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badmin / February 3, 2025

lponce – Austin, Texas

COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

Austin, Texas

Lizzabeth Ponce

Strategic-Partner
Office: 281-410-1440

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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

    badmin / January 24, 2025

    myon – Naples, Florida

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Naples, Florida

    Michael M. Yon

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 239-484-1141

    Office Information

    838 Neapolitan Way #91 Naples, Florida – 34103-3119
    239-484-1141
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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 20, 2025

      mcardenas – Senior Living Savings

      ARE YOUR HOMES 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; caring for those who really need you.

      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

      Multi-Location Retirement Community

      $1,200,000

      Waste Expenses

      In-Home Care-Giving

      89%

      Telecom Expense Savings

      Senior Living Center

      $42,000

      Waste Disposal Fees

      Nonprofit Long-Term Care Home

      64%

      Reduction in Waste Fees

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Uniforms & Linens

      Do you rent or purchase uniforms?

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

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

      Loss and damage 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, depending on your rental agreement.

      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.

      Miguel Cardenas

      Optimization Specialist
      Office: 519-904-5577

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        badmin / January 15, 2025

        droman – Barrington Hills, Illinois

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Barrington Hills, Illinois

        David Roman

        Strategic-Partner
        Office: 224-223-7701

        Office Information

        160K Bateman Rd. Barrington Hills, Illinois – 60010
        224-223-7701
        schooleymitchelldroman

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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 10, 2025

          rbowles – Key Insights

          ROBYN BOWLES'

          KEY INSIGHTS

          COLLECTED FROM LINKEDIN

          Financial Insights and Trends
          Merchant Services

          Dear XXX,
          I recently attended our annual Schooley Mitchell conference and participated in a very informative session on the current state of Merchant Services. I am passing along some of the relevant insights that you and/or your clients might find valuable and educational.
          Thanks!
          Robyn

          Fee Increases

          We continue to see various processing fees (Card Network Fee and Markup Fee) increasing as processors adjust for inflation.

          In addition, twice a year – in April and October – Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and AmEx (the card networks) release updates to their programs and fee structures (usually an increase). This is the Interchange Fee that you see below in the graphic.

          Addressing these increasing costs is not a one-size-fits-all. Solutions can include changing providers, adopting new technology and adjusting fee structures based on transaction volumes.

          Businesses should be aware of the various cost increases associated with merchant services and the options for reducing these costs.

          More integration options

          We continue to see the development of more software integration options for businesses who utilize both merchant services and ERP systems. Some of the newer integration options include ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Sage and NetSuite. Integrations offer a great opportunity to find savings in merchant services fees as it opens up more processing options.

          Businesses should explore software integrations as a way to decrease costs and increase the efficiency of their internal processes.

          Mobile Wallets and Contactless Payments

          With the growing popularity of ApplePay and Google Wallet, more consumers are paying with their smartphones for transactions both in-store and online. These options are very popular with the Millennial and Gen Z generations who prefer the convenience and speed of digital payments.

          As the graph below indicates, the popularity of digital wallets will continue to increase.

          Businesses should consider the addition of digital wallets to their merchant services options.

          Please feel free to share this update directly with your clients. If you are interested in white labeling this monthly content with your own branding, please reach out (by replying to this email).

          Schooley Mitchell offers expertise in reducing the cost of merchant services, the integration of various ERP systems and the introduction of digital wallets.

          If you have any feedback on this newsletter or would like to discuss the topic further, let’s meet:https://calendly.com/robyn-bowles/meeting_with_robyn

          ® SCHOOLEY MITCHELL 2025

          Newsletter Insights

          Stay informed with our curated collection of newsletters, each focused on a key cost-saving category. These newsletters deliver timely financial insights, market trends, and actionable strategies to help businesses reduce expenses and optimize operations in each area.

          Merchant Services
          Small Package Shipping
          Telecom
          Waste
          e-Signature

          Robyn S. Bowles

          Business Optimization Specialist
          Office: 480-801-9070

          Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call

          Ian Nairn / January 7, 2025

          kharpelund – 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: Over the past years, we have assisted more than clients in lowering their expenses, with an average reduction of .

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

          Keith Harpelund

          Strategic-Partner






            What We Consult On

            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.

            What Our Clients Say

            “The savings he found for telecom were the equivalent of us getting 60 new donors – and it only took me a couple hours of my time to make that happen. Two hours for 60 donors? I’d do that again in a second.”

            Lee Behensky

            Quantum Leap Farm

            “Out of curiosity, I contacted former colleagues to ask what pricing they could provide, and to my astonishment, they were only able to provide pricing half as good as what Amanda and Schooley Mitchell could provide. This proved to me that Schooley Mitchell has built very strong relationships and has remarkable buying power.”

            Wayne Fredin

            Community Options

            “For Waste Removal, Schooley Mitchell presented some local options where we could make a switch from our current provider and save 80%! Those are savings we did not realize were available and Schooley Mitchell did a great job laying out the implementation process”

            Amy Eagle

            AJ Asphalt and Concrete

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            badmin / December 24, 2024

            cdougherty – Clarkston, Michigan

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Clarkston, Michigan

            Chris Dougherty

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 248-274-6701

            Office Information

            10330 Durham RD Clarkston, Michigan – 48348
            248-274-6701
            schooleymitchellcdougherty

            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.