Wade Leist, CMA
Benefit Auctioneer / Leist Auctioneers
Boyne City, Michigan
Wade Leist is a second-generation auctioneer from Northern Michigan. He started working livestock and estate auctions in 2001 with his father, MAA HOF Auctioneer Frank Leist. In 2004 he attended the Worldwide College of Auctioneering in Mason City, IA. Since then, he has been named a champion auctioneer in multiple state, national and international auctioneer championships. He served as the President of the Michigan Auctioneers Association in 2016 after a Director’s term. In 2021 he earned his Certified Michigan Auctioneer designation, and he continues to serve as a consultant for The Gavel.
Effective Strategies and Techniques for Successful Fundraising Auctions
In 2015, Wade began conducting charity auctions at gala events for local Nonprofit Organizations. Over the next few years, he would discover strategies that resulted in consistent success across a wide range of event variables. These strategies allowed his business to soon spread to organizations across the entire US and into Canada.
Successful charity auctions begin with consultation and end with execution. Wade’s simple and effective strategies help his clients develop a seamless program which culminates in philanthropic fundraising during the live auction and dedicated giving areas of all events. Learn how to better serve your client’s, become invaluable to their future needs, and grow your business exponentially as we discuss techniques for charity live auctions and dedicated giving.