Ramping up
Get your board committed to ensuring your fundraiser's success and make the most of your fundraising event. In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, Stellar Fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell…
The Best of 2025
We kick off a new season of Black Tie and Tales with a look back at the best of 2025. Stellar fundraising auctioneers Devon Bell and Greg Quiroga discuss the…
Inside the Industry: Event Production with The Lux Production’s Jared Villareal
Good A/V does more than just broadcast sound and images, good A/V sets an emotional tone and inspires your crowd to support your cause more deeply. If you are accustomed…
My Way or the Highway
Where do you draw the line? When planning a fundraising auction, what is your absolute, deal-breaker, "has to be done this way or I'm out" element? In this episode of…
Gala vs Reality
Where does the line between reality and irrational philanthropy exist? How do you get your guests to focus on the value of the cause instead of the value of the…
Inside the Industry with Event Planner Beth Sandefur
What are the four keys to choosing a venue for your next fundraiser? How important is registration and check-out to your attendees? How many bidders does it take to make…
And That’s Where It All Went…with Special Guest Kelly Russell of Artisan Auctions
What happens when Jay Leno mocks your biggest bidder? What do you do when your emcee calls in arrested and in jail? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales,…
Professionals vs. Volunteers with Bobby D. Ehlert of Call To Auction Fundraising
What happens when you get three fundraising auctioneers with mild ADHD on the mic at the same time? In this episode of Black Tie and Tales, fundraising auctioneers Greg Quiroga…
Summer Tripping
What's the best way to get a ground floor room at the Ritz Carlton? Why do bidders love building relationships with chefs? What have you done with Greg's notebook?In this…
Leaving It All On the Table
When the auction is over and it's time to go home, how much gas is left in your tank? Did you leave your crowd wanting to do more, or were…