DomainSherpa interviews successful domain name investors and entrepreneurs – people we call Sherpas – who share their strategies and tactics to help you be more successful. Hosted by Jonathan Tenenbaum.
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“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” But here’s a what you need to know: top global corporations need to know who to know! Hear how a top global corporation’s relationship with a domain name broker got them the one domain that had always been out of their reach, the domain that their brand always referred to, ICE.
This multimillion dollar, three letter, one word .COM domain name went on the market for a matter of hours.
ICE, owner of the NYSE, had always dreamed of owning it. Multiple offers were already on the table. A domain broker knew who to call at ICE to ensure they acquired the domain of their dreams.
PLUS, utilizing an experienced domain name broker added value when it came to assuaging concerns with stock holders and the board!
DomainSherpa February 4, 2019
Zak Muscovitch, pioneering domain name attorney, is speaking at NamesCon and once again, he is offering his domain name lease agreement template for free, right here! Download the template or listen to the full interview. Or both!
In this interview, you’ll learn why a lease may help you sell a domain name, what provisions should be included in a domain name lease, and how to protect yourself (from both the lessee and lessor perspectives).
The example domain name lease, with legal considerations – compliments of Zak Muscovitch – is included as an educational reference.
DomainSherpa January 28, 2019
Two of the top global minds in domain name values handicap what is likely the best domain auction in history, the upcoming 2019 NamesCon Auction. Monte Cahn and Andrew Rosener review the domains and discuss what will sell, what you should keep an eye on, and some of how the auctions work behind the scenes.
Any domain name investor or company who plans to acquire a domain in 2019 will benefit from today’s show.
DomainSherpa January 21, 2019
Serial entrepreneur Mark Levine shows us how he organizes his domain portfolio and tracks his domain name sales. In under a day, you can do it, too! He discusses the numbers and the tracking of his average acquisition costs, average sales prices, and more.
Average investors who are ready to start the new year with new habits will benefit from today’s show.
DomainSherpa January 7, 2019
Tim Ferris basically said he wants to be Sol Orwell. Sol was living the 4 hour work week before you read the book. Before you heard of the book. Hear how he does it. Hear how you can do it, too!
Every startup and entrepreneur who seeks more flexibility, more efficiency, and more success will benefit from today’s show!
DomainSherpa December 10, 2018
Bitcoin insider Jimmy Song joins domain name expert Andrew Rosener to discuss crypto & domain names: their intersection/overlap. They discuss antifragility, scarsity, valuations, and more!
Plus, these 2 great minds exchange views on the DNS system, converting end users, and even serious crypto advocates’ dietary habits!
DomainSherpa November 26, 2018
Bitcoin pioneer and superstar Charlie Shrem joins domain name expert Andrew Rosener to discuss crypto and domain names: their intersection and overlap. Listen to them discuss crypto chain transactions and the DNS system and security tokens with domain names.
Plus, these 2 visionaries dream about the future: the digital nomad lifestyle, how domains & crypto play into a future & ideology of an all-digital, decentralized world and possible shifts in global borders!
DomainSherpa November 12, 2018
The Internet Commerce Association (ICA), the only trade organization advocating for the rights and interests of domain name owners and related service providers, discusses its current work to stop another potential VeriSign .COM pricing increase & its current focus on much-needed UDRP reform.
Anyone invested in domain names whatsoever should be aware of the ICA’s work & understand Verisign’s no-bid contract to run the .COM registry. Consider signing the petition and getting involved!
DomainSherpa October 29, 2018
When entrepreneur Adrian McKeown started a new online makeup business, his prior knowledge of domain values lead him to acquire category killer ccTLD Makeup.co.nz. In just 2 1/2 years, it’s grown to annual sales of 7 figures. Learn how the credibility of having the EMD category killer lead to key business opportunities. He discusses why he’s not switching from the exact match domain to a more brandable domain name, which is especially unusual in the highly branded makeup market, but he shares how his understanding of this particular niche informed his domain strategy and branding strategy.
Investors and entrepreneurs who incorporate domains into brand strategy will benefit from today’s show.
DomainSherpa October 15, 2018
The CEO of a global organization discusses why they acquired a 2 letter .COM, ran it as a parallel brand, and are now rebranding to PX.com. Frans van Hulle calls the 2 letter the holy grail that stands on its own TWO feet. (haha)
We discuss the advantage he’s seen with a 2 letter .COM and the tangible impact in enterprise value that a 2 letter .COM brings to an organization like theirs.
DomainSherpa October 1, 2018