You don't need a million ideas to make a million dollars. You need one good idea to make a million dollars. I love that phrase. I love it because it reminds me that I don't need to do EVERYTHING I hear in order to have a successful business. One good idea ... implemented well ... can pay dividends. Where do I get good ideas? I've heard more than once that some people get great ideas in the shower. Personally, I've never had a great idea in the shower. I get good ideas when I take classes. ... Read On >
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She got so frustrated with item procurement…
An auction chair recently email me. She wasn't happy. She'd downloaded my free Auction Item Guide, taken a peek at the auction items, and was stunned at what other charities had procured. "How do people even get these things?" she implored. I could sense all this exasperation in her email. +++++ In a hurry? Join me at this no-cost training call (7 Secrets to Procuring Great Items for your Charity Auction … without leaving your house!) this Thursday, Sept 27, 2012. UPDATE: This call has ... Read On >
Hit by United Way’s $50,000 rule? Run a benefit auction.
The Washington Post recently reported that "D.C. area’s United Way tightens requirements for charity funding." You can read the article yourself, but the crux of the message is that nearly 200 smaller charities are at risk for losing funding from the United Way of the National Capital Area because the United Way is changing how groups qualify to receive money. The United Way is asking these charities to take on more responsibility for their funding. Charities must raise $50,000 themselves, ... Read On >
How to talk like an auctioneer – free training
UPDATE: The class mentioned has passed. To keep abreast of future calls, subscribe to Benefit Auction Ideas. ++++++ Do you know the question I'm most often asked? You might think it's a question about the benefit auction ... like, "How many items should go into our live auction," or, "Should we wait until dessert to start the live auction?" But it's none of those types of questions. Instead, I'm asked this: “Sherry, how did you learn to talk SO FAST?” Auctioneers are known for their ... Read On >
Nashville benefit auctioneer for a day, uncensored comments & my 100% guarantee
If you're seeking benefit auction ideas, this is a no-brainer event to attend. For those of you living in the Nashville area, I invite you to meet me at Maggiano's on Thursday, September 13. It's like a country-western fairy tale for me ... I'm becoming a Nashville benefit auctioneer for one day. :) I'm coming to share information on planning profitable auctions. Click here to reserve today. (I've seen photos of the room and SPACE IS LIMITED.) I'm presenting in conjunction with ... Read On >