The Auctioneer  Magazine

From the President:
John Schultz

Dear Fellow NAA Members, as I write my final magazine article as your 76th President, I am filled with gratitude for the remarkable journey we have shared this past year. Serving you—and our auction community—has been both humbling and inspiring, a capstone in a career that began at my grandfather’s auction in 1992, where I first experienced the spirit of camaraderie that defines our profession. Our upcoming Conference & Show in Schaumburg, Illinois (July 15–19) is the culmination of our collective efforts. This milestone gathering will unite the brightest minds and most passionate professionals in our industry. World‑class education sessions, a dynamic Trade Show, and... 

Pulling in a New Generation

Since its inception, auctioneering has been a dynamic industry constantly evolving to meet demands, but the shifting generational markets create an ongoing challenge. Bryce Hansen, CAI, president of Hansen Auction Group, put it best when he said in last year’s Conference & Show seminar on the subject of shifting generational markets that “this is something that could have been a topic 50 years ago – how do you adapt to the new people coming in? This industry is all about change, and it’s about how to adapt to buyers and sellers.” Anne Nouri, CAI, AARE, BAS, GPPA, a licensed real estate professional, is on the front lines of generational wealth shifting hands and feels a responsibility to educate the public about what...