No doubt you know the phrase, "It's not what you do. It's who you do it with." Much of what makes my work as a benefit auctioneer amazing is the interesting people I've surrounded myself with here at Red Apple Auctions. So for this week's blog post, permit me to brag like a proud parent as I share with you the success of one of my team members, Sheri. Many of my auction floor crew come from an acting background. Sheri is no exception. About 20 years ago, Sheri was the queen of TV here in ... Read On >
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New silent auction display ideas for jewelry
Auction volunteers looking for creative ways to display jewelry in the silent auction will appreciate this approach. Most often I see necklaces draped over a box. Sometimes it's the same box the piece will be packaged inside when sent home later with the winning bidder. Boxes work well enough, but I recently spotted a couple of other silent auction display ideas you could use. Anyone who has heard me speak knows that my background was working in corporate marketing and sales. I'm always ... Read On >
Florida benefit auctioneer thanked by client.
I love getting emails from clients thanking my team and I for our work at a gala. And certainly we have many videos from clients and guests sharing their opinions of our work. Some clients even send cookies. And here is an example of a personal touch through a hand-written thank you note. The Queen of Events at Camillus House in Miami, FL is the epitome of old-school manners. Like clockwork, she sends me a note or letter every year. Thanks, Marcy! (And congratulations on raising over ... Read On >
How to run your benefit auction committee meetings
Happy Valentine's Day! Want to show love to your volunteers? Those team members sitting on your benefit auction committees would love it if you respected their time! To that end, here are some tips to keep your meetings running smoothly. Before the meeting ... 1. Ask each committee chair for a time estimate of her remarks. Ask how long she'll need to update the group on her respective responsibilities, whether that's invitations, sponsorships, or baskets. Depending on where you are in ... Read On >
Why I love acrylic stands in silent auction displays
I've written extensively on how to structure a good silent auction display. And despite my particular interest in acrylic frames, I've even talked about how to create displays without using acrylic stands. But I've not covered why I really like using those acrylic styles. Here's why acrylic stands catch my fancy. First, they are frameless. Unlike using traditional photo frames, which have a 1"-2" frame (see photo) around the edges, clear plastic stands are frameless. It leaves more room for ... Read On >