Client Reviews · Nationwide
In their
own words.
Event chairs, development directors and founders, on what changed when a professional ran the room.
Producing events since 1994
Ranked #1 · comedy and auctioneering · The Bash · six years running
Benefit Auction Specialist, National Auction Association · Member NAA · Member RMAF · Safe On Stage Since 2008
Historically, our organization has never hired a professional auctioneer to emcee and manage our live auction. However, we decided to make the investment this year—and it paid off tremendously. We were able to bring our numbers back to where they had been in previous years! … He was engaging, dynamic, and read the room exceptionally well—never coming across as pushy, which can be a concern at fundraising events.
Chelsey O. · Event Manager · Welcome Home Angel
A partial list of who we have worked for
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Justin was extremely professional through every step of the process and contributed a lot to our event. Our plans changed several times during the event and he was able to roll with the punches seamlessly!
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Justin James was excellent! He brought in more money than expected in the auction, kept everyone laughing all night!
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Justin James brought a lot of energy to the crowd and was very fluid at keeping the pace up and people engaged. It was a huge success.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Justin and Katie were easy to work with, very responsive and provided great suggestions for our event. I would highly recommend them if you are doing a live auction!
Stacey W. · in partnership with Porsche
Baseball practice with Roger Clemens.
Sold twice. $24,000 each.
The Astros Foundation · a $2 million night
St Patrick Catholic School
Justin did exactly what we had hoped! Brought the crowd to the event with his hypnotist show, the money for our school as auctioneer, and was super helpful in making our event a big success with new ideas. He worked closely with us to really make sure everything ran smoothly- and it did!!
N. Deery
Seeds for Progress
Justin was wonderful to work with and our live auction was very entertaining and dynamic thanks to him. We were also able to reach our goal during the fund the need portion of the event with his help. We look forward to teaming up again.
Rosa Rivas Blanco · Executive Director
ALS Association
Each event has thrown us unique curveballs this year, but I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together. That is in large part due to your keen attention to detail and commitment to go above and beyond.
Lindsay McElwee · Managing Director, Development
The room decides. We prepare it.
New York Council Navy League
They knew we were adding a live auction and paddle raise to our annual gala for the first time, and gave us great advice about our in-event fundraising options. I’m thrilled to say that Justin helped us exceed our goals for the evening!
Jessica LM Hitchen · Executive Director
A guitar Jason Aldean signed on stage. $20,000.
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
He is a seasoned auctioneer who makes it look effortless and he is confident on the microphone and good with technology. Also, he was instrumental in ensuring the event details were going as planned and kept in strong communication at all stages - the planning, prep, set up, take down and debrief.
Laura M. · Director of Enrollment Management & Advancement
Treasured Life Initiative
This was our first auction, and we were so pleased with the amazing assistance Justin and his staff gave us! … They were also very responsive in our communications with them as they spent multiple hours explaining and teaching us about the ins and outs of auction and event planning.
Marcia D. · Founder
Super T
Justin was a fabulous entertainer! He kept the crowd laughing consistently. He was innovative and creative in his ideas for the event. Everyone had a great time at our party due to Justin’s comedic personality and presentation!
Super T
Coop Consulting
From the minute we got in touch with them (about 10 days beforehand) they were incredibly professional and great at making things work at the last minute. … Justin and Katie even worked with me late on a weekend putting the script together.
Coop Consulting
UC San Diego Health Epilepsy Center
He spent time with us prior to the event and made great recommendations on how we could have it be more successful. He also got to the event early to make sure we had all the pieces lined up and ready! This was our first event for our nonprofit organization and we were very happy with the final result!
Epilepsy Research Fundraiser
Center for Human Services
Our overall experience with Justin and his company was fantastic. From our first inquiry through Bash, Justin and his marketing Director Katie were wonderful to work with. They both stayed in touch and worked with us to make sure our event was very successful. Justin helped to make this one of our most successful events. Overall a very pleasant experience and I would highly recommend them for this type of event.
Center for Human Services
Corvallis FFA Alumni
Justin James was excellent! He brought in more money than expected in the auction, kept everyone laughing all night, and led a hilarious hypnosis show. Katie, his agent, was so easy to work with- she really made the experience so simple. We can’t thank these two enough!
Corvallis FFA Alumni
At the end of the day, I know we raised more money for our charity with Justin. That’s what truly matters.
Henry C. · Events and Partnerships Manager · Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association