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Ask the Experts: How do you mentally prepare for an auction?

John S. Nicholls, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group There are so many questions auctioneers ask themselves when putting on a live auction – before the bidding even begins! Where and how do you find clients? Will you have enough clients to stay in business? Did you promote the auction to a wide enough audience? Will enough […]

Ask the Experts: what is the most important lesson/lessons you’ve learned in your career as an auctioneer?

Stan Crooks, Auction America, Inc. “Rule #1: You will learn lessons. Rule #2: There are no mistakes—only lessons. Rule #3: A lesson is repeated until it is learned.” ― John C. Maxwell We asked 6 highly experienced auctioneers about the most important lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers in the auction industry, and boy oh […]

Ask the Experts: What was the biggest challenge you faced leading up to your first auction?

Lamar Fisher, Fisher Auction Co. Are you interested in getting into the auction industry? Are you an aspiring auctioneer wondering about what road blocks and obstacles you might encounter on your journey to run your first auction? In other words, do you wanna know what you’re signing up for? You’ve come to the right place, […]

Ask the Experts: What would you say to someone on how to deal with stage performance nerves?

Scott Sykora, Sykora Auction Service, Inc. Did you know that the fear of public speaking has a scientific name? It’s called “glossophobia”, and it affects approximately 40% of the population. If you’ve ever seen an auctioneer in action, firing off their chant and rolling with the punches, you might assume they’ve never experienced a single […]

Ask the Experts: What’s your most and least favorite part about being an auctioneer?

Scott Sykora, Sykora Auction Service, Inc. There will always be things that we absolutely LOVE about our jobs… and other things, well, maybe not so much. Even some of the most seasoned auctioneers in the industry have things they like and dislike about their jobs – believe us, we asked! Here’s what they had to […]

Ask the Experts: What’s one thing you wish you knew before becoming an auctioneer?

Stan Crooks, Auction America, Inc. It’s possibly one of the most relatable turns of phrase known to man – “If I knew then what I know now…” Whether it be a lifestyle change, a different career path, or simply a new hobby, embarking on any journey can be intimidating! Every great master, no matter how […]

Ask the Experts: What got you into the world of auctioneering?

Barry Cole, A.B. Cole & Associates Happy #CountdownToNAA2025! Have you ever wondered how some of the nation’s most established auctioneers got their start in the industry? Maybe you’re an aspiring auctioneer, or maybe you’ve simply had an experience where you’ve sat in the middle of a live auction, sitting in awe of the auctioneer’s chant […]

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