The National Auction Association's Certified Auctioneers Institute turns 50 years old in 2026, and on this episode of The Auction Advocate, we’re taking a deep dive into the program that has helped shape leaders across the auction industry.

Host Taven Wohlford sits down with John Schultz, CAI, AMM, and Taylor Kent, CAI, members of the 2025 graduating class, to talk through the full CAI experience. From the multi-year structure and business-focused curriculum to the projects, relationships, and real-world impact, this conversation goes beyond the surface to explore what makes CAI the gold standard of auction education.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens in Bloomington each summer, or if CAI is worth the commitment, this episode breaks it down.