Who We Are
How Goose Was Hatched
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Ian was working as a salesperson for new construction homes in a 55+ community when he noticed a recurring challenge faced by his prospective buyers. As these families sought to downsize, the process often felt daunting and overwhelming, leaving many feeling stuck and unsure of how to proceed. Their current furniture wouldn’t fit in the new space, several sets of dinnerware were unnecessary, and yard equipment would no longer be needed. This raised the question: what should they do with all of their belongings? Often, children didn’t want them, there was emotional attachment involved, and just the thought of the cost of these items could be upsetting.
To address these issues, Ian and Sam founded Goose & Co. Estate Sales. Having never attended an estate sale themselves, they began exploring local estate sales in search of a solution, but their experiences left much to be desired. They found estate sales to be cold, frustrating, chaotic, and often ineffective, with a large number of items remaining unsold at the end. They believed there had to be a better way—Goose & Co. became that solution.
With the onset of COVID-19, they transitioned to online auctions to continue providing their services while keeping estate shoppers safe. The industry has since moved in this online direction! Given their strong backgrounds in real estate, it was only natural for them to combine services and become a full-service estate liquidator—a one-stop shop for all estate and real estate needs.
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Fun Facts About Us
We are both from Air Force families!
Both our dads served in the Air Force, and that really defined our childhoods. Ian was born at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, while Sam came into the world at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. Growing up with that military influence gave us a strong sense of discipline, respect, and a real sense of camaraderie. We lived just three miles apart and even went to the same high school, but it’s funny—our paths didn’t cross until after college! It makes us think about how our dads’ service not only impacted our upbringing but also laid the groundwork for our marriage.
