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Ian Nairn / September 3, 2024

mgriesser – MedSpa Savings

ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR “NON-PROCEDURAL” EXPENSES?

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 – helping your patients.

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.

Please register below for a 15-minute phone call to discuss which expense categories you want us to review as part of your complimentary cost analysis.

CONTACT US TODAY

Savings Delivered

MedSpa & Online Store

42%

Telecom Savings

MedSpa & Holistic Care Practice

40%

Telecom Savings

Medical Aesthetics Practice

$20,500

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.

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.

Mary Griesser

Strategic-Partner
Office: 980-780-1222

Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







    [email protected] / August 29, 2024

    moriarty – Shelburne, Vermont

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Shelburne, Vermont

    Michael Moriarty

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 802-999-8212

    Office Information

    PO Box 27 Shelburne, Vermont – 05482
    802-999-8212
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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] / August 27, 2024

      mallen – Stafford, Virginia

      COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

      Stafford, Virginia

      Martina Allen

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 540-365-8200

      Office Information

      2048 Midshipman Drive Stafford, Virginia – 22554
      540-365-8200

      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] / August 26, 2024

        ksteiner – West Fargo, North Dakota

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        West Fargo, North Dakota

        Kenneth Steiner

        Optimization Specialist
        Office: 701-707-9322

        Office Information

        330 34th Avenue East, Unit 5 West Fargo, North Dakota – 58078
        701-707-9322

        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] / August 26, 2024

          lalaniz – Los Angeles, California

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Los Angeles, California

          Lee Alaniz

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 323-886-4771

          Office Information

          13045 Pacific Promenade Unit 418 Los Angeles, California – 90094
          323-886-4771

          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 20, 2024

            niponneil – Hotel Savings

            WHERE SCHOOLEY
            MITCHELL HELPS
            HOTELS SAVE

            Our Client Wins

            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.

            About Us

            Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. On average, we reduce essential business service expenses by

            We provide independent and objective recommendations based solely on our hospitality client's best interests. This means we receive absolutely no kickbacks, residuals, or incentives from providers, helping us find the most compatible match for hotels to thrive. Working with Schooley Mitchell means ensuring you're working with the best vendors at the best prices, regardless of prior experience managing these relationships yourself.

            Our Process

            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.

            Areas We Save

            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.

            Explore Our Services

            Telecom
            Merchant Services
            Small Package Shipping
            Waste
            Electronic Logging Devices
            Compressed Gases
            Fuel
            Facility Supplies
            Less Than Truckload
            Software as a Service
            Uniforms & Linens
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            Office Supplies
            packaging logo
            Packaging Supplies
            breakroom supplies logo
            Breakroom Supplies
            shipping supplies logo
            Shipping Supplies
            electricity logo
            Electricity
            natural gas logo
            Natural Gas
            water sewage logo
            Water & Sewage
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            FICA

            Larry Nipon

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 518-620-5012

            Michael Neil

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 215-607-2882

            Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call



            [email protected] / August 15, 2024

            tjackson – Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

            Tim Jackson

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 717-510-6523

            Office Information

            2145 Market Street Camp Hill, Pennsylvania – 17011
            717-510-6523

            Tanner Law Offices, LLC

            “It was a nice surprise when Tim came back to us with a very detailed and easy to understand report for our credit card processing shipping telecommunication costs. His analysis identified 30% savings in credit card processing and 25% savings in small package shipping which helped us reinvest those dollars in technology upgrades.”

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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 / August 12, 2024

              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.

              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

              Christine Parsons

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 913-808-9218

              Darren Morris

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 816-559-7789

              David LaRussa

              Business Optimization Specialist
              Office: 816-559-7789

              [email protected] / August 6, 2024

              tdomanski – New York, New York

              COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

              New York, New York

              Tatiana Domanski

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 917-341-4698

              Office Information

              125 West 31st Street Suite 23G New York, New York – 10001
              917-341-4698

              Who Am I?

              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.

              KMF Counseling Solutions

              "Kristina's team analyzed our payment processing invoices to determine whether savings could be found. I was very impressed with how easy this process was on our end. 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. When Kristina came back to me and presented the report, it was a relief to hear that our expenses are already optimized. This gives us great peace of mind, knowing that our budget is going towards what matters most. 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.







                Ian Nairn / August 6, 2024

                gmatthews – About

                Is your 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 – running your business.

                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

                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.

                Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call