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Ian Nairn / December 12, 2024

smischler – About

IS YOUR ORGANIZATION 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.

Shannon Mischler

Strategic-Partner

Schedule 30-Minute Introductory Call






    Business

    38% cost reduction on shipping expenses for an escrow company, on top of additional eSignature savings.

    33% reduced wireless fees for an Austin-based woodworking systems and machinery group.

    37% cost reduction for a mid-sized manufacturer's payment processing fees, even after they were sure we wouldn't identify savings.

    Education

    $90K saved on a school district's telecom expenses, with no change in vendor.

    45% in eSignature savings for a small, private college, on top of additional payment processing fees savings.

    40% reduced for a school's waste collection fees, on top of additional data savings of 19%

    Healthcare

    42% in annual savings for an independent senior living center's garbage, recycling, and construction and development waste disposal fees.

    $33K in annual merchant services savings for a skincare and spa business with several locations.

    34% found for an dental office that provides comprehensive dentistry services, including orthodontics, on their telecom expenses.

    Hospitality & Recreation

    $19K in annual payment processing savings for a golf course and country club

    35% cost reduction for a seafood company’s waste expenses, on top of additional small package shipping expenses.

    80% cost reduction for a cottage rental company’s local voice services

    Nonprofit & Government

    $500K in waste disposal and wireless savings for a large, multi-location nonprofit organization.

    52% cost reduction for a city's public library board merchant services expenses.

    75% reduced for a nonprofit educational institution's small package shipping expenses.

    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.

    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.

    Shannon Mischler

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 412-223-7428

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    INFORMATION

    [email protected] / December 10, 2024

    jrumasuglia – Hailey, Idaho

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Hailey, Idaho

    John Rumasuglia

    Business Optimization Specialist
    Office: 208-266-5252

    Office Information

    Hailey, Idaho – 83333
    208-266-5252

    Clients

    Proud Member

    Community Spotlight

    Habitat for Humanity building the Peterson’s House

    Schooley Mitchell’s John Rumasuglia recently volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries providing stability and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

    Kitchen Duty at The Hunger Coaltion

    Schooley Mitchell’s John Rumasuglia recently volunteered serving food for The Hunger Coalition. The Hunger Coalition encourages health and human connection through growing, cooking, and sharing food, providing emergency food for people in crisis.

    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 22, 2024

      mlubawski – Restaurant Savings

      ARE YOU BEING OVERCHARGED FOR RESTAURANT SERVICES?

      In the bustling restaurant world, you have 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 – serving great food and creating a fantastic dining experience.

      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

      Restaurant

      $90,000

      Payment Processing Fees

      Multi-Location Restaurant

      $22,000

      Annual Waste Disposal Savings

      Grill Restaurant

      $52,000

      Waste Disposal Fees

      Deli

      68%

      Telecom Expense 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.

      Uniforms & Linens

      Do you rent or purchase uniforms?

      With no inventorial upfront costs and easier access to replacements/repairs, renting from a reliable source has become a preferred option to purchasing outright.

      Does your uniform rental policy properly account for employee damage and loss?

      Loss and damage charges include the purchase of a new garment at full retail price on top of the associated setup, name tag, logo fees, and sometimes replacement charges, depending on your rental agreement.

      Are your laundering and delivery schedules optimized?

      Without the correct cadence, your business could be overspending or not receiving what it needs to operate efficiently.

      Matt Lubawski

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 630-344-9576

      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

      Ian Nairn / November 20, 2024

      ccarriere – USFEG Conference December 5th

      Join Us At The USFEG Fall Conference

      The Financial Experts Group provides a forum to discuss issues and ideas with other financial executives – 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.

      Thursday, December 5
      8:00am - 5:30pm
      The New Orleans Marriot

      CONTACT US TODAY

      Charles Carriere

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 504-500-7912

      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

      [email protected] / November 14, 2024

      rferguson – Weston, Connecticut

      COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

      Weston, Connecticut

      Russell Ferguson

      Business Optimization Specialist
      Office: 203-993-6637

      Office Information

      17 Hidden Hill Rd Weston, Connecticut – 06883
      203-993-6637
      203-990-1394

      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.







        [email protected] / November 8, 2024

        lwyn – Greenwood, South Carolina

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Greenwood, South Carolina

        Lisa Wyn

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 864-252-8074

        Office Information

        5 Harper Lane Greenwood, South Carolina – 29649
        864-252-8074

        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.







          Ian Nairn / October 31, 2024

          dmorris – SIPC

          ANOTHER SIPC MEMBER ONLY SPECIAL OFFER
          SIPC Has Partnered with Cost Reduction Experts Schooley Mitchell for a Zero Fee COST REDUCTION OVERVIEW for Your District

          Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for SIPC members

          K-12 school districts in Illinois and surrounding states trust SIPC to streamline operations, reduce costs and increase system efficiencies. By partnering with Schooley Mitchell, SIPC can expand its capcity 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, you just receive a free audit.

          SCHOOLS of ILLINOIS PUBLIC COOPERATIVE

          Kay Dosier, Managing Director
          P.O. Box 3951
          Carbondale, IL 62902
          [email protected]
          618-713-4444

          CONTACT US TODAY

          SAVINGS

          We create savings in key service areas

          BUDGET

          The school becomes more efficient

          SERVICE

          We serve you & manage vendors

          Education Leaders

          Brendan Roberts

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 720-409-0540

          Darren Morris

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 816-559-7789

          David LaRussa

          Business Optimization Specialist
          Office: 816-559-7789

          Interview with Bob Gold, Superintendent

          [email protected] / October 29, 2024

          kharpelund – Palatine, Illinois

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Palatine, Illinois

          Keith Harpelund

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 847-485-0400 Ext 100

          Office Information

          1264 N Forest View Circle Palatine, Illinois – 60067
          847-485-0400 Ext 100

          Meet the Team

          Jason Grey

          Business Optimization Specialist
          Office: 847-485-0400 Ext 100

          Patrick Schaal

          Business Optimization Specialist
          Office: 847-485-0400 Ext 100

          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.







            [email protected] / October 29, 2024

            gtwilliams – Olathe, Kansas

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Olathe, Kansas

            Gorie Williams

            Business Optimization Specialist
            Office: 913-353-6038‬

            Teresa Williams

            Business Optimization Specialist
            Office: 913-353-6038‬Mobile: 913-390-3112

            Office Information

            15050 W 138th Street #2742 Olathe, Kansas – 66063
            913-353-6038‬

            Woodroof Chiropractic and Acupuncture

            "When Gorie came back to me and presented the report, it was a relief to hear that our expenses are already optimized. It's a welcome relief to know that our budget has only been dedicated to what truly matters. Even better? Since no savings were identified, Schooley Mitchell's analysis came at no expense."

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            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.







              [email protected] / October 28, 2024

              broberts – Boulder, Colorado

              COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

              Boulder, Colorado

              Brendan Roberts

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 720-409-0540

              Office Information

              280 Iroquois Dr Boulder, Colorado – 80303
              720-409-0540

              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.