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 / ConnectWebsite: https://kathrynrowellconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryndrowellFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dee.rowell.31 👉 Love insightful and life-changing interviews? Tap Follow now so you never miss an inspiring episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-advisor-with-stacey-chillemi--5670856/support.Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout.Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemiWatch & connect: https://www.youtube.com/@StaceyChillemiAdvisor • https://www.instagram.com/theadvisor_sc • https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceychilBe a guest/sponsor: [e-mail] • booking or media kitDisclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice.© The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices