In this episode, Gavin Rubinstein interviews Damien Cooley, One of Australia's top auctioneers. They discuss the unique qualities that set Damien apart from other auctioneers and their professional partnership. Damien shares his journey to becoming an auctioneer and the challenges he has faced. Listen to Damien's inspiring story and dedication to his craft.

[00:01:23] Challenges faced in real estate. 
[00:05:26] Insane volume of auctions. 
[00:11:45] Starting a business after failure. 
[00:15:23] An exciting auctioneer to watch. 
[00:20:37] Pushing for higher bids. 
[00:22:26] Bidding sequence and buyer emotions. 
[00:26:30] Online auctioneer during COVID. 
[00:28:46] The vibe of an auction room. 
[00:30:03] In-room auctions vs. on-site auctions. 
[00:34:05] Managing the buyer-seller gap. 
[00:36:14] What makes a good agent? 
[00:38:05] Negotiating effectively for your client. 
[00:41:08] Negotiating fees and commissions. 
[00:45:41] Feeling good about yourself.
[00:47:11] Finding fulfilment in life. 
[00:50:42] Changing the narrative.

In this episode, Gavin Rubinstein interviews Damien Cooley, One of Australia's top auctioneers. They discuss the unique qualities that set Damien apart from other auctioneers and their professional partnership. Damien shares his journey to becoming an auctioneer and the challenges he has faced. Listen to Damien's inspiring story and dedication to his craft.
[00:01:23] Challenges faced in real estate.  [00:05:26] Insane volume of auctions.  [00:11:45] Starting a business after failure.  [00:15:23] An exciting auctioneer to watch.  [00:20:37] Pushing for higher bids.  [00:22:26] Bidding sequence and buyer emotions.  [00:26:30] Online auctioneer during COVID.  [00:28:46] The vibe of an auction room.  [00:30:03] In-room auctions vs. on-site auctions.  [00:34:05] Managing the buyer-seller gap.  [00:36:14] What makes a good agent?  [00:38:05] Negotiating effectively for your client.  [00:41:08] Negotiating fees and commissions.  [00:45:41] Feeling good about yourself. [00:47:11] Finding fulfilment in life.  [00:50:42] Changing the narrative.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein & the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieving excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia & New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein &amp; the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieving excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White&rsquo;s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia &amp; New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Thinking outside the box with Gavin Rubinstein

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein & the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieve excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia & New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein &amp; the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieve excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White&rsquo;s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia &amp; New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

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