Client Testimonials
UNICEF Canada
"We had the pleasure of seeing Dave in action at one of our major UNICEF events and he was outstanding! His energy and auctioneering skills are top-shelf; but what separates Dave is that he took the time to really understand the world of UNICEF around the world and the critical role it plays in the lives of the most vulnerable children. This passion and belief in our work translated in real-time to the stage. His energy was contagious, and the auction results he helped achieve were unparalleled. Dave doesn’t just raise paddles. He raises awareness, inspires generosity, and helped turn a moment into a movement."
SickKids & Campfire Circle
"I had the pleasure of working with Dave as both a fundraiser and auctioneer, and I can't speak highly enough about his exceptional talent and dedication. From start to finish, Dave demonstrated a level of professionalism and enthusiasm that truly elevated our event. Beyond his technical skills, Dave's genuine passion for helping causes shone through.
Highly recommend!"
Childhood Cancer Canada
"His magnetic presence and expert command of the room undoubtedly contributed to the success of our
auction and mission moment. Dave engaged with our audience and generated excitement
resulting in record-breaking bids and donations, exceeding our fundraising goals.
We are forever grateful for his professionalism, energy, and dedication to our cause."
Access Education - Guatemala Children's Fund
"For almost a decade, Dave has been our auctioneer at galas, single handedly raising more money than we ever dreamed of due to his passion, commitment, and love for the kids in Guatemala. At other events, like Grapes for Humanity, his auctions are so compelling that he's often allowed to sell duplicates! He’s the real deal, and we’re grateful to work with him."
Chai Lifeline Canada
"Working with Dave as an auctioneer was an absolute pleasure. His professionalism, charisma, and ability to captivate audiences were truly unmatched. The auction he seamlessly orchestrated at our event left a lasting impact.
Dave has a unique gift for engaging the crowd, driving excitement and ultimately, raising vital funds.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dave for any event seeking a dynamic and effective live auctioneer."
Bassett Events
"We engaged Dave to be our auctioneer for the evening with a goal of raising a lot of money.
Dave did not disappoint! In my 23 years of producing events, Dave was by far the best auctioneer I have ever worked with. He was professional and relatable. His charm and charisma as well as his humour not only had our guests
laughing out loud but bidding. With his help we far exceeded our revenue goal.
I would recommend Dave and look forward to working with him in the future!"
Project Sunshine Canada
"Dave is a most charismatic, energetic and engaging auctioneer. He is the ideal host or emcee for any event as he can read the audience and engage with humour, humility and charm. He is not afraid of a tough crowd and never breaks a sweat.
He works with you not for you: your objectives are his objectives. The consummate professional."
Camp Kirk
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Dave—he is the epitome of professionalism. What really stood out was how he went out of his way to personally thank many of the auction winners. His genuine gratitude made a huge impact, and the feedback on the Fund A Need was outstanding. He added a fun, unique touch that encouraged giving in a lighthearted way.
We were also impressed by Dave's incredible flexibility on the night. When we threw additional auction items and last-minute speaking notes his way, he handled it all effortlessly and seamlessly. His ability to adapt and keep everything running smoothly made the entire event feel effortless. I highly recommend working with him!"
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The Modern Miracle Foundation
"Thankfully we hired Dave and got him involved. We're certain we wouldn't have raised the money we did without him. He did his homework, he learned about our cause and mission, and used all of this knowledge to bring excitement, fun and laughter to the room resulting in generous commitments from our guests. We will definitely be bringing him back next year. He helped us exceed our fundraising goal and was worth every penny!"
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