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[email protected] / November 18, 2025

jbranneman – Yorkville, Illinois

COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

Yorkville, Illinois

JT Branneman

Strategic-Partner
Office: 630-381-0755

Laura Branneman

Business Optimization Specialist
Office: 630-381-0755

Office Information

46 Timber Ridge Dr Yorkville, Illinois – 60560
630-381-0755

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 18, 2025

    kwalters – Chicago, Illinois

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Chicago, Illinois

    Kandice Walters

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 574-367-6140

    Office Information

    47 W Polk St Ste 100-125 Chicago, Illinois – 60605
    574-367-6140

    Keeping More of Your Hard‑Earned Profits

    Where They Belong: With You

    You might be thinking, “This sounds too good to be true.” That’s fair. Before you trust anyone with your business costs and vendors, you deserve to know who is on your side and how they operate.

    Why You Can Trust Me

    For nearly 18 years, I served as a public servant, where integrity was not a slogan; it was a daily requirement. Every decision had to be compliant with regulations, transparent, and in the best interest of the people I served. Those same values guide my work with business owners and executives today.

    My Guiding Values:

    Integrity: Doing the right thing, the right way, every time; even when no one is watching.

    Dependability: Being someone that you can count on to follow through and communicate clearly.

    Quality: Delivering high‑quality analysis and recommendations in a way that is easy to understand and act on.

    Kindness: Building calm, respectful, long‑term relationships instead of quick transactions.

    Our mission is client‑first advocacy: acting as your advocate, not your vendor’s, and treating your money like it is our own, so your bottom line is protected and you are free to focus on running and growing your business.

    Why You Can Trust Schooley Mitchell

    We bring you the strength of North America’s largest independent cost reduction consulting firm, with nearly three decades of experience analyzing vendor bills and contracts for businesses of all sizes.

    Proven specialized expertise: For almost 30 years, the firm has focused on areas like telecom, merchant services, shipping, waste, and other operational costs, constantly refining best practices and benchmarking data.

    Vendor independence: Consultants do not receive kickbacks, commissions, or incentives from vendors, ensuring recommendations are objective and made in your best interest.

    Contingency‑based fees: You only pay when savings are actually found and implemented, aligning Schooley Mitchell’s success with yours.

    Professional reputation: The firm has saved clients hundreds of millions of dollars and supports a large network of franchise consultants with training, tools, and ongoing research.

    Why You Can Trust Our Team

    Cost reduction is not just a service for us; it is a mission. We are genuinely passionate about helping business owners keep more of what they earn.

    Your profits come first: Our priority is protecting your margins and freeing up cash you can reinvest in people, equipment, growth, or simply peace of mind.

    Aligned incentives: We cannot make a nickel until you have made a dime; if we do not find you savings, you do not pay us.

    Respectful, professional relationships: We maintain constructive relationships with your vendors while holding them accountable, ensuring they deliver what you are paying for and act with integrity.

    Collaborative, ongoing support: We do not disappear after the initial analysis; we monitor invoices, track performance, and look for new opportunities as your business evolves.

    Ready to see if you’re overspending?

    If you would like to explore potential savings with no risk and no obligation, let’s schedule a brief conversation. We will review where you may be overpaying, explain how the process works, and only move forward if it makes sense for you.

    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 18, 2025

      iklinger – Redondo Beach, California

      COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

      Redondo Beach, California

      Ilya Klinger

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 310-372-1279

      Office Information

      2221 Rockefeller Lane, Unit C Redondo Beach, California – 90278
      310-372-1279

      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 11, 2025

        sabrown – Dayton, Ohio

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Dayton, Ohio

        Sarah Brown

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 513-334-3347

        Anthony Brown

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 937-814-9388

        Office Information

        5325 Deerfield Blvd., Suite #202 Mason, Ohio – 45040
        513-334-3347
        TF
        1-800-850-0787
        513-445-4090

        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 6, 2025

          mschwalb smischler – About

          WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU GROW

          Ready to cut costs and optimize services? Over the past years, we have assisted more than clients in lowering their costs in telecom, shipping, software, and more with an average reduction of .

          Minimal effort, maximum impact: we put real dollars back to your bottom line while giving you confidence that your organization is saving smart.

          Our fees are self-funded by a portion of the savings we uncover – no savings, no charge to you. Your success is our success!

          Marc Schwalb

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 412-406-8524

          Shannon Mischler

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 412-889-9651

          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.

          What We Consult On

          Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

          Ian Nairn / November 4, 2025

          jhitchcock – 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

          $76,000

          Shipping Expenses

          Custom Sign Manufacturer

          $21,000

          Telecom Savings - Plus $7k found later during post-audit

          HVAC Systems Manufacturer

          40%

          Waste Expenses

          Hazardous Waste Containment Manufacturer

          $120,000

          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.

          Getting Started is Easy!

          Step 1

          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.

          Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

          You provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

          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.

          Joe Hitchcock

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 309-485-3900

          Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







            Ian Nairn / November 4, 2025

            jhitchcock – Senior Living Savings

            ARE YOUR HOMES 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; caring for those who really need you.

            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

            Multi-Location Retirement Community

            $1,200,000

            Waste Expenses

            In-Home Care-Giving

            89%

            Telecom Expense Savings

            Senior Living Center

            $42,000

            Waste Disposal Fees

            Nonprofit Long-Term Care Home

            64%

            Reduction in Waste 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.

            Facility Supplies

            Are you over or undersupplied?

            We audit your invoices to ensure optimal delivery schedules.

            Are you splitting hairs with multiple vendors?

            We look at all supplies invoices, across all vendors, to make sure everything you need is being ordered, delivered, and replenished effectively.

            Do you require specific product quality or other specifications?

            Schooley Mitchell helps you find the solutions that bet fit your business.

            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.

            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.

            Getting Started is Easy!

            Step 1

            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.

            Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

            You provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

            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.

            Joe Hitchcock

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 309-485-3900

            Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







              Ian Nairn / November 4, 2025

              jhitchcock – School District Savings

              ARE YOU 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.

              We know your auditors and/or accountants do a fantastic job reviewing your budgets and spending; however, we can’t all be experts in everything. Schooley Mitchell’s team of experienced analysts know how to identify savings opportunities and overspending in key areas.

              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

              School District

              $90,000

              Telecom Savings

              School District

              $34,000

              Annual Waste Disposal Savings

              New Jersey Board of Education

              80%

              Reduction in Local Phone Services

              Public School Board

              $24,000

              Facility Supplies 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.

              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.

              Getting Started is Easy!

              Step 1

              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.

              Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

              You provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

              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.

              Joe Hitchcock

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 309-485-3900

              Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







                Ian Nairn / October 27, 2025

                avijay – Construction Savings

                IS YOUR CONSTRUCTION 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

                Construction Company

                $26,000

                Annual Telecom Expense Savings

                Roofing Company

                $50,000

                Overall Multiple Category Savings

                Carpenter

                34%

                Monthly Small Package Shipping Savings

                Construction Company

                40%

                Waste 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.

                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.

                Getting Started is Easy!

                Step 1

                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.

                Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

                You provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

                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.

                Aneetha Vijay

                Optimization Specialist
                Office: ‪(650) 427-0588‬

                Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







                  [email protected] / October 23, 2025

                  dbell – Wilmington, North Carolina

                  COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                  Wilmington, North Carolina

                  David Bell

                  Strategic-Partner
                  Office: 252-646-7338

                  Office Information

                  110 Sherwood Blvd Beaufort, North Carolina – 28516
                  252-646-7338

                  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.