Fast Talking

By Andy Imholte

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.... more

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The podcast currently has 217 episodes available.

Fast Talking episodes:

August 10, 2015 78: Auctioneers on the Hill: Congressman Billy Long
Keeping your finger on the political pulse is important for all individuals, but takes on a new level for small business owners and employees. For this episode I sit down with United State Congressman from the great state of Missouri Billy Long. Congressman Long took time out of his day to sit down and talk about his time in office and promote the upcoming National Auctioneers Association Day on the Hill.
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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.
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34min
August 03, 201577: Chat with Champions: JillMarie Wiles
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 2001 Women’s Division International Auctioneer Champion JillMarie Wiles. She shares her thoughts competing and what things to consider for anyone considering entering the competition.
Key Takeaways
The year as a champion allowed her to grow as a person
The competition is more about personal drive to do your personal best instead of beating your competitors
During the moments you are on stage you are an ambassador for the NAA, the industry and yourself. Own it both on and off stage.
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JillMarie’s Book RecommendationYou Say More Than You Think by Janine Driver
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.
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24min
July 27, 2015 76: Business on the Go: John Schultz
Auction professionals are not generally pictured sitting at a desk in an office day after day. Since they are often on the move, their work moves with them. For this episode we are joined by John Schultz to discuss working in a very mobile business. What dangers come with keeping your office in your bag? What apps will help you be more efficient? All this and more is discussed in this special episode recorded live at the 2015 National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Addison, Texas on Wednesday, July 15.
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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.
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32min
July 20, 2015 75: 2015 International Auctioneer Championship
Final competition in the triple crown of auctioneering was held at the 2015 National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Addison, Texas. As in years past, 1 woman and 1 man were crowned champions and this episode shares the results. Along with a special segment on how to ace the interview portion of the competition, we get to hear direct from the stage as the winners are announced.
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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.
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33min
July 13, 201574: Full Disclosure Makes a Difference: Ryan George
Truth in advertising is a phrase often thrown around, but it is very easy to omit details in the process of marketing. For this episode Ryan George, owner of Biplane Productions, joins us to how full disclosure can add your credibility, and lead buyers trust your company for years to come.
Key Takeaways
Truth in advertising and how hiding features may not be respecting our buyers time and interest
How honest over-sharing of photos and descriptions that gives auction companies more credibility
How “As is, where is” may be something auctioneers hide behind, it also creates a stigma that we need to combat
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Today’s SponsorsGlobal Auction Guide
Ryan’s book recommendationLove Does by Bob Goff
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.
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28min
July 06, 201573: Search Engine Optimization: Rob Weiman
A major mystery of our age is Google’s search algorithm. This constantly moving target is the key to a great page rank. For this episode we are joined by Rob Weiman to breakdown search engine optimization and what tricks business owners can use that won’t penalize them in Google’s eyes.
Key Takeaways
Some of the important factors that go into a great pagerank in Google and how there is not a silver bullet to get to the top, in fact you can be blackballed by using gimmicks and tricks that game the system.
How consistently helping people and providing content is clearly more effective
The first 3 items to consider when starting your site
Directory of Mozilla to get relevant links
Build in relevant text on your sites
Social Media signals
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Today’s SponsorGlobal Auction Guide
Episode LinksSearchmetrics Report
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.
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26min
June 29, 201572: How to Handle Shipping Logistics: Peter Gehres
When the hammer falls the fun begins when it comes to shipping. For this episode we welcome back Peter Gehres of Belhorn Auctions to discuss the logistics of shipping and some of the key decisions business owners must make.
Key Takeaways
The triple constraint when it comes to shipping: speed - expense - security, you can only choose 2
How having a plan for shipping can even help to secure clients
We discuss the 3 types of shipping options
No service, pick up only
Facilitated shipping, coordinating with a third-party shipping company
Full service, inhouse shipping
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Today’s SponsorGlobal Auction Guide
Peter’s Book RecommendationWhatever Happened to the Metric System?
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.
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32min
June 22, 2015 71: Auction News: Christie’s Billion Dollar Auction Week
Selling over 1 Billion Dollars worth of product in a week is an incredible milestone Christie’s achieved in May. To discuss this auctions in the news episode we welcome back Tim Luke, formerly of Chrstie’s to discuss how this landmark affects all auctioneers. He also shares a little behind the scenes info from his time with this world renowned auction house.
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Today’s SponsorsGlobal 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.
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38min
June 15, 201570: Engaging Millennials: Darron Meares
A challenge business owners often find is engaging people from different generations. This is not a new phenomenon, but with the speed of technology it seems to be happening faster than ever before. Blending your business with many generations may be challenging, but can be very advantageous. In this episode I welcome Darron Meares, auctioneer and COO of Meares Auction Group, to share his insights generational difference, and advantages.
Key Takeaways:
Define generations including the bridge between generation X and millennials
The differences between generations in your office
How working remotely can be extremely productive
How engaging Millennials in their skill set can allow you to work IN your business instead of just ON your business
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Today’s SponsorsGlobal Auction Guide
Darron's Book Recommendations:Sticking Point by Haydn ShawUpstarts! by Donna Fenn
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.
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29min
June 08, 201569: The Power of Paid Traffic: Rick Mulready
Over the past few years the organic reach of Facebook has continually shrunk. This has ushered in an era often referred to as pay to play. For this episode Rick Mulready, of the podcast The Art of Paid Traffic, join us to share his insights on how paid traffic can be incredibly powerful. Through topics like Facebook pixels and sales funnels we tackle how auction professionals can market like the pros.
Key Takeaways:
Using Facebook pixels to identify your audience and direct your ad dollars.
How sales funnels can be used to become a trusted resource for your audience.
Don’t be afraid to outsource these tasks and focus on what you do best.
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Today’s SponsorsGlobal Auction Guide
Episode LinksRick’s Podcast: The Art of Paid TrafficRick’s Website: RickMulready.comRick’s Free Webinar: Getting started with Facebook adsRick’s Book Recommendation: The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries and Jack Traut
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.
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40min

FAQs about Fast Talking:

How many episodes does Fast Talking have?

The podcast currently has 217 episodes available.