Episodes

  • Raising the Ultimate Bid: Leaving Corporate for Auctioneering!
    Nov 19 2024

    "Leaving a job is not the end; it's the beginning of a new adventure." - Unknown

    We've got a candid conversation with two of Chicago's hottest auctioneers!

    Join Hail Hail Auctions Founder, Chris Maliszewski and Chris Hensley, Owner of Bid Raise Bid for the exhilaration of auctioneering and raising funds for meaningful causes. These two fundraising stars will have a robust discussion about what's to come in 2025 and what was learned in 2024.

    Not to mention, they will be celebrating Chris Hensley's big leap to becoming a full-time auctioneer after many years of raising money for great causes part time!

    Why do you NOT want to miss this conversation? Because we've all had moments of living with purpose, but stuck in careers that aren't satisfying.

    Maybe a career in auctioneering is an option for you!?!

    Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!

    Learn more about Chris Hensley

    Rock Your Fundraising Goals with Hail Hail Auctions

    #auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail

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    38 mins
  • Kids on First: Learning Life Through Baseball, For All!
    Nov 5 2024

    "You could be a kid for as long as you want when you play baseball." - Cal Ripken, Jr.

    This exciting edition of "The Appeal" highlights Kids on First Founder, Sherron Cerny and the amazing work being done to provide access for all to America's Pastime, baseball, in the Richmond, VA area.

    By joining us, you will hear how baseball is more than a game. The work being done by Kids on First coupled with the inevitable failures of baseball, teaches kids of all walks about life!

    Learn more about Kids on First

    Join the party of fundraising with Hail Hail Auctions

    #baseball #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal

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    35 mins
  • Radio, Radio! KAZI FM 88.7: Broadcasting for Impact
    Oct 22 2024

    "TV gives everyone an image, but radio gives birth to a million images in a million brains." - Peggy Noonan

    Join Hail Hail Auctions founder, Chris Maliszewski as he welcomes the newly appointed General Manager of KAZI FM 88.7 in Austin, TX, Reno Dudley.

    This episode of "The Appeal" will be a deep dive into what it takes to run this amazing listener supported radio station while being new to the gig. Under the new leadership of Reno, KAZI is sure to be positioned to impact the Austin, TX community for years to come!

    Learn more about KAZI FM

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    33 mins
  • Hail Hail the Gang's All Here!
    Oct 1 2024

    We've been BUSY!

    On this episode of "The Appeal," we slow down to talk about the upcoming gala season and the amazing organizations we partnering with.

    Join Hail Hail Auctions Founder, Chris Maliszewski and his tag team partners at Brilliant Beam Media, Syya Yasotornrat and Raquel Flores for an episode sure to be fun and very informative.


    Plus you never know who will surprise us all and join the show!


    Hail Hail!


    #auction #nonprofit #charity

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    33 mins
  • Get FREE Diapers & Pads for YOUR Family!
    Sep 3 2024

    "The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little" - Franklin D. Roosevelt

    Keeping Families Covered, a dedicated 501c3 organization that is making a significant impact in our community by providing FREE diapers and period supplies to families in need.

    Founder and CEO, Ann Marie Mathis joins Chris Maliszewki on The Appeal to help us all discover how this incredible initiative supports individuals and families through a robust network of community partners and direct service.

    #fundraiser #non-profit #diapers #family

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    38 mins
  • Ink Therapy: Transformative Tattoos for Mental Health & Trauma Recovery
    Aug 20 2024

    "I want my tattoos to be a story of my life." - Anne-Marie

    Craig Dershowitz, Director at Healing Ink joins The Appeal to shine a light on the power of tattoo art to help those looking to move forward from their traumatic experiences.

    The team at Hail Hail Auctions is no stranger to incredible traumatic events and it's effects on mental health. Host Chris Maliszewski's story and participation in Healing Ink tattoo therapy highlights an alternative approach for those overcoming trauma and mental health challenges.

    Get ready for a powerful and impactful conversation!

    Join the conversation and learn more about Healing Ink on social media:

    Website: www.healingink.org

    IG @healinginkorg

    #trauma #mentalhealth #therapy

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    36 mins