Tired of “drive-through” auctioneers who under-prepare and hit the wrong notes?
Spark owner and live auctioneer Andy Saks will take ownership of your auction or paddle raise. He’ll work right alongside you right from your planning stage, building your best setup, sweating your details, sharing key insights and advice, keeping you organized, and doing it all with a smile, so you can relax knowing your return will dwarf your investment.
Discover your live auctioneer and paddle raise packages below. Then book one by itself, or both together.
Not sure which package to pick? Schedule a free call with Andy today!
PACKAGE 1: LIVE AUCTIONEERAndy will help you boost every bid, by: Researching your auction items and picking key details for each one Advising you on item selection, order, pricing, and sweeteners Offering great strategies for boosting bids, like “mystery items” and “doubling” Building a word-for-word auctioneer script you can edit and approve Designing sleek, animated slides to match your script Delivering a warm-up auction speech to prime your audience for bidding Serving as your live auctioneer with energy, warmth and humor |
PACKAGE 2: PADDLE RAISE /
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BOTH PACKAGES INCLUDE:Learning about your event history, goals and logistics Promoting your event on Spark’s website, e-newsletter and social media Running fundraising games like “heads or tails” Introducing speakers, making announcements, and other “on-mic” services Sharing valuable, practical advice and resources throughout the process Scheduling a post-event “debrief” call with feedback and suggestions Giving you “first dibs” on future fundraising event dates (pending availability) |
AFINS (Israel Navy SEALs)
Boston Workmen’s Circle
Cape Cod Community Development Partnership
Clover Foundation
Community Rowing
Family Promise
Fayerweather Street School
House of the Seven Gables
MetroLacrosse
Newbury College
Riverbend School
Temple Beth Elohim
Temple Israel of Boston
Truro Center for the Arts
“We’ve booked Andy twice. He helped to elicit high bids with wittiness and charm. He ‘read’ the audience and adjusted his approach appropriately. He’s a pleasure to work with.”
“I can’t say enough good things about working with Andy and knowing that he was such a professional really put our committee at ease. He is FABULOUS.”
“Andy did a great job at getting the audience engaged. We had a great experience overall and look forward to next year!”
“Andy felt like another member of our team. He provided a written script, and his slides were a huge hit! Andy was professional during the entire process and would love to work with him again!”
“Andy was thoroughly prepared for our gala, and left little to chance. He was patient with our audience, and took the time to get a feel for the room. As a result, our auction and paddle raise earned more than double what we’ve ever earned in past years. I would highly recommend Andy.”
