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Ian Nairn / January 5, 2024

abaker – Government Services 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 – 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.

CONTACT US TODAY

Savings Delivered

Large State Utility Organization

$2,000,000

Telecom Savings

School District

$34,000

Annual Waste Disposal Savings

California County Government

$1,200,000

Telecom Savings

Municipal Health Department

$289,000

Telecom 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.

Adam Baker

Strategic-Partner
Office: 814-520-6474

Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







    [email protected] / January 4, 2024

    sdale – Raleigh, North Carolina

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Raleigh, North Carolina

    Steve Dale

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 919-426-2183

    Office Information

    440 Stone Monument Dr. Suite 102 Wake Forest, North Carolina – 27587
    919-426-2183
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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.







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      Ian Nairn / January 2, 2024

      abaker – Non-Profit Savings

      IS YOUR NON-PROFIT 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 – 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.

      CONTACT US TODAY

      2024 Conference

      At Schooley Mitchell’s 2024 conference, I had the opportunity to speak in front of over 250 business leaders about how grit leads to greatness, and how my personal story has had such an impact on my passion to serve nonprofits.

      Savings Delivered

      Large Food Bank

      $157k

      Waste Fees

      Municipal Humane Society

      60%

      Processing Fees

      Immigration-focused Nonprofit

      40%

      Telecom Expenses

      Nonprofit Educational Institution

      75%

      Small Package Shipping Services

      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.

      Adam Baker

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 814-520-6474

      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







        [email protected] / December 21, 2023

        smischler – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

          Shannon Mischler

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 412-223-7428

          Office Information

          5535 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15217
          412-223-7428
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          Paying too much for your organization's crucial services?

          You save MONEY without sacrificing service

          Our model is risk-free, and our only compensation is a share of the savings we identify for you – money you are already spending with vendors. We realize these savings by implementing cost-effective solutions and cost-recovery measures for you.

          You save TIME without increasing your payroll

          We augment the efforts of your existing staff without adding payroll costs. There are no other fees for our service except for a share of the recovered money.

          You benefit from our KNOWLEDGE and experience

          As the largest independent cost reduction consulting company in North America, we have extensive research and analysis capabilities. Our growing network of cost reduction professionals, and our specialized analysis tools and databases, means our expertise is second-to-none.

          You gain a sense of SECURITY through our objectivity

          We are completely objective in assessing your current and future business needs, with no ties to any service provider. You can be confident you are getting the best advice to help you make the right decisions.

          Numbers Speak

          We have produced over
          billion
          in documented savings for more than
          clients
          across North America.

          My Expertise

          I have 20+ years’ experience developing and managing innovative and efficient programs, so I know the importance of reducing costs and generating revenue. My goal is to help organizations optimize their operating costs so that those savings can be reallocated to their mission and people.

          Schooley Mitchell delivers objective advice and analysis to ensure you are receiving exactly what your organization needs, at the best price, and not paying for services you don’t need or use, so you increase profits. We are independent of all vendors and act only with your best interests in mind. With an average of 28% savings found, our services are risk free – there is no cost to you unless savings are found.

          Let's connect and explore how we can help your organization achieve greater cost efficiency and maximize profits. Together, we'll unlock the untapped potential within your expenses.

          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.

          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.







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            [email protected] / December 20, 2023

            yaboudayya – Mississauga, Ontario

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Mississauga, Ontario

            Youssef Aboudayya

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 416-637-7774

            Office Information

            2951 Salerno Cresent Mississauga, Ontario – L5N 1T3
            416-637-7774
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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.







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              Ian Nairn / December 14, 2023

              niponneil – eCommerce Savings

              IS YOUR ECOMMERCE BUSINESS PAYING TOO MUCH FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES?

              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.

              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

              Cannabis Products eCommerce

              $129,297

              SPS Services Savings

              International eCommerce Business

              $775,000

              Payment Processing Savings

              Large Clothing eCommerce

              $124,000

              Payment Processing Savings

              Questions To Consider

              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.

              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.

              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.

              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

              Doing a cost analysis on your own can be an overwhelming task. Schooley Mitchell takes a strategic approach, breaking down our risk-free analysis into several phases to ensure every aspect is considered.

              As part of our process, Schooley Mitchell reviews your payment processing services and needs to ensure your costs are optimized and your bills are free of errors.

              Schooley Mitchell’s specialized software, benchmarking tools and best-in-class pricing databases ensure our clients never pay too much for their essential services. Schooley Mitchell has relationships with carriers across North America, as well as extensive knowledge of the marketplace.

              Client A:

              Schooley Mitchell conducted a complete merchant services review for Client A, an e-commerce store that accepts payments online and over the phone.

              • They were paying $128,009.31 in monthly fees
              • They were integrated with Point-of-Sale software
              • There were multiple currencies, processed globally
              • They used one American processor for all accounts

              Client A - Savings Breakdown

              Schooley Mitchell’s analysis found that all of Client A’s accountsoutside of North America were on the wrong rate structure.

              • Schooley Mitchell negotiated and implemented the proper rate structure on each account. The client’s estimated savings over the 36-month agreement is $3,878,899.20.
              • The client will continue processing with their incumbent vendor and receive annual savings of 50.5%, totaling $775,779.84, after implementing our recommendations.

              Larry Nipon

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 518-851-1706

              Michael Neil

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 215-610-6200

              Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

              [email protected] / December 11, 2023

              jhignett – Albuquerque, New Mexico

              COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

              Albuquerque, New Mexico

              James Hignett

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 505-289-0335

              Office Information

              821 Tulane Dr NE Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
              505-289-0335
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              Meet the Team

              Alexia Hignett

              Business Optimization Specialist
              Office: 512-270-9935

              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.







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                Ian Nairn / November 30, 2023

                fcarter – Rubber Division

                Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for Rubber Division members

                The Rubber Division provides a range of benefits that can help you and your employees advance their career and stay connected to the industry – 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.

                CONTACT US TODAY

                Fred Carter

                Strategic-Partner
                Office: 330-708-2944

                Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call






                  [email protected] / November 28, 2023

                  dkrutsinger – Ferndale, Washington

                  COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                  Ferndale, Washington

                  Derick Krutsinger

                  Business Optimization Specialist
                  Office: 360-614-7575

                  Office Information

                  1730 LaBounty Drive, Suite 9-H20 Ferndale, Washington – 98248
                  360-614-7575
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                  Ferndale Pharmacy

                  "Schooley Mitchell delivered a 50% reduction in our Merchant Services processing fees, without requiring any changes to our existing software. They were even able to get the implementation retroactive for several months due to the processor delays. Tangible results, behind the scenes, from a company that wouldn’t listen to us."

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                  Clients

                  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.







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                    [email protected] / November 21, 2023

                    rjorgensen – Wenatchee, Washington

                    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                    Wenatchee, Washington

                    Rob Jorgensen

                    Business Optimization Specialist
                    Office: 509-955-4727

                    Office Information

                    Wenatchee, Washington – 98801
                    509-955-4727
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                    Tsillan Cellars

                    "For any business that hasn't reviewed its vendor costs recently, I'd encourage a conversation with Rob. Schooley Mitchell's model is simple — if they don't find savings, there's no fee. The process is low effort, and the potential upside is significant."

                    - Kevin McFadden, General Manager

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                    Echo Ridge Dental

                    "Schooley Mitchell reduced our annual credit card merchant fees by 13.4%. The process was simple. We provided them with invoices, and Schooley Mitchell took care of the rest."

                    - Dr. Michael Potter, DDS

                    Wenatchee Valley YMCA

                    "Schooley Mitchell analyzed our waste removal and our telecom services. They informed us that we were currently optimized in spending on these expense categories, but they identified a potentially significant savings opportunity once our current telecom contract expires"

                    - Dorry Foster, CEO, Wenatchee Valley YMCA

                    Clients

                    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.







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