Testimonials

"Aloha,

For the past fifteen years, I have created, produced and managed special fundraising events for nonprofit organizations both in Hawaii and on the Mainland, including producing the First Annual Taste of Honolulu, YWCA Downtown Decadence, YWCA Leader Luncheon, annual meetings, silent and live auctions, jewelry auctions, Challenge4Charity Live Auction, golf tournaments, black-tie dinners, Olympic Weekends and more.

I have hired Joe Teipel a few times and attended many charity fundraisers here in Hawaii featuring a live auction where he was the auctioneer. I was impressed with his professionalism, support team and ability to increase the average bids, number of competing bidders and overall increased net profit. In addition to positively impacting the net profit, and more importantly to me, as the professional fundraiser, participants left the event with an appreciation and enthusiasm for the charity and the event itself, generating long-term goodwill and monetary support from donors.

I was also impressed to learn recently that in addition to being the live auctioneer, he also provides pre-event consulting about auction creation and implementation and provides his clients with a “How To” guide, which includes templates and systems for every aspect of auction special event management.

I recommend hiring Joe Teipel to nonprofits that currently have live auction events as well as those without because he simplifies the event management, lessens stress and anxiety and makes it fun again!"

Kehau Kali, President of HO`IKE ENTERPRISES, LLC



"Thank you so much for doing such a great job at our reception! I didn't get to say that to you that evening, and I apologize. Our guests had a great time and you helped us out big time!!
Have a great weekend and thanks again"
Wendy King & Victor Vega, happy married couple from Honolulu

"On behalf on the Habitat family, I would like to thank you for the excellent you did at our annual luau and auction. It took us a lot of hard work and effort to acquire the items, who better to auction them off than you. Your humor was perfect, and your talents evidently clear by the success of our action.
We look forward to have you showcase and auction off our products for the next luau. Our organizations opinion is that you are by far the most entertaining and skilled auctioneer we have had helped our family.
May you and your ohana experience all of the cheer that the holiday seasons have to offer. Mele Kalikimaka and a Hauoli Makahiki Hou!"
Jeremy Ng, Enterprise Representative from Kaneohe

"Hoorah! Your great manual arrived, just filled with excellent material. We have our action meeting comming up and I have gone through and marked some innovative ideas we may be able to implement. You efforts are so appreciated and we sincerely thank you for sharing your expertise.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!"
Doane & Joe Triggs from North Hawaii Community Hospital

"I think it goes without saying that you were the highlight of the evening. You were able to wake everybody up at the time of the evening when many people are thinking about making quiet exit. I had numerous comments on your segment from all kinds of people. It was our privilege to have had your agreement to help us. My sister was in attendance and she told me today that you kept her husband in stiches all the say. Mahalo for fantastic job of helping us to rise much-needed money for our programs."
Gary Saito from Honolulu Boy Choir

"Thank you so much for supporting the NAMI O'ahu's efforts to 'shine the light' on mental illness by acting as auctioneer at our annual benefit lunch. It was fascinating proceeds more than doubled for the second year in a row, with the live auction contributing significantly to our total.
We are so appreciative that you were able to share your time and talent. Since the live auction was such a highlight of our event this year, we are of course hepeful that you will concider returning in 2004."
Marion Poirier, Executive Director from National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Aloha Joe,
It was a pleasure meeting you last Saturday at our fundraiser at the Pacific Club. I can't thank you enough for your kokua and willingness to help. Your expertise and experience were very evident and extremely appreciated especially when we, mostly me, were asking you to step in at the last moment to announce or introduce our guests. I was fascinated by your auctioneering style. It was exciting and fun. Mahalo again for aiding us and giving us such a wonderful gift of your talents.
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Gerry Miyamoto, Regent, Daughters of Hawai`

Highlights - 59th International Auctioneers Conference & Show
Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Alex Belcher of Buncomb, Illinois Wins International Ringman Championship

July 9, 2008, Nashville, TN - Alex Belcher of Buncomb, Ilinois was awarded the prestigious title of International Ringman Champion at the 59th International Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Nashville. Twenty-two competitors participated in this year's"ringman" competition. This is the second year that the IRC competition has taken place.

A 1999 graduate of Missouri Auction School, Alex has been a full-time professional auctioneer for the past 9 years. Alex began his auction career with Joe Ollis Auction Service LLC out of auction school and purchased the business in 2007. Mr. Belcher considers himself a "cars, cattle and real estate auctioneer" but his auction services also include estates and farm machinery and equipment.

Alex displayed his talents and skills during the National Auctioneers Foundation Benefit Auction, where he along with other competitors were judged on their interaction with the audience and their ability to communicate bids to the auctioneer.

As the 2008 International Ringman Champion, Alex will receive a championship ring, $5,000 cash prize, trophy, and recognition as the world's best "ringman".

Alex resides in Buncomb with his wife, Kim, and their four year old daughter, Campbell.

The five finalists in this year's competition included: Wayne D. Thorn, Prattville, AL (First Runner-Up); Santo F. Grasso, Baltimore, MD (Second Runner-Up); Emmette Barran, CCIM, Decatur, AL; Phillip Richardson, Maynardville, TN.

Outgoing NAA CEO Recognized for Vision and Leadership to Association

July 9, 2008, Nashville, TN - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) awarded one of its most prominent leaders, Robert A. Shively, CAE, at the 59th International Auctioneers Conference and Show in Nashville for his year's of service to the association and its membership. NAA President Tommy Williams presented Mr. Shively with his award at the opening session of the conference.

The association's chief executive officer for the past 8 years, Bob is credited with bringing the association and industry into the 21st century. Notable achievements during his tenure as CEO include the industry research initiative, developing numerous benefit programs increasing non-dues revenue for the association, assisting in the development of multi-million dollar capital fund campaign, initiation of state leadership conference, and creation of state association management services division within the NAA. Mr. Shively announced his resignation in February 2008. Hannes Combest, CAE, was hired in May 2008 and succeeded Mr. Shively as CEO in June. Bob and his wife, Candy, reside in Topeka, Kansas.

Past NAA Treasurer Honored with NAA's President's Award of Distinction

July 9, 2008, Nashville, TN - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) awarded one of its most influential leaders at the 59th International Auctioneers Conference and Show in Nashville with the President's Award of Distinction. This year's recipient was NAA member, past treasurer and financial advisor to the association, Kurt Kiefer. NAA President Tommy Williams presented Mr. Kiefer with the award at the opening session of the conference. The President's Award of Distinction was created by the NAA's Board of Directors in 2002 and honors business leaders whose conduct has distinguished the profession and the association in the past two years.

A past treasurer of the NAA and respected member of the association, Kurt is a successful auctioneer and entrepreneur with additional business ventures outside of the auction industry. Kurt was recognized for his instrumental role in the development of a financial plan for the association's future which targets developing financial reserves while maintaining exceptional membership benefits and services. Over the past 10 years, the NAA has focused its finances on new membership programs, services and benefits, but with given trends in association management, the NAA's vision has shifted to focus on long-term financial stability within the NAA. An innovative leader, Kurt is credited with developing a plan to reinvest $1 million into the NAA reserves over the next 5 years. Kurt resides in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

National Auctioneers Association Estimates Industry to Grow 2.3 Percent in 2008
Decrease of 2.7 Percent Reported in Residential Real Estate Market

Nashville, TN, July 9, 2008 - During the opening session of the 59th International Auctioneers Conference and Show in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. James Leiman of Morpace, Inc. announced the results of the industry's mid-year report to the members of the National Auctioneers Association. Dr. Leiman reported that if current consumer trends continue within the live auction industry, gross sales will grow 2.3% in 2008. The 2.3% percent growth during the first half will result in estimated gross sales of goods and service sold at live auction totaling $276.8 billion. This translates to six consecutive years of growth within the industry. In 2007, the live auction industry grew 5.3% with over $270 billion in goods and services sold by auctioneers in the United States.

While automobile auctions continue to dominate the industry with $87.8 billion in gross sales in 2007, the fastest growing sector of the live auction industry is real estate auctions. Real estate auction sectors include: residential, commercial/industrial and land/agricultural. In 2007, the auction industry sold approximately $58.5 billion in real estate assets. Total sales growth within residential real estate auctions has grown 46.6% between 2003 and 2007. Dr. Leiman reported that the pace of real estate auctions has slowed and gross sales have decreased in the first half of 2008. Gross sales in residential real estate decreased 2.7% in residential real estate, 7.1% in commercial and industrial real estate, and 2.3% in land and agricultural real estate.

"While auctioneers have witnessed tremendous growth in real estate auction sales over the past five years, auctioneers are witnessing more challenges in today's housing market," said NAA president Tommy Williams, CAI. "Auctions set the market value and sellers are uneasy with the realization that their property is only worth what the consumer is willing to pay and are concerned about a loss in their properties market value. In addition to seller apprehension, today's buyers are concerned with purchasing assets in an uncertain economy and do not see eye-to-eye with sellers on the true market value of their property."

Every January, the National Auctioneers Association unveils its annual end-of-the-year report to the public. This report provides and overview of the industry, as well as highlights growth within sectors of the auction industry (i.e. real estate, charity, art, antiques and collectibles, etc.). To view a copy of the past three years of reports visit www.auctioneers.org and click on Auction Industry Stats.

Auction World Publication to be Sold at Auction
National Auctioneers Association to Sell Twenty Year Old Auction Industry Publication

Nashville, TN, July 9, 2008 - During the 59th International Auctioneers Conference and Show in Nashville, Tennessee, the leadership of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) announced the sale of its publication, Auction World, at auction. The NAA is a professional association dedicated to the advancement of the auction profession and industry. Auction World is a professional/trade publication which provides readers with insight into today's auction industry and profession. Considered to be the information source for auctioneer, the publication highlights national and global auction news and includes columns on a range of popular industry topics such as appraisals, business management, and auction law.

The publication will be sold through a "modified sealed bid" auction. The winning bidder will own the name and trademark rights to the publication, as well as the advertising contracts and subscription database. Bidders are required to submit a $10,000 bid deposit with their sealed bid and bids must be received at the NAA office in Overland Park, Kansas by Wednesday, July 30, 2008. The top three bidders will participate in a live, online auction on NAAlive.com on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

First published in May 1987 by Kiefer Publishing in Fergus Falls, MN, the publication was initially printed in full-color, glossy magazine format. The layout of the publication was later converted to a newspaper/tabloid format in 1992. Initially a subscription based publication; the National Auctioneers Association purchased Auction World in 2001 and distributes the newspaper to the members of the association.

The NAA currently publishes a premier monthly magazine, The Auctioneer, and operates its website www.auctioneers.org. The NAA Board of Directors recently chose to divest itself from Auction World to reallocate its resources to strengthening its web content and monthly magazine, The Auctioneer.

To view information on the sale of Auction World, visit www.auctionworldsale.com. The website includes a sample issue of Auction World, sealed bid forms, terms and conditions of the sale, and questions addressing the sale. For additional information regarding the sale of Auction World, contact Kurt Kiefer at (218) 233-0000 or kurtkiefer@aol.com. International Junior Auctioneer Championship Finalists Announced International Junior Auctioneer Championship Finalists Announced

Three Junior Auctioneers will advance to the IJAC finals on Friday, July 11, 2008. Ten Junior Auctioneers competed in this year's competition. To view the IJAC finals live Friday morning, visit www.naameeting.com at 9:00 a.m.

Jacob Barth, Ephrata, Washington
Eloisa Garcia, Belen, New Mexico
Emily R. Wears, Solon, Iowa

IAC Champion Interviewed on Local Nashville Station