Fast Talking

As auction professionals we hang our hats on the word "AUCTION," but is is always the right word to use? In this episode, host Andy Imholte sits down returning guest Mike Brandly to discuss the marketing advantages and disadvantages of this very powerful word.

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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 auction method of marketing has survived for thousands of years, but can it survive Facebook Live? In this episode host Andy Imholte sits down with returning guest Peter Gehres as he shares some very serious concerns he has with the current live video fad on Facebook. Is this really the end for the auction industry?

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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.

How much should I charge? This is a question all auction professionals wrestle with as some point in their careers. To discuss this question host Andy Imholte is joined by John John Genovese who recently presented this topic to a standing room only crowd at the National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show. They discuss what to consider when setting your fees and what your fees say about you as an auction professional.

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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 power of video in marketing has been proven, but how do you up your game when it comes to equipment. In this episode, host Andy Imholte welcomes back Bobby D. Ehlert to continue the conversation they started in episode 92. From cameras to drones, we talk about the latest toys and how to use them.

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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.

Scott King tragically passes away on the 6th of July 2017. In his life he gave so much to his friends and this podcast. This replay episode was recorded in January 2017 and shows how generous he was with his secrets of success. Scott meant a great deal to so many and he will be missed.

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.

Is there a more powerful word for an auction professional than the work SOLD? So what happens when the word loses its definitive finality? To discuss those questions host, Andy Imholte, is joined by auction law expert, Mike Brandly, as he outlines some very dangerous situations ALL auction professionals need to consider.

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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.

Jim Rohn said you are the average of the five people you spend the most with. It was with this in mind host Andy Imholte and guests John John Genovese, Peter Gehres, and John Schultz formed a mastermind group to surround themselves with others who would provide challenges and encouragement. In this episode they breakdown what led to their success what lessons they have learned.

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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.

Final competition in the triple crown of auctioneering was held at the 2017 National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Columbus, Ohio. As in years past, 1 woman and 1 man were crowned champions and this episode shares the results.

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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 Scott Werlien sits down with 3 World Livestock Auctioneer Champions: 2002 John Korrey, 2010 Kyle Shobe, and 2014 Blaine Lotz. From where they got their starts to tips for developing a championship chant, these champions don't disappoint.

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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 summer livestock auctioneers gather to compete for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship title. To take us behind the scenes, Scott Werlein traveled to the contest in Billings, Montana to catch the flavor of the event. With interviews and thoughts on the day this episode covers the whole day's activities.

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Today's SponsorsSharp Auction Engine

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.