Wendy Lambert is a well known professional in the auction industry partnering with clients from coast to coast. She has engaged in all aspects of the auction business. From planning, marketing, and calling bids for auctions, she has done it all. Her love for the auction industry is contagious. She captivates a crowd with her warm enthusiasm and sense of humor. She has also been named the Texas Champion Auctioneer and won the coveted International Auctioneer Championship - Women's division. Wendy's formal education includes a degree in Education from Abilene Christian University. She is a former educator, leadership trainer and personal executive coach. Her formal auction training was received at Texas Auction Academy. Wendy has also been trained extensively in consulting for fundraising and charity events. She holds the elite designation of “Benefit Auctioneer Specialist'' through the National Auctioneers Association. Her passion is to help buyers and sellers come together through the auction method. She is a licensed realtor in Texas and will soon have the Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate Designation. Wendy has also been selected by the National Auctioneers Association to speak at the Annual Benefit Summit and has also served as an instructor at Texas Auction Academy. Wendy and her husband, Doak, currently live in Decatur, Texas and have four adult children who are the joy of their lives.
It may seem counter-productive to spend a portion of your auction proceeds to hire a professional auctioneer, but the value and potential boost in income more than makes up for their fees. Professional benefit auctioneers will become involved with the planning and spend time with you to get to know your organization, your cause and your audience. They know how to sell, they know how to motivate and encourage bidding, and they are passionate. Do you want to be ordinary or extraordinary? You hope your event will be memorable with a large turnout or your organization's supporters and their friends. You have booked the perfect venue, the most sought-after caterer, and fabulous musical entertainment. You are now ready to host your auction. You demand the best in all other elements of the evening. Expect as much of your auction and auctioneer. A highly successful auction should bring in revenues that will be beyond your greatest expectations. What is the key to making this happen? Your auctioneer should be a professional. You want your guests to take notice of how much fun bidding and buying can be! Wendy knows how to engage your guests - keeps the pace lively. She knows how to actively involving them in the bidding process and encouraging them to be generous on behalf of the organization. Book a professional and make sure everyone has a chance to bid, buy or give to your organization!