We make a living by what we give… not what we get.

Great question.  I understand that you have a budget for your event – and I want to be sensitive to that.  I’m not the cheapest in town, nor the most expensive.

I try to deliver value – I always want you to feel like you got “way more” than you paid for.  Keep in mind that I’m the only person in the room whose sole purpose is to make you money and inspire giving.

I have several creative ideas and ways to ensure you have a professional BAS Auctioneer at your event – please reach out and ask us!

Also – some free advice – please try to look at this as an “investment” in your organization and cause – rather than seeing it as a “cost”.  If you see this as an “cost” – you’re doing just what you DON’T want your donors to do!

All that being said – I am typically a “flat rate”, all-inclusive fee, aside from any travel needs.

Remember – a professional Benefit Auctioneer Specialist is the ONLY line item on your budget that will actually make you money, in essence, the entire event rests on their shoulders.  Choose wisely.

I get this question every so often. 

Imagine your event that you’ve been carefully planning for the past year – you have carefully chosen the location, the decorations – cultivated your donors – planned all the live auctions items – worked on your paddle raise.  You have your timeline and run of show all dialed in.

You’ve really worked hard on your event with your committee.  And the big night is here!

But…..you keep noticing several people in casual attire wandering in and out – taking videos with their phones – and asking your auctioneer questions during the event.

All this to say – I strongly discourage this.  In my view – I’m at an event to focus 1000% on the client I’m currently actively serving – NOT to “audition” for the next one.

Rest assured that for YOUR event – you will get 1000% of my time, effort, energy and focus, without ANY “distractions” that will take my attention away from YOU and YOUR cause.

There are over 50 videos on my video page so you can check out how I interact and my unique entertainment style, and proud to say that I work almost exclusively by referral.

No worries! You’re in GREAT hands!  From your first phone call to the last bid, I’m with you every step of the way!  Through our consultations – I’ll help you plan an incredible event, help you with key concepts, and see it through, helping you stay on track, and ensure a fantastic return on investment for your cause.

Absolutely!  Whether this is your first event, or your 25,387^th!  If you’re open to creative suggestions and proven concepts for having your fundraiser be a smashing success – you can count on me!

If this is your first event since; covid/etc – OR – you’re a new organization – rest assured you’re actually in a great place!  You have a great opportunity to establish a great foundation.

I love helping new organizations plan, execute and set the precedent for super successful events!  Remember – you’re setting the tone and expectations for future events – so it’s even more important to have someone you trust to take you on that journey – a misstep at this crucial point can spell disaster.

This is a SUPER important question – and one that can make or break your event. 

Many other companies today have an entire “stable” of auctioneers – your event will have come and gone before you’re able to chat with them all and see who would be a good fit.  There are some that have over 10 different auctioneers!

I don’t know about you – but wouldn’t that be an almost impossible decision to make?

I try to make it simple – you book me – you get me. Period.  Unless I’m dead – I’m not sending anyone else.

There is no “bait and switch” – But please rest assured – in the event of an absolute emergency – I do have back up professionals so you have peace of mind.

I only book events that I can personally attend and consult.  I don’t “overbook”.

You get my full and undivided attention – I’m not “juggling” other events or other auctioneers schedules.

I pride myself on the incredible personal level of care and dedication I can give to organizations and their causes, this translates into more money raised and donors who rave about the event and “can’t wait” for next year.

Certainly!  Just because I specialize on personally serving my clients doesn’t mean I work “alone”!

I have 2 other professional “ringmen” that work with me on events where/when they’re needed.  And I can assure you that they’re worth their weight in gold!!!

Without getting into the weeds too much – for some events – a “Ringman” is absolutely essential – they pay for themselves 10 times over! 

Here is a great PDF article on the need for a great “ringperson”. 

(In the interest of transparency – they are paid directly by the client and the term “Ringman” is a traditional/classic term – it is ambiguous and can mean man or woman.)

I won’t mince words with this – This is normally where I would recount the nightmare stories I’ve been told of using a volunteer/board member/local celebrity/etc – and they said the wrong thing, didn’t follow the timeline, alienated a donor, spent too much time on trying to funny during the live auction, didn’t know how to maximize generosity so the giving was flat and goals weren’t met, drank too much,  and on and on and on…..I could write a book.

Let me put it this way; This is what I do – This is ALL I do – this is what I specialize in, day in, day out.

Since 2015, I’ve helped raise an average of over 65% more than the previous year’s auctioneer.

So – If an organization raised $100,000 last year – that’s potentially $65,000 more.

What could YOU do with an extra $65,000?  Who could YOU help?  What kind of difference could you make?