
The Auction Advocate
National Auction Association
The Auction Advocate, the podcast where we're all in, is produced by the National Auction Association in order to further knowledge and discussion on relevant topics for auction industry professionals.
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Supply Chain Issues and the Auction Industry, Part 1 | Matt Ackley, Ritchie Bros.
The Auction Advocate
11/15/21 • 47 min
Supply chain issues are having unique effects on the auction industry, and the many asset groups served by auctioneers. To start this conversation, Auction Advocate Host and NAA Director of Marketing & Communications Erin Shipps sits down with Matt Ackley, chief marketing officer from the global auction powerhouse, Ritchie Bros.

How to Build a Culture of Auctions in your Community | Braden McCurdy
The Auction Advocate
10/27/20 • 25 min
In episode two of the Auction Advocate, the podcast where we're all in, we're talking about how to grow business awareness by creating a culture in your local community. Braden McCurdy, CAI, AARE, AMM, CEO and auctioneer at McCurdy Auction in Wichita, Kansas, joins NAA Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Shipps to share tips on how he and his coworkers have made moves and strengthened relationships to increase the auction presence in their community.

Supply Chain Issues and the Auction Industry, Part 2 | Kevin Chartier, Manheim
The Auction Advocate
12/20/21 • 40 min
Part two in this series on supply chain issues and the auction industry features Kevin Chartier from Manheim. He sits down with NAA Director of Marketing & Communications Erin Shipps to talk about the effects on the auto auction industry.

Supply Chain Issues and the Auction Industry, Part 3 | Livestock and Farming Industries
The Auction Advocate
01/24/22 • 43 min
The National Auctioneers Association's series on supply chain issues concludes with a discussion on the livestock and farming industries. The esteemed panel for this podcast includes Doak Lambert, CAS, auctioneer for Lambert Auction Company; Kyle McMahon, founder and CEO of Tractor Zoom, and active farmer; and, Dr. Roger Cryan, chief economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

How Auctioneers Handle Sensitive Estate Trauma | Jason Roske
The Auction Advocate
12/21/20 • 36 min
Auction Advocate host Erin Shipps, director of marketing and communications for the National Auctioneers Association, talks with auctioneer Jason Roske, CAI, AMM, of KC Auction & Appraisal Co. about the best ways to handle sensitive matters when it comes to personal property estate auctions and the importance of mental health.

Chatting with the 2022 IAC Champions
The Auction Advocate
06/27/23 • 41 min
Hear directly from the 2022 International Auctioneer Champions Jerick Miller, and Chantel Kimball, CAI. We're talking about:
- Tips for competition
- Preparation
- Judging criteria
- Camaraderie
Register for Conference & Show 2023: http://auctioneers.org/cs2023

Auto Auction Industry Check-in with the National Auto Auction Association
The Auction Advocate
06/21/22 • 36 min
National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Director of Marketing & Communications Erin Shipps touches base with leaders from the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA). Guests include Tricia Heon, CEO of NAAA; and, Charlotte Pyle, CAI, AARE, past president and current secretary of NAAA, as well as co-owner and auctioneer at Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction and Realty Service.
Topics:
- Big announcement from NAAA
- NAAA advocacy efforts
- Updates on NAAA education and training
- Advice for getting into the auto auction industry

The Best Advice for Contract Auctioneers
The Auction Advocate
05/24/21 • 80 min
Contract auctioneering is a very lucrative career for many bid callers and other auction professionals, but it takes hard work, organization and determination. It also takes a little bit of luck and the right networking. For this episode of The Auction Advocate, National Auctioneers Association Director of Marketing & Communications Erin Shipps sits down with three of the best contract auctioneers in the industry -- Matt Hostetter, CAI, CAS, CES; Joseph Mast, CAI; and Trey Morris, CAI, BAS, CAS -- to talk about finding success in working for others while working for yourself.
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An Open Discussion on Auctioneer Licensing
The Auction Advocate
09/26/22 • 105 min
Every state has different auctioneer licensing requirements, from one end of the legislative pendulum to the other. Learn more about state licensing, challenges, advantages and what the future may hold.
Guests include:
Wade Baer, CAI, AMM (Ohio)
Nick Bennett, CAI, AMM, BAS (Montana)
Joe Gribbins, BAS, CES (Kentucky)
Shane McCarrell, CES (Tennessee)
Darron Meares, CAI, BAS, MPPA (South Carolina)
David P. Whitley, CAI, CAS (Colorado)

Why You Should Compete in the International Auctioneer Championship
The Auction Advocate
03/21/22 • 57 min
Hear directly from the 2021 International Auctioneer Champions Nick Bennett, CAI, AMM, BAS, and Laura Mantle, CAI, CAS. We're talking about:
- Tips for competition
- Preparation
- Judging criteria
- Camaraderie
- Life as a champion
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Auction Advocate have?
The Auction Advocate currently has 34 episodes available.
What topics does The Auction Advocate cover?
The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Selling, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on The Auction Advocate?
The episode title 'The State of the NAA and the Auction Industry' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Auction Advocate?
The average episode length on The Auction Advocate is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Auction Advocate released?
Episodes of The Auction Advocate are typically released every 34 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Auction Advocate?
The first episode of The Auction Advocate was released on Sep 28, 2020.
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