How do the two of you work as a team on stage?

Jason is the Fundraising Auctioneer and is assisted by Tarryn with bid spotting during the Live Auction. Tarryn steers the transition into the giving levels of the fundraising appeal / Fund-The-Mission / Paddle Raise and Jason calls out the bidder numbers at each level. They work in rhythm with each other to build giving momentum and create an enjoyable experience for your guests.

What is your fee?

No two events are the same and therefore Individualized quotes are sent after a briefing from the potential client.

The briefing is either via a prescheduled call or meeting; or given in writing. Please call 770.815.5494 or email tarryn@auctionhorizon.com to request either a time to talk or to be emailed an Event Briefing Form.

Upon reviewing the information, a personalized quote is drawn up. The quote is sent within 24 hours if a request is received Monday to Thursday or by the first business day after a weekend or public holiday.

What organizations have you worked with?

Since establishing Auction Horizon in 2011, the “Troutman duo” have worked with many organizations including Academy Prep, Angels for Change, Atlanta Ballet, Bearings Bike Works, Cink Charities Inc (Open Champion Stewart Cink), Crohns and Colitis Foundation (various chapters), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (various chapters), Julie’s Dream, Peter Michael Foundation, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (various states), St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Tampa Bay Watch, to name a few.

We can provide contact details of clients should you wish to speak to them directly about their experience of working with us.

Please also review our Testimonials Page

How do we know if you are the right fit for our event?

Watch our videos. Call our clients. Set up an interview with us. Ask us the tough questions. We’ll be honest with our answers.

How involved are you with the client before the event?

The needs of every client differ. Some require more assistance designing their event to be fundraising eligible than others. In cases such as these, we spend more time in consultation, advising on specific logistics such as item procurement, venue layout, timing and programming, item procurement, levels of giving, scripting, etc.

Other clients have well-established events and need some basic pre-event support. Regardless of the depth of our involvement before the event, we always share our honest opinion based on our experience. We share our opinion but respect the final decision of the client.

We do insist on pre-scheduled meetings at different times even if it is just to touch base and to stay informed about the progress of the event.

Regardless of how much the client wants us involved, we spend time preparing. We ensure that we are fully immersed in the Mission of the organization so that we can fulfill our role as your organization’s ambassadors on that fundraising stage.

What happens once we have contracted with you?

Once the contract has been signed and the deposit paid, meetings are scheduled to discuss logistics and programming leading up to the event.

We will also share a checklist of essential information and documentation that we require with deadlines to ensure that we are ready to raise the most money possible at the event.

How do you know how much energy and emotion to convey so that it generates giving momentum but does not overwhelm our guests?

As a result of our experience, we get a feel for a crowd very quickly and adapt our energy and emotional output accordingly. We also have an understanding of what is expected as a result of the time spent with the client to understand the Mission and the event.

Why pay you when I can get someone for free?

Please review the Testimonials and Videos on this website.

There is a difference between having fundraising potential in a room and converting fundraising potential in a room. Potential is converted to Dollars when planning, preparation, professionalism and precision meet on the fundraising stage.

When you contract with us, you are not merely contracting an auctioneer. You are contracting a fundraising team with over 40 years of combined experience in the fundraising event- and -auctioneering industry.

When you partner with us, you are partnering with professionals who have been involved in assisting organizations raise millions of dollars.

This is what we do for a living. We are serious about raising money that will impact and change lives for the better.