In this special episode of the Municibid Podcast, the Municibid team comes together to celebrate the company's 18th anniversary. Founder and CEO Greg Berry is joined by Jackie Blaskovich, Jameel Farruk, Sam Penkacik, and Sophie Eden to share their experiences, favorite memories, and dreams for the future of Municibid.

The team reflects on their initial exposure to government auctions and how their understanding has grown over the years. They share stories of memorable items sold on Municibid, from a 1970s Volkswagen Beetle police car to a hovercraft used for water and ice rescue. 

Key moments of pride for the team include Municibid Connect, a free service provided during the pandemic to connect government agencies with suppliers of PPE, and the company's consistent drive to innovate and lead the industry. Looking forward, the team is excited about the potential for further growth, the integration of AI technology balanced with personalized service, and the ongoing mission to support local communities and businesses.

Key Takeaways:

• Municibid's quirky and niche business has led to memorable moments, like Jameel asking about backhoes on his first day and Greg meeting a customer while at an Apple store in Las Vegas.
• The team's favorite Municibid memories revolve around spending time together outside of work, from Jackie's wedding to company retreats filled with adventure (and sometimes mishaps, like a rocky sailboat ride!)
• During the pandemic, Municibid quickly pivoted to create Municibid Connect, a free service connecting government agencies with PPE suppliers, demonstrating the team's adaptability and commitment to doing the right thing.
• The team's diverse backgrounds and personalities contribute to a quirky yet harmonious work environment that fosters innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.

About the Municibid Team:
Greg Berry
Founder and CEO of Municibid, launched the company in 2006 after identifying a need for municipalities to get true market value for their surplus to invest back into their communities.

Jackie Blaskovich
Director of Customer Success, celebrating 8 years with Municibid, has become an expert in government auctions. She manages support and behind the scenes operations that keep the auction process ticking smoothly

Jameel Farruk
Director of Sales, with Municibid for over 6 years, focuses on connecting with government agencies, attending municipal conferences, and expanding Municibid's reach.

Sam Penkacik
Head of Design, recently joined the team, brings fresh perspectives and ideas to enhance the user experience.

Sophie Eden
Director of Marketing, approaching her 4th Municiversary in August, leads initiatives to promote auctions, fine tune item notifications to bidders, and share customer stories.

Additional Resources:

• Explore the wild world of government surplus at Municibid
• Learn more about Government Surplus Vehicles: https://blog.municibid.com/the-government-surplus-vehicle-guide/
• Looking to sell your government surplus? Learn more about how to sell: https://municibid.com/sell/ 

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