Fast Talking

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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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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Today’s Sponsor
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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.