Jake Brown - Trophy Properties and Auction

08/07/2026

Trophy Properties so far in 2026: 50 auctions held, $25M+ in land sold, 900+ registered bidders, and buyers from across the nation.

Thinking about selling your land? Send us a message and let's talk.

Contact Jake Brown at (314) 602-1116 or visit jbrown.trophypa.com

06/20/2026

Snap a stem. If it's hollow, you've got Bush Honeysuckle — and it's probably eating your deer habitat right now.

Missouri's most damaging invasive species don't announce themselves. They just quietly displace the native plants that deer, turkey, and quail have relied on for generations. By the time most landowners notice, they've lost years of habitat productivity.

Full ID & removal guide is live on the blog — link in the comments.

Contact Jake Brown at (314) 602-1116 or visit jbrown.trophypa.com. We know what you're dealing with.

06/13/2026

The right buyer can change everything.

As a Trophy agent, I have access to an active auction bidder database and marketing reach into the St. Louis and Kansas City Business Journals — giving your property exposure to high-net-worth buyers who are actively looking for quality land.

This isn't your average MLS reach. If you're selling a premier property and want it in front of the right people, let's connect.

Contact Jake Brown at (314) 602-1116 or visit jbrown.trophypa.com

06/01/2026

In land sales, the difference between a good outcome and a great one often comes down to marketing reach.

At Trophy, I have the advantage of both: deep local market knowledge and the national platform of Trophy Properties and Auction — 100,000+ social followers, a top-producer standing on land.com, and an award-winning marketing team behind every listing.

If you're a landowner, financial advisor, or estate attorney looking to maximize a property sale, I'd love to talk about what that kind of reach can do for your client.

Contact Jake Brown at (314) 602-1116 or visit jbrown.trophypa.com

05/07/2026

Before you buy seed this season, pull a soil test.

Most underperforming food plots aren’t a seed problem — they’re a soil problem. And it’s one of the easiest problems to fix if you know what you’re actually dealing with.

A $15 test from your local extension office tells you everything you need:
Soil pH — the most critical factor for nutrient availability
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels
Exactly what lime and fertilizer your plot actually needs — not what the bag recommends, what your specific ground needs

Skipping this step means guessing. Guessing means wasted money and disappointing results come fall.
Start with the soil. Everything else builds from there.

Contact Jake Brown at (314) 602-1116 or visit jbrown.trophypa.com

The link to the blog is in the comments.

04/24/2026

Wild turkey isn’t chewy. Improperly processed wild turkey is chewy. There’s a difference.

The culprit is silver skin — thin connective tissue running through the breast that doesn’t break down when you cook it. Leave it in and you’ll be chewing all night. Get it out first and you’ve got clean, tender meat that’ll convert anyone who claims they don’t like wild turkey.

In this video, our Jason Cleveland walks through exactly how to break down a turkey breast the right way:

How to identify and follow the plane of the silver skin
How to work each muscle group without wasting meat
What clean, table-ready turkey breast actually looks like when you’re done

A mature Midwest gobbler is a hard-earned bird. He deserves better than ending up tough on someone’s plate. Take the extra fifteen minutes at the processing table. You’ll be glad you did.

Contact Jake Brown at (314) 602-1116 or visit jbrown.trophypa.com

The link to the blog is in the comments

04/06/2026

Last Friday, I earned the CAI Designation — the highest professional credential in the auction industry.
CAI is a three-year program run through Indiana University and the National Auctioneers Association. Fewer than 2% of auctioneers worldwide hold it. The coursework covers business strategy, market trends, and leadership — but honestly, the parts that stuck with me most were the ones that had nothing to do with auctions. The program pushes you to look at yourself clearly and honestly, and that is not always a comfortable place to be. I'm grateful for every bit of it.
I was also honored to walk away with The Rose Award, presented to the candidate with the strongest business plan and final presentation. I did not see that coming, and it meant more than I expected.
The thing I really didn't anticipate was what would happen with the people. Forty-five strangers from across the country, thrown together over three years — and somewhere along the way, they stopped being colleagues and started feeling like family. That part of the experience is hard to put into words, but it was worth more than any credential.
Our class motto was Greater Than — a simple reminder to be better today than you were yesterday. I'm taking that with me.
To everyone who hired me, believed in me, or pushed me when I needed it — thank you. I don't take that lightly. Onward.

Big recognition for one of our own 👏

Jake Brown was honored this past week with the prestigious CAI Rose Award from the National Auctioneers Association—one of the highest distinctions given to graduates of the Certified Auctioneers Institute. This award recognizes leadership, professionalism, and meaningful contributions to the auction industry, and it’s a direct reflection of the standard we hold ourselves to every day.

At Trophy Properties and Auction, that same level of expertise is what allows us to step into complex real estate situations—family disputes, inherited property, tough valuations, or hard-to-sell tracts—and deliver clear, effective solutions. When the path forward isn’t obvious, we bring a process that creates clarity, competition, and results.

08/20/2025

What an honor to be the top agent for July 2025! I had an amazing sale last month thanks to a good friend at the Missouri Athletic Club. If you ever need help selling your land, or you have a family member or client that needs to sell, give us a call at Trophy and we can help you out.

https://trophypa.com/properties/missouri/ste-genevieve-county/646-acres-ste-genevieve-county-mo-recreational

01/15/2025

05/03/2024

JUST LISTED in St. Charles County, MO - $2,250,000

Check out this amazing opportunity! Parkview Gardens Florist and Greenhouse, a 95+ year operating business in St. Charles, is now for sale. With the motto "If you can dream it, we can design it," this business has built a well-known and respected brand in the community. The current owners are looking for new owners to continue the business into the future. This impressive business operation comes with all the necessary equipment, inventories, and expertise, and there are many untapped growth opportunities for the next generation of owners. The package deal also includes premium acreage and a comfortable, attractive 2182 sq ft home. Don't miss out on this chance to purchase a profitable business with a rich history and a bright future.

Contact Paul Diller - Trophy Properties and Auction or Jake Brown - Trophy Properties and Auction today to learn more!

See full listing details on our website - https://trophypa.com/properties/missouri/st-charles-county/1935-w-randolph-st-saint-charles-mo-63301