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 Tess Diaz.
Latest Interview
Today, we’re delighted to introduce a new Domain Sherpa, Steve Webb, the baby-faced Computer Science PhD with tech experience that could fit into several lifetimes!
Joining us for a casual, geeky conversation is Shane Cultra, the local business owner and domain name expert. We chat about SEO & marketing, and particularly about Gateway.io, the new EPP based registrar built to serve handshake TLDs.
Any domain investor curious about the future, particularly with gTLDs, will benefit from today’s show!
DomainSherpa November 16, 2020
In Australia and the Australian ccTLDs, a mere 64,000 registrants own a whopping 1,000,000 domain names. There’s a very unique and specific perspective, network, and culture in the Australian domain space.
So, we bring in Ed Keay-Smith and Rob Kaay to discuss the Australian market, trends, possible changes to the ccTLD, and much more!
Any domain investor curious about what happens in the Australian market, or looking to connect with or create a unique network, will benefit from today’s show!
DomainSherpa November 3, 2020
Jothan Frakes has one of the most storied histories and resume in the domain name industry, with his rare combination of super technical skills, boardroom expertise, and incredible timing.
We discuss ICANN policy and concerns, brand protection, digitalization, and Jothan’s ratio of time to explain vs domain name value.
Any domain investor will benefit from today’s show!
DomainSherpa October 20, 2020
Edouard Bessire and Hugo McDonaugh, co-founders of Crytograph, discuss their patented blockchain technology, and how it does/could apply to: auction system and price discovery mechanics, particularly for non-fungible assets; how and why the blockchain could create disruption in known auction systems, and especially, how Cryptograph could be utilized within- and create tremendous new opportunity in- Domain Name industry auctions!
This show is fantastic for anyone curious about or investing via domain name auctions, blockchain, alternative investmenting, or other non-fungible assets.
DomainSherpa October 5, 2020
Michael Saylor, visionary CEO of Microstrategy, who sold Voice.com last year and converted $400M into Bitcoin, joins Media Options CEO Andrew Rosener to discuss domain names, domain valuation, the dematerialization of assets, and so much more!
They discuss why it’s time to rediscover the criticality of owning your own domain, and why to sell, market and service your value proposition through your own domain.
This show is vital for ANY CEO, entrepreneur, bitcoin investor, or domain investor! Jam packed!
DomainSherpa September 29, 2020
Chris Snyder’s career, in essence, has been creatively providing bespoke solutions for clients. Chris speaks about the evolution of opportunities he encountered with Banks.com, the network effects and marketplace models that challenged him during development, and how he is hoping to build a $50M+ company!
After Chris had negotiated a licensing agreement for Banks.com and personally invested $750,000, the rug was pulled from underneath him and he was informed the domain was for sale for $2-$5M! With his unique focus, savvy and authenticity, Chris managed to negotiate and acquire the domain, and is now reaching for the stars!
DomainSherpa September 23, 2020
Serial entrepreneur and domain name industry veteran Richard Lau has been highly visible lately as he has been discussing his latest company, Logo.com. We discuss his background in the industry and his thoughts for the future!
Any domain investors interested in the future of conferencing, will benefit from today’s show!
DomainSherpa July 28, 2020
Hear perspectives from Zak Muscovitch, Karen Bernstein, Stevan Lieberman on the historic US Supreme Court decision regarding the trademark on Booking.com, plus vital thoughts on how this may impact domain valuations from Andrew Rosener.
Any domain investor, domain attorney or corporate domain manager, will benefit from today’s show!
DomainSherpa July 13, 2020
Level Up: Insights into Black Experiences & Concrete Steps to Better Our World
If you can’t change the world, influence your business, friendships, and understand your circle of influence and make the change there!
DomainSherpa June 29, 2020
SEM Expert, digital strategist, and domain name industry publisher Alvin Brown joins us to share his expertise, addressing specific domain investing strategy options, automation & efficiency, and some impressive examples of the importance of building relationships! Plus, Alvin shares two profitable flips.
Any domain investor, particularly if trying to make decisions about portfolio strategy, will benefit from today’s show!
DomainSherpa June 22, 2020