Inside the Missouri Auction School, The Harvard of Auctioneering

The video provides an overview of the Missouri Auction School, the oldest and largest auction school in the world, known as the Harvard of auctioneering. It covers the basics of auctioneering, including the importance of the auction chant, which involves two numbers: the bid and the asking price. Students practice their skills through group drills and real auction experiences, transforming from hesitant beginners to confident auctioneers. The video emphasizes the rhythm and flow of the auction chant and the importance of practical experience in becoming a successful auctioneer.

What year was the Missouri Auction School founded?

• 2000

• 1950

• 1920

• 1905

What is the primary purpose of the auction channel?

• To introduce the auctioneer

• To display the auction items

• To indicate the bid and asking prices

• To entertain the audience

What is a key element in creating a smooth auction chant?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Incorporating filler words

• Speaking slowly

• Avoiding repetition

What is a significant transformation students experience during the auction program?

• Developing a fear of public speaking

• Gaining confidence in auctioneering

• Becoming more hesitant

• Learning to avoid auctions

What is an example of an item that might be auctioned at a student auction?

• A brand new car

• A luxury yacht

• A private jet

• A stack of turtles