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[email protected] / December 2, 2025

eandersen – Flowery Branch, Georgia

COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Ericka Andersen

Strategic-Partner
Office: 470-310-0031

Office Information

6601 Trailblazer Road Flowery Branch, Georgia – 30542
470-310-0031

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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.







    [email protected] / December 2, 2025

    calexander – Tallahassee, Florida

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Tallahassee, Florida

    Colin Alexander

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 682-266-1130

    Office Information

    2195 W Tennessee St, 10-214 Tallahassee, Florida – 32304
    682-266-1130

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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.







      [email protected] / November 28, 2025

      krodriguez – Rockwall, Texas

      COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

      Rockwall, Texas

      Kristina Rodriguez

      Business Optimization Specialist
      Office: 469-375-1476

      Office Information

      3090 N Goliad St Ste 102 PMB 838 Rockwall, Texas – 75087
      469-375-1476

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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.







        [email protected] / November 27, 2025

        mramadan – Shaker Heights, Ohio

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Shaker Heights, Ohio

        Mohamed H. Ramadan

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 412-365-5815

        Office Information

        17617 Van Aken Blvd Shaker Heights, Ohio – 44120
        412-365-5815
        216-247-0500

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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.







          [email protected] / November 27, 2025

          mduke – Brandon, Florida

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Brandon, Florida

          Matthew Duke

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 813-790-7664

          Office Information

          501 E Kennedy Blvd, 14th Floor Tampa, Florida – 33602
          813-790-7664

          The Strategic Edge

          Your Bottom Line Deserves

          Why You Can Trust Me

          From the C-Suite to Your P&L

          Most companies manage their indirect spend through a lens of "procurement." I view it through the lens of profitability and enterprise value.

          I am Matthew Duke, a Wharton-educated executive with over 25 years of experience driving profitable growth for global insurance and financial services leaders. Having served as Chief Actuary, strategist and trusted advisor, I’ve spent my career architecting the data-driven frameworks that define a company’s financial health.

          Bridging the Gap to Increased EBITDA

          I opened this office because I recognized a critical disconnect: mid-market companies and Private Equity-backed firms often lack the granular visibility into indirect spend required to maximize valuation.

          I leverage the Schooley Mitchell engine to provide board-room level insights that move the needle. My approach isn’t just about "cutting costs"—it’s about:

          Optimizing EBITDA: Directly increasing enterprise value through forensic expense reduction.

          Strategic Oversight: Bringing C-Suite rigor to categories that are often overlooked or under-managed.

          Data-Driven Execution: Applying the same analytical precision I used to manage global P&Ls to your specific indirect spend.

          A Partnership Built on Results

          Whether you are preparing for an exit or scaling operations, you deserve a partner who speaks the language of the Board. I bridge the gap between technical complexity and strategic execution to ensure your organization is lean, agile, and positioned for maximum profitability.

          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.

          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 27, 2025

            jbennett – Royal Palm Beach, Florida

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Royal Palm Beach, Florida

            Jason Bennett

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 561-621-8190

            Office Information

            7754 Okeechobee Blvd, #667 Royal Palm Beach, Florida – 33411
            561-621-8190

            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 21, 2025

              jjeffery – Education Savings

              ARE YOU BEING OVERCHARGED FOR CORE SCHOOL OPERATIONS & SUPPORT 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

              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

              Large School District

              $40,000

              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.

              Software as a Service

              Are you on top of all your licenses?

              It’s all too easy to let seats go unoptimized or unused as your company grows and changes.

              Are you paying for more than you need?

              Some bundles charge for more than you use. We help you find the solution best suited for your needs.

              Are you paying competitive rates?

              Without comparative data, how can you be sure? Schooley Mitchell has the database of client data to be certain.

              School 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.

              Case Study

              Jorge Jeffery

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 424-272-5333

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                Ian Nairn / November 20, 2025

                CJ Smith – About

                WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU GROW

                At Schooley Mitchell, we are passionate about finding solutions that save your business time and money. We are confident in our ability to help reach your financial bottom line. Our fees are self-funded by a portion of the savings we uncover – no savings, no charge to you. Your success is our success!

                Numbers speak volumes: For nearly years, we have assisted more than clients in lowering their expenses, with an average reduction of .

                To get in contact with CJ, please fill out the following:

                CJ Smith

                Business Development Specialist






                  Proud Member

                  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.

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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.