Mike Brandly, AuctioneerMar 30, 20202 minVocal cord medical conditionsOur focus here is specific risks to your vocal cord health. The more important your bid calling is to your livelihood, the more you need...
Mike Brandly, AuctioneerNov 23, 20182 minAuctioneers and nose congestionWhile saline nose sprays and drops can be used routinely, the same cannot be said for decongestant sprays and drops. Decongestant...
Mike Brandly, AuctioneerNov 16, 20182 minCold weather bid callingIndeed there are such considerations. Here’s a summary: Nose breathing (in) and mouth breathing (out) allows warm air to accumulate and...
Mike Brandly, AuctioneerAug 18, 20142 minAuctioneer hangoverShe suggested she had a “hangover” from bid calling. I suspect most auctioneers know this same feeling. There was no alcohol involved. I...
Mike Brandly, AuctioneerFeb 24, 20112 minAuctioneers who smoke?First, a note on our previous articles: 1. Auctioneer Voice Care 2. Auctioneers and mouth breathing So far as anyone smoking, there is...
Mike Brandly, AuctioneerFeb 22, 20112 minAuctioneers and mouth breathingMouth breathing is not unique to auctioneers. Singers, teachers, public speakers, announcers, athletes, and many others breath through...