Keep More Profit & Optimize Operations

Profit Leaks Exposed: Save Big on Vendors

Think you’re “fully optimized”? Most companies leak profit through vendor overcharges, auto-renewals, and fee creep... without ever noticing. Let’s seal the leaks.  In this insightful episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Kathryn Rowell, founder of Kathryn Rowell Consulting with 36+ years in finance & operations, on how she routinely recovers 10–20% of hidden profit, with zero upfront cost.  Her model is simple: she’s self-funded by the savings she finds. Outcome A: You’re already optimized. Outcome B: She documents savings, and you keep more cash. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: 🔎 Spot profit leaks across telecom, SaaS, merchant fees, utilities, shipping, waste, insurance & more ❌ Kill “rate creep” and auto-renew traps with smarter contract language (benchmarks, CPI caps, surcharge audits) 💸 Find duplicate/invalid charges with 12-month spend mapping & line-item reconciles 📊 Negotiate from data, not hope, using competitive benchmarks & usage analysis 📝 Set a no-risk review (free upfront analysis; contingency paid from proven savings) If this helped, follow the show and share it with a founder or CFO who hates wasting money. ✅ 🎯 Work with Kathryn / Connect Website: https://kathrynrowellconsulting.com/ [https://kathrynrowellconsulting.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryndrowell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryndrowell] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dee.rowell.31 [https://www.facebook.com/dee.rowell.31]