niponneil – Hotel Savings
We've spent the last years helping hotels become financially aware of their vendor relationships. In other words, we balance the power dynamic between hotels and their vendors. Here are our results:
Client A is multi location hotel company, with 30 locations across Maine and New Hampshire. Schooley Mitchell did an analysis of it's merchant service spend:
- Merchant Annual Spend = $509,201.40
- Merchant Annual Savings = $39,037.25
Client B is cottage rental company in Southern Ontario, with twenty properties, each supplying propane tanks. SM analyzed it's compressed gas expenses:
- Total Annual Spend = $113,623.08
- Total Annual Savings = $21,346.80
Client C is an amusement park offering on-premise accommodations, dining experiences, and outdoor events in West Springfield, MA.
- Merchant Service Annual Spend = $212,117.28
- Merchant Service Annual Savings = $130,123.08
- Telecom Annual Spend = $35,871.48
- Telecom Annual Savings = $6,938.16
In total, Schooley Mitchell saved $137,061.24 in annual expenses for the client, reducing the costs by more than 55% without reducing the quality of services.
1. Discovery Phase
- A signed service agreement gets us started.
- A signed letter of authorization allows us to access the information we need.
2. Negotiation Phase
- We gather your invoices to begin our analysis.
- Our analysts at Head Office dig into the details, contact vendors, and prepare value reports.
3. Implementation Phase
- After presenting savings, we will handle any planning and implementation required.
- We only implement recommendations approved by you.
- We monitor your expenses on an ongoing basis.
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.
Compressed Gases
Have you conducted a “lease versus own” analysis of your storage tanks?
Different vendors offer very different pricing structures.
Are you paying too much for your specific delivery times?
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 confusing and require a review to ensure you are being charged correctly.
Larry Nipon
Strategic-Partner
Michael Neil
Strategic-Partner
cparsons dmorris – MARE
Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for MARE members
MARE is dedicated to ensuring that students of rural Missouri have an equal opportunity to receive excellent education. By partnering with Schooley Mitchell, MARE can expand its capacity to ensure each member school’s budget is being as strategically allocated as possible. Schooley Mitchell helps school clients reduce vital operational 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.
Christine Parsons
Strategic-Partner
Darren Morris
Strategic-Partner
David LaRussa
Business Optimization Specialist
tdomanski – New York, New York
Tatiana Domanski
Strategic-Partner
I grew up in a small industrial town in northern Russia where grit wasn't just a virtue—it was a necessity for survival. That early environment instilled in me a relentless entrepreneurial drive and international business adaptability that would become the cornerstone of my professional journey.
My career began in Moscow, where I worked for Russia's largest oil company. Navigating the complex world of global business consulting taught me more than corporate strategies—it revealed the power of strategic problem-solving and cross-cultural communication. The high-stakes international business environment became my training ground for operational excellence.
Seeking broader horizons, I moved to Los Angeles to pursue an MBA, embracing the challenge of building a professional career in a new country. The transition wasn't just about business development—it was a profound personal transformation. I found balance and discipline through athletic training, learning that strategic planning and focused effort are as crucial in business consulting as they are in sports.
Manhattan became my next chapter—a city that mirrors my own spirit of business innovation and constant evolution. As a patron of NYC Ballet, I've developed an appreciation for precision and excellence that translates directly into my approach to business strategy and operational consulting.
Throughout my journey, I've built meaningful professional networks across cultures, driven by curiosity and a global business perspective. I've learned to find strategic solutions where others see complexity—a skill that now defines my approach to business optimization and cost reduction consulting.
Today, I bring the same tenacity, thoughtful approach, and global business insights to every organization I support—helping businesses transform challenges into opportunities.
Why Me?
As a trusted financial advisor, I leverage deep financial expertise, extensive business consulting experience, and a powerful professional network to provide strategic guidance that drives meaningful business impact. I offer clarity, precision, and strategic insights to help businesses make smarter financial decisions and achieve sustainable growth.
Tenacity & Precision in Business Consulting
When I take on a challenge, I see it through. With a career rooted in high-stakes industries like oil and finance, I approach every business problem with strategic precision, persistent analysis, and a laser focus on measurable results.
Unparalleled Vendor and Cost Reduction Expertise
No business succeeds alone. I provide access to a specialized network of 140 industry experts who focus exclusively on specific expense categories – from telecom cost optimization to shipping efficiency and software expense management. They possess deep vendor insights and can uncover hidden inefficiencies most businesses overlook.
Customer-Centric Business Consulting Approach
You are not just another client. I believe in high-touch, proactive business services that keep you fully informed every step of the way. From initial financial analysis to ongoing strategic support, I ensure you feel confident, clear, and in control of your financial strategy.
Deep Financial Expertise and Strategic Business Insights
I don't just understand how financial metrics work – I interpret what they mean for your specific business context. My approach identifies key growth opportunities others miss, driving value that extends far beyond simple cost savings.
What do I do?
I help SME businesses cut costs, reduce expenses, and boost profitability. Our cost reduction experts identify hidden fees, recover overcharges, and negotiate better rates with your vendors – ensuring you pay only for the services you actually use. Our process is risk-free, result-driven, and designed to deliver long-term savings, improve cash flow, and increase EBITDA. Free up your time and resources to focus on growth while we handle the heavy lifting of cost optimization.
Minimal Effort from Your Team
You focus on growth, not chasing expenses. We handle the entire process from review to vendor negotiations, so you can stay focused on revenue-generating activities.
Stronger EBITDA & Cash Flow
Every dollar of cost reduction flows straight to your EBITDA, boosting your profitability, strengthening cash flow, enhancing your business’s financial health.
Lower Borrowing Costs
A stronger EBITDA positions you as a safer borrower to banks, increasing access to financing, improving creditworthiness, and securing lower interest rates for your business.
Higher Business Valuation
A stronger financial foundation and higher EBITDA drive a higher valuation multiple, positioning you for a more profitable sale and better exit strategy if choose to sell.
Risk-Free Engagement
You only pay if we deliver savings. If no savings are found, you receive a complimentary business valuation — at no cost to you.
gmatthews – About
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.
Gordon Matthews
Strategic-Partner
Cheryl Ebinger
Business Optimization Specialist
Shannon Mischler
Strategic-Partner
T.D. Thompson
Strategic-Partner
