Imagine standing on stage at a high-stakes auction, gavel in hand, heart pounding with excitement. For Lydia Fenet, this isn’t just a moment, it’s a career she’s built with persistence and self-belief. In this first episode of The Accelerator, Lydia – an accomplished auctioneer and confidence coach – shares her journey from college intern at Christie’s to launching her own agency. 

Whether you're an insurance agent, broker, or just looking to sharpen your sales and networking skills, Lydia’s insights on confidence, persuasion, and learning from failure are invaluable. Plus, we explore how a passion for car collecting meets the precision of the auction world. 

Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode: 

(00:39 ) Introduction 

(09:03 ) Lydia's journey into auctioneering 

(19:16 ) Starting the Lydia Fenet Agency 

(24:08 ) Tips on claiming confidence 

(35:24 ) Approaching high net worth individuals 

(45:05 ) Preparing for large auctions 

(49:08 ) Key takeaways 

(50:47 ) ‘Cars You Should Know’ 

(53:58 ) Outro 

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Connect with Lydia Fenet on LinkedIn 

Lydia Fenet Agency 

Claim Your Confidence – Book 

The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You – Book 

Hagerty Cars You Should Know