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November 18th, 2025

How to Uncover Hidden Business Expenses and Save Thousands Without Cutting Quality with Erika Giuggio

  1. How to Uncover Hidden Business Expenses and Save Thousands Without Cutting Quality with Erika Giuggio Candy Messer 27:54

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Are you unknowingly leaving Money on the table? In this episode, you discover how to uncover hidden cost-saving opportunities, reduce unnecessary spending, and improve your bottom line without disrupting operations or sacrificing quality. 

Cost-reduction expert Erika Giuggio of Schooley Mitchell reveals the overlooked areas where businesses overspend—merchant services, telecom, fuel, subscriptions, software, and more. She breaks down practical steps you can take to negotiate effectively, understand the fine print, streamline vendor Relationships, and reclaim thousands of dollars annually. 

You will learn: 

• How to identify silent profit leaks in your vendor contracts 
 • What to look for in merchant service fees 
 • Why telecom and fuel are major areas for overspending 
 • How to avoid common cost-cutting mistakes 
 • Strategies to negotiate better terms with your vendors 
 • Why a detailed audit can instantly expose major savings 
 • How using a cost-reduction specialist protects your business long-term 

Erika also offers an exclusive limited-time opportunity for listeners:
 A FREE comprehensive cost-savings audit for November and December (10 slots per month). 

This episode equips you to take immediate, confident action toward long-term financial efficiency. 

Connect with Erika Giuggio 
Free Audit Inquiry: Contact Erika directly to secure one of the 10 complimentary audit slots for November and 10 for December 

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Candy Messer Profitability/Growth Advisor, Fractional COO

Candy Messer is a profitability advisor and Clockwork Fractional COO working with entrepreneurs to help them have successful businesses. Experienced in bookkeeping since 1998, Candy understands the stresses business owners face and offers customized services to meet their varying needs.

Her company energizes entrepreneurs by removing the burden of compliance tasks as well identifying issues preventing higher profitability. She also teaches business owners how to take a 4-week vacation and have the company run effectively without them. As a result of using her services, clients have peace of mind and the freedom to do what they love.

Candy is co-author of Business Success With Ease, Navigating Entrepreneurship, Maintain a Solid Mental Health, and Yes, God and is the host of the “Biz Help For You” podcast which can be found on YouTube, as well as multiple podcast channels.

Candy has been married since 1992 to her husband Garth and they have a son, daughter, son-in-law, and three grandsons. When not running her company, Candy enjoys reading, crocheting, baking sourdough bread, and spending time with friends and family.