Strong roots in the Shorthorn breed and a passion for the cattlemen who love the breed, led Jeff Aegerter, owner of Aegerter Marketing Services. For years, Jeff served many customers in live sale management, and sought out solutions that would elevate their marketing and sales success. With an eye always on innovative solutions, Jeff began conversations around online selling strategies in 2015, with our very own Kevin Wendt.  Thus, AMS Online Sales was born. For almost ten years, this partnership has been serving the Shorthorn breed, with no plans to slow down any time soon! Read more about the working relationship between Aegerter and Wendt, here on The Block!

Integrity. Commitment to excellence. Commitment to the experience. Passion for youth. These are just a few of the attributes that have allowed SM Show Steers to stake their claim in the show cattle business, and the same attributes that will continue to take them far and wide in this industry. In the first How They Work on the NEW Cattle Connect blog, learn about consignor, seller and CC team member Seth Miller and his family run operation in Ohio!

With decades of experience in the cattle business and a true passion to help others grow and succeed, Colt Keffer, owner of CK Sales and Marketing, LLC., is ready to elevate your marketing and sales goals to the next level with the help of The Wendt Group. The Wendt Group is excited to partner with CK Sales and Marketing and serve as the online bidding platform for all CK Sales.

You've made it to the auction site. There are 10+ sales on some given nights, with several lots selling within each sale – as a buyer, where do you even begin? We know it may feel as though there are many unknowns and risks involved, and the team at Cattle Connect wants to help take the mystery and confusion out of the process. Here’s a list of 10 mistakes that can make bidding online harder than it needs to be and strategies you can implement to make the bidding and buying process smoother!

Even amidst changes over the years, Cattle Connect and our affiliates have sustained a loyal following of sellers who standout from all others in the market. So, how do they do it? The team at The Wendt Group has taken a back seat to study the best sellers in the business – how they approach and manage their business, their sales and their customers. This blog highlights the 15 common thread intangibles we feel set these successful sellers apart. Enjoy!