COVID-19 Safety and Best Practices for Auctioneers
Most of us are having to adapt to a new reality and develop new processes due to the COVID-19 virus. Government mandates, as well as common sense safety protocols are limiting the way some of us do business. We will try to keep you updated with information pertinent to our industry and different ways your auction …
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Deregulation Update 2020
Wishing you a Happy New Year and a safe, progressive start on all the challenges and opportunities that will appear as we focus on 2020. As we move forward in looking at the new Legislative Session for 2020, there is a reminder of the recent past and the 2019 DBPR “workshop” called on short notice …
Florida Auctioneers 2019 Conference Schedule
The 2019 Fall Winter Conference is approaching fast. If you haven’t registered yet, you can register HERE. This year we are pleased to feature educational seminars from NAA President Jason Winter CAI, AARE and marketing guru John Schultz, AMM of Grafe Auction Company. Jason’s seminar topics are; ”The Proposal” and ”Grit, Metal Toughness and Courage, the Passion to Persevere, What Do You Want”. John …
“The Legacy Auction Business” Panelists Announced
This panel discussion and Q&A session will dive into what it takes to build an auction business that spans a lifetime. This is a “must attend” for first time conference attendees and those who are build a lasting business. This session will also be a great opportunity for veteran auctioneers to gain insights from industry …
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2019 Florida Auctioneers Bid Calling Contest
The Florida Auctioneers Association announced today their 2019 bid calling contest would carry a $1,000.00 prize. This year’s competition will be held at 6:30pm, October 27th at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs 350 Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701. Contestants must hold a State of Florida Auctioneer or Auction Apprentice License, be a current member of …
Auctioneer Licensing Deregulation Heads to House Floor
The House Commerce Committee on Thursday, April 4th, 2019, advanced a professional deregulation bill (HB 27). The bill included language to deregulate the auction industry. Florida Auctioneers Association Secretary Treasurer, Chad Johnson was in attendance representing the association. Chad was granted time to address the committee and voice concern about eleminating license law and the effect it …
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Legislative Day “Day on the Hill” 2019
Hoping that you’re doing well in the New Year and are busy with plans for the Spring and Summer. As we move forward in looking at the new Legislative Session for 2019, there is some reflection on previous times when we were dealing with the uphill battle of fighting a House Bill that would attempt …
Why Should You Join The Florida Auctioneers Association?
We have always maintained that FAA members, through their membership, have have elevated themselves and their businesses to a level above their competitors. That’s why FAA members are considered the preferred auction professionals in the marketplace. The words “education”, “comradery”, “networking”, “value”, connections”, “training”, “referrals”, are recurring themes and the list goes on… Our active …
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