Success Stories

You don't know Bernard yet. His clients do.

Real owners, real numbers, in their own words. Watch the stories, then read a few hundred reviews. This is the proof, not the pitch.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 125 reviews · 1,000+ owners coached · 8 countries
Real results on camera

Owners who got their time and their margin back.

Short clips, real numbers. Tap any one to play.

Trent Koehn testimonial
Trent KoehnUp 50% revenue, and 22 to 25 hours a week backGreenEase
Chris Sullivan testimonial
Chris SullivanReplaced chaos with systems across the businessYour Local Tyre Centre
Abe Godsell testimonial
Abe Godsell100+ improvements now happen without him thereEdusafe Group
Josh testimonial
JoshUp 36% revenue, and no longer needed for everything
Tim testimonial
TimNow gets 3 months of work done in 3 weeks
Mitchell testimonial
MitchellSaved 9 to 11 hours every single week
Client success stories

Full stories, from New Zealand to the USA.

Owners across NZ, Australia, the UK and the USA, telling it themselves.

Matthew testimonial
MatthewBusiness ownerUK
Andy testimonial
AndyBusiness ownerNZ
Nathan testimonial
NathanBusiness ownerAU
Randolf Fehr testimonial
Randolf FehrBusiness ownerUSA
Vern Evershed testimonial
Vern EvershedBusiness ownerUK
Sebastien testimonial
SebastienBusiness ownerNZ
Nur testimonial
NurBusiness ownerNZ
James testimonial
JamesBusiness ownerAU
Leigh testimonial
LeighBusiness ownerUK
Amos testimonial
AmosBusiness ownerUSA
Leroy testimonial
LeroyBusiness ownerUSA
Shanon testimonial
ShanonBusiness ownerNZ
Jonathan testimonial
JonathanBusiness ownerUSA
Phill testimonial
PhillBusiness ownerNZ
The review wall

Rated 5.0 across 125 verified Google reviews.

A wall of real words from real owners. No cherry-picking.

★★★★★

"Bernard is all go. Full of insights and immediate action. We've been blown away by just how quickly PBA implements and starts bringing positive change. Sometimes the simple things, with the right approach, can be the most effective!"

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Adrian DayBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"The go-to academy for practical and grounded business advice, whether you're looking to grow the business or solve challenges. As a bonus, one gets to network with like-minded, growth-oriented business owners. Bernard has a magnetic personality and uplifting influence."

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T NBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"The level of professionalism at Premier Business Academy is unmatched. Bernard truly cares about your success and is always available to provide feedback or advice. Beyond the tools and learning resources available, the community of like-minded business owners is invaluable."

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Chris McGinleyBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"I signed up the VIP package with PBA. Loved the short form video content in the business library, great content, not long and boring; super compact, bitesize and valuable content! The main thing for me was the accountability and building structure around my goals."

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Matthew GulleyVIP member
Google
★★★★★

"We have had great help from Bernard at PBA shifting mindset and getting stuff done that we would have in all reality just never happened. Thoroughly recommend a strategy session with Bernard to help you see through the clutter, noise and focus on what matters."

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Patrick WhitemanBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Joining Premier Business Academy was one of the best things we have done in years. With the structure and the way that Bernard and his team are able to teach and train is outrageous. We joined PBA as we wanted to improve the life our business gives us."

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Joshua PrestidgeBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"I've learned a lot from Bernard's videos on LinkedIn through Premier Business Academy in Hamilton, NZ. His strategies are practical and easy to follow, and by applying his advice I've been able to think more strategically and approach my business with a clearer mindset."

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Ankit ChoudharyBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Premier Business Academy has been an excellent experience so far. Bernard Powell brings next-level energy, motivational, straight-talking, and always pushing you to rise above just okay. His message of refusing mediocrity really sticks."

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Bernard KingonBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Bernard came and done a high level Mindset session with our Rotary club and everyone was fired up and inspired, one of the best speakers we have had all year. People in the club have taken action already from what was learnt in the session."

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Tim PearsonRotary Club
Google
★★★★★

"Bernard is the real deal business coach! Genuine, inspiring and full of energy and ideas. He's walked the walk in business, and already in a short time has helped shift my mindset. I'm seeing a real upward trend in my sales results."

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Tim FarlandBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"PBA has been great for me. Bernard has been very supportive and always has great advice and tips to share. Love being part of the Business Gym, the Golden Hour is great and makes me set aside at least one hour a day to join other like minded people doing Gold calling. Love it."

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Grant WaltonBusiness Gym member
Google
★★★★★

"Loving the new Life Planner from PBA. It arrived this morning on the courier, and it was extremely refreshing to start filling in my day like it should have been. Annoyed about all the time I have lost already, but here's to a new me!"

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Kurt WoodmanBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Bernard has been an absolute wealth of knowledge! If you are starting out on your Lean journey I highly recommend reaching out to Bernard. Lean is hard work that makes everything easy is one of my favourite sayings, and having a great coach makes all the difference."

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Rachael SimmondsBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Bernard brings great energy to the team and is a huge support in driving performance and accountability. Loving the program so far."

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Sam HeathBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Massive credit to Bernard! The progress, the wins, and the family vibe here are next-level. Something new every day pushing you forward in business and life, along with the business gym always something in there for a daily improvement!"

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Darius WardBusiness Gym member
Google
★★★★★

"Just 10 minutes a day could change your life. Absolutely fantastic short training sessions that have changed my attitude, productivity and health. Want to get pumped up for the day, just listen to one of the short sessions."

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Vern EvershedBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Bernard is an excellent coach and guide who cuts through the fluff to get you onto the important stuff straight away. Attend the Premier Business gym and calls if you want the most valuable 20 minutes of your week to your business bottom line."

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colchatBusiness Gym member
Google
★★★★★

"An inspiring introduction to the Premier Business Academy in the first class session for our team this week, thanks Bernard. Real life experiences that everyone can relate to, shared with frankness, of life and business downs, ups and lessons learned."

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Julian WhitehouseBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Bernard and his team are the best! In just a few minutes I received the answers I had been searching for for months! Truly a world class team."

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Trent KoehnGreenEase
Google
★★★★★

"Absolute game changer! I've been at Premier Business Gym for just one week and I'm hooked! This gym isn't just about getting fit, it's about levelling up your entire life! The energy is electric, the community is amazing."

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Flynn BakerBusiness Gym member
Google
★★★★★

"Sydney Food & Packaging has just started our lean journey and needed some pointers and guidance. Bernard graciously hosted my leadership team for a tour of his facility. Bernard's enthusiasm and positive attitude is amazing."

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Trevor GottliebSydney Food & Packaging
Google
★★★★★

"I've been working with Bernard over the past few months. He has been a game changer for our business with his business coaching brain and mindset. No fluff, no BS, just the things we need to hear. He has given us multiple strategies."

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Your Local Tyre CentreBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Used Premier Business Academy to unlock sales opportunities through their training program. It was great, high energy, motivational and best of all clear action that we can take to create more sales and get out of our comfort zone!"

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Matt O'ConnorBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"It was an amazing experience to sit in on the recent Masterclass. I've attended a fair few sales training workshops over the years, but nothing compared with this for energy, authenticity and crazy-wow subject coverage. Many thanks!"

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CathieBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Premier Academy offer a brilliant refreshing look and ideas for anyone in business. The webinars are really helpful, are short, totally up to date and relevant in post Covid times and packed with great content."

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JamesBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Our lean journey since seeing you two months ago has been pretty amazing! You certainly helped light a spark amongst my team and myself! We've certainly made some leaps and bounds on the lean journey."

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RakeshBusiness owner, NZ
Google
★★★★★

"Bernard writes in a positive and encouraging way. He brings clarity to what processes and disciplines will lead to sales success. I found the book enjoyable and easy to read."

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Joey MayfieldBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Reading Why Sales = Survival was a truly eye-opening experience. It's a fast, easy-to-digest book, yet packed with powerful insights that made me rethink how our entire team, not just sales, connects with our customers."

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Henrique Zaparoli MarquesReader
Google
★★★★★

"I just read the book Sales = Survival and I am impressed. Bernard shared everything he learned about sales in creating his company in this book. The book is very lean, structured like a workbook, with short chapters explaining detail."

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Hugo AzmanReader
Google
★★★★★

"Great read Bernard! Why Sales = Survival. I'm only half way through and can see what a game changer this could be, not just for the business owner but for all departments."

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Shaun PhilpottReader
Google
★★★★★

"Bernard's book Why Sales = Survival is the ultimate book for all things sales. Sales is the lifeblood of any successful organization. Bernard breaks the entire process down into its individual parts. The book is equal parts educational and practical."

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DarciReader
Google
★★★★★

"I had the pleasure of reading Bernard's new book Why Sales = Survival. If I had to summarise it in one word, it would be actionable. This book is a refreshing read, free of vague cliches, it's grounded in true, result driven facts."

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EduSafeBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Shoutout to Bernard Powell from Premier Group and Business Academy for sending me this Life Planner to kick off 2025!"

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Vanessa CraftsBusiness owner
Google
★★★★★

"Just finished The 20-Minute Transformation webinar with Bernard. Some great advice and solid, straight-up content around how to slash hidden costs, shift your sales approach, and unlock consistent profit and growth."

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Luke GriffithsBusiness owner
Google

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