If you have the gift of gab, then becoming an auctioneer might be just the ticket. There are schools which teach you how to do so. The classes tend to last from a few weeks to the length of a college semester. Also when deciding pick your area of expertise, collectibles, antiques, etc... remember the auctioneer is the one who is marketing the product and selling to the highest bidder. Mendenhall
. offers auctioneering classes. You can find more information here: http://www.mendenhallschool.com/