Almost like any other occupation, it’s difficult — if not impossible — to start “at the top.” Said another way, as an auctioneer, you...

I have to admit … I left auction school and returned home thinking “I’m ready to be an auctioneer” but I wasn’t. I didn’t know how to...

I had the distinct honor to have Fred Strahorn in a class I was teaching. I had not met him prior, but it took no time at all for me to...

Many people every day of the week testify in courts and otherwise as expert witnesses. I’ve testified dozens of times as such and today...

The biggest changes? Probably live auctions to online auctions, and maybe more importantly the changing customer/client desires and...

Certified Auctioneer Institute, the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Designation Academy, NAA Conference & Show, many state...

Christie asked, “What is your ‘free’ auctioneer costing your fundraising event?” I invite you to read more here: ...

I’m blessed to have Peter Gehres, Laura Mantle and Patrick Brown along with other great auctioneers and staff to handle things in my...

“I want to be an auctioneer … how do I go about that?” is a fairly typical question. I usually inquire about where the caller is hoping...

Bob owns a car auction and needs an auctioneer for his new Friday night run. Carla’s father died and she needs an auctioneer to sell his...

Auctioneers are, on the whole, very social beings. They enjoy being around other auctioneers and discussing the industry they so enjoy. ...

Were any of us born auctioneers? Well – maybe close – in that our father or mother was an auctioneer and we were bid-calling at age 2. ...