Fast Talking

Fast Talking

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  • 105: Drones: Scott Musser

    For years the skies have been the realm of licensed pilots, but recently a major shift has taken place. With the recent addition of financially viable drone flight, many hobbyists and entrepreneurs are filling up the air space. In this episode Andy sits down with Scott Musser, a licensed pilot/auctioneer/drone owner to discuss the issues auctions professionals need to consider.

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    Today’s SponsorGlobal Auction Guide

    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.

    28 min
  • How to Win an Auctioneer Contest: Part 3 - How Auctioneer Contests Work

    In part 3 of our mini series we focus on How to Win an Auctioneer Contest, Andy and Peter focus on the inner workings of auctioneer contests. With tips for you next competition as well as your business, there is something for everyone.

    Knowing the Contest

    1. What is Expected of the Champion?
    2. Knowing the elements of the contest?
      1. Start Time?
      2. Preliminary?
      3. Interview?
      4. Finals?
      5. What is the Hosting Organization looking for in a Champion?

        6. CONTROL YOUR UNIVERSE

        Competition Tips

        1. Know and reach out to Past Champions
        2. Deadlines, Rules, Interviews add Calendar Reminders
        3. Control what You Can, Dress, Items, etc.

          4. Business Tips

          1. Understanding the Rules/Laws Regarding Your Specialties
          2. Value of Professional Associations
          3. Surrounding Yourself with Successful Leaders and Experts
            1. You are the Average of Your Five Closest Friends
            2. You are Not an Island
              3. 14 min
            3. 104: Real Estate Investment Portfolios: Whitney Nicely

              Real estate investment can be an intimidating topic, but not when you make small educated risks. For this episode Andy sits down with Whitney Nicely, a young woman who has taken her knowledge as an auctioneer to make some wise investments that are returning excellent dividends.

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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.

              24 min
            4. How to Win an Auctioneer Contest: Part 2 - Why Contests are Important

              Why are contests important

              1. Defines an industry standard
              2. Highlight the best of the best
              3. Networking
              4. A form of marketing 

                5. How to get the most out of competing

                1. Build your network during a contest
                  1. Bring business cards
                  2. Shake hands/introduce yourself
                  3. Marketing yourself
                    1. Share your skills with others
                    2. Tell your local market that you competed
                    3. Study the contest

                      4. Business tips that can be learned from contests

                      1. Engaging your ideal clients before you NEED their business
                      2. As an auctioneer/sales person you are always being judged (in the spotlight)
                        1. You are always in the spotlight
                        2. Who you are = Your brand
                        3. Be a student of your specialty

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                          15 min
                        4. 103: Advanced Facebook Remarketing: Pixels: John Schultz

                          Knowing the elements that define your ideal customer is a challenge, especially when you are selling a new asset class. In an effort to demystify the tool Facebook has put into place to help in situations like this, John Schultz returns for a conversation with Andy on the exciting world of Facebook Pixels and how remarketing can excel your company’s profits!

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                          Global Auction Guide

                          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.

                          27 min
                        5. 102: Chat With Champions: Cary Aasness

                          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 2005 Men’s Division International Auctioneer Champion Cary Aasness. He shares his 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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                          Today’s SponsorGlobal Auction Guide

                          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.

                          22 min
                        6. How to Win an Auctioneer Contest: Part 1 - Why Bid Calling is Important

                          Why Bid Calling is Important?

                          1. Excitement/Energy
                          2. Interactive Commerce
                          3. Performance Art

                            4. Bid Calling Appreciation Tips

                            1. Attend Auctions
                              • Upmarket auctions
                              • Competitor’s auctions
                              • Attend a high profile live auction events
                              • The importance of the final moment before saying SOLD

                                • Business Tips

                                1. Your website is very important
                                  • Review competitor websites
                                  • Review websites from other industries
                                  • No website is an island
                                  • Identifying 3 items you can change - focus is key
                                  • Auctioneering is best defined by the last 30 seconds

                                    • Episode SponsorAuction Flex & HiBid

                                     

                                    14 min
                                  • 101: Auction Law: Absolute Auctions: Mike Brandly

                                     

                                    Understanding auction law is more than just having a license to practice. When it comes to a topic like absolute auctions, knowing landmines to avoid could save your company many hassels. In this episode Andy is joined by returning guest Mike Brandly to discuss the in’s and out’s of an absolute auction and finding success with this auction type.

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                                    Episode SponsorGlobal Auction Guide

                                    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.

                                    28 min
                                  • 100: 100 Episodes...What did I miss?

                                    For over 2 years the Fast Talking Podcast has provided great education for auction professionals so why not look back at the top 10 episodes! For this milestone, Andy goes back into the archive to share some insights and lessons regarding his personal top 10 episodes. Stay tuned to the end for a special preview of a new project rolling out soon.

                                    Andy’s Top 10

                                    Honorary Mention: Episode 47 - Family board game nightHonorary Mention: Episodes 54, 68, 77, 86, & 94 - Chat with Champions#10: Episode 37 - Net Neutrality#9: Episode 92 - Time to GoPro#8: Episodes 11 & 12 - Benefit Auctions#7: Episode 87 - Top 5 Reasons Auctioneers Get Sued#6: Episode 59 - 2015 World Automobile Auctioneer Championship#5: Episode 69 - Power of Paid Traffic#4: Episode 64 - 5 Keys to a Great Voice#3: Episode 93 - Auction Law: Buyer’s Premium#2: Episode 51 - Knowing Your Numbers: Facebook Insights#1: Episode 56 - How to Win an Auctioneer Contest

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                                    Episode SponsorGlobal Auction Guide

                                     

                                    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.

                                    23 min
                                  • 99: Big Deal Hunting: Stephen Karbelk

                                    Securing a big deal, the kind that can dramatically impact your bottom line, is an incredible feeling, but how do you hunt down these deals? To discuss this thrilling topic, Andy is joined by Stephen Karbelk in this high stakes/high reward episode.

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                                    Episode SponsorGlobal Auction Guide

                                    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.

                                    29 min

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                                  The Fast Talking Podcast helps you take your business to the next level by bringing together thought leaders from within and outside the auction industry.