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

In this show:
• The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 36:41 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 Porpoise.com, Fuse.com, and Vida.org.
• They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Sleeps.com, Nutmeg.org, and ItalianPizza.com.
• The Sherpas compare which “energy” domain they like best from the choices of DeltaEnergy.com, PacificEnergy.com, and InternationalEnergy.com
• They talk about Braden’s huge sale of Odyssey.com, and using his investments in domains since 2021 as a benchmark they discuss what has been a better investment – domains or Bitcoin.
• The Sherpas also discuss .ai domains, Braden’s relatively recent .net sales, and more about the velocity of money.
&bull And Drew lists his B-team of animal domains and brings up a recent issue he had with the .at registry.
&bull 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 Drew, Josh, and Braden – so be sure to tune in!!

DomainSherpa May 22, 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 17:35 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 SunFish.com, KnockKnock.co, Audience.org, and Insurrection.com.
• They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including ActiveGuard.com, FirstDefense.com, SunsetCove.com, and XXV.com.
• The Sherpas discuss the idea of velocity of money and compounding domain sales.
• They also introduce the Ammar Challenge.
• And the Sherpas go off topic about the difference between Pickleball, Paddleball, and Padel.
&bull 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 Drew, Josh, and Ammar – so be sure to tune in!!

DomainSherpa May 15, 2025 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 this is a series related to domains called “Off The Market Forever”, starring Chris Zuiker and James Iles! OTMF focuses on the domain space from the lens of end-user acquisitions and upgrades, from the perspective of one of the most successful domain brokers in the world and one of top writers in the space – who have unique insight and knowledge of the industry and domains as related to end-users.

In this episode, Drew joins for the first time on Off The Market Forever and the Sherpas start off by talking about the Link.com domain sale. They then get into current trends and predictions for 2023, which leads the group into an interesting discussion around domain valuation methodology.

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

DomainSherpa February 23, 2023 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And this is a new show related to domains called “Off The Market Forever”, starring Chris Zuiker and James Iles! In this show we focus on the domain space from the lens of end-user acquisitions and upgrades, from the perspective of one the best domain brokers in world and one of top journalists in the space – both who have unique insight and knowledge of the industry and domains as they relate to end-users.

In this episode, the Sherpas interview Andrew Gazdecki of MicroAcquire to discuss his journey creating his startup and what led to the upgrade and acquisition of the Acquire.com ultra-premium domain name. Andrew gives great insight into what led to the decision to acquire the domain, how he obtained the domain through a broker, and how much he paid for it. His story is another testament as to why it’s important for a company to lock up its exact-match domain name before it is “Off The Market Forever”! The Sherpas are also joined for the first time by MediaOptions broker, Matthew Zuiker.

So be sure to tune in!

And be sure to check out the MicroAcquire’s “sister site” referenced in this episode – Bootstrappers.com – which is full of practical advice from bootstrapped founders to help you build, scale, and grow a business!

DomainSherpa November 23, 2022 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And this is a new show related to domains called “Off The Market Forever”, starring Chris Zuiker and James Iles! In this show we focus on the domain space from the lens of end-user acquisitions and upgrades, from the perspective of one the best domain brokers in world and one of top journalists in the space – both who have unique insight and knowledge of the industry and domains as they relate to end-users.

In this episode, the Sherpas interview Charlie Bullock of Scan.com to discuss their journey as a company and what led to their upgrade and acquisition of the Scan.com ultra-premium domain name. Charlie gives amazing insight on how they came to the decision to acquire the domain, the process to obtain it, and gives some detail on how the upgrade has helped from a business standpoint. His story is a testament as to why it’s important for a company to lock up its exact-match domain name before it is “Off The Market Forever”!

So be sure to tune in!

DomainSherpa October 20, 2022 0

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And this is a new show related to domains called “Off The Market Forever”, starring Chris Zuiker and James Iles! In this show we focus on the domain space from the lens of end-user acquisitions and upgrades, from the perspective of one the best domain brokers in world and one of top journalists in the space – both who have unique insight and knowledge of the industry and domains as they relate to end-users.

In this episode, the Sherpas discuss domains such as Strive.com, & Fetch.com, trends with domains for Crunchbase Unicorns, statistics for domain name upgrades, why it’s important to lock up your domain before it’s “Off The Market Forever”, and a whole lot more!

So be sure to tune in!

DomainSherpa September 22, 2022 1

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And this is a new show related to domains called “Off The Market Forever”, starring Chris Zuiker and James Iles! In this show we focus on the domain space from the lens of end-user acquisitions and upgrades, from the perspective of one the best domain brokers in world and one of top journalists in the space – both who have unique insight and knowledge of the industry and domains as they relate to end-users.

In this episode, the Sherpas discuss domains such as Flip.com, Fruitful.com, Connect.com, & Pulley.com, why it’s important to lock up your domain before it’s “Off The Market Forever”, and a whole lot more!

So be sure to tune in!

DomainSherpa August 25, 2022 5

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And this is a new show related to domains called “Off The Market Forever”, starring Chris Zuiker and James Iles! In this show we focus on the domain space from the lens of end-user acquisitions and upgrades, from the perspective of one the best domain brokers in world and one of top journalists in the space – both who have unique insight and knowledge of the industry and domains as they relate to end-users.

In this episode, the Sherpas discuss domains such as Distributed.com, TechnologyHoldings.com, Gala.com, & Scan.com, why it’s important to lock up your domain before it’s “Off The Market Forever”, and a whole lot more!

So be sure to tune in!

DomainSherpa July 21, 2022 5