Auction Business Insights Quiz

The speaker shares their journey into the auction business, starting with their first exposure at Briant auction. They describe their diverse career background, including roles in the Navy and as a strip club manager, before finding their passion in auctions. The speaker outlines their daily tasks, emphasizing the importance of keeping items flowing and engaging with clients. On auction day, they focus on ensuring smooth operations and maximizing sales through showmanship. Despite initial hesitance from the community, the speaker finds joy and satisfaction in their work, valuing the stories behind auction items and the smiles they bring.

What was the narrator's first exposure to the auction business?

• Briant auction

• An online auction platform

• A family-owned auction house

• A friend's recommendation

Which of the following cities has the narrator NOT lived in?

• New York

• Cleveland

• North Hollywood

• Washington DC

What is one of the narrator's responsibilities in the auction business?

• Handling auction finances

• Finding buyers and consigners

• Managing the auction website

• Designing auction catalogs

What does the narrator compare the auction business to?

• A marketplace

• A classroom

• A theater

• A circus

What is a key aspect of the auction day according to the narrator?

• The number of attendees

• The showmanship

• The quality of items

• The speed of transactions

Why does the narrator believe showmanship is important in auctions?

• It puts buyers in a better mood

• It attracts more sellers

• It increases the value of items

• It shortens the auction duration

What unique challenge did the narrator face in the auction business?

• Learning the auctioneer's chant

• Competing with online auctions

• Being accepted by the local community

• Finding rare items

What does the narrator want Rick to say after an auction?

• Jerry, you need to improve

• Jerry, good job

• Jerry, let's try again

• Jerry, you're fired

How does the narrator feel about their job?

• Indifferent

• Overwhelmed

• Passionate

• Frustrated

What is the narrator's ultimate goal at the end of each day?

• To sell all items

• To learn something new

• To make a lot of money

• To go to bed with a smile