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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 23 MIN

106: World Champion Wade Leist: Competitive Auctioneering Built His Skills But Relationships Built His Career

from CattleUSA Daily · host Lauren Moylan | Cattle USA

In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, host Lauren Moylan welcomes Wade Leist, an experienced auctioneer from northern Michigan. Wade shares his journey from childhood memories in the auction industry to becoming a professional auctioneer. He discusses the importance of relationships within the industry, the competitive nature of auctioneering, and how building trust with producers is essential for success. Wade emphasizes the need for auctioneers to connect with producers and appreciate their hard work, ultimately enhancing the auction experience for everyone involved.LinksWatch on Youtube⁠CattleUSA Insurance⁠ - ⁠CattleUSA Website⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠CattleUSA Media⁠⁠ - ⁠Facebook⁠ - ⁠Instagram⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠The Next Generation Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠Lauren’s Instagram⁠ - ⁠Lauren’s Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, select the three dots next to the following button, and click the star that says “Rate show”)TakeawaysWade's childhood experiences shaped his career in auctioneering.The auction industry is deeply rooted in family traditions.Building relationships with producers is crucial for auctioneers.Trust between auctioneers and producers enhances the selling experience.Competitive auctioneering fosters personal and professional growth.Auctioneers should appreciate the efforts of producers in cattle marketing.The connection between auctioneers and producers is irreplaceable.Producers are smart and understand their operations better than anyone.It's important to market cattle in a way that suits producers' needs.Wade looks forward to the camaraderie and competition in upcoming events.Chapters00:00 Wade's Journey into Auctioneering03:36 The Competitive Spirit in Auctioneering06:36 Building Relationships in the Auction Industry09:06 The Importance of Personal Connections12:05 Understanding Producers' Needs14:46 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirationsauctioneer, livestock, relationships, cattle industry, auction school, competitive auctioneering, trust, producers, marketing, community

In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, host Lauren Moylan welcomes Wade Leist, an experienced auctioneer from northern Michigan. Wade shares his journey from childhood memories in the auction industry to becoming a professional auctioneer. He discusses the importance of relationships within the industry, the competitive nature of auctioneering, and how building trust with producers is essential for success. Wade emphasizes the need for auctioneers to connect with producers and appreciate their hard work, ultimately enhancing the auction experience for everyone involved.LinksWatch on Youtube⁠CattleUSA Insurance⁠ - ⁠CattleUSA Website⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠CattleUSA Media⁠⁠ - ⁠Facebook⁠ - ⁠Instagram⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠The Next Generation Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠Lauren’s Instagram⁠ - ⁠Lauren’s Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, select the three dots next to the following button, and click the star that says “Rate show”)TakeawaysWade's childhood experiences shaped his career in auctioneering.The auction industry is deeply rooted in family traditions.Building relationships with producers is crucial for auctioneers.Trust between auctioneers and producers enhances the selling experience.Competitive auctioneering fosters personal and professional growth.Auctioneers should appreciate the efforts of producers in cattle marketing.The connection between auctioneers and producers is irreplaceable.Producers are smart and understand their operations better than anyone.It's important to market cattle in a way that suits producers' needs.Wade looks forward to the camaraderie and competition in upcoming events.Chapters00:00 Wade's Journey into Auctioneering03:36 The Competitive Spirit in Auctioneering06:36 Building Relationships in the Auction Industry09:06 The Importance of Personal Connections12:05 Understanding Producers' Needs14:46 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirationsauctioneer, livestock, relationships, cattle industry, auction school, competitive auctioneering, trust, producers, marketing, community

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