Becoming a Benefit Auctioneer with Dani Dotterosa
Fri Jan 16 2026
Angela sits down with Dani Dotterosa, a Benefit Auctioneer and gala fundraising consultant, to explore the unconventional path that led her into the world of fundraising galas and live auctions. Dani shares how a collection of side hustles and a chance coffee meeting with a former Denver Bronco–turned–auctioneer launched her career on stage with a mic in hand. She explains the difference between liquidation auctioneers and benefit auctioneers, the key skills that make a great auctioneer and event coordinator, and why confidence, quick thinking, logistics, and a heart of gold all matter in this field. Dani also offers thoughtful advice to young adults who feel unsure about their career direction, encouraging them to “get the car moving,” bring excellence to every role, and seek mentorship from professionals already doing the work they’re curious about.
Learn more at her website AuctionsByDani.com!
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Angela sits down with Dani Dotterosa, a Benefit Auctioneer and gala fundraising consultant, to explore the unconventional path that led her into the world of fundraising galas and live auctions. Dani shares how a collection of side hustles and a chance coffee meeting with a former Denver Bronco–turned–auctioneer launched her career on stage with a mic in hand. She explains the difference between liquidation auctioneers and benefit auctioneers, the key skills that make a great auctioneer and event coordinator, and why confidence, quick thinking, logistics, and a heart of gold all matter in this field. Dani also offers thoughtful advice to young adults who feel unsure about their career direction, encouraging them to “get the car moving,” bring excellence to every role, and seek mentorship from professionals already doing the work they’re curious about. Learn more at her website AuctionsByDani.com! Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights with Angela Stephens. Discover productivity tools and focus-friendly resources at www.time2refocus.com, or book career coaching at www.refocuscareers.com. Listen to all episodes and catch the sister podcast, RE-Focus with Angela, at www.refocuscareers.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.