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Elevating Your Cause, Career, and Community with Ron Krit
Jan 13, 2026
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From Battling Flames To Spreading Hope: Project Fire Buddies
Dec 15, 2025
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Humble Design: Humbly Welcoming People Home, So That Lives Are Changes For Good
Dec 8, 2025
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A Giving Tuesday "Stream-A-Thon:" Your Opportunity to Give Back!
Dec 2, 2025
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Gerry's Cafe: Changing Lives One Cup at a Time!
Nov 10, 2025
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| 1/13/26 | Elevating Your Cause, Career, and Community with Ron Krit | Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Ron Krit the founder of Krit Consulting to "The Appeal!" Ron provides amazing services designed to empower nonprofits, developing leaders, and support family philanthropy. Ron also has a great blog "Musing on Fundraising, Philanthropy, Fitness, and More" His passion for uplifting great organizations and people is infectious. Tune in to hear this exciting conversation where we will learn all about Ron Krit and Krit Consulting. You do not want to miss this show! "The Appeal" is a proud production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | From Battling Flames To Spreading Hope: Project Fire Buddies | Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Kurt DeGroot, the founder of Project Fire Buddies to "The Appeal!" Project Fire Buddies fuels hope for critically ill children. By following a simple and compassionate process, Project Fire Buddies makes sure every critically ill child receives the support they need. With over 165 local chapters, PFB is making the difference in so many lives by spreading joy, giving gifts, and building relationships. Tune in to hear this exciting conversation where we will learn all about Project Fire Buddies and how they are making our world a better place. "The Appeal" is a proud production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. | — | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | Humble Design: Humbly Welcoming People Home, So That Lives Are Changes For Good | Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Treger Strasberg, the founder of Humble Design to "The Appeal." Humble Design works to end homelessness one house at a time. They furnish homes for people transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing. Their makeovers are not just gorgeous to the eye more importantly they transform mindsets, generate empowerment, and support long-term stability. Tune in to hear this exciting conversation where we will learn all about Humble Design and how they make a difference in four cities across the US, including Chicago. "The Appeal" is a proud production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. | — | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | A Giving Tuesday "Stream-A-Thon:" Your Opportunity to Give Back! | Hail Hail Auctions is excited to host our second annual Giving Tuesday "Stream-A-Thon" Over the course of two-hours, Hail Hail Auctions owner Chris Maliszewski will host 12 different charities in an effort to raise awareness and money for these organizations that make our world a better place. Whether you are looking to support a mission on Giving Tuesday or simply excited to learn more about how you can help these organizations, this is a show you do not want to miss! Tune in to hear from: Concordia Place Chicago Furniture Bank Project Fire Buddies Headwaters Community Farm and Academy Oak Leyden Gerry's Cafe SLSF (Special Leisure Services Foundation) Faith Feeds Food Pantry A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter Hope Fund HHH Ranch Humble Design This year's "Stream-A-Thon" is a proud production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. | — | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | Gerry's Cafe: Changing Lives One Cup at a Time! | Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Natalie Griffin and Amy Philpott the co-founders of Gerry's Cafe to "The Appeal!" Gerry's Cafe is a community destination cafe offering craft food and beverages. Gerry's is more than just your everyday cafe, they also employ individuals ages 22 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through their organization, Natalie and Amy not only offer amazing food and beverages, but most importantly Gerry's Cafe helps build relationships, confidence, and connections to everyone that steps in their store! Tune in to hear this exciting conversation where we will not only learn all about Gerry's Cafe but we will also highlight their upcoming "Jingle Bingo" fundraiser event on December 2. You do not want to miss this show! . "The Appeal" is a proud production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. | — | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | ShowerGrace, ShowerHope, ShowerLove…with ShowerUp! | Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Paul Schmitz the Co-Founder and Executive Director of ShowerUp to "The Appeal!" ShowerUp provides more than just showers for individuals in 7 cities (including Chicago) across the US. They give grace, hope, and love to those that need it most. Tune in to hear this exciting conversation where we will learn all about the work of Paul Schmitz and ShowerUp. You do not want to miss the inspiring story of how ShowerUp came to be and all it is that they do. "The Appeal" is a proud production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. | — | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | SLSF: Celebrating and Supporting Ability! | This can't miss edition of "The Appeal" will feature Anne Kiwala, Megan O' Brien, and Liz Thomas of the SLSF (Special Leisure Services Foundation.) The SLSF's mission is to support children and adults with disabilities through philanthropy for the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA.) To support their mission the SLSF focuses on five pillars: Transportation Programs Inclusion Scholarships Athletics Tune in to hear this conversation where we will not only learn more about the SLSF and their pillars, but we will also highlight their most important annual fundraiser, "Celebrate Ability Gala." "The Appeal" is a production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. Websites:www.slsf.me/ www.slsf.me/gala | — | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | Fundraising Strategies 2025 & Beyond | Bridget Hannon of Serenity Nonprofit Consulting | Join us for this episode of The Appeal featuring Bridget Hannon, founder of Serenity Nonprofit Consulting Group. Bridget and her team help nonprofit organizations raise millions every year through annual giving plans, event planning, and grant writing.In this conversation, Chris and Bridget dive into fundraising strategies for 2025 and beyond, practical nonprofit growth tips, and how Serenity NCG helps elevate missions with proven fundraising systems.If you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or anyone passionate about creating sustainable impact, you won’t want to miss this episode.🔗 Learn more at www.serenityncg.com👉 Connect with Bridget on LinkedIn: / bridget-hannon ✨ Produced by Brilliant Beam Media🎨 Sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo#Nonprofit #Fundraising #GrantWriting #EventPlanning #NonprofitConsulting #FundraisingTips #TheAppealPodcast👉 Don’t just raise funds: raise awareness, build community, and make a difference.🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories that blend business, purpose, and passion.Transcript | — | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | 🎙️ The Appeal | Building Community Through Philanthropy & Golf ⛳ | In this special episode of The Appeal, host Chris Maliszewski welcomes RJ McMahon (Oak Leyden) and Greg Hunt (Willing to Hunt) for a dynamic conversation about community, collaboration, and giving back. Together, they dive into the heart behind the Bankers Charity Golf Classic, an innovative fundraiser that’s more than just a day on the green, it’s a movement for meaningful change.Hear how strategic partnerships between nonprofits and businesses, personal storytelling, and creative fundraising can drive real impact. From unique on-course contests to behind-the-scenes planning, this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about purpose-driven events.💡 Key Highlights:* Why philanthropy is the backbone of Oak Lydon and Willing to Hunt* How collaboration fuels stronger fundraising* What makes the Bankers Charity Golf Classic a standout event* The power of personal stories in rallying community supportInnovative ideas to boost donor engagement👉 Don’t just raise funds: raise awareness, build community, and make a difference.🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories that blend business, purpose, and passion.Learn more about Oak LeydenCheck out Willing To Hunt"The Appeal" is proudly presented by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. "The Appeal" is another brilliant production of Brilliant Beam Media. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/25 | Paws for a Cause Vet Care: Improving the Welfare of Our Furry Friends | 113,344 phone calls taken27,012 pet visits15,562 wellness visits11,116 spay and neuters334 dental proceduresThese are just a few of the most impressive statistics to prove Paws for a Cause Vet Care is making a difference for animals and their families in the community! Joining Chris for another exciting episode of "The Appeal" on June 2 at 12p est is Matt East the Development Manager for Paws for a Cause Vet Care. This is sure to be an exciting conversation where you will learn about Paws for a Cause Vet Care and what it takes to ensure that, no matter the circumstances, your furry friends are taken care of! "The Appeal" is proudly presented by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. "The Appeal" is another brilliant production of Brilliant Beam Media. Learn More: https://pcvetcare.org/ | — | ||||||
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| 5/27/25 | FUN in Fundraising: Two of Chicago's Best Auctioneers Catch Up | Joining Chris Maliszewski, owner of Hail Hail Auctions, for this episode of "The Appeal," is Chris Hensley with Bid Raise Bid Charity Auctions. These two Chicago fundraising stars will highlight their latest charity partners while breaking down all that was in Q1 2025. A few fundraising insights are sure to be dropped as well. Do not miss this inside look into the world of auctioneering and fundraising from two experts in the industry. This edition of "The Appeal" is live on May 19 at 12p est on LinkedIn and YouTube! "The Appeal" is a proud production of Brilliant Beam Media sponsored by Speakeasy Custom Tattoo. Learn More about Bid Raise Bid: https://www.bidraisebid.com/Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail | — | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | Faith Feeds: Nourishing the Community One Family at a Time | To end hunger we must mobilize together. At Faith Feeds, their mission is simple yet powerful: no one should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Based in Palatine, Illinois, they are committed to combating food insecurity across northwestern Cook County through compassion, collaboration, and action.Joining Chris for this episode is Michael DeMeyer, the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Faith Feeds. This is sure to be a conversation creating awareness but also, it will inspire us all to tackle hunger in our own personal communities! Join Chris and Michael DeMeyer on Monday, April 28 at 11a/12p on YouTube and LinkedIn. Learn More about Faith Feeds: https://faithfeedsfp.org/Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail | — | ||||||
| 4/15/25 | Bowling for Boobies! A Partnership Like No Other! | Nearly 300,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025.And yet, there are amazing individuals and organizations tirelessly doing their part to find a cure! This episode of "The Appeal" is proof! Joining Chris for this episode is three-year breast cancer survivor and amazing breast cancer advocate, Branwyn Lee. This conversation is sure to inspire you! You will surely learn more of Branwyn's survival story and, most importantly, hear of her fierce advocacy and fundraising efforts to find a cure! Chris and Branwyn will also make a HUGE announcement for this coming fall that you do not want to miss! Be sure to tune in Monday, April 14 at a special time: 2:30pm EST on Youtube and LinkedIn!Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail | — | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | Oak Leyden: Able, Equal and Growing with Gratitude Every Day! | Oak Leyden has provided provided comprehensive, quality programs and services to people with developmental disabilities for more than 65 years.The Chief Executive Officer of Oak Leyden, R.J. McMahon will join Chris to discuss the immeasurable impact Oak Leyden has made and what is being done today to ensure this success continues. Sure to be highlighted is this year's Mighty Oak 2025: Common Roots event which underscores the sense of community and advocacy that underscores everything Oak Leyden does to support and empower their program participants.Learn More Here:https://oak-leyden.org/https://oak-leyden.org/events | — | ||||||
| 3/25/25 | Chicago Furniture Bank: Transforming Lives One Home at a Time | Everyone deserves the warmth and stability of a fully furnished home! The Chicago Furniture Bank is making this a reality for Chicagoans facing poverty by providing free, handpicked furnishings—ensuring dignity, comfort, and a fresh start.Join Elle Ullum, Chief Development Officer of the Chicago Furniture Bank, as she sits down with Chris to reveal the incredible effort behind this life-changing mission. Learn how CFB is reshaping lives and discover how you can make a difference today!🔗 Learn more & get involved: Chicago Furniture Bank | — | ||||||
| 3/18/25 | Helping the Homeless: Security, Shelter & Second Chances | Providing security to those most vulnerable! Beth Nabors Powers and Journeys | The Road Home. Journeys | The Road Home provides more than shelter for those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. They provide hope, stability, integration and most importantly love. Tune in as Beth Nabors Powers, the Executive Director of Journeys | The Road Home joins Chris to discuss the amazing works of Journeys and why their upcoming eleventh annual, Garden of Giving Women's Luncheon on April 23 makes all the difference for their organization. Learn More: https://www.journeystheroadhome.org/womens-luncheon-2025.htmlJoin The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail | — | ||||||
| 2/10/25 | Tropic Dreams for a Cause: Tom Gosche and the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates | "I'm super excited to get back raising awareness." - Chris MasliszewskiTropic Dreams for a Cause: Tom Gosche and the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates. The 2025 Classic combines purpose and the tropics for an unforgettable evening of raising funds and having fun. Tune in as Tom Gosche, the chair of the 2025 Caribbean Classic, joins Chris to discuss what the Rotary Club is all about and why their upcoming event on March 8 makes a tremendous difference for their organization. Learn More: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2404Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail | — | ||||||
| 11/19/24 | Raising the Ultimate Bid: Leaving Corporate for Auctioneering! | "Leaving a job is not the end; it's the beginning of a new adventure." - UnknownWe've got a candid conversation with two of Chicago's hottest auctioneers! Join Hail Hail Auctions Founder, Chris Maliszewski and Chris Hensley, Owner of Bid Raise Bid for the exhilaration of auctioneering and raising funds for meaningful causes. These two fundraising stars will have a robust discussion about what's to come in 2025 and what was learned in 2024. Not to mention, they will be celebrating Chris Hensley's big leap to becoming a full-time auctioneer after many years of raising money for great causes part time! Why do you NOT want to miss this conversation? Because we've all had moments of living with purpose, but stuck in careers that aren't satisfying. Maybe a career in auctioneering is an option for you!?!Join The APPEAL bi-weekly on Mondays or Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast Platform!Learn more about Chris HensleyRock Your Fundraising Goals with Hail Hail Auctions#auction #auctioneering #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal #HailHail | — | ||||||
| 11/5/24 | Kids on First: Learning Life Through Baseball, For All! | "You could be a kid for as long as you want when you play baseball." - Cal Ripken, Jr.This exciting edition of "The Appeal" highlights Kids on First Founder, Sherron Cerny and the amazing work being done to provide access for all to America's Pastime, baseball, in the Richmond, VA area. By joining us, you will hear how baseball is more than a game. The work being done by Kids on First coupled with the inevitable failures of baseball, teaches kids of all walks about life! Learn more about Kids on FirstJoin the party of fundraising with Hail Hail Auctions#baseball #podcast #nonprofit #TheAppeal | — | ||||||
| 10/22/24 | Radio, Radio! KAZI FM 88.7: Broadcasting for Impact | "TV gives everyone an image, but radio gives birth to a million images in a million brains." - Peggy NoonanJoin Hail Hail Auctions founder, Chris Maliszewski as he welcomes the newly appointed General Manager of KAZI FM 88.7 in Austin, TX, Reno Dudley. This episode of "The Appeal" will be a deep dive into what it takes to run this amazing listener supported radio station while being new to the gig. Under the new leadership of Reno, KAZI is sure to be positioned to impact the Austin, TX community for years to come! Learn more about KAZI FM | — | ||||||
| 10/1/24 | Hail Hail the Gang's All Here! | We've been BUSY!On this episode of "The Appeal," we slow down to talk about the upcoming gala season and the amazing organizations we partnering with. Join Hail Hail Auctions Founder, Chris Maliszewski and his tag team partners at Brilliant Beam Media, Syya Yasotornrat and Raquel Flores for an episode sure to be fun and very informative. Plus you never know who will surprise us all and join the show! Hail Hail! #auction #nonprofit #charity | — | ||||||
| 9/3/24 | Get FREE Diapers & Pads for YOUR Family! | "The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little" - Franklin D. RooseveltKeeping Families Covered, a dedicated 501c3 organization that is making a significant impact in our community by providing FREE diapers and period supplies to families in need. Founder and CEO, Ann Marie Mathis joins Chris Maliszewki on The Appeal to help us all discover how this incredible initiative supports individuals and families through a robust network of community partners and direct service.#fundraiser #non-profit #diapers #family | — | ||||||
| 8/20/24 | Ink Therapy: Transformative Tattoos for Mental Health & Trauma Recovery | "I want my tattoos to be a story of my life." - Anne-MarieCraig Dershowitz, Director at Healing Ink joins The Appeal to shine a light on the power of tattoo art to help those looking to move forward from their traumatic experiences. The team at Hail Hail Auctions is no stranger to incredible traumatic events and it's effects on mental health. Host Chris Maliszewski's story and participation in Healing Ink tattoo therapy highlights an alternative approach for those overcoming trauma and mental health challenges. Get ready for a powerful and impactful conversation!Join the conversation and learn more about Healing Ink on social media:Website: www.healingink.orgIG @healinginkorg#trauma #mentalhealth #therapy | — | ||||||
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