Auctioneers don't just talk fast, the auctioneer's craft is learned and practiced. They are actually following a conversational rhythmic pattern of numbers in ascending or descending order based on the auction attendees' bidding interest. A good auctioneer will engage potential buyers, keep track of the auction count in real-time during the sale, and control their breathing simultaneously to maintain this pace for extended periods. If you want to see if you have what it takes to be an auctioneer, there are dozens of auction schools in Canada and the United States, or you can be trained in-house by an auctioneering company. Skilled auctioneers compete in events such as the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship.