Sid & Scott Miedema
Miedema Asset Management Group
Byron Center, Michigan
Sid Miedema is a first-generation auctioneer who founded Miedema Auctioneering in 1984. Sid was honored to be inducted into the Michigan Auctioneers Association (MAA) Hall of Fame in 2005 and was MAA Bid Calling Champion in 1995. He also has served as Director and President of the MAA. He is a licensed real estate broker and member of CAR & MAR. Sid has been privileged to present seminars at several association events. Sid currently serves as CEO of the Miedema Asset Management Group and the 2022/2023 President of the National Auctioneers Foundation.
Scott Miedema is the Chief Operating Officer of Miedema Asset Management Group. He assisted in starting Miedema Auctioneering with his brother, Sid Miedema, in 1984 and has helped transform their business into a leading global auction and liquidation service provider. Scott Miedema was a pioneer of the online auction methodology since 2000, as well as other asset management solutions that have transformed the auction industry. Scott is the 2005 Michigan Auctioneer Champion, has served as President of the MAA, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
“Lessons Learned”
For over three decades, Sid & Scott Miedema have been at the helm of a family auction business, learning countless lessons about what it takes to survive and thrive in a competitive, fast-paced industry. This seminar is an honest reflection of the challenges, triumphs, and pitfalls faced while operating in a family-owned auction setting. Attendees will hear about the strategies and decisions that helped sustain the business over time, and the insights gained from overcoming financial difficulties, market fluctuations, and the need to innovate while honoring tradition. Discover how to balance family dynamics with business growth, adapt to new technologies, and maintain strong relationships with both clients and employees.