Testimonials from Wholesale & distribution

Our company is more aligned than it has ever been, and we are better poised to navigate challenges of running a business.

Joseph Smart

President, Smart Medical Products & Services

Wholesale & distribution

Cogent set us up for a proper business valuation as we start thinking about what it might look like to sell the company.

Ben Dunning

President, Dunning Industries

Wholesale & distribution

We are far better off today because Cogent walked through our doors.

Kathleen Deppe

President/CEO, Valley Lighting, LLC

Wholesale & distribution

For us, it was a big deal to bring in an outside firm to tell us where we needed help in our business, but from start to finish, we have been very impressed with the whole Cogent process.

Jim Samuels

General Manager, Bryton Corporation

Wholesale & distribution

We truly believe that signing on with Cogent Analytics was one of the best decisions we could have made for our company.

Timothy Kelley

President, Kelcode Solutions, LLC

Wholesale & distribution

Almost all decisions made were based on a “gut feeling”.

Jeff Vandemark

President, Industrial Propane Services, Inc.

Wholesale & distribution

It would be difficult to put a dollar value to the hours spent working and talking with Cogent.

Jay Dee Graber

Business Manager, Michiana Equipment

Wholesale & distribution

I was struck by Cogent's sincerity and desire to help me improve my company and myself.

Joanne Loftus

President, Hotsy Equipment Company

Wholesale & distribution

With the help of Cogent, we will be able to achieve my goals for the business much faster than if I tried to do it all myself.

Colt McCarthy

President, Venture Drilling Supply

Wholesale & distribution

Our company was at a crossroads, and without Cogent's partnership, I truly believe we would not have made it to the next year.

Jayme Matkozich

President, J.A. Rutter Co.

Wholesale & distribution

Cogent Analytics helped position us to sell.

Douglas Levereaux

Co-President, Spartan Industrial Supply Inc.

Wholesale & distribution

Thanks for kicking us in the butt!

Cynthia Brown

President, API Source, Inc.

Wholesale & distribution

A budget used to be a cuss word to me, heck I thought a “dashboard” was in my car, and KPI was a bakery!

Lee Pope

Owner, Browns Oil Service

Wholesale & distribution

We greatly increased our understanding of profit engineering, true break-even, parts, and equipment turn ratios.

Dwight Martin

CFO, Wakarusa AG Services

Wholesale & distribution

The impact of Cogent Analytics will have a long term positive impact on our company, resulting in better processes, improved operational effectiveness and greater financial profit.

Thomas Lavelle

President, RL Wurz Company

Wholesale & distribution

The people of Cogent were what drove my decision to partner with the Cogent team.

John Tenhundfeld

Owner, Stigler Supply Company

Wholesale & distribution

We needed a partner to assist us in attaining the process flow and management skillset to make a successful transition into our future as efficient as possible. But we didn't actually know what we needed to do in order to accomplish this goal. Enter the Cogent Analytics team.

Robert D. Green

Owner, RDG Company

Wholesale & distribution

The changes that we are now implementing will provide a clearer view of our goals and how to attain them.

Frank Poirier

Owner, Poirier Flooring

Wholesale & distribution

Cogent taught us how to manage our business, not let it manage us.

Dan Brower

President, Lab Recyclers, Inc.

Wholesale & distribution

The things we have accomplished so far have laid a solid foundation for improving our company

Leslie Thompson

President, UpCountry Home

Wholesale & distribution

As a business, we have learned very valuable concepts and practices that we will be able to utilize for years to come.

Geoffery Herbert

General Manager, Cajun Harley-Davidson

Wholesale & distribution

I have hope and a feeling of positivity for the first time in five years.

Candy Hernandez

Secretary & Treasurer, Candy's Campers

Wholesale & distribution

Cogent has delivered on their commitment with a very detailed and structured approach

Greg Heard

COO, MainOcean

Wholesale & distribution

Cogent was the right fit for the job and fit right into this business's culture.

Shawn Dolan

President, CCM Rentals

Wholesale & distribution

What Cogent provided me was the relief that I now have a company that is ready to meet the future as well-equipped as it can be.

Bob Engster

Owner/President, Single Source Procurement, LLC

Wholesale & distribution

We have the fundamentals of a structure that future managers can easily step into while it also opens up the door for successful succession.

Juergen Schumacher

President, Ex-Factory, Inc.

Wholesale & distribution

We were a 1990s-type of company; now we are a 2020s company with endless possibilities. Cogent changed our company from the inside-out.

Jay Nelson

President, Heavy Machines

Wholesale & distribution

The Cogent team has been very knowledgeable, professional, and attentive to our needs.

Annette Baldi

Director of Operations, R&F Tile & Marble Co.

Wholesale & distribution

In a brief period, Cogent was able to provide an unbiased, professional opinion of our current operations and a variety of opportunities we had for growth and improvement.

Michael Henderson

CEO, P-M & Associates

Wholesale & distribution

Cogent has been instrumental in helping us to develop strategies to increase our sales, put the right people in place to grow the business, and motivate our employees to perform at higher levels.

Kevin Maier

President, Tile Gallery

Wholesale & distribution

Jobs are being restructured, responsibilities and measurements are being defined, and new hand-off documents are being prepared simultaneously with the overarching tools being developed by the Cogent Analytics staff. The excitement level of the team is palpable.

Mark Fuchs

President, Maranda Enterprises

Wholesale & distribution

My brother and I can operate our business with more confidence and less stress.

Todd Daymont

Co-Owner, American Party Rentals

Wholesale & distribution

Before I met with Cogent, I had an idea of what I wanted to accomplish, but I did not know how or if it was even possible. After meeting with Cogent, and in our initial meeting, we recognized that not only was my vision possible, but we could achieve even more.

Brian Mueller

Owner, Badger Contractors Rental & Supply

Wholesale & distribution

Whether you’re looking to increase efficiency, accountability, profitability, or overall performance; Cogent will cover all the bases.

Steven Brewer

COO, Morgan Distribution

Wholesale & distribution

Cogent's commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and ability to turn vision into reality is truly commendable.

Troy Duell

CEO, Centurion Labs

Wholesale & distribution

We are already seeing positive changes and are on the right path to achieving our goals.

Dan Dawson

CEO/CFO, American Carnival Mart

Wholesale & distribution

This experience has fostered not only significant company growth but also invaluable personal development.

The Klinges

Owners, Mohawk Tile & Marble Distribution

Wholesale & distribution

Since working with Cogent, our business has grown exponentially.

Eddie Burke

Vice President, Combilift Depot

Wholesale & distribution

Engaging with Cogent Analytics has been one of the best business decisions we have made.

Steven Leibin

President, Matik, Inc.

Wholesale & distribution

The tax team is knowledgeable and has a plan for our Pre Tax solutions and for a great exit strategy for when we are ready to retire in 8 to 10 years.

Wade Houg

CEO, RFMX Houger Express

Wholesale & distribution

Our taxes were really worrying me every week. I know that I am doing the best I can for my business being a self-educated man, but the whole time I have been filing wrong and my CPA never once said that I should maybe have someone look at how we were filing. Cogent Analytics immediately helped us get our taxes in order.

Chet McGregor

Owner, United Parts Supply

Wholesale & distribution

We saw immediate results and improvement in our operation and planning.

Jason Hill

President, Still Lumber Company

Wholesale & distribution

The marketing team was a huge asset to growing our company. With a website redesign, revisions to our web store, and assistance in market targeting/advertising we have seen a huge uptick in business.

Jay Garlington

Owner, Mayhem Motorsports

Wholesale & distribution

The biggest shifts are coming in how we measure and manage day-to-day performance. We’ve got real tools in place for pricing, inventory, and job costing. Instead of guessing or relying on gut feel, we’re looking at real numbers and making decisions with confidence. It’s changing how we price work and how we hold ourselves accountable.

Ben Dunning

President, Dunning Industries

Wholesale & distribution

The decisions made are mine, the changes implemented are mine, and the direction set is mine – Cogent was the instrument.

Robert Boswell

CEO, Boswell Oil Company

Wholesale & distribution

Cogent's dedication and results-driven approach make them a valuable asset for any company looking to enhance their strategic alignment.

Evren Gurpinar

President, Patara Stone

Wholesale & distribution

If anyone were to ask, “Would we do this again, would we make the same choice and sign with Cogent?” The answer would be one million times over, “Yes!”

Courtney Dibeler

VP of Operations, K&D Factory Services

Wholesale & distribution