Fast Talking

One of the best ways to secure business is to become an expert in a specific type of property, but are you taking on risks when you add a level of expertise? In this episode Andy is joined by returning guest, and attorney George Michak to discuss how expertise can be a double edged sword, and how to wield it.

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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.

High dollar equipment auctions can be a very attractive area to specialize, but the key to success is expertise. For this episode Andy talks with Dustin Rogers from CAT Auction Services and Iron Planet, and they discuss the many ways to break into this lucrative specialty, and where to focus your attention to find success.

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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 face of the a great brand may be the logo, but there is an entire body behind that face that give the logo the power to make a statement. Today Andy sits down with Chris Rasmus to discuss brand/identity guides. Breaking down his process, Chris shares some insights he learned through the process and how it has taken his business to a whole new level.

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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.

Auctions are the sound that sells, but very little selling can happen if you lose your voice. In today's episode Andy is joined by 2015 IAC champion, Peter Gehers to discuss a very humbling lesson from his year as champ. Listen as they discuss areas of concern as well as proactive tips and tricks to help you sustain your voice.

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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's a difference between hiring an administrative assistant and finding the perfect executive. To discuss the ins and outs of recruiting talent Andy is joined by returning guest, Katie Imholte. Katie spends her days recruiting high level financial executives and takes some time to share some tips and tricks to find the perfect employee.

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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.

It's not enough to have a website, or even a mobile version of your website. To be competitive you need to optimize your website for user experience sales funnels and most important search algorithm placement. To tackle questions about optimizing your website Andy is joined this episode by Russ Hilk of AuctionServices.com and Wavebid. Breaking down some very important aspects of a great web experience they dig into what you can do TODAY to help improve your site.

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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.

Promoting and hosting large conferences and events take a considerable amount of planning and effort. This week Fast Talking Podcast host, Andy Imholte, shares his experience running the creative services shop responsible for many aspects of the American Academy of Neurology's Annual Meeting. He will share the many lessons he has learned helping to produce this 13,000 attendee conference every April.

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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.

Competition can sharpen our skills raise the quality of those who choose to participate. It is no different for auctioneers. For this episode the 2015 triple crown class of competitive auctioneering champions sit down to discuss their preparation as well advice for any competitors striving for the ring.

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Today's SponsorThe World Automobile Auctioneers Professional Association

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.

Understanding auction law is more than just having a license to practice. When it comes to a topic like as-is, understanding this often used term 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 the as-is term and how it should or should not be used.

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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.

Every July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 1 individual to serve as Vice President. In this episode we hear from 2016 candidate Scott Shuman.

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.