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New Member Spotlight: Schooley Mitchell

10/21/2025

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Schooley Mitchell is passionate about finding solutions that save your business time and money. Let's learn more about this new member!
Schooley Mitchell of Wauseon: The Basics: 

Owners/President/Manager name(s):  John James, Strategic Partner
Date of establishment in the Toledo Region: October 2024
Number of employees: 1

A brief company history  
Schooley Mitchell has been reducing costs for businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies for over 28 years. The franchise in Wauseon, OH was started by John James in October of 2024 and serves clients in Northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan and nationally. 

What does your company do  
We audit contracts and billing, optimize use to make sure clients have the right fit, negotiate to find the most cost-effective provider, and monitor for 3 years to make sure the savings remain in place for 14 operational cost categories (those below the gross profit line).
 
Tell us about your company culture
Schooley Mitchell is focused on doing good; to employees, clients, the environment, and franchisees. We plant a tree for each client and remove plastic from the ocean. We have a special place in our hearts for non-profit organizations and we reduce their operational costs significantly. 
  
What’s an interesting fact about your business most people don’t know?  
Schooley Mitchell reduced costs for 32,000 clients by over $1,000,000,000 in 28 yrs.

A Little More About John James: 
 
What motivates you to jump out of bed in the morning?  
The numbers. I love measurable metrics. Our work reduces costs for clients by measurable $$$$$$$.

When you’re not working, where in the Toledo Region do you like to spend your time?
I LOVE the Toledo Museum of Art. I grew up in Egypt where such a place didn’t exist. Even after 25 years, the same paintings still bring me great joy.
 
Do you have any advice for new business owners?  
Think and monitor cash flow everyday.
 
What trends/insights are you finding in your field/market? 
Companies are reducing headcount which creates more “cracks” where we find a lot of money.
 
What advice do you have to give emerging talent in your field?

Service sales is very different from product sales; it requires relationships much more.
 
Tell us about organizations/charities that you are passionate about.  
I love Lott Industries and the work they do for people with special needs. I love playing the accordion for them seeing smiles on their faces makes me feel sooo good.
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