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 a live auction successful?

Fundraising event planner Beth Sandefur joins host Greg Quiroga for "Inside the Industry," an in-depth look at the world of fundraising auctions from the perspective of an event professional. Founder of Beth Sandefur Events, Beth is a data-driven event planner who specializes in creating fun, mission-focused events that raise significant funds for non-profits across the US.

Beth works with events of all sizes, and has guidance that will help any organization create a better guest experience.

You can read more about Beth *and* schedule a time to chat with her on her website: https://www.bethsandefur.com/

And see her newest venture, Gala Toolbox: https://www.galatoolbox.com/

Presented by Stellar Fundraising Auctions (http://www.stellarsf.com) and brought to you by Sojourn Ventures: Consignment travel for charity auctions, done right: https://www.sojournventurestravel.com/

Take a peek behind the curtain of the wonderful world of fundraising auctions: https://feeds.captivate.fm/black-tie-and-tales/

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, fundraising auctioneers Greg Quiroga and Devon Bell are joined by special guest Kelly Russell of Artisan Auctions to discuss what happens when an event hits that turning point, and suddenly everything changes. From an A-list celebrity mocking big bidders to the event chair passing out in the back of the room, these three have seen it all and they are here to tell the tale.

Accompanying blog post here: https://www.stellarsf.com/blog/2025/7/31/and-thats-where-it-all-went

Presented by Stellar Fundraising Auctions (http://www.stellarsf.com) and brought to you by Sojourn Ventures: Consignment travel for charity auctions, done right: https://www.sojournventurestravel.com/

Take a peek behind the curtain of the wonderful world of fundraising auctions with two auctioneers who have seen it all. https://feeds.captivate.fm/black-tie-and-tales/

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 and Devon Bell are joined by special guest Bobby D. Ehlert of Call To Auction Fundraising to discuss all the benefits of Professionals vs. Volunteers. Is your cocktail hour costing you more than just the drinks? How much money are you really paying a volunteer auctioneer? And Bobby D. suggests that the for some crowds, the gala is dead (long live the un-gala!).

Click here to register for Bobby D.'s webinar: https://tinyurl.com/bttguestlink

Accompanying blog post here: https://www.stellarsf.com/blog/2025/7/17/professionals-vs-volunteers

Presented by Stellar Fundraising Auctions (http://www.stellarsf.com) and brought to you by Sojourn Ventures: Consignment travel for charity auctions, done right: https://www.sojournventurestravel.com/

Take a peek behind the curtain of the wonderful world of fundraising auctions with two auctioneers who have seen it all. https://feeds.captivate.fm/black-tie-and-tales/