The Cost Reduction Playbook Business Owners Miss | Business CFO for Hire Podcast

In this episode of Business CFO for Hire Podcast: Going Beyond the Balance Sheet, Stan Alhadeff sits down with Steve Thompson, CEO and Founder of Integrity Cost Consulting, to break down how businesses unknowingly overpay for everyday expenses like utilities, telecom, waste disposal, and industrial laundry. Steve explains how his performance-based model works (clients only pay if they realize real savings or refunds), why most companies never catch these overcharges through their normal accounting process, and how a simple two-hour document request can uncover five, six, or even seven figures in recoverable costs. They also dig into: Why service-based businesses aren't always a fit, and who benefits most The difference between Integrity Cost Consulting and franchise-based cost reduction firms Why having a vendor contract matters more than most owners realize How to use their free savings calculator to see what's possible before committing any time If you're a business owner, CFO, or controller who assumes your budget is already "locked in," this conversation might change your mind. Connect with Steve Thompson: LinkedIn:   / steve-thompson-a770762   Email: steve@integritycostconsulting.com Connect with Stan Alhadeff: LinkedIn:   / stanalhadeff   Email: stan@businesscfoforhire.com #BusinessCFOForHire #CostReduction #CFOInsights #SmallBusinessFinance #ExpenseManagement