From it start in 2007 Airbnb has been a different type of company. But what can the auction industry learn from this incredible successful start up? In this episode, guest host John Schultz will explore the story of Airbnb and just what auction professionals can learn to better their own businesses.

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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.

One month ago we saw something happen for only the second time in history, Andy White won the final leg of his triple crown at the 2017 World Automobile Auctioneer Championship. Since the livestock contest is next weekend and the IAC is one month away, Peter Gehres thought it might be helpful for all competitors if he broke down Andy White's WAAC run. From tips to tricks to a few secrets the champ added recently, Peter leave no stone unturned to help all future competitors.

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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.

A logo is the face of your brand. When it is seen out in the wild what does it say about your company? In this episode host, Andy Imholte, discusses his recent experience using a logo tournament website to develop a new logo. He shares tips and tricks and a warning to consider before you jump in the deep end of the pool.

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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 spring automobile auctioneers gather to compete for the World Automobile Auctioneer Championship title. To take us behind the scenes, Bobby D. Elhert traveled to the contest 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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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.

There is livestock auctions and then there are purebred cattle auctions. To dig into the difference host Peter Gehres is joined by Doak Lambert to discuss the ins and outs of purebred auctions.

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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.

Data and insights are major players in today's marketing landscape, but what good are data points if you can't visualize trends, success, or failure? In this episode host Andy Imholte discusses this very issue with Bryce Gartner, ICIMO Chief Experience Officer and national speaker. During the episode they discuss how much less intimidating data visualization has become and even highlight a few programs auction professionals can use.

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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 Andy Imholte sits down with 2009 International Auctioneers Women's Division Champion Terri Walker. She shares how her IAC experience has shaped her professional life, and some great tips for those currently competing as well.

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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 value of online auctions is obvious, but the security of online services is not. In this episode host, Andy Imholte is joined by returning guest, and attorney George Michak to discuss online auction liability. Knowing how to approach the dangers of service failures will help you prepare for the worst, while still providing the best service possible.

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Bose, one of the most trusted brand names among consumer electronics brands did not get that way overnight. In this episode, guest host Bobby D. Ehlert will explore the origins of Bose and just what auction professionals can learn to better their own businesses.

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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.

As a special replay of our most popular stand alone episode, we breakdown how to win an auctioneer contest with the 2015 IAC Men's Division Champion Peter Gehres. Because this initially aired in April of 2015 it was a very interesting glimpse into the mind of the man who was about to win the IAC only 3 3 months later.

The 5 keys to remember with entering a bid calling contest

1. Understand the contest
2. Honest self assessment, and start to practice
3. Know how to lose
4. Know how to win
5. Persistence

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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.