Question 1

Is an in-person consultation free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whether virtual or in-person, the initial consultation with Next Level Human Capital is completely free. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about your situation.

Question 2

Who does Next Level Human Capital work with?

Accepted Answer

Next Level Human Capital works with companies of 50 or more employees that have outgrown their current HR model, are scaling faster than their systems, have lost a key HR or operational leader, or are dealing with leadership gaps, performance, or compliance issues. Tim works nationally from St. Louis, Missouri.

Question 3

What is the Friction Tax?

Accepted Answer

The Friction Tax is coined by Tim Schumer — the hidden financial and operational cost growing companies pay daily through misaligned teams, accidental managers, unclear accountability, and broken HR systems, including top talent walkouts, rework, delays, and stalled growth.

Question 4

What is an HR Systems and People Ops Audit?

Accepted Answer

Next Level Human Capital's core diagnostic engagement. Maps your people, leadership, and compliance landscape; identifies the top 3 to 5 risks; quantifies the cost of inaction; and delivers a phased rebuild plan. A concrete roadmap — not a binder.

Question 5

Is Next Level Human Capital an isolved, Criteria, and Working Genius partner?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Three certified partnerships: isolved certified partner for HR technology, Criteria Corp certified partner for pre-employment and leadership assessments, and Working Genius certified facilitator for team alignment and leadership development.

Question 6

How much does HR consulting cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on scope, duration, and type of service. Call (314) 886-8516 or book a free 30-minute conversation at nextlevel-hc.com.

**83% of Companies Promote the WRONG People Into Management**

(And It’s Costing Them 6 Figures in Hidden Losses)

Warning Signs You’ve Got Misplaced Leadership

These Are Symptoms of the 7 Deadly Management Misplacement Errors

"We had a manager costing us $300k/year in turnover before Tim’s team diagnosed the issue in 48 hours."

- Manufacturing CEO

When managers reject development, they’re hiding incompetence. Here’s how to spot it...

Financial Leaks

Culture Killers

Compliance Time Bombs

Complimentary 7-Point Management Audit

Get Tim’s proprietary checklist to:

Proven & Trusted

ADVANCING YOUR TEAM TO

THE NEXT LEVEL

Phone: (314) 886-8516

ADVANCING YOUR TEAM TO

THE NEXT LEVEL

(314) 886-8516