Fast Talking

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 1991 International Auctioneer Champion and 2005 World Automobile Auctioneer Champion Spanky Assister. He shares his thoughts competition and the tips he shares when helping auctioneers who are still competing.

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Today’s Sponsors

Global Auction Guide

Spanky’s Book Recommendations

Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

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.

Of all the guests we have spoken with over the past two and a half year we have never heard from our host, Andy Imholte. In this episode Peter Gehres takes the lead and turns the tables on our regular host with a Q&A session designed to get to know our host better.

Andy’s Book RecommendationAmerican Assassin by Vince Flynn

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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 July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 1 individual to serve as Vice President of the board of directors. Through succession the person elect will then become President the following year.  In this episode we hear from 2015 candidate Terri Walker.

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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 July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 1 individual to serve as Vice President of the board of directors. Through succession the person elect will then become President the following year.  In this episode we hear from 2015 candidate John Nicholls.

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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.

Stage presence and command of an audience is more than just grabbing a microphone. Auction professionals need to understand the nuances of their performances, and how they can better leverage their voice for success. In this episode I am joined by Tim Luke, auctioneer and educator, who breaks down the 5 keys to your vocal quality, and how to use them more effectively.

5 Keys to a Great Voice:

Resonators

Breathing

Intonation

Tempo

Volume

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Episode Links

Tim’s Book Recommendation: How to Win Friends and Influence People

Register for Tim’s Seminar: Interpersonal Communications

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 July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 2 individuals to serve a 3-year term on the board as directors. In this episode we hear from 2015 candidate Cary Aasness.

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 July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 2 individuals to serve a 3-year term on the board as directors. In this episode we hear from 2015 candidate Rich Schur.

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 July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 2 individuals to serve a 3-year term on the board as directors. In this episode we hear from 2015 candidate Will McLemore.

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 July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 2 individuals to serve a 3-year term on the board as directors. In this episode we hear from 2015 candidate Matt Corso.

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 April automobile auctioneers gather to compete for the World Automobile Auctioneer Championship title. To take us behind the scenes, Bobby D. Elhert traveled with his recording equipment to catch the flavor of the event. While I certainly hoped, I had no idea Bobby would end up winning the title, and can’t thank him enough for sharing his experience from takeoff to taking home the ring.

The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lense 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.