To Whom It May Concern,
Over the past five weeks, my experience working with Cogent Analytics has been transformative, educational, and highly impactful. Their process challenged me to step back from the day-to-day demands of working IN the business, re-examine the vision for our company, and intentionally carve out the time necessary to work ON the business. It reminded me of the goals I set out to accomplish when I first started here and highlighted the areas where structure, discipline, and strategy were needed most.
Cogent Analytics took a deep dive into our company, uncovering not only operational flaws but also underlying behavioral factors driving our challenges. Seeing these issues laid out so clearly was eye-opening. From there, Cogent gave us the tools, systems, and knowledge we needed — not just to make improvements, but to sustain them. What impressed me most was their ability to understand the nuances of our business and adjust their approach as we worked through transitions together.
By the end of this high-intensity engagement, our business gained a clear framework for long-term success. Cogent Analytics gave us tools to measure every aspect of our operations, price jobs more accurately, and forecast and report finances with precision. These aren’t just quick fixes, but lasting strategies that will make our company more efficient, more profitable, and ready to grow.
More importantly, this process has reignited my passion for leading our company. Over time, the daily grind had pulled me so deep into the weeds that I couldn’t see past them. Cogent Analytics helped lift me out of that place so I could see the bigger picture again. Now, I have a roadmap with clear goals, a plan to reach them, and a renewed confidence in my role as a leader. I’m excited to continue this journey with Cogent, knowing they’ll walk beside us and continue to guide our growth.
For any business owner who is TRULY serious about growth, efficiency, and long-term success, and is ready to step out of their comfort zone to make the necessary changes, I wholeheartedly recommend Cogent Analytics. Their approach is thorough, their methods are effective, and their impact is lasting.
Sincerely,
Blaine Tooley,
Fencing Solutions & Construction
Fencing Solutions offers pool, residential (chain link, wood, PVC, ornamental), commercial, and temporary fencing, plus custom gates and gate operators. Serving Bartlett, Byhalia, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Holly Springs, Memphis, Olive Branch, Southaven, and all other areas in the Memphis metropolitan area as well as all other areas in north Mississippi.
