Afternic Archive

Hidden for years, The Dicker Tapes are a rare collection of 105 original DomainSherpa episodes that were pulled from public view. Featuring a mix of Sherpa Reviews, Aftershows, and deep-dive discussions, these recordings capture a pivotal era in the domain industry.

While originally removed during a period of controversy, the value of these conversations has only grown with time. Inside, you’ll hear from some of the industry’s most influential voices, including:

Andrew Rosener – now the owner of DomainSherpa and CEO of MediaOptions
Rick Schwartz – the “Domain King”
Mike Berkens – veteran investor and blogger at The Domains
Frank Schilling – legendary domain investor and entrepreneur
Page Howe – long-time domain investor and educator
Michael Cyger – founder of DomainSherpa and DNAcademy

Together, these tapes preserve an unfiltered snapshot of domain investing history, offering lessons, insights, and debates that remain as relevant today as when they were first recorded.

Once hidden. Now revealed.

DomainSherpa September 10, 2025 1

What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?

In this show:
• The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 17:23 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today’s domains are AresFunding.com, Speed.ai, Pay.ca, and StrikeTeam.com.
• They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Lancer.com, PrivateClasses.com, ComfortSystems.com, and Mime.org.
• The Sherpas discuss how they evaluate domain pricing and purchases, and how comparable and competing options inform their decisions.
• They also discuss the relevance of exact-match domains—whether they still hold value in today’s changing search landscape, where AI tools are reshaping how people find information online.
• Make sure you go to NamesCon.com to sign up for NamesCon Global 2025, which takes place in Miami on November 5-6 and don’t forget to apply the 20% DomainSherpa promo code: DS20.
• 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!

JT is joined by JT is joined by Josh, Braden, and Rob Schutz – so be sure to tune in!!

DomainSherpa August 21, 2025 0

What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?

In this show:
• The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 11:46 mark) where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for by the Sherpas and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today’s domains are Bet.live, FinancialFuture.com, Soho.ai, and Haggle.com.
• They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including DanceAcademy.com, TowingServices.com, PaintStore.com, and Safes.org.
• The Sherpas talk about how .org has been the clear second-best alternative to .com and if .ai has now officially supplanted it.
• They also get into Afternic’s commission rates and whether or not it’s worth it as a channel to sell domains.
• Make sure you go to NamesCon.com to sign up for NamesCon Global 2025, which takes place in Miami on November 5-6 and don’t forget to apply the 20% DomainSherpa promo code: DS20.
• 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!

JT is joined by JT is joined by Drew, Josh, and DanielGotHits – so be sure to tune in!!

DomainSherpa August 14, 2025 0

Page Howe did not start domaining in the mid-1990s like so many other mega-domainers who have sold domain names for millions. Instead, he started just when the market was crashing in 2001 by buying the assets of a dot-com burnout through eBay for $105,000. He later sold those assets for $1.8 million.

As a regular “Joe Domainer” – in fact, he named his domain name marketplace JoeDomains.com – Howe uses a very structured approach to successfully buy and sell domain names in the under $5,000 range. The entire interview is packed full of great tips, so be sure to grab a pen and pad of paper before watching this show.

Michael Cyger October 25, 2011 16

During his career as an entrepreneur, Troy Rushton has started and exited three companies. Today, he is working on his fourth and biggest idea: creating a domain name exchange platform, similar to stock exchange platforms like NASDAQ and NYSE.

Learn how Rushton built and sold his last three companies for millions, where he finds inspiration, and how he guides new ideas through their natural evolution to maximum profitability.

Michael Cyger September 6, 2011 15

In a domain name escrow, an independent, trusted company acts as a third-party agent in the selling-buying process. The escrow agent connects the buyer to the seller, and ensures that both parties receive exactly what was agreed to before the purchase. In other words, the buyer will only receive the domain name once the seller has paid the escrow. And the seller will only receive the compensation for the domain name once it has been transferred to the buyer.

Naeem Mobashar February 16, 2011 4