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Ian Nairn / February 7, 2025

rsmith – Nashville, Tennessee

COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

Nashville, Tennessee

Rachel Smith

Strategic-Partner
Office: 615-241-5577

Office Information

6688 Nolensville Rd Ste 108 #3004 Brentwood, Tennessee – 37027
615-241-5577
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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.







    badmin / February 6, 2025

    mduna – Houston, Texas

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Houston, Texas

    Mark Duna

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 281-619-0313

    Office Information

    13502 Pinerock Lane Houston, Texas – 77079
    281-619-0313
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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 / February 5, 2025

      joconnell – iCan Financial

      Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for iCan Financial’s business clients

      Your clients are always looking for new ways to save money and create new revenue streams, without making cuts to staffing or services. iCan Financial has helped clients alleviate pain points through creative solutions – now, let Schooley Mitchell help reduce their vital businesses expenses. On average, we deliver savings of for our clients.

      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.

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      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.

      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.

      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.

      Uniforms & Linens

      Do you rent or purchase uniforms?

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

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

      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.

      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.

      Packaging & Shipping Supplies

      Are all your packaging and shipping supplies, across all parts of the shipping process, accounted for?

      This category includes items such as boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, tape, labels, and other materials used to protect and ship goods.

      Do you require custom box sizes?

      We understand how complicated the design, engineering, and creation process can be, and help you ensure that affording those solutions doesn’t break the bank.

      Are your supplies deliveries optimized?

      We ensure your vendors don’t under or over deliver.

      John O’Connell

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 614-526-9797[email protected]

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      Ian Nairn / February 4, 2025

      moriarty – 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.

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      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.

      Michael Moriarty

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: (802) 275-0824

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      Ian Nairn / February 3, 2025

      gmatthews – The Pandion Alliance

      Cost Reduction For Services and Indirect Categories For Pandion Alliance Members

      The Pandion Alliance serves as an extension of your purchasing department, providing you with unique pricing and group discounts for supplies and services. Through partnership with Schooley Mitchell, The Pandion Alliance has expanded its capacity to bring you best in class pricing for services and indirect expense categories. Schooley Mitchell helps businesses reduce their vital businesses expenses by an average of , often without a change in vendors.

      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.

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      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.

      Gordon Matthews

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 313-771-9750

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        badmin / February 3, 2025

        rmccormick – Wake Forest, North Carolina

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Wake Forest, North Carolina

        Ray McCormick

        Business Optimization Specialist
        Office: 919-263-4700

        Office Information

        2612 Gross Ave Wake Forest, North Carolina – 27587
        919-263-4700
        schooleymitchellrmccormick

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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.







          badmin / February 3, 2025

          lponce – Austin, Texas

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Austin, Texas

          Lizzabeth Ponce

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 281-410-1440

          Office Information

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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 / January 31, 2025

            achera – CVMA

            CVMA MEMBER ONLY SPECIAL OFFER
            CVMA Has Partnered with Cost Reduction Experts Schooley Mitchell for a Zero Fee COST REDUCTION OVERVIEW for Your Veterinary Practice

            Exclusive Savings for CVMA Members – Maximize Profits, Minimize Costs

            Schooley Mitchell helps veterinary professionals reduce vital operational expenses by an average of .

            We help veterinary practices reduce expenses, improve cash flow, and boost profitability with a risk-free, results-driven approach. Our process delivers long-term savings and increases EBITDA, freeing up your time to focus on growth while we handle cost optimization.

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            Helping Animal Hospitals Save

            Amber, the office manager of an animal hospital, had a lot on her plate, so when she was approached by Schooley Mitchell, she figured it wouldn’t hurt for us to have a look.

            Schooley Mitchell completed a thorough analysis and negotiated with several vendors, including the incumbent provider, and provided Amber with a report that outlined all her options.

            The result? Amber chose the option that best fit her needs and it saved her 60% on her payment processing expenses. Now, Amber gets to put that money back into the practice’s bottom line and Schooley Mitchell will continue to monitor this expense for her, so she has one less thing on her to-do list.

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            How I Help CVMA Members

            I help veterinary clinics and hospitals save money by reducing expenses and increasing profits. My process is simple, risk-free, and focused on delivering long-term savings. This means more cash flow for your business and an increase in EBITDA without extra work on your end. I take care of the cost-saving process so you can focus on running and growing your practice. 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.

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            Animal Hospital

            45% in savings for the hospital's phone system.

            Animal Hospital

            Over $108,000 in card payment processing expenses, telecom, waste, and compressed gases savings.

            Animal Hospital

            Over $11,000 in waste and credit card processing savings.

            Veterinary Clinic

            Over $19,000 in total card payment processing expenses.

            Veterinary Practice

            $51,000 in merchant services savings.

            Animal Hospital

            24% in merchant services savings.

            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 and 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
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            Part 1: Client Background

            Client A is a single-location veterinary practice focusing on family pets. Client A engaged Schooley Mitchell to ensure they weren’t overpaying on their non-veterinary expenses, like payment processing.

            Important Factors - Payment Processing:

            • Payment processing was a considerable expense for Client A.
            • They were on a tiered pricing structure with theirincumbent payment provider.
            • They were not under an appropriate rate structure leaving room for savings.
            • They were spending $46,220.04 per year on payment processing fees.

            Part 2: Savings Results

            Schooley Mitchell negotiated with several payment processors, including Client A’s incumbent vendor, who was willing to provide a more competitively priced rate structure.

            This resulted in an estimated reduction of $16,970.52 per year - or roughly 37%

            This was all achieved without any changes to Client A’s payment processing structure.

            Across the term of our engagement, Client A is saving $50,911.56!

            Part 3: Implementation & Post Audits

            Schooley Mitchell provided a timeline for implementation, including accurate instructions for steps involving Client A’s vendors.

            Schooley Mitchell verified implementation within one month, dependent on the necessary invoices presented.

            The client received a detailed implementation report outlining a savings summary for the next three years.

            Following implementation, Schooley Mitchell continued to monitor Client A’s invoices quarterly, to ensure the agreed upon rates were being honored, and ensure any billing errors were caught right away.

            SAVINGS

            We create savings in key service areas

            BUDGET

            Professionals becomes more efficient

            SERVICE

            We serve you & manage vendors

            Aman Chera

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 916-542-1916

            Ian Nairn / January 29, 2025

            asmith – Dental Purchasing Partners

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

            Your Dental 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.

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            Savings Delivered

            West Coast Dental Clinic

            43%

            Merchant Services

            Multi-location Dental Practice

            $60k

            Waste Services

            AADOM Dental Practice

            56%

            Data/Internet Services

            Two-location Dental Practice

            $28k

            Merchant Services

            Medical Waste

            How predictable is your medical waste every month?

            Variability in your medical waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.

            How do you deal with amalgam waste? Contaminated waste? Sharps?

            Each of these require a specific disposal method that could represent additional costs.

            Who supplies your medical waste and sharps containers and how are they stored?

            Operational procedures and location specific descisions can substantially impact your overall pricing.

            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.

            Meet Your Dental Savings Team

            Adam D. Smith

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 415-572-0948

            Ian Nairn / January 28, 2025

            smischler mphillips mschwalb – Habitat for Humanity

            The Western PA Strategic Partners—Shannon Mischler, Matt Phillips, and Marc Schwalb—proudly stand with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh!

            Since 1986, Habitat Pittsburgh has been creating affordable homeownership for local, limited-income residents, helping families overcome barriers to healthier, more financially stable lives.

            Everyone deserves a place to call home. Together, we can make a difference for single mothers, veterans, refugees, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable neighbors.

            Please join us in supporting this transformative
            organization.

            Habitat Pittsburgh is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global organization serving over 70 countries and 1,400 communities across the United States. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. Any charitable gifts are tax-deductible.

            Schooley Mitchell Strategic Partners

            Marc Schwalb

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 412-406-8524

            Shannon Mischler

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 412-889-9651

            Matthew Phillips

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 412-276-2532