The truth of the auction industry is we are often dealing with sellers in distress. However, there is a very exciting section of the market dealing in non-distressed items. To talk about his experience working with and securing this type of work, Scott King joins host Andy Imholte to share the approach he has developed after years of success.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Building a great team starts with the interview. What questions you ask and how you evaluate possible candidates can be the most important part of your job. For this live recorded episode, Russ Hilk of Wavebid and Tim Peters of BidWrangler sit down with host Andy Imholte for the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association conference & show.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
It can be a challenge keeping up with trends, and apps are developed so quickly it is even difficult to know what to try. In this episode host Andy Imholte digs into YOUR recommendations and presents the top 5 apps you should try for your business.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
The only more important than keeping up with current marketing trends, is knowing what trends are coming in the future. In this episode Andy Imholte sits down with professional speaker and author of the book Future Marketing, Jon Wuebben, and they breakdown a few key points about his latest book. Jon also talks about his upcoming speaking engagement at the National Auctioneers Association Marketing Summit, and why you can’t afford to miss the event.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Competition can sharpen our skills raise the quality of those who choose to participate. It is no different for auctioneers. For this episode Andy Imholte sits down with 1996 International Auctioneers Women’s Division Champion Renee Jones. She shares how her IAC experience has shaped her professional life, and some great tips for those currently competing as well.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Understanding auction law is more than just having a license to practice. When it comes to topics like Secret Reserves, it is important to understand the legal challenges auction professionals can face. In this episode host Andy Imholte is joined by returning guest Mike Brandly to discuss the perceived gray area of secret reserves and how it is much more black and white than some people would lead you to believe.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
The first time I opened the app and requested a ride and watched as my car pulled up to my hotel, I knew Uber was onto something. In this episode of Auction VS. Uber, host Andy Imholte explained the transportation network giant and just what busy auction professionals can learn from this groundbreaking company.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
For over 4 years the Fast Talking Podcast has provided great education for auction professionals so why not look back at what you may have missed?!?! As the podcast hits the 150 episode milestone, host Andy Imholte takes some time to look back at the last 50 episodes to share his top 5 favorites.
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Education is the first goal of this podcast and for this episode we take a look a premier auctioneer education program that has been around for 40 years. The Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) has been helping auction professionals in a powerful way, and for this episode Whitey Mason join host Andy Imholte to explain why.
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A major challenge when starting a benefit auction company if finding qualified clients with which to work. In this episode host Andy Imholte is joined by Trisha Brauer, Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Instructor, to discuss lead generation and building.
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When it comes time to market and promote a truly remarkable property standard practices may need to be thrown out the window. In this episode host Andy Imholte is joined by John John Genovese of Malama Auctions to discuss a recent marquee property he sold, and what he did to make it standout in the marketplace.
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Auction Marketing can often go beyond postcards and Facebook ads, but when is it time to bring a professional? To discuss her experience hiring PR Firms to assist with auction promotion Beth Rose joins host Andy Imholte for a discussion regarding this rarely used resource. Her experience and obvious results are worth considering next time you have a story that needs to be told!
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Competition can sharpen our skills raise the quality of those who choose to participate. It is no different for auctioneers. For this episode we sit down with 1987 World Livestock Auction Champion, 1993 World Automobile Auctioneers Champion and 2003 International Auctioneers Champion Jeff Stokes. He shares some powerful stories about his journey through his career with a thankful heart.
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Understanding auction law is more than just having a license to practice. When it comes to topics like selling firearms, knowing landmines to avoid could save your company many hassles. In this episode host Andy Imholte is joined by returning guest Mike Brandly to discuss the in’s and out’s of a Federal Firearm License and whether or not an auction professional should pursue their own FFL.
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When it comes to seasons in the auction business it is never more pronounced than with benefit auctions. Why not use that time to not only help your business, but also make more money! In this episode, host Andy Imholte is joined by Darren Diess, a benefit auctioneer who has found a way to use his knowledge of fundraising to help local nonprofits during the slow season.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
We are all looking ways to expand our income, and few additional services are a natural synergy like appraisals. To discuss the value of appraisals host, Andy Imholte, is joined by Tim Luke Graduate Personal Property Appraiser designation instructor for the National Auctioneers Association, and they introduce the fast talking nation to the basics of appraisals.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
It often tops the list as a person's greatest fear, but public speaking is skill that can be developed with dedicated practice. For this episode host, Andy Imholte is joined by Bill Menish to discuss the dos and don’ts of public speaking. Bill is no stranger as in his former life as a broadcast journalist he won 15 Emmy Awards, and the Edward R. Muro award.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Auctions are awesome. Now that we got that out of the way, let's be realistic. Auctions themselves aren't news, but the story behind one can be. To tackle this challenging topic Andy is joined by Trisha Brauer, who shares many pitfalls to avoid as well as tips for success.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Competition can sharpen our skills raise the quality of those who choose to participate. It is no different for auctioneers. For this episode we sit down with 1995 Women’s Division International Auctioneer Champion Shannon Mays. She shares her thoughts on what it means to be a champion and how to stay calm in the storm of competition was key to his victory.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
There are many reasons to accept an absentee bid, but while you are trying to help, you can find yourself on the hook in legal cases. In this episode Andy is joined by returning guest, and attorney George Michak to discuss the dangers of absentee bids and how to protect yourself.
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Marketing is often approached with a “gut feeling” or a “hunch.” However, data and quality insights can help to create systems that continually refine and produce incredible results. In this episode, host Andy Imholte is joined by John Schultz to discuss Facebook Retargeting and how it can be used to continually improve and define quality business leads.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
What if I told you there was a way to secure a solid business lead for only $10? Would you jump at the chance? In this episode, host Andy Imholte is joined by John Schultz to discuss how he has built a system that continuously feeds him solid business leads...for only $10 each.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Every year three major titles in the world of competitive auctioneers are up for grabs. From the International Auctioneer Championship to specialized contests like the World Automobile Auctioneer Championship and the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, all serious competitors have their eyes on these titles. To discuss the 2016 Triple Crown of competitive auctioneering Andy is joined by Peter Gehres, 2015 IAC Men’s Division champion.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Topics like insurance can be very dry, but that doesn’t mean they are not important. To share a solid foundation on what auctioneers need to know regarding insurance, Andy welcomes Larry Harb to the podcast. Larry lays out the 3 basic types of insurance and their approximate cost so all auctioneers can be covered in the case of a bad situation.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.