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DomainSherpa Review – February 1, 2024: Minivans and Tank Engines

DomainSherpa Review – February 1, 2024: Minivans and Tank Engines

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

In this show:
• The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 8:05 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 Infrared.com, CUTU.com, VEYA.com, BUSK.com, and Sonata.com;;
• The Sherpas discuss the recent sales of Transformational.com and 469.com;
• They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including EnergyStore.com, HomeInsulation.com, and BarKeep.com;
• They briefly review the portfolio of an audience member, who currently has the domains listed on NameJet, including BananaSplit.com, Juanita.com, StrongBody.com, and FunShop.com, with the full list of domains included in the show notes;
• The Sherpas also discuss the idea of a “neoregistrar”, a term recently introduced on social media by Michael Cyger, and how those types of hybrid entities could impact domains;
• 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 – so be sure to tune in!!

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DomainSherpa Review – January 11, 2024: 2k24x7

DomainSherpa Review – January 11, 2024: 2k24x7

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

In this show:
• The Sherpas skip The Domain Game as we slide into the new year and catch up with Drew on his groundbreaking interview with Tim Ferriss and his recent trip to the Far East;
• They review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Arnica.com, FarmEquipment.com, and ContractLaw.com;
• The Sherpas discuss the start of the New Year and 2024’s outlook;
• They briefly talk about the approval of Bitcoin ETFs and what that means for crypto and domain names;
• Chris breaks down the different domain buyer types and related strategies.
• The Sherpas also mention the upcoming ICA meetup next week in Las Vegas.
• 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 & Chris – so be sure to tune in!!

DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – November 30, 2023: Take the Plunge

DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – November 30, 2023: Take the Plunge

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

In this episode, the Sherpas discuss domain names related to cold plunge tubs and also get into a discussion about Rick Schwartz’s recent blog article about the importance of premium domains for businesses and how they are now more accessible than ever. Also, don’t forget about the upcoming ICA meetup in Las Vegas and make sure to register for the event today and book your hotel before it’s too late!

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

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

DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – November 16, 2023: Discussing the Escrow.com Q3 2023 Report

DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – November 16, 2023: Discussing the Escrow.com Q3 2023 Report

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains! And today we have the newest segment of the DomainSherpa network for you, Sherpa Shorts, typically co-hosted by JT, Chris & Matthew Zuiker – where they will pick one or more domain name related topics or questions to dig into.

In this episode, JT is joined by Drew to discuss the Escrow.com Q3 2023 report, .ai domain names, hyphen domain names, the upcoming ICA meetup in Las Vegas, and much more.

So tune in and check out the latest Sherpa Shorts!

DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – November 2, 2023: You’re So Vain

DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – November 2, 2023: You’re So Vain

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

In this episode, the Sherpas discuss understanding the mentality of end-user buyers and how to help them appreciate the value of premium domain names. They get into a discussion about the difference of world-view vs. self-view and how domains can reflect status vs. vanity for end-user businesses, touching on some of the different buyer types in the process. The Sherpas also review a short list of domains about to come up for auction at NameJet.com, including VintageBike.com, SkinPlus.com, TemporaryOffice.com, and PureSoul.com

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

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

DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – August 8, 2023: Finding the Sweet Spot on Domain Pricing

DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – August 8, 2023: Finding the Sweet Spot on Domain Pricing

As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And today we have a new segment for you, Sherpa Shorts, co-hosted by JT, Chris & Matthew Zuiker – where they will pick one domain name related topic or question to dig into.

In this episode, the Sherpas discuss how to determine the right price for your domain so you don’t turn off potential buyers while also not leaving any money on the table.

How do you get to that sweet spot? Tune in and find out!

DomainSherpa – Off The Market Forever – February 23, 2023: Cream Rises to the Top

DomainSherpa – Off The Market Forever – February 23, 2023: Cream Rises to the Top

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 – Off The Market Forever – November 23, 2022: Founders Series Interview with Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire.com

DomainSherpa – Off The Market Forever – November 23, 2022: Founders Series Interview with Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire.com

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 – Off The Market Forever – October 20, 2022: Founders Series Interview with Charlie Bullock of Scan.com

DomainSherpa – Off The Market Forever – October 20, 2022: Founders Series Interview with Charlie Bullock of Scan.com

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 – Off The Market Forever – September 22, 2022: Everybody Wins: Strive.com, Fetch.com, and Crunchbase Unicorns

DomainSherpa – Off The Market Forever – September 22, 2022: Everybody Wins: Strive.com, Fetch.com, and Crunchbase Unicorns

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!

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