Tag: auctions

Episode 81: Solving Issues at Auction Events

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

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 …

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Episode 79: Equipment Auction Markets & Figgy Pudding

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 …

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Episode 78: Advertising Absolute Auctions when it is Not

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 …

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Episode 76: Equipment Auction Market Trends with Mitch Helman

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, …

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

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 …

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Episode 74: Why a West Texas Broker Buys a Franchise

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 …

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Episode 72: How to Win in Google Search Rankings

Episode 72: How to Win in Google Search Rankings

We are joined in the studio by United Country Real Estates technology expert, Jim Nowak as we discuss how Google ranks websites and how we can win the ranking game. Jim offers great insight into the way Google web-crawlers find and rank websites and then offers multiple strategies into ways that office owners can get …

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Episode 71: How to Retain Real Estate Agents

Episode 71: How to Retain Real Estate Agents

There are (10) principal reasons why new real estate agents quit in their first year or two.  In this show we dissect all 10 of the reasons and offer excellent advice how to address these when hiring a new agent to your brokerage or auction firm.  Once you understand what typically goes wrong for them, …

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Episode 70: Day in the Life of an Auctioneer

Episode 70: Day in the Life of an Auctioneer

We are joined in the studio by fellow auctioneer and all around good guy, Jimmie Dean Coffey, as we discuss our day of driving around and meeting with auction clients.  Personal property, collector cars, guns, commercial building and lots of insight to consider if your an auctioneer or considering getting into the auction profession.  Enjoy …

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