Here is the warm up routine that we discussed on last weeks Auctioneer Q&A. You can use this every time you practice or before you get on stage on in the auction box. AUCTIONEER EVENT-DAY WARMUP Clear numbers Strong voice Calm breath Control the room HYDRATE Room-temp or warm water No ice No yelling No throat clearing RESET Stand tall Shoulders relaxed One slow belly breath HUM Soft hum 30–60 sec Low → mid → high → mid → low Easy vibration only VOICE ACTIVATE Ah slides (low to high to low) Numbers up and down 1–10 10–1 Light, not forced FACE & TONGUE Pick ONE Betty Botter Red leather, yellow leather Pluma place a pewter platter Around the rough and rugged rock Big mouth Loose face FIND YOUR DRONE Ho hum Bing bong Ding dong Start chant from the hum“I’m bid one now… two now…” BREATH CONTROL Open mouth slightly Drop diaphragm Belly breath Refill early Breathe on beat Never run to empty METRONOME (OPTIONAL)140–150 BPM20–30 seconds Clean numbers only Stop before fatigue MENTAL RESET Numbers first Clarity builds trust "I control the room" ON STAGE Numbers on the beat Fillers between beats Breathe early ing-song saves your voice Trust beats speed WARNING SIGNS Tight throat Dry mouth Gasping Rushing You don’t warm up to get loud. You warm up to get clear. Clear auctioneers raise more money.

There's been a theme about Filler Phrases popping out this week on Skool. I'd love to start a thread with some of your favorites!

Hello to all of our new community members!!! @Dusty Klink @Reem Danial @Debbie Scheer @Nicole Cowan @Mark Schustrin @Leiolani Soong @Aaron Klesick @A.k. Wood @Bobby Ehlert Would you take a moment and share what markets you work in, what affinity groups you align with and some special skills that go beyond auctioneering?

Thanks to all that attended and shared and asked questions. We are here to help eachother grow and thrive as auctioneers. We had a great discussion about wonderful #auctioneerexamples that we enjoyed watching and learning from. Here is the list we shared today: Shane McClellan: https://www.youtube.com/@auctioneershanemccarrell9285 Andy White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFsc1vTxU-c Jeff Stokes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMjPC1v3Zt8 Joseph Mast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U4d7nFKgNk Marcus Kent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrJriuYKfkU Troy Robinett: https://youtu.be/58OAczAPGDA?si=T-dqqUb_je8LCw-- Looking forward to our Monthly Mastermind coming up in early March date TBD. This is a valuable premium perk to help you reach that next level!

3 very simple parts of your Auctioneer Chant. What you have... Question or statement What you want... I'm bid $1 do you wanna bid $2 I'm bid $2 now $3 I'm bid $3 anybody wanna bid $4... Practice this formula and you are on your ways to becoming a great auctioneer!