 3600 North Duke St, STE 1 Durham, North Carolina – 27704
          984-250-7750
          919-726-4069
          schooleymitchellshmullen

          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 / April 19, 2023

            lfitts – EnSo

            Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for Enso clients

            Your business is always looking for new ways to save money and create new revenue streams, without making cuts to your staff or services. Enso has helped you apply for valuable R&D tax credits – now, let Schooley Mitchell help reduce your vital businesses 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, our services come at no cost.

            CONTACT US TODAY

            Rockhurst University

            "The process was efficient and took very little time to get results. [Schooley Mitchell] brought back 18% annualized savings and helped re-negotiate seasonal adjustments that more closely aligned with our student population’s seasonality. I recommend Schooley Mitchell to anyone looking to keep their service costs in check!”

            Dunkin’ Donuts

            “The analysis offered was beneficial for us to understand our waste, telecommunications and merchant services spend. We are very satisfied with [Schooley Mitchell] and would suggest having them review your business expenses to increase your bottom line.”

            Visi-Trak Worldwide

            “Ultimately, [Schooley Mitchell] were able to cut our wireless costs by a stunning 32% without switching providers or even compromising on our usage; saving us thousands of dollars a year that until now we’ve been throwing out the window.”

            Savings Delivered

            Accounting Practice

            70%

            Merchant Services Fees

            Legal Practice

            53%

            Telecom Expenses

            Medical Practice

            88%

            Medical Waste Expenses

            Seafood Retailer & Distributor

            43%

            Small Package Shipping Expenses

            Laura L. Fitts

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 215-488-5991

            Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call






              Ian Nairn / April 18, 2023

              bstradtmann – Referral Calculator

              Referral Partnerships are the easiest way for professionals to support each other.

              Strong business communities thrive because of trusted partnerships.

              Referral partnerships are one of the simplest ways for professionals to help others, while helping themselves.

              The process is easy! If you or someone you know, would be interested in referring others to my business, you'll make a percentage commission every time I successfully find those businesses savings.

              You help my business grow, help another business become more profitable, and in return, you're earning a residual income.

              It's a win for everyone involved!

              Ben Stradtmann

              Fort Mill, South Carolina

              P: 980-395-4329

              Company Revenue:

              Annual Expenses as a % of revenue:

              30%

              % of Expenses Addressable By Schooley Mitchell:

              15%

              Average % Savings to Client:

              28%

              Client Annual Expenses:

              $4,500,000

              Expenses Addressable by Schooley Mitchell:

              $675,000

              Client Annual Savings:

              $189,000

              Client Realized Savings Over 36 Month contract:

              $567,000

              Client Shares Saving with Schooley Mitchell:

              $283,500

              Production Fees:

              $113,400

              Referral Fee %:

              10%

              Total Paid to Referral Partner over 36 Months:

              $17,010.00

              Referral Partner Monthly Revenue:

              $472.50

              * These calculations are for example purposes and may not represent actual revenue amounts.

              Ian Nairn / April 18, 2023

              lmcdowell – Referral Calculator

              Referral Partnerships are the easiest way for professionals to support each other.

              Strong business communities thrive because of trusted partnerships.

              Referral partnerships are one of the simplest ways for professionals to help others, while helping themselves.

              The process is easy! If you or someone you know, would be interested in referring others to my business, you'll make a percentage commission every time I successfully find those businesses savings.

              You help my business grow, help another business become more profitable, and in return, you're earning a residual income.

              It's a win for everyone involved!

              Lori McDowell

              Humble, Texas

              P: 832-827-7534

              M: 281-740-2865

              Company Revenue:

              Annual Expenses as a % of revenue:

              30%

              % of Expenses Addressable By Schooley Mitchell:

              15%

              Average % Savings to Client:

              28%

              Client Annual Expenses:

              $4,500,000

              Expenses Addressable by Schooley Mitchell:

              $675,000

              Client Annual Savings:

              $189,000

              Client Realized Savings Over 36 Month contract:

              $567,000

              Client Shares Saving with Schooley Mitchell:

              $283,500

              Production Fees:

              $113,400

              Referral Fee %:

              10%

              Total Paid to Referral Partner over 36 Months:

              $17,010.00

              Referral Partner Monthly Revenue:

              $472.50

              * These calculations are for example purposes and may not represent actual revenue amounts.

              Ian Nairn / April 18, 2023

              fcarter – Referral Calculator

              Referral Partnerships are the easiest way for professionals to support each other.

              Strong business communities thrive because of trusted partnerships.

              Referral partnerships are one of the simplest ways for professionals to help others, while helping themselves.

              The process is easy! If you or someone you know, would be interested in referring others to my business, you'll make a percentage commission every time I successfully find those businesses savings.

              You help my business grow, help another business become more profitable, and in return, you're earning a residual income.

              It's a win for everyone involved!

              Fred Carter

              Akron, Ohio

              P: 330-708-2944

              Company Revenue:

              Annual Expenses as a % of revenue:

              30%

              % of Expenses Addressable By Schooley Mitchell:

              15%

              Average % Savings to Client:

              28%

              Client Annual Expenses:

              $4,500,000

              Expenses Addressable by Schooley Mitchell:

              $675,000

              Client Annual Savings:

              $189,000

              Client Realized Savings Over 36 Month contract:

              $567,000

              Client Shares Saving with Schooley Mitchell:

              $283,500

              Production Fees:

              $113,400

              Referral Fee %:

              10%

              Total Paid to Referral Partner over 36 Months:

              $17,010.00

              Referral Partner Monthly Revenue:

              $472.50

              * These calculations are for example purposes and may not represent actual revenue amounts.