Testimonials

 

Please scroll down to view just a sample of the many unsolicited testimonials I have received from directors, committee members, guests, national and local celebrities and more. Unless noted, none are over one year old.

 

 

Bob,

 

Many of our Board Members are supporters of Stewart’s Caring Place and our Foundation partners with Stewart’s, so we have seen you at their gala events and are extremely impressed.
Excerpt of email received from Marisa H., Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation

 

 

 

Dear Bob,

 

You are an incredibly professional auctioneer and I can't tell you what a wonderful response we had to you! They LOVED you!!!
Excerpt of email received from Amy A., 40 Days for Life

 

 

 

 

Bob,

 

Thank You! I was singing your praises today. Thank you for a record live auction. You are awesome!...
Excerpt of thank you note received from Tracy K., Goodwill Industries - Akron

 

 

 

Dear Bob,

 

On behalf of Maple Leaf, thank you for your continued contributions to the success of our Raise-A-Roof Event... Please mark your calendar for ******, and we hope we can once again count on your energetic infusion for our Live Auction.
Excerpt of thank you card received from Joan BV, Maple Leaf

 

 

 

Bob, I had someone come up to me and say he saw you ten years ago and you were incredible then, and you're incredible now!
Conversation with Dave R., Board Member of Rising Star at Rising Star event.

 

 

 

Bob,



Again, thank you so much for being such a wonderful auctioneer for Camp Ho Mita Koda’s Backpack Bivouac. Our guests had so much fun with you!
Excerpt of email received from Lori I., Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland

 

 

 

Bob:

 
Thanks for being there yesterday. I appreciate how easy it is to work with you!
Excerpt of email received from Jeremy K-O, Director, Development -  University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, MacDonald Women's Hospital

 

 

 

Hey Bob!


I just MC'ed the ***** benefit on Saturday at the Akron Art Museum. When I found there'd be an auction I suggested you and they said when they called you were booked. Another auctioneer was hired but wasn't so great. The other organizer later asked me if I would recommend anyone. I said BOB HALE!!... You sure were missed on Saturday!
Excerpt of email received from Heather Burns, Radio Personality 91.3 The Summit 

 

 

 

Bob,

 

You did an outstanding job. Way over the top!
Conversation with Tony C., Director of Operations, The Village at Marymount

 

 

 

Mr. Hale,

 

...We used your services last year and the team unanimously agreed that you were a great improvement over past auctioneers and we would love to have you return...
Excerpt of email received from Jonathan B., Birchwood School International Festival and Auction 

 

 

 

Bob, You are an amazing auctioneer. My friend is an auctioneer. I feel like I'm cheating on him, saying that!
Conversation with Guest, Meredith A. Cowden Foundation - Six Courses for a Cure Event

 

 

 

You are absolutely the best live auctioneer I've ever heard. You're engaging and fun! Just fabulous!
Conversation with Guest, Cleveland Kids In Need Resource Center event

 

 

 

Thanks again for helpings us raise sooooo much money at the Birthday Bash again this year!  You're the Best!
Excerpt of email received from Kim L., formerly of Saint Martin de Porres High School

 

 

 

We love having you here!
Conversation with Steven F., Cleveland Indians Charities

 

 

 

You did a great job as always!
Conversation with Guest, Cleveland Indians Charities - Celebrity Golf Classic

 

 

 

You are a popular guy!
Conversation with Marti C., The Meredith A. Cowden Foundation

 

 

 

We couldn’t have done it without you. You are amazing.
Excerpt of email received from Susan O., Stewart's Caring Place

 

 

 

That was the liveliest auction we've ever had! Very engaging!
Conversation at event with Alicia S., The Holden Arboretum

 

 

 

Bob,

 

I've heard nothing but great things about you! We're checking to see your availability for next year...
Excerpt of email received from Ashley D., Cleveland Institute of Music

 

 

 

 

Bob,

Thank you so much! We are still getting compliments! You have a gift.
Excerpt of email received from Jonathan B., J. Babe Stearn Center
 
 
 
 
I have seen the best auctioneers. And you are the best auctioneer I've ever seen!
Conversation with Guest, J. Babe Stearn Center
 
 
 
 
I had a ton of compliments about you!
Conversation with Jonathan B., J. Babe Stearn Center
 
 
 
 
...You are the best. In the future, whatever I do, you will always be my auctioneer.
Excerpt of email received from Tonnie A., National MS Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter 
 
 
 
 
Thank you for working your tail off and helping us go way above and beyond what we hoped for. 
Excerpt of email from Barbara D., Beaumont School
 
 
 
 
Hey Bob - Thank you so much again for helping our cause last Friday at Fairlawn.  You really did a great job once again and it was a lot of fun!! 
Excerpt of email received from Andy J., Alzheimer's Association - Akron
 
 
 
 
 
Hi Bob,
What a night! Thanks for all you did to make it a success.
Excerpt of fax received from Jayne E., Lawrence School
 
 
 
 
 
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Reserve gave you a GLOWING endorsement!
Email received from Nancy B., Boys & Girls Clubs of Clermont County
 
 
 
 
Bob,
You came recommended as the best they come...
Excerpt of email received from Jonathan B., J. Babe Stearn Center
 
 
 
 
 
I have been to many events, and you are absolutely the best auctioneer I've ever seen!
Conversation with Guest at Spring Garden Waldorf School, 30th Anniversary Gala
 
 
 
 
You bring so much energy to the event!
Conversation with Marti C., The Meredith A. Cowden Foundation
 
 
 
 
Bob,

Thank you so much!! So far I’ve heard nothing but VERY POSITIVE feedback… You and Dan [Coughlin, Sportscaster] really made an impression!...
Excerpt of email received from Dana C., St Augustine Heath Ministries
 
 
 
 
Bob -  Thanks again for helping to make our evening such a success once again!  We were so pleased! As I was walking through the tables during the auction, the past president of our Board said... be sure to book him again for next year NOW!
Excerpt of email received from Terry K., American Heart Association - Canton
 
 
 
 
 
Good morning Bob,

Hope you are doing well. There’s no doubt that you are helping to raise a lot of money for so many organizations around NE Ohio!  Every time I run into someone who has been to a benefit I ask how it was and the first thing that is mentioned is how awesome the Auctioneer was...Bob Hale!
Excerpt of email received from: Kim L.

 

 

 

Hi Bob,

I’m wondering if you’re free for our event on... – NEXT YEAR!! ... We schedule the event around YOU!! Let me know as soon as possible!! Many thanks!!
Excerpt of email received from: Jayne E., Lawrence School

 

Written and verbal testimonials received throughout my career from local and national celebrities, as well as writers covering special events and special event coordinators conducting them:

 

Having worked with Bob for many years I can tell you he really gets the audience excited and does an amazing job getting them to open their hearts and wallets.
Maggie Musnuff, Bendlak & Associates

 

 

 

...I absolutely LOVE working with you and I was so thrilled we got to do it again...I think we make a great team, but more importantly, I'm amazed to watch you bring the magic: you are a true professional; I have a lot to learn from you...
Heather Burns, 91.3 The Summit

 

 

 

You did a wonderful job. Your energy is incredible!
Henry Winkler, Legendary Actor, Producer, Author

 

 

Everyone is raving about you!
Jen Toohey, Q104

 

"I turned to Cheney and said this guy can float a battleship on a raindrop!"
Retired Wyoming State Senator Alan Simpson to Former Vice President Dick Cheney about Bob's talents.

 

"I had heard so many great things about you, and they were true!
Jan Jones, Cleveland TV and Radio Legend

 

"You are impressively skilled as an auctioneer, a great entertainer and possessed of inspirational energy! I know how grateful everyone at Lawrence is for the enthusiasm you bring to your work, and it's my privilege to work with you anytime. Have a great summer yourself, and see you again soon."
Excerpt of email from: Lee Jordan, WEWS NewsChannel 5

 

"Every time I see you at a benefit auction, I let them know they’ve hired the best auctioneer in town! It’s true!"
Kathryn Riddle, Writer - covering special events

 


"Bob Hale is a master auctioneer"
Posted on Q104.com by: Rebecca Wilde, Q104 Wilde & Fee show

 


"Your lively style and auctioneering skills made the Legacy of Hope reception a whole lot of fun. Thanks so much for being such a big part of this successful evening for MDDO. Hopefully it will grow to become a big part of the success of this effort to promote community service."
Thank You letter received from Hope Taft, former First Lady of Ohio

 

"I go to so many events every year and you really are the best auctioneer in Cleveland."
Monica Robins, WKYC Channel 3 News

 


"You did a great job, again. Thank you very much!"
Al Roker, NBC's Today Show Weatherman

 


"You were fabulous!"
Barbara Adams, legendary celebrity morning show DJ with WKDD, Akron

 


"You are the best! You are the best!"
Larry Morrow, legendary Cleveland DJ / Personality

 


"Thank you so much. You were great! That was fun! You really have a God given gift."
Joy Swinea, multi-platinum songwriter - Nashville, TN

 


"I want you to know that because of our business, we go to a lot of benefits throughout the year. We see a lot of Auctioneers, and you really, really are the best! And I wouldn't say that unless it were true."
Art Thomas, Writer -covering special events

 

 

Hi Bob,
I just wanted to say thank you for your help at the Flavors of Northeast Ohio event. We had a ton of fun, and the auctions did great!
Rachael Stentz-Baugher, SB Consulting, LLC

 

The following is a non-recent testimonial. I keep this one on my site because it was the very first time I really felt that I made a difference in the world. I hope my testimonials have given you an idea of what my services can do for you and your organization.


I am writing this letter to express my gratitude and my profuse thanks to Bob Hale and Benefit Auction Services...

I really needed some guidance from someone who I could trust and would work with me long distance. I found Benefit Auction Services in the Yellow Pages. When I spoke to Bob Hale I was immediately impressed by his professional and compassionate tone. Without any concern as to whether or not he would even get the business, he took over 30 minutes just to explain to me several options that I had... I knew right away I found the right person.

... he explained everything to me in great detail... I could not be more satisfied with him, and with Benefit Auction Services.

I am so glad there was Bob Hale to help me... I highly recommend Benefit Auction Services... As a health care professional, I appreciate the thoroughness and dedication Bob applies to the task at hand. As a person, I am grateful for his kindness and his sincerity... I am thankful Bob was there to help me.

Sincerely,


A.S., Pittsburgh
(Long letter from client, condensed by BAS)