Built for the business owners who build America

We partner with privately-held businesses with 6+ employees and $1M+ in revenue to improve profitability, increase cash flow, and help owners achieve a better quality of life.

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Is Cogent the right fit for you?

Your business is privately held

You have 6-500 employees

Your business generates $1M-$100M in revenue

You are ready to discover where you’re leaving money on the table

Your challenges aren’t generic – neither are our solutions

We understand that manufacturing has different cash flow patterns than construction. Distribution faces supply chain challenges that architecture firms never see. Home services businesses scale differently than technology companies. Regardless of industry, we are here to help small business owners.

Generic consultants give generic advice. We deliver industry-specific strategies that work because we understand your world.

Insider industry knowledge
Deeply proven track record
Industry-specific network

Real results from real business owners

Based on analysis of 500+ client engagements, 2019-2024

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From business owners who’ve been where you are

Business transformation starts with Discovery

Every industry has unique challenges, but every business improvement starts the same way—with a comprehensive analysis of where you stand and where you want to go.

Explore the Discovery process

Discovery includes industry-specific analysis, competitive benchmarking, and a custom improvement roadmap. See exactly where your business stands compared to industry leaders.