This episode of “Chamber Spotlight” features Joe Gifford from Schooley Mitchell, a cost reduction consulting firm. In the interview, Joe explains how Schooley Mitchell helps businesses save money in various expense categories such as shipping, waste disposal, payment processing, fuel, and telecom. The company offers its services at no upfront cost and only recoups a portion of the savings generated for clients. Joe emphasizes the value of their vendor-agnostic approach and their ability to find savings opportunities that clients might have missed. He also discusses the challenges of convincing businesses to engage with expense management services, particularly when they believe they’ve already reduced costs themselves.