gmatthews gwisz kmehrotra mliu jsarno – Michigan Township
Schooley Mitchell – Providing cost optimization for Michigan Townships
We help lower the cost of services to the Township by an average of . We take on the work and become an extension of your team with the aim of lowering cost without needing to switch vendors, and with five offices in Michigan, we have both peninsulas covered.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fuel
Is your business finding the unpredictable cost of fuel to be a burden on your bottom line?
Schooley Mitchell ensures you’re paying fair rates on an ongoing basis, to protect your fuel budget, even in times of market instability.
Are you using the right fleet card solution?
Our vast database of customer and vendor data allows us to know what better options are on the market.
Are your corporate discounts being honored?
We monitor, identify, and resolve billing errors.
Gordon Matthews
Strategic-Partner
Krittika Mehrotra
Strategic-Partner
Greg Wisz
Strategic-Partner
Matt Liu
Strategic-Partner
Jerry Sarno
Strategic-Partner
achera – Referral Partners
Smarter Spending, Higher Profits - Without the Extra Work
Christian Ortez
Managing Director
As the Managing Director of Saxe Capital, I lead a boutique wealth advisory firm dedicated to serving an exclusive group of accomplished individuals and families whose complex financial lives require a sophisticated, strategic approach. Our clientele includes Silicon Valley founders, tech executives, successful business owners nationwide, and select individuals focused on preserving and growing their wealth.
Understanding that time is our clients’ most valuable asset, we take a proactive, concierge-style approach to financial management—allowing them to focus on what matters most. Whether they are navigating liquidity events, scaling a business, structuring their wealth for long-term sustainability, or building a legacy, we provide the experience and execution needed to streamline and optimize their financial world.
With nearly two decades of experience, I have built my career at leading institutions such as Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley), Merrill Lynch, and JP Morgan before establishing my permanent home at Saxe Capital. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration from San Jose State University and am an alumnus of the Harvard Business School at Harvard University. Additionally, I maintain the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) designations.
What does Schooley Mitchell do?
Aman helps SME businesses save money by reducing expenses and increasing profits. Aman's 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. He takes care of the cost-saving process so you can focus on running and growing your business. 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.
Christian Ortez
Managing Director at Saxe Capital
Aman Chera
Strategic-Partner at Schooley Mitchell
Terry Watts
Founder/CEO at Top Hat Business Group
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.
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.
moriarty – eCommerce Savings
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.
Michael Moriarty
Strategic-Partner
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.
Gordon Matthews
Strategic-Partner
