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We Live It | LiveAg's Livestock Marketing PodcastCommon Ground Coalition: 5 Ways Ranchers Can Secure Agriculture's FutureJoin hosts Ty deCordova and guest host 2024 WLAC Wade Leist as they sit down with Alabama cattle producer Eric Smith, one of 40 stakeholders in the Livestock Marketing Association's Common Ground Coalition.Eric breaks down the historic summit that brought together diverse livestock leaders to tackle the industry's biggest challenges with one unified voice. Discover the 5 key priorities that could reshape America's livestock future:✅ Ag-friendly tax policy ✅ Effective risk management tools✅ Improved labor access ✅ Livestock hauler flexibility ✅ Support for young producersFrom preserving family farms to ensuring America's food security, thi...
2025-09-1823 min
We Live It | LiveAg's Livestock Marketing Podcast2025 World Champion Auctioneer Dean Edge: From Mentorship to VictoryJoin hosts Ty deCordova and Wade Leist as they sit down with 2025 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion Dean Edge in this special episode recorded ahead of our September 11 Video Auction. Edge claimed the top prize at the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship in Dunlap earlier this summer, sharing his emotional journey and the mentors who shaped his career.In this episode, you'll hear about:Edge's path from working under mentor Dan Skeels (2004 World Champion) to becoming champion himselfThe vital role of 4H and FFA projects in developing tomorrow's agricultural leadersBehind-the-scenes auction barn stories, including a memorable encounter with...
2025-09-1115 min
We Live It | LiveAg's Livestock Marketing PodcastAngus Access Unveiled: EID Technology, Breedr Partnership, and the Evolution of Red Angus MarketingJoin host Ty deCordova (yes, that's really him without the beard!) and 2024 World Champion Auctioneer Wade Leist as they sit down with Katie Martin, Director of Communications at the Red Angus Association of America, for an in-depth look at the exciting transformation happening in Red Angus marketing.Katie walks us through the evolution from the Feeder Calf Certification Program to the newly launched Angus Access program, explaining how this rebrand better positions Red Angus cattle in today's marketplace. Discover what the shift to EID tags means for producers and buyers, and learn about the groundbreaking collaboration between...
2025-08-1422 min
CattleUSA Daily106: World Champion Wade Leist: Competitive Auctioneering Built His Skills But Relationships Built His CareerIn this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, host Lauren Moylan welcomes Wade Leist, an experienced auctioneer from northern Michigan. Wade shares his journey from childhood memories in the auction industry to becoming a professional auctioneer. He discusses the importance of relationships within the industry, the competitive nature of auctioneering, and how building trust with producers is essential for success. Wade emphasizes the need for auctioneers to connect with producers and appreciate their hard work, ultimately enhancing the auction experience for everyone involved.LinksWatch on YoutubeCattleUSA Insurance - CattleU...
2025-07-0723 min
We Live It | LiveAg's Livestock Marketing PodcastFeeder Cattle, Family Ties & Auction Tales: Jimmy Lambert & Wade Liest Live from the ShipshewanaIn this special We Live It episode, host Ty deCordova goes live ahead of the June 26 LiveAg video auction featuring 15,000+ head of quality feeder cattle. He’s joined by 2024 World Champion Auctioneer Wade Liest and LiveAg rep Jimmy Lambert — two Michigan natives with deep roots in the livestock world. From family connections that span decades to hilarious stories from the road, Wade and Jimmy talk camaraderie, cattle marketing, and the friendships that fuel the auction business. Don’t miss our cattle market outlook, plenty of customer shout-outs, and behind-the-scenes banter from two of the best in the business.Inte...
2025-06-2615 min
Western Ag LifeWade Leist - World Champion Livestock Auctioneer🎙️ New Episode Alert!
We’re honored to welcome Wade Leist, the current World Champion Livestock Auctioneer, to the Western Ag Life Podcast! 🏆
Tune in as we sit down with Wade to talk about his incredible journey, the road to becoming a world champion, and what this year has meant to him. From the fast-paced chant to the heart behind the mic — this is one conversation you don’t want to miss!
🐂💥 Whether you’re in the livestock business or just love a good story of grit, passion, and championship-level excellence — this episode is for you.
🎧 Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms...
2025-06-0656 min
The Auction AdvocateBuilding Winning Strategies in the Auto and Livestock Auction Industries | Trey Morris & Wade LeistTime to shine those belt buckles and Git-R-Done! National Auction Association's Taven Wohlford speaks with Trey Morris, CAI, BAS, CAS, about his time with Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. Then, Wade Leist, 2024 Livestock Marketing Association World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, sits down to talk about the world of livestock auctions.
2025-03-281h 15
We Live It | LiveAg's Livestock Marketing PodcastFrom Badge to Gavel: Wade Leist's Journey to World Champion AuctioneerFrom dash cam auction chants to competitive swimming and selling unusual items (think deer...genetics?), this episode delivers insights on perseverance, mentorship, and the unique world of livestock auctioneering. Join Ty deCordova and Casey Mabry as they sit down with Wade Leist, the reigning World Champion Livestock Auctioneer from Boyne City, Michigan. Wade shares his unconventional path from a decade in law enforcement to the auction block, revealing how skills from both professions overlap in surprising ways. The trio explores regional differences in cattle marketing between the northern and southern states, while trading stories from their 20+ years of friendship...
2025-03-2036 min
Pro Ag PodcastEpisode 28: LMA World Champion Auctioneer Wade LeistJoin Rachel and Jason Santomaso for a visit with newly crowned World Champion Auctioneer Wade Leist. Rachel kicks off the episode with a recap of her week speaking to brilliant people and the only piece of legislation she supports in 2025.
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2024-06-2544 minWestern Ag Life2024 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer - Wade LeistOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA—When Wade Leist first came back to the family’s stockyards from auctioneer school in 2004, his dad didn’t exactly turn the auctions over to him — and he says that’s a good thing. Instead, the elder Leist started his son out selling a few baby calves here and there, and spending plenty of time working in the back.
The tactic paid off, as 20 years later, Leist came out on top in the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, hosted by Livestock Marketing Association. It was the ninth time to compete for the auctioneer who regularly sells at Mitchell Livestock Ma...
2024-06-2338 min
Your Ag NetworkHOT BARN REPORT: Special Interview with Wade Leist, your 2024 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion! (part 2)The Hot Barn Report is a fast paced and entertaining daily program covering the latest news and trends in the cattle industry, hosted by Monte James, a veteran rodeo announcer, radio host and industry expert! The Hot Barn Report features interviews with industry leaders, market analysts, producers and ranchers and features True Price Discovery from salebarns in Great Northern Beef Belt and across the nation.
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2024-06-2103 minYour Ag NetworkHOT BARN REPORT: Special Interview with Wade Leist, your 2024 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion! (part 2)The Hot Barn Report is a fast paced and entertaining daily program covering the latest news and trends in the cattle industry, hosted by Monte James, a veteran rodeo announcer, radio host and industry expert! The Hot Barn Report features interviews with industry leaders, market analysts, producers and ranchers and features True Price Discovery from salebarns in Great Northern Beef Belt and across the nation.
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2024-06-2103 minYour Ag NetworkHOT BARN REPORT: Special Interview with Wade Leist, your 2024 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion! (part 2)The Hot Barn Report is a fast paced and entertaining daily program covering the latest news and trends in the cattle industry, hosted by Monte James, a veteran rodeo announcer, radio host and industry expert! The Hot Barn Report features interviews with industry leaders, market analysts, producers and ranchers and features True Price Discovery from salebarns in Great Northern Beef Belt and across the nation.
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2024-06-2103 min
GreenhornGreenhorn #15: Special Interview with Wade Leist, 2024 WLAC champion!My name is Parker James, and i come from a deep line of farmers and ranchers from the Sandhills of Nebraska. I'm embarrassed to say it, but i don't know half of what i should about Ag. I've moved across the nation and decided to make learning everything i can my mission. Let me ask the questions you've always wondered, but didn't want to ask! Join me on my journey every week here on YourAgNetwork.com or check out the Greenhorn on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok! [READ MORE...]
2024-06-2103 minYour Ag NetworkHOT BARN REPORT: Special Interview with Wade Leist, your 2024 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion!The Hot Barn Report is a fast paced and entertaining daily program covering the latest news and trends in the cattle industry, hosted by Monte James, a veteran rodeo announcer, radio host and industry expert! The Hot Barn Report features interviews with industry leaders, market analysts, producers and ranchers and features True Price Discovery from salebarns in Great Northern Beef Belt and across the nation.
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2024-06-2003 minYour Ag NetworkHOT BARN REPORT: Special Interview with Wade Leist, your 2024 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion!The Hot Barn Report is a fast paced and entertaining daily program covering the latest news and trends in the cattle industry, hosted by Monte James, a veteran rodeo announcer, radio host and industry expert! The Hot Barn Report features interviews with industry leaders, market analysts, producers and ranchers and features True Price Discovery from salebarns in Great Northern Beef Belt and across the nation.
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2024-06-2003 minYour Ag NetworkHOT BARN REPORT: Special Interview with Wade Leist, your 2024 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion!The Hot Barn Report is a fast paced and entertaining daily program covering the latest news and trends in the cattle industry, hosted by Monte James, a veteran rodeo announcer, radio host and industry expert! The Hot Barn Report features interviews with industry leaders, market analysts, producers and ranchers and features True Price Discovery from salebarns in Great Northern Beef Belt and across the nation.
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