Sept. 12, 2024

From Barcodes to Breakthroughs: A Look Inside Rasmus Auctions

From Barcodes to Breakthroughs: A Look Inside Rasmus Auctions
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In this episode, host Tim Peters sits down with Chris Rasmus, the second-generation auctioneer behind Rasmus Auctions. Chris shares his journey from joining the family business in 1983 to becoming a leader in auction innovation. They discuss the importance of working on your business instead of in it, how to diversify asset classes, and Chris’s groundbreaking move into online-only auctions in 2000. Chris also dives into how his company manages customer care for over 1,200 auctions a year and the success they've found in the retail returns market.

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BidWrangler

Rasmus Auctions