Domain Name Interviews

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And our work with domains has us venturing “down the rabbit hole” into different topics all the time. So this is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast – with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure.

In this episode, JT is joined by Drew and special guest Hugo McDonaugh, co-founder and CEO of GBM Auctions, a bid-to-earn platform where the bidders are incentivized to bid on an asset. When a new bid is placed, the GBM formula calculates how much money that bidder will earn if they are outbid. Every bidder that gets outbid earns an incentive, and the highest bidder at the end of the auction wins, with the seller receiving what is left in the pot.

Together, the Sherpas get into how GBM Auctions work and some exciting and groundbreaking things happening with GBM. The Sherpas also discuss how GBM Auctions are now being applied to domain names at GBM.domains, including 8 premium domain names being put up for auction by Drew starting this week and running through July 25th.

BrickWeed(com)
ChainChoice(com)
GetBlazed(com)
HigherCaliber(com)
NiceRides(com)
Synopsis(co)
Trippy(co)

The Sherpas also cover the crypto onboarding for the GBM Auction platform in this special episode, so tune in and jump down the rabbit hole!

DomainSherpa July 18, 2024 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment, co-hosted by JT & Chris Zuiker of MediaOptions – where they pick a few domain name related topics to dig into.

In this episode, the Sherpas delve into recent articles in the domain industry and whether there have been any transformative applications of AI so far. They also discuss how to accurately value domain names, considering certain current macro and microeconomic factors.

And don’t forget to check out Chris’s book at DomainBrokerSecrets.com.

All this and more on today’s episode of Sherpa Shorts!

DomainSherpa July 11, 2024 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And our work with domains has us venturing “down the rabbit hole” into different topics all the time. So this is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast – with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure.

In this episode, JT is joined by Drew and special guests Shaun McMeekan and Sofia Canala of Escrow.com. Together, they delve into their experiences at NamesCon and provide insights into the current state of the domain industry. The discussion also highlights some recent developments at Escrow and what they expect as they look ahead to the second half of the year.

So tune in and jump down the rabbit hole!

DomainSherpa June 27, 2024 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And this is a series related to domains called “Off The Market Forever”, where we focus on the domain space through the lens of end-user acquisitions and upgrades.

In this episode, JT and Drew welcome special guest and serial entrepreneur Nick Huber to discuss his recent premium domain upgrade of Somewhere.com. Nick, known for his sharp business acumen and successful ventures, shares the strategic thought process behind acquiring this high-value domain. The Sherpas talk about the Somewhere.com acquisition and also delve into Nick’s impressive company portfolio, each with the matching .com domain, exploring how he leverages these assets across his various brands and businesses.

The Sherpas also explore alternative domain extensions, the role they play in modern branding, and their impact on start-ups. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a domain enthusiast, or just curious about the digital landscape, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Some of Nick’s domain names that he is using for various businesses are:

WebRun.com
AdRhino.com
BoldSEO.com
ReviewBoss.com
TitanRisk.com
Somewhere.com
BoltStorage.com
SweatyStartup.com
NickHuber.com
RecostSeg.com

Also, DomainSherpa is now integrating with Muse.ai for episode transcripts and an AI-driven video player to easily look for topics, words, phrases, etc., and jump to the points in the video where they occur. Let us know your feedback! Plus, all DomainSherpa podcasts are now up on our YouTube channel at DS.tv, and much more!

So be sure to tune in to this episode of Off The Market Forever!

DomainSherpa May 23, 2024 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And our work with domains has us venturing “down the rabbit hole” into different topics all the time. So this is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast – with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure.

In this episode, JT is joined by Drew to discuss the Escrow 2024 Q1 Quarterly Report and cover a few related topics including some recent trends with .ai domains.

The Sherpas also explore the rebranding of Squadhelp to Atom.com, and also talk about the strategic domain upgrade for Pepe Coin from Pepe.vip to Pepe.com.

So, tune in and jump down the rabbit hole with the Rabbit Hole Gang!

DomainSherpa April 25, 2024 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And in the reverse, our work with domains has us venturing “down the rabbit hole” into different topics all the time. So this is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast – with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure.

In this episode, JT is joined by Drew, Shane and special guest Mike Carson, founder of Park.io, to discuss his new project. After selling Park.io to Dynadot, Mike shifted focus to Impervious.com and Spaces, a naming protocol that leverages the existing infrastructure and security of Bitcoin without requiring a new blockchain or modifying to Bitcoin itself. Spaces serves as community identifiers that are distributed thru an auction process built using pre-existing Bitcoin scripting capabilities.

The Sherpas also get into discussions about Bitcoin, Web3, censorship, free-speech, decentralization, and the recent solar eclipse.

So, tune in and jump down the rabbit hole with the Rabbit Hole Gang!

DomainSherpa April 11, 2024 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And in the reverse, our work with domains has us venturing “down the rabbit hole” into different topics all the time. This is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast – with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure.

In this episode, JT is joined by Drew and special guest Chris Bruno, co-founder and President of RallyRd, to discuss DomainX’s new partnership with Rally, the pioneer of fractional alternative investing, and the upcoming launch of MJ.com on Rally – which will provide the ability for Rally customers to own a piece of this super-premium domain name!

The assets [including, but not limited to MJ.com] that will be discussed during this podcast are the underlying assets for a series of interests that is being offered by RSE Innovation, LLC, RSE Collection, LLC or RSE Archive, LLC, which are affiliates of Rally. However, no interests are being offered for sale through this broadcast. The only manner in which an investor may invest in one of our offerings is by going to the Rally Rd. website or app. Prior to acquiring any interests, potential investors should read the company’s offering circular, which is available via the Rally Platform in the “Legal” tab and is also publicly available via the SEC’s EDGAR service available at sec.gov. Neither Rally, nor any of its affiliates, provides any investment advice or is making any investment recommendations to any persons, and no communication on this podcast or through any other medium should be construed as such. Please see full disclosures at https://www.rallyrd.com/disclaimer.

So, tune in and jump down the rabbit hole with the Rabbit Hole Gang!

DomainSherpa March 21, 2024 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And in the reverse, domains has us venturing “down the rabbit hole” into different topics all the time. This is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast – with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure.

In this episode, JT is joined by Drew, Matt Overman of Identity Digital, and Mike White of Newfold Digital to discuss the domain name aftermarket. Mike manages NameJet and Snapnames on behalf of Newfold, Matt and JT were both previous GMs of NameJet, and Drew was one of NameJet’s power users in the past and they all dive into the platform and how it operates in the domain aftermarket ecosystem. They also discuss the domain name lifecycle, different types of inventory on the platforms, how ccTLDs and gTLDs operate in the aftermarket, and a whole lot more!

So, tune in and jump down the rabbit hole with the Rabbit Hole Gang!

DomainSherpa March 7, 2024 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And in the reverse, domains has us venturing “down the rabbit hole” into different topics all the time. This is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast – with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure.

In this episode, JT is joined by Drew, joining us from the Far East, to discuss the hot-off-the-presses announcement of GoDaddy partnering with ENS (Ethereum Name Service) to offer customers a way to connect a web2 domain name to a crypto wallet.

So, tune in for some rapid reaction and thoughts around the announcement and jump down the rabbit hole with the Rabbit Hole Gang!

DomainSherpa February 8, 2024 0