Episode 83: Land Investment Business with Pete Reese



Joining us in the studio is Pete Reese, owner of Turning Profit which is a successful land acquisition and divestiture firm. Pete hosts a powerful podcast show and is a very prominent vacant land investor that has been in real estate for many years. He gives a ton of insight about the strategies he uses for acquisition as well as landing the sales and then repositioning the property for resale. His company sold $3.5 million in 2022 and they are on target to greatly surpass that figure in 2023.  This is a great show with lots of helpful hints about purchasing land and flipping it for huge profits.  Enjoy the show.

 

TURNINGPROFIT.COM


Episode 82: Recording Professional Training Videos with Nick Niehaus



We all know that videos are a game changer when when trying to get your message out to the world.  In this latest podcast show, we are joined in the studio by Nick Niehaus, co-founder and head trainer at the Business Video School.  He talks with us about how beginner video trainers can overcome their reluctance to be on camera and we discuss the right equipment required to shoot professional training videos. We round out the show with a great discussion which covers where to showcase your videos so the world can see them.  Another great podcast show with a master at recording professional training videos and instructing others to do the same.  Enjoy the show…


Episode 81: Solving Issues at Auction Events



In this episode we are joined on the podcast by long time friend and auctioneer Jimmie Dean Coffey as we discuss typical issues that arise at auction and how to handle them.  We tell stories that have happened over the years and even some recent events that needed quick attention.  Enjoy the show.


Episode 80: Gaining Maximum Value from Trade Show Booths



Have you ever set up or worked a trade show booth?  Did you question whether or not it is worth the expense and time?  Well the industry says that Trade Show Booths are one of the strongest marketing events available, if you know how to work it.  We are joined by famed broker JW Ross from Paris, Texas as we discuss how to effectively set up a booth space, work the space, and harvest leads from a well planned trade show event.  This session has a lot of insight from getting attendees to engage with your booth to initiating conversation with them.  Enjoy the show.


Episode 79: Equipment Auction Markets & Figgy Pudding



We talk with Mitch Helman with AuctionTime.com about the current used equipment markets for farm, construction and transportation equipment across the U.S.  We also discuss the 2023 equipment sales outlook and what is on the horizon.  But just as importantly we found out that Hormel is launching it’s version of Spam’s Figgy Pudding which is bound to be a real crown pleaser.  Lots of great insight and laughs in this episode, so enjoy…


Episode 78: Advertising Absolute Auctions when it is Not



In this episode we are joined in the studio by Mr. Mike Brandly, professional auctioneer and auction industry expert witness.  Mike talks about a string of recent incidents which involve auction companies using advertising language designed to lead consumers to believe auctions are being held without a reserve price (absolute), when in fact they are not.  This practice has been taking place in the auction industry for years, however consumers are now become aware of the practice and are beginning to hire attorney’s post auction to dispute the outcomes. A very interesting podcast with a LOT of insightful information.  Enjoy the show.

 

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Episode 77: Starting a Commercial Brokerage with Kirsten Flory



We first met Kirsten Flory several years ago on a large commercial project in NE Kansas.  Since then, she has written books, started a podcast show and most of all, opened her own Commercial Real Estate Brokerage in Lawrence, Kansas.  In this episode we talk about all things commercial like the challenges and opportunities that come with opening your own brokerage.  We also discuss the commercial real estate industry in post-Covid times and Kirsten offers some great insight into client relationship management and building loyalty that will last a lifetime.  Great insight from a seasoned professional, so enjoy the show.

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Episode 76: Equipment Auction Market Trends with Mitch Helman



If you either buy or sell farm, heavy, construction or transportation equipment then this podcast episode is for you.  As a dominant leader in global equipment sales, AuctionTime and Sandhills Publishing representative (Mitch Helman) explains the recent results from their Global Equipment Market Report and sheds some light on current industry trends.  Great podcast episode, enjoy…

 

EQUIPMENT MARKET REPORT


Episode 75: The Changes in the Real Estate and Auction Industry



Lots of changes happening in both the real estate world as well as the auction industry.  More and more auctioneers moving to online bidding platforms, consolidation of auction groups happening around the country, and we are now seeing the housing markets beginning to slow.  Homes are spending more time on the shelf before offers are presented, what does all of this mean?  Jimmie Dean Coffey joins us in the studio and we discuss the changing times and what it means for the real estate and auction industry’s.  Enjoy the show.


Episode 74: Why a West Texas Broker Buys a Franchise



This episode sheds a lot of light on the advantages of a brokerage joining a real estate franchise system like United Country Real Estate. We are joined in the studio by professional farm & ranch broker Monty Edwards of Sudan, Texas as he discusses his decision to franchise and the advantages he has experienced over the past year.  The conversation covers technology advancements, national marketing exposure, niche property groups and agent recruiting.  This is a very insightful podcast, enjoy the show.

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