Sky Fogal, the President of Skirmish Paintball, shares his experience using government auctions to acquire items for his business. Sky shares insights into the unique challenges and benefits of participating in government auctions, as well as his favorite auction wins and the impact they have had on his paintball facility. He also discusses the importance of reusing and repurposing items to reduce waste and the environmental impact of his business.

About the Guest:

Sky Fogal is the President and one of the owners of Skirmish Paintball, Pocono Whitewater Rafting, and Pocono Biking. His father founded Skirmish Paintball in 1984. With over 750 acres of paintball maps, Skirmish Paintball is the world's largest paintball facility. Sky has been instrumental in growing the business to its current size and has a passion for creating immersive and realistic paintball experiences.

Key Takeaways:

• Skirmish Paintball is the world's largest paintball facility, offering over 750 acres of paintball maps with various themes and props.
• Sky Fogal has been using government auctions, particularly Municibid, to acquire items for his business, including paintball bunkers, street signs, and office equipment.
• The ability to reuse and repurpose items obtained from government auctions aligns with Skirmish Paintball's commitment to environmental sustainability.
• The challenges of participating in government auctions include the need for self-transportation and the difficulty of loading and moving large items.
• Regularly checking government auctions is essential as the availability of items can vary, and streaks of specific items may appear periodically.

Additional Resources:

• Skirmish Paintball
• Explore the wild world of government surplus at Municibid
• Learn more about Government Surplus Vehicles: https://blog.municibid.com/the-government-surplus-vehicle-guide/ 
• What to do with 25 traffic lights

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