Auctioneering runs in Blaine Lotz's blood; he says he was "pretty near born in a livestock market." Now, he's won the World Livestock Auctioneer... Fast-Talking 21-Year-Old Makes A Winning Bid For ...

In his case, auctioneer Dave Newman's fast talking has likely gone a long way in improving his professional image. "For a long time we had to fight the image of being flea market carpet salesmen," ...

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — From the real estate business to livestock sales and charity work, auctioneers play an important role in bringing money in from a crowd. This weekend some of the best voices ...

First: “Do you talk really fast like those guys on TV?” followed by a cartoonish imitation, complete with an imaginary microphone and a pseudo Southern accent. Second: “What’s the most expensive thing ...

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Step inside an auctioneer's world, a world of fast-talking, high-speed transactions. You rely on your voice to do the heavy lifting at the office.

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