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Third-Generation Auctioneer for Texas Charity Events

A young, high-energy auctioneer who stays sharp on every bid. Live auctions and professional bidspotting for galas, schools, and nonprofits in Austin, Houston, and College Station.

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Alex Ackel in a black cowboy hat with a fellow auctioneer at a charity event

About

Auctioneering Runs in the Family

Auctioneering is the family business. I'm a third-generation auctioneer, and more than five people in my family have made a living calling bids. I grew up at fundraisers watching them work a room, and I learned early that a great auction comes down to reading people, keeping the pace up, and making it fun to give.

Today I call charity auctions and work as a professional bidspotter and ringman across Austin, Houston, and College Station. Whether I'm on the block or on the floor, the goal doesn't change: help your organization raise as much as possible, and give your guests a night they enjoy being part of.

I'm young, I bring real energy to the room, and I stay sharp from the first lot to the last. Guests stay engaged, bidders feel the momentum, and nobody's paddle goes unnoticed.

The Difference

Why Hire a Professional?

The live auction is the part of the night where the money gets decided, usually in a matter of minutes. A professional keeps the room moving, knows when to push and when to let a bid breathe, and works with trained spotters so no raised paddle gets missed. That's often the difference between a paddle raise that stalls and one that keeps climbing.

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Alex Ackel on stage with a microphone at a charity auction

Services

What I Do

Every event is different. Here's how I can help yours.

Your Auctioneer I'm on the block calling your live auction. I'm young, quick on my feet, and I keep the energy up all night. I read the room, keep the bids moving, and know when to push for one more raise. Your guests have fun, and your cause raises more. Alex Ackel calling a live auction from the stage Live Auction Hosting I call your live auction from the first lot to the last, keeping the pace brisk and the room involved. Crowd Energizers Games that get the whole crowd involved, with raffle prizes and other rewards that keep guests in the action and bidding more when the live auction starts. Charity Fundraisers Galas, school auctions, church festivals, and nonprofit dinners. Big ballroom or small banquet hall, the approach scales to fit. Event Consultation Help with item selection, lot order, opening bids, and run of show, so the auction fits the night instead of dragging it out. Virtual & Hybrid Auctions Online and hybrid setups for supporters who can't be in the room. Trips & Experience Packages Consignment travel and experience packages from vetted providers, which add big-ticket lots without buying them upfront. Bidspotting & Ringman Services I work the floor as a professional bidspotter for other auctioneers: catching bids, keeping bidders engaged, and pushing the room when it needs it. When I'm calling your auction, I can bring my own team of trained bidspotters, so you aren't relying on volunteers to watch the crowd. Alex Ackel calling out a bid from the floor at a gala

Videos

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A few clips from live auctions I've called. Press play to see how I run a room.

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