Strategic management consulting for guaranteed results

Owners and leaders work hard to run their businesses. Doing it all alone can wear you down. Our strategic management consulting team works right beside you to fix cash flow, grow profits, build a strong team, and help you get your time back.

✓ Find out exactly where your business is losing money

✓ Get a clear strategic plan you can put to work today

✓ Build a strong team that can run the business without you in the room

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   Scott Dishon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a business we were very fortunate to have Cogent Analytics come in and act as our Business Consultant. Zack Al-Mahayni, coached, advised and optimize our employees and business model to be more efficient and streamlined where our business needs to go. We are very grateful of Cogents dedicated team service that work on all parts of the business.  Thankyou from Elite Pipeline Service
  
 
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   Francisco Vazquez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great company. Staff was amazing, resourceful, knowledgeable, helpful, TWO THUMBS UP. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Stacey Spuller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We engaged in a Rediscovery with Wage at Cogent this week.  It was great to get back on track!!
  
 
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   Laurie Reigi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This experience has brought new life into our expectations for the future of our business.   It was the best 2 days that we could have hoped for capturing insight on all the facets of our business that we were overlooking.   Andrew Acer was our guy and we were truly impressed with the coverage and sincerity of his work.
  
 
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   Tina Jernigan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Cogent Analytics. They initially came in to perform a discovery of our business and have continued working alongside us to help restructure and strengthen our company for continued growth, long-term success, and generational wealth. Matthew Boos was originally assigned to our business, and from the very beginning, he was professional, patient, honest, and made sure we fully understood every step of the process. He was not afraid to give us the hard truths we needed to hear, while also providing the guidance, tools, and support necessary to make meaningful changes. Since then, we have continued using several of Cogent’s services and have had a great experience with the entire team. Laney and Heather have been helping us with marketing, Jeff has been working with us on accounting, Merlin has guided us through tax issues and retirement planning, and Harrison has been teaching us CMS and everything that goes along with putting those systems into place. We are also looking forward to meeting with Matthew’s successor, Rick, next week as we continue working to put everything we have been taught into practice. It is reassuring to know that Cogent’s support does not end when one consultant’s assignment is complete. Their entire team continues working with us and behind the scenes to help make sure we succeed. Cogent has helped us put better structure, processes, accountability, and planning in place, and we are excited about what the future holds for our company and our family. We would absolutely recommend Cogent Analytics to any business owner who is ready to hear some hard truths, make necessary changes, and receive the guidance and support needed to continue growing.
  
 
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   Trey Godwin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are very professional. They have a wealth of knowledge and a large team of resources to support whatever challenges you have to tackle.  We saw significant financial improvements pretty quickly. It is pretty expensive, but in the world of consultations/professional services, it is reasonable.  After the high intensity period.  You can tailor your support to whatever you want to meet your budget.   If your team will fully commit to their plan you will certainly see your company thrive.
  
 
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   Samantha Miller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Allie is wonderful to work with and so helpful! She made herself available to help with any questions anytime! She sticks with you through the whole process and I appreciate that!!
  
 
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   Fred Dewey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In 2 powerful days, Kevin (Cogent Discovery Guru) identified multiple major actionable improvements and gave very valuable advise to me and my business partner.  I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!

Cogent Analytics is a private strategic management consulting firm that works in person and remotely with privately held, established American companies doing $1M+ in revenue who have 6 to 500 employees (We do not work with startups). We find and fix the real problems behind stalled growth, thin margins, and tight cash flow.

We were built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Our founder, Rob Braiman, started the company in 2014 after seeing how many business owners and leaders worked themselves into a corner instead of building the freedom they set out to create. His goal was simple. Help leaders take back their time, grow their profits, and build stronger businesses through smart strategic management consulting.

At Cogent, our industries include contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, architects, engineers, transportation companies, and technology firms. Our strategic management consulting services span strategic planning, marketing, workforce development, recruiting, accounting, tax planning, succession planning, business valuations, and AI solutions, giving owners support across every part of their business.

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Everything Cogent Analytics does is guided by a clear set of values: honor, courage, wisdom, faith, perseverance, and loyalty. These values shape how our strategic management consulting team supports clients through tough decisions and long term growth, not just quick wins. Since small businesses employ nearly half of the American workforce and generate a major share of the country’s economic output, we believe that helping owners succeed creates a positive ripple effect for families, employees, and communities everywhere.