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Ian Nairn / February 11, 2026

tjones – Non-Profit Savings

"Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events."
-Robert F. Kennedy

Intentional Leadership Demands Intentional Stewardship

Stewardship requires disciplined oversight of the operating expenses that support your organization behind the scenes. Yet many essential business services operate under long-standing contracts with little independent review. That is where Schooley Mitchell adds value.

We partner with nonprofit leaders to analyze critical business services, benchmark pricing, and renegotiate contracts to ensure terms remain competitive and aligned with strategic priorities.

As an independent firm, we receive no incentives from vendors. Our compensation is tied directly to the savings we deliver. If we do not produce measurable savings, there is no fee.

A focused review today can unlock resources that strengthen impact tomorrow.

CONTACT US TODAY

Savings Delivered

Large Food Bank

$157,000

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.

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.

Utilities

Do you have a database of utility plans including riders, rates, exemptions, and more?

Our solutions ensure you're not overspending.

Do you have a tool to review each invoice for meter read errors and billing errors?

Our solutions ensure you're not overspending.

Are you losing money on your brokered fixed or variable rate?

Our solutions ensure you're not overspending.

Thomas Jones

Strategic-Partner
Office: 404-537-0004

Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







    Ian Nairn / February 10, 2026

    dionperreault – FICA Savings

    STOP LEAKING YOUR MONEY TO THE GOVERNMENT

    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 help organizations reduce payroll expenses through FICA tax related savings programs, and at the same time improve employee retention & benefit plans.

    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

    Employer FICA Payroll Tax Savings

    Monthly Employee Deduction Allowed -$1,200.00
    Employer FICA Tax Reduction 7.65%
    Monthly FICA Savings $91.80
    Monthly Plan Fee -$44.00
    Employer's Net Monthly Cost Reduction $47.80
    Net Annual FICA Savings - Per Employee $573.60

    What is it?

    • A reduction in employer FICA taxes
    • Average savings of $575 per employee, per year - perpetually
    • Can be administered alongside any existing benefits, wellness, or insurance plans
    • No "out-of-pocket cost" - complimentary plan alongside Major Medical Coverage or as a standalone program
    • Employees receive increased wellness & benefits as well as a small increase in net pay

    Who Qualifies?

    • Any organization with a minimum of 5 full-time W2 employees (30+ hours per week)
    • Any organization with an existing Health Plan or any organization looking to establish a brand new benefits program

    Healthier Workforce

    • Improved benefits and wellness plans
    • Better employee retention
    • Attract new talent
    • Increased employee take-home pay

    Pierre Dion

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 888-321-2746

    Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







      Ian Nairn / February 10, 2026

      sabrown – DRMA Savings

      Exclusive Savings for DRMA Members – Maximize Profits, Minimize Costs

      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 – manufacturing quality products. Schooley Mitchell helps manufacturing professionals reduce vital operational expenses by an average of .

      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

      Security Systems Manufacturer

      $76,000

      Shipping Expenses

      Custom Sign Manufacturer

      $21,000

      Telecom Savings - Plus $7k found later during post-audit

      HVAC Systems Manufacturer

      40%

      Waste Expenses

      Hazardous Waste Containment Manufacturer

      $120,000

      Annual Merchant Service Expenses

      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.

      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.

      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.

      How We Help DRMA Members

      We help manufacturers save money by reducing expenses and increasing profits. Our process is simple, risk-free, and focused on delivering long-term savings. This means more cash flow for your business and an increase in profits without extra work on your end. We 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 Bottom Line & Cash Flow

      Every dollar of cost reduction flows straight to your bottom line, boosting your profitability, strengthening cash flow, enhancing your business’s financial health.

      Lower Borrowing Costs

      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 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.

      Sarah Brown

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 513-334-3347

      Anthony Brown

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 937-814-9388

      Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







        Ian Nairn / January 27, 2026

        abrown – Manufacturing Savings

        IS YOUR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS 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 – manufacturing quality products.

        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

        Security Systems Manufacturer

        $76,000

        Shipping Expenses

        Custom Sign Manufacturer

        $21,000

        Telecom Savings - Plus $7k found later during post-audit

        HVAC Systems Manufacturer

        40%

        Waste Expenses

        Hazardous Waste Containment Manufacturer

        $120,000

        Annual Merchant Service Expenses

        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.

        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.

        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.

        Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







          Adam Brown

          Strategic-Partner
          Office: 336-281-9407

          [email protected] / January 23, 2026

          msetchell – Livermore, California

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Livermore, California

          Michelle Setchell

          Business Optimization Specialist
          Office: 925-243-7370

          Office Information

          PO Box 547 Livermore, California – 94550
          925-243-7370
          LinkedIn

          Proud Member

          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

          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] / January 23, 2026

            dlittle – Savannah, Georgia

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Savannah, Georgia

            David Little

            Strategic-Partner
            Office: 912-391-1950

            Office Information

            4 Mad Turkey Crossing Savannah, Georgia – 31411
            912-391-1950

            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] / January 23, 2026

              nmctavish – Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

              COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

              Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

              Neil McTavish

              Strategic-Partner
              Office: 705-710-7797

              Office Information

              26 Bruce Street Kawartha Lakes, Ontario – K0M 2M0
              705-710-7797

              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.







                Ian Nairn / January 22, 2026

                malvarez – 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.

                We know your auditors and/or accountants do a fantastic job reviewing your budgets and spending; however, we can’t all be experts in everything. Schooley Mitchell’s team of experienced analysts know how to identify savings opportunities and overspending in key areas.

                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

                Large Food Bank

                $157,000

                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.

                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.

                Mark Alvarez

                Strategic-Partner
                Office: 781-424-0418

                Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







                  Ian Nairn / January 20, 2026

                  fmiyares – 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.

                  We know your auditors and/or accountants do a fantastic job reviewing your budgets and spending; however, we can’t all be experts in everything. Schooley Mitchell’s team of experienced analysts know how to identify savings opportunities and overspending in key areas.

                  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

                  Large Food Bank

                  $157,000

                  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.

                  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.

                  Francisco J. Miyares Jr. MBA

                  Strategic-Partner
                  Office: 888-275-2155

                  Schedule A 30-Minute Introductory Call







                    Ian Nairn / January 15, 2026

                    afeldstein – Babylon, New York

                    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                    Babylon, New York

                    Adam Feldstein

                    Strategic-Partner
                    Office: 631-314-6221Mobile: 917-209-3798

                    Office Information

                    18 Alexander St Babylon, New York – 11702
                    631-314-6221

                    Captree Clam Seafood Company

                    "Adam's team analyzed our small package shipping/merchant service invoices to determine whether or not savings could be found. I was wowed by how little work was on my end. 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. When Adam came back to me and presented the report, I was delighted to discover that our expenses are already optimized. It's a relief to know we haven't been overspending and that our budget aligns with our priorities. The best part? Since no savings were identified, Schooley Mitchell's analysis came at no expense."

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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.