Texas Auctioneers Association - Block Talk - September 2016

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YOU'RE ALWAYS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
By: Stephen Mayers, CAI  
 
You're always in the spotlight. Everyday. No matter where you go or what you are doing, someone is assessing your behavior.
 
Just recently, I was doing a live auction and was approached by an attendee. This buyer approached me to let me know I was in the "spotlight". He was assessing my style, professionalism, crowd control ability and stage presence. I was being evaluated for the possibility of another auction job.
 
How we behave while we are relaxing or working should be a consistent message of who we are (our identity) or who we aspire to become.
 
The 21st century message has been one of "consistency". Thanks to social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, & LinkedIn leaving our comments, photos and tweets lingering out in cyberspace~Our message to the world has to be unified. Our professional brand, our websites, business cards, advertising etc. Everything points back to message of being consistent both professionally and in private.
 
What I didn't know is that this particular attendee had been to several different auctions and after hours events just to assess me as an auctioneer. I had been in the "spotlight" and didn't even know it.
 
You don't have to be the auctioneer on stage with a mic to be in the spotlight. Every job is an important role to the success of an auction and everyone who works in our industry is in the spotlight representing auction companies as a professional.
DO YOU WANT TO BE AN AUCTIONEER EXAM REVIEWER FOR TDLR?
 
TDLR and PSI are searching for willing applicants to serve as  Subject Matter Experts
 (SMEs) for the Auctioneer industry. PSI is the current vendor which is under contract to develop and administer examinations for TDLR. SMEs are responsible for the review and evaluation of all Auctioneer exam content, questions and exam reference lists. If you are interested in applying you should have a broad-based knowledge of the technical aspects of the profession and a familiarity with current techniques, standards and materials. If you would like to be considered as a SME, please complete this  Application for the Texas Auctioneer Exam Development Committee . Attendance will be required to the upcoming meeting which will take place January 2017. Successful applicants must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement regarding exam content. The positions of Subject Matter Experts are voluntary and all applications are reviewed by the Education and Examination Division.  These are not paid positions. All applications must be received by September 30, 2016.   TDLR and the citizens of the State of Texas would like to thank you for considering this opportunity for service.
COMPETE IN THE HISTORIC STOCKYARDS

HAVE YOU REGISTERED!? 
 
in conjunction with Red Steagall Cowboy Festival

OCTOBER 28, 2016 
11:30am - 4:00pm
 
Visit www.texaslonestaropen.com for options!

TAA Members: HALF OFF ads if placed by October 1st. Mention the September Block Talk Promo.

*Will be distributed at the OPEN at the Red Steagall Festival and online. Linked to all partner Facebook pages and Red Steagall website.

The " Texas Lone Star Open" Bid Calling Contest is scheduled for October 28, 2016 in Fort Worth, TX.  In conjunction with the "Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering" at the Historic Fort Worth Stock Yards Coliseum. This is a straight contest expressing auctioneering skills, in a great environment. All Auctioneers from across the country are invited to come and compete in what will become one of the premier contest in the country.  Registration will begin soon. This is open to Women and Men who are interested in showing their skills and abilities in the auction industry. 

More details including registration and sponsorship opportunities can be found online at www.TexasLoneStarOpen.com!!
 
AUCTIONEER NEEDED OCT. 1
 
Lubbock Muscular Dystrophy - Passport for Cure Gala
 
Contact Jessica Bradbery: jbradberry@mdausa.org or 432-570-4970. 
 
SAVE THE DATE
 
60th Annual TAA Convention 

MAY 7-9, 2017
Embassy Suites
Frisco, TX

Watch for more details as they become available: www.texasauctioneers.org.  
 

TEXAS AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION - 512.285.2727 - WWW.TEXASAUCTIONEERS.ORG