Testimonials from Contracting

We consider Cogent Analytics a trusted partner and would confidently recommend their services to other companies seeking better financial understanding and control.

Samantha Locklear

Operations Manager, Msquare Construction, Inc.

Contracting

Cogent demonstrated a deep understanding of our business needs and provided tailored solutions that truly made a difference.

Bryceton H. Payne

President, BH Payne Construction

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My wake-up was that my failure to manage and operate properly could cause hardship on the people who put 100% of their lives in my hands.

Rodney Carroll

President & CEO, Wray's Septic

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We found ourselves doing things the old way and constantly hitting roadblocks.

Dennis Hermatz

Owner, Wayne Lawn & Garden, Inc.

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They are not only thorough but also easy to work with and always willing to take the time to discuss my concerns and respond to my questions.

Shannon Williams

President, BGS Glass Service

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With Cogent's persistence and our team accepting the change, we are on our way back to running jobs the way they should be run.

Don Schneider & Brian Koehler

Co-Owners, Side X Side Construction

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Cogent met and surpassed my expectations.

Richard Cohn

Chairman of the Board, Cohn Construction Services, LLC

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I am excited to see where we as an organization will be after we have everything fully implemented.

Jeffery Martin

President, Martin Brothers Contracting, Inc.

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Because of the Cogent project, I took a week-long vacation, and the company ran itself! For the first time ever, I didn’t have to run every aspect of the company.

Daniel Staudt

Senior Vice President of Operations, Power Engineering Services, LLC

Contracting

Each visit with Cogent has brought realistic and inspiring changes to ourselves and our company.

Bernard Robinson

President, B. Robinson, Inc.

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We are utilizing Cogent's Tax Planning service to help maximize our potential profits and protect our investment and hard work in this organization and its employees.

Ryan Cox

President, CHM Weatherguard

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We are seeing positive changes in our company culture, inspiring improvement throughout all levels of our organization.

Mark Hardin

Owner, Metro PHAC

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Once you recognize the need to make changes to improve your business, I recommend you call Cogent Analytics.

Matt Baldwin

President, Vertisys

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The level of data and process definition that I have seen and received is staggering.

Bill Roberts

President/CEO, T&D Moravits

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I look forward to using the tools that Cogent has provided to continue to improve my business.

Kevin Hill

General Manager, Spectrum Construction Services

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Cogent has highlighted a way for me to proceed with my company productively and financially.

Terry Henderson

President, Greater Graders, Inc.

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Cogent helped us take Sunbelt Glass LLC to the next level.

Christopher Holcomb

President, Sunbelt Glass, LLC

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I look forward to our continued partnership with Cogent Analytics moving forward for years to come.

Auston Shaw

President, Insul-Con, Inc.

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I am more excited about the future of the company and its potential profits this year and in the years to come than when I started.

Patrick Murray

Founder, Murray Motive, Inc.

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I would recommend Cogent for any business that needs its root systems to be deeper and wider to handle future growth.

Mike Casper

President, Yard Dog Fencing & Decks, LLC

Contracting

Cogent addressed major and minor problematic areas in our current operations and provided guidance for the future.

Thomas Anderson

President, Alcar Constructors, Inc.

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Deep down, I knew our business needed to change in a positive direction.

C. Mark Edwards

General Manager, Five Star Fixturing, Inc.

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The skills Cogent brought to our company and shared with us will return many dividends in the years to come.

Craig Carr

President, Lakey Electric Co.

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If asked whether or not we would do it all over again, my answer would be a very resounding YES!

Casey Millhorn

CEO, Allstar Fire Protection, Inc.

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Cogent put in place the systems and processes that we will need to handle our growth now and in the future without compromising our corporate values and culture.

Susan Skog

President, Sterling Industrial Refrigeration

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Our business had gone through three years of difficult times, with both internal and external forces contributing, and we had to decide whether to close up shop or bring in Cogent to help us reorganize - I am very thankful that we did!

Chris Vlk

President, Dobson Industrial, Inc.

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Through the course of the project, we have substantially altered the culture of our company.

Todd Pottlitzer

President, Vulcan Fire Systems, Inc.

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I have definitely learned a new way to view the systems, documentation and financials for my company.

Joseph Bass III

President/CEO, My Guys Remodeling Inc.

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The material Cogent provided, when actualized, will help us grow the company in a more mature, systematic, and organized way.

Kate & James O'Mara

Owners, O'Mara Landscaping & Lawn Care, Inc.

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We are very excited about the changes and suggestions that we foresee happening with our company with Cogent’s continued help.

Marlene Mills

Owner/CFO, Carolina Services of the Triad, Inc.

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We have been very pleased with the results and are looking forward to continued support from Cogent Analytics.

Harry Letchworth

President, N.W. Poole Well & Pump Co.

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I knew I had to hire their team because they made the most sense and understood my needs.

Doris Zografos

President, EASE Painting and Construction, Inc.

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This experience is life-changing.

Joanie Kehlenbach

Co-Owner, Bethany Mountain Lawn Care

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We are very grateful and satisfied for the services provided by Cogent.

Teresa Luna

Vice President, Luna Concrete, Inc.

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It has been a great experience in working on the ground with Cogent.

Kendall Monroe

Owner, Kendall Monroe Concrete

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Cogent helped us see the value in revising our organizational structure and putting more accountability measures in place.

Gina M. Williams

President, Clyde McHenry, Inc.

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Cogent has ensured that we have a strong future as we deliberately grow in the areas of industry that make the most sense.

Royce Day

CEO, R.G.S. Landscape Management

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Every individual I worked with on the Cogent team seemed to have me and Paint One’s best interest at heart.

Pedro Pedreira

Owner, Paint One

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Cogent has helped us create a much stronger company and given us the ability to make informed decisions in the future.

Kent Burnett

Vice President, Mountain Creek Kitchen & Bath

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I have seen marked improvement in measurement of key performance indicators as well as marked improvement in the KPI themselves.

Grant Crowell

President, The Urban Foresters

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I would absolutely recommend Cogent Analytics to any business owner who asked. The level of professionalism, dedication, and collaboration we have experienced has been tremendous.

Christopher Bolio

Owner, Icon Electric

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We created new operational procedures to identify and eliminate waste, improved accountability, provide greater and more concise information to our employees, and track company-wide performance through collaboration of management team members.

Andrew Kerner

Vice President, East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding Letter

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As a small business owner with little to no business experience, I was at a low point, worried and stressed about the financial management for our relatively new business. In the year I have been working with Cogent, I have gained confidence in my ability to manage all aspects of our company’s financials.

Nicole Cordova

President, S&S Rigging, Inc.

Contracting

A positive quality of life is the greatest achievement from this development. We were both working feverishly with no defined organization or procedures for our businesses. The Cogent Analytics processes put in place have given us the control needed to drive the business.

Fred & Leslie Privette

Owners, Onsite Resources

Contracting

Cogent didn’t make grand promises of future success and riches with no real plan, they outlined a legitimate plan on how to achieve our goals step-by-step.

Lucas S. Phillips

Vice President, H.K. Phillips Restoration Letter

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We were coached and got the best from each and every one of the Cogent team members in terms of review, analysis, and counsel.

Jennie Brossman

Vice President, Window Specialists, Inc.

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The Cogent Analytics process has been nothing short of transformational for both me and my organization.

Chris Kelley

CEO, Bilt Rite Scaffold

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The Cogent team walked us through everything from organization development, cash flow management, and sales forecasting to profit and expense control.

Bill Woolwine, Jr.

President & Owner, Serenus Johnson Construction

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I appreciate Cogent partnering with T2 Contracting and providing us with tools and training for us to define profit instead wish for it.

Floyd L. Taylor, Jr.

President, T2 Contracting

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I am thankful that I have someone that I can call on to help me with questions and problems that may arise in the future.

Amos Greene

Vice President, G&G Builders

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Dashboards helped establish budgets and control costs that we otherwise did not pay close attention to in the past.

Chris Hagman

President, E.O. Habhegger

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Cogent Analytics is very good at finding your weakness and helping you realize how much actual money those are costing you.

Carey Winter

Managing Partner, American Maintenance and Cleaning Services Letter

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Our team is dialed in and excited about the future.

Ty Crane

President, F.L. Crane & Sons

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I believe that through this process we all have learned a great deal and are positioned to be self-sustaining and to continue the forward momentum well into the future.

Tim Madrid

President, Ohio Service Group

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At no time did I find myself, or our company efforts being criticized, but rather we were encouraged by the number of things we are getting right and the small changes we could make to significantly improve our results.

William Reid Geiler, III

Vice President, The Geiler Company

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Cogent’s efforts were very effective; I felt from day one that they were a cut above their competition in business consulting.

Joseph Jankowski

President, The Associated Construction Company

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The Cogent team made it their business to understand us from the ground up.

Debbie Harris

Co-Owner, Riggs-Harrod Builder

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The Cogent team helped Rainbow develop accounting and financial tools to help measure and drive our profits.

Tim Niedringhaus

CEO, Rainbow Painting Company

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Cogent’s knowledge, recognition, and business partnerships helped us justify a several-million-dollar ERC refund that our current attorneys and CPA assured us was not available. Needless to say, we are overjoyed with this unexpected windfall.

Rod Fain

COO, E. Meier Contracting

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We have a clearer understanding of what is required to keep the company growing.

Nana Manso

Owner, Skyrock Construction

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The processes implemented allow me to really manage the growth of my business in a way that I previously haven’t done.

David Moura

Owner, Moura's Cleaning Service

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All of our employees immediately bought in and demonstrated the drive and yearning to become better.

Drew Messenger

Owner, Harkey Tile & Stone

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Cogent has helped me change my mindset about my value to our business, aligning my personal goals with company objectives, and confidence to make effective financial decisions.

Hunter Marshall

Operations Manager, Marshall's Locksmith Service

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Cogent looked over our business and taught us how to make positive changes with our software, employees, and day-to-day functions. Everyone has seen the changes in a short amount of time.

Christina Rehahn

President, Walters & Hemming

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From beginning to end of my consulting project, Cogent Analytics provided me with the proper resources and support for a successful project.

Jeff Salmon

President, Birmingham Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Contracting

We started as a few guys who knew how to do one thing well and opened our business. Now we're a company who knows proper bookkeeping, policy building, creating and measuring KPIs, calendar building, budget setting, leadership skills, and importantly communication skills amongst partners.

Armando Larranaga

Managing Partner, Allied Exteriors

Contracting

Cogent has brought us peace of mind.

Miriam Pentifallo

Owner, MCP Chimney & Masonry, Inc.

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Working with Cogent really makes you feel like you have an entire team behind you. Their dedication to our success was apparent.

Tony & Jennifer Salenski

Owners, Preferred Roofing Services, LLC

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My son is now fully energized and doing wonderful work as the CFO.

Kenneth Meashey

President, Sierra Structures

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The folks at Cogent really listened to us all the way through, they guided us – they didn’t force us, they offered resources I wouldn’t have found on my own that were exactly what we needed and we’ve all – owner, staff and management – found new purpose in our work.

Beth Convoy

General Manager, Aqueduct Irrigation & Southern Light

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The entire office staff worked together through leadership development sessions, one-on-one sessions, and with us to get procedures written out and others established so that everyone knew what was expected.

Bill and KayAnn Brookins

Owners, Doctor Electric

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I highly recommend Cogent Analytics to any organization seeking expert guidance and measurable results.

Chris Moore

President, Thermotech

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I already have seen better morale from our employees, better pricing structure, and better profitability in our work.

Dave Asher

President, SLICK Response Services

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Cogent has diligently provided me with insight to my operations, management tools and a business perspective that have both confirmed my own perspective, and at times challenged my view.

Brian Scholz

Owner, HP Legacy Inc.

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Understanding each person’s strengths and clearly outlined job duties has allowed our leadership to excel.

Matthew McDaid

Operations Manager, Kalamazoo Excavation

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We recommend Cogent Analytics, Inc. to any business that is interested in improving their efficiency and performance.

Fran Seymour

General Manager, David Webster Construction, Inc.

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We can see a developing change in employee attitudes now that we are beginning to form a clear path to success. Having employees help create that path makes them committed to company success.

James Filer

Vice President, Anderson Ashton

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Our road map for 2026 and beyond is very clear to make all my goals for this company achievable.

Brice Bishop

President, Weatherhead & Sons

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From the outset, Cogent impressed us with their thorough understanding of our industry and their ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear and actionable manner.

Taylor Spencer

Owner, Spencer Concrete & Excavation

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The implementation of Cogent Analytics’ strategies has yielded tangible results. We have achieved a significant alignment across all facets of our organization, enabling us to establish and pursue clear, ambitious goals. This strategic realignment has not only enhanced our operational effectiveness but has also revitalized our collective vision.

Thad Claytor

President, Houston Fence Company

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As new business owners, we were confident in our plumbing knowledge and our ability to serve customers well. But running the business side — that was a whole different story.

Shaun Towry

President & CEO, B&C Plumbing

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The clarity and value of their Discovery process were unmistakable.

Justin Morgan

President, Morgan Companies

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From the Discovery process through the entire event we learned and developed tools and processes that will help us advance our team into the future.

Andy Ponstein

President, Georgetown Construction

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Our experience with Cogent Analytics has been a truly transformative one for our company.

Rigid Building Group Leadership Team

Leadership Team, Rigid Building Group

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When Cogent Analytics came on board, they helped fix and streamline several different problems, ranging from accounting, manufacturing costs, and sales.

Ian Ferguson

CEO, Nature's Way Resources

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We are now set up to enter information on receipts and payments to track where our dollars are being spent. We also know how to analyze the information in order to make adjustments.

D&R Leadership Team

Leadership Team, D&R Utility Construction

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Some of the most valuable insights came from objectives that weren’t originally seen by us as the main reason for hiring a consultant, but became what we call the "hidden gems" of the project.

Michael Woodcock

Owner, Portland Utilities Construction Company

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Cogent's insight and guidance, along with their ability to identify critical issues quickly, set us on the path to success.

Ben Davis

President & CEO, 4 D Excavating

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With the easy-to-use tools they provided, we can now take a more proactive approach to our business and have more insight into the future of our company.

Sam Dowdy

General Manager, Coppera, LLC

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Cogent has strong knowledge of the construction industry, accounting, and employee behavior, which assisted in implementing the new job definitions.

Robert Crenshaw, Jr.

President, Brazos Contractors

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One of the most impactful aspects of our work with Cogent was identifying the strengths and weaknesses of both our leadership team and our staff. By redistributing key responsibilities and improving our overall leadership skills, we’ve created an environment that fosters accountability, collaboration, and growth.

Autumn Eickenroth

Owner, AAM Plumbing Heating

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Cogent has guided me in developing as a leader in ways that have been both liberating and challenging. I’ve always struggled to balance being approachable with maintaining authority, which often resulted in micromanagement. Thanks to their guidance, I’m now far more comfortable delegating responsibilities and embracing my role as a leader.

Chris Saffer

CEO and Master Plumber, Saffer Plumbing and Electric

Contracting

Our Cogent sales coach provided us with tools to track our bidding success and ideas to drive sales. He has even identified a member of our team who we believe will be able to fill the role of driving more sales.

Matthew T. Price

Owner, A&M Mechanical Services

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We lacked a structured sales program to bring work through the door. With the guidance of Cogent marketing and business development staff, we are in the process of creating our first structured sales plan.

Patrick J. Fernan

President, Catalyst Construction

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Before, we didn’t have real visibility into job costing, labor efficiency, or pipeline health. Now we track the right KPIs weekly and lead with data, not guesswork.

Ryne Wooden

President, Dries Plumbing

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Running a company day in and day out often leads to tunnel vision; Cogent Analytics was a valued partner in helping our team identify and address blind spots.

Blake Armstrong

Owner, Dehumidification Technologies

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What impressed me most was their ability to understand the nuances of our business and adjust their approach as we worked through transitions together.

Blaine Tooley

General Manager, Fencing Solutions & Construction

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As a small family run business, we were looking for a partner that understood this dynamic and didn’t attempt to apply a “big business” corporate solution to our needs.

Jason Price

General Manager, Lumalier

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