Testimonials
“Take Back Your Margin is the book Paul Allen was destined to write. Over many years, I have seen him courageously initiate tough conversations with professionalism and sensitivity. He has an innate sense for deciphering where value can be lost and found. More importantly, Paul’s approach to value recovery engenders respect, empowerment and unity amongst those he works with.”
Paul Corrigan

Plant Manager, Downer EDI

“Our company has employed Paul to assist us create a future plan. Like many companies, we got to a point where we were not 100% sure on the best course to take. We employed Paul to help us understand our strengths and limitations. He quickly identified we have much more to offer the customer than we realized and created a sales plan for us to follow and succeed with. Although our sales team was limited in its skills, Paul was able to break the tasks down, provide training, and accountability in meeting our goals.I would highly recommend Paul to other companies wanting to get professional guidance on improving their business in the areas of sales and how to improve the margins, as well as cost reduction in your processes.”

Craig Wall

Director, Kenneth Ayres

“Paul’s ability to ask questions and really listen to the answers, combined with a unique approach to help his clients articulate value, makes his service a ‘must-have’ for any SME dealing with margin erosion.If your business is struggling to cope with the constant squeeze of servicing the ‘big guys’; you need to meet with Paul and Margin Partners. It might just change your life.”

Jimmy McGregor

Managing Director, Westref Pty Ltd

“If you’re looking for a return on investment then I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul’s services. He has helped us identify where our margins were being eroded and at the same time was able to help us bring our people along on our new journey.Customers pricing is closer aligned to their service deliverable’s and our buying behaviours are changing for the better.In summary our profits are increasing.”

Kieren Colville

General Manager, AE Hoskins Building Services

“I would highly recommend Paul. He takes a genuine interest in your business and demonstrates great enthusiasm in wanting to help address and fix any issue that may be evident. He is an excellent group facilitator, can coach and guide but also rebut with positive force and reason when required. He listens keenly and distills information precisely. He’s also a very nice guy and fits into a team like he’s been there all his life. My team members certainly got a lot out of Paul’s facilitated sessions and have implement his suggestions and measures for the year ahead.
Keith Wootton

Managing Director, AV1

“I would highly recommend Paul. He takes a genuine interest in your business and demonstrates great enthusiasm in wanting to help address and fix any issue that may be evident. He is an excellent group facilitator, can coach and guide but also rebut with positive force and reason when required. He listens keenly and distills information precisely. He’s also a very nice guy and fits into a team like he’s been there all his life. My team members certainly got a lot out of Paul’s facilitated sessions and have implement his suggestions and measures for the year ahead.”
David Simpson

Chairman, Edge Group

“Talking to Paul opened my eyes to adding value and getting revenue for it. Where does our value really lie and how can we build value and respect in a balanced relationship between customers and suppliers. Thanks, Paul. Very strong.”
Simon Bradwell

Managing Director, A&NZ

“I have heard Paul Allen’s presentation and rate him very highly. His material is invaluable for businesses.”
Roger La Salle

Principal, La Salle Matrix Thinking

“Paul’s book Take Back Your Margin brings to life the concepts that he has displayed in his time as chair of our college’s board.

He has led our engagements with politicians and education leaders in a manner that respects diversity whilst demanding mutual accountability from all stakeholders.

Paul’s commercial experience has awakened many in the education sector to the opportunities for creating value, whilst managing funding uncertainty.”

Antony Hirst

Principal, Emmaus College

“You were fantastic! I hope we can bring you back for another workshop at Evolve in the future.”
Alana Hay

Board Member, Meetings & Events Australia

“I have known Paul for over 10 years as a client and now as a friend and fellow business owner. His energy and positive belief are infectious.

Paul doesn’t take “no” at face value. He questions and pushes teams and individuals to be better. He asks the right questions. He brings to light new insights. Most importantly, he uncovers value-creating opportunities.

His work in building Envi, a carbon neutral brand for Australian Paper in the ultimate commodity category, was disruptive and ahead of its time.

At Australian Paper, Paul and his team challenged the status quo by successfully engaging with end users in the corporate sector that were hungry for education and advice on how to adapt their purchasing in order to become more sustainable.

He ‘jumped the supply chain’ of printers and stationers and was able to command market share leadership at a premium price.”

David Gaff

Partner & Managing Director, The Collab Agency

“Paul gives frontline staff a platform and a safe environment to share their wisdom, insights and experience in managing their daily interactions with customers.

He identifies where and why value is being unintentionally given up and, most importantly, engages the same people so that they develop the means to get it back.”

Paul’s approach is positively unique. I’ve witnessed him grow margin on multiple occasions.

Greg Spinks

Chairman, Healthcare Insurance

“Throughout the years I have witnessed Paul routinely work towards ensuring stakeholders get what they’re after, but on terms that are agreeable to all parties. He works with a commercial tenacity and focus that is tempered by a genuine care for the wellbeing of people.

Paul consistently displays a desire to ensure that strategies enacted generated broader benefits for all stakeholders. He succeeds in his capacity to do this whilst remaining grounded and consistent with the commercial needs of whomever he represents.”

Sara Gipton

Chief Executive Officer, FSC Australia