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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
What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?
In this show:
• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: 18x3L.net, CPL.com, ImDumb.com
• An investor’s portfolio is appraised: BoulderAccountant.com, NursesAideJobs.com, NewHavenLaw.com…
• Get your bids in soon for NYCSolar.com, TheOutdoors.com, MobileAlerts.com…
• Plus, much more!
We’re joined by Andrew Rosener, Monte Cahn and Shane Cultra.
Michael Cyger December 19, 2016
In his first interview since selling his portfolio, Michael Berkens answered some questions about the the WorldWide Media domain name portfolio mega-sale to GoDaddy. I asked him how much he sold his portfolio for, what he bought as a result of the sale, and what’s next for him.
Also, Berkens and Monte Cahn discuss the $24 million dollars worth of domain names that are going up for auction at the NamesCon conference in January 2016. Want some insider information on which domains will have no reserve, be the best value, or will have the highest resale potential? This is the show to watch!
Michael Cyger December 21, 2015
What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?
In this show:
• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: Common.com, 8.xyz, Weed.cc
• An investor’s portfolio is appraised: ZMBY.com, Vreal.com, JetHire.com…
• Get your bids in soon for OV.com, VoipPhone.com, Unfriend.com…
• A surprising result when a Sherpa summits the mountain in the “Name That Price” game
• Plus, much more!
Michael Cyger October 19, 2015
In this show:
• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: Rinoplastia.com, TMI.org, RemoteCoach.com
• An investor’s portfolio is appraised: GymnasticsKids.com, CleanYourClutter.com, HillaryForPresident.org…
• Get your bids in soon for DailyDollar.com, InternetAccess.com, LimeGreen.com…
• A surprising result when a Sherpa summits the mountain in the “Name That Price” game
• Plus, much more!
Michael Cyger August 24, 2015
Whether you’re attending the NamesCon domain name auction in person, watching via the live web feed, or bidding by telephone, this show will walk you through domain names that you might have missed – presenting opportunities for either undervalued or no-reserve purchases.
This show also contains tactics for understanding and successfully navigating most live domain name auctions that may occur at a future date, so don’t disregard watching this interview just because you missed the auction on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
Michael Cyger January 8, 2015
Uncertainty associated with the process of applying for new gTLDs is frustrating, even more so when multiple applicants are vying for the same gTLD, and unfortunately that ambiguity continues to be commonplace.
But Monte Cahn and partner Michael Berkens have devised ways to reduce the uncertainty in the new gTLD application process for the 145 applicants who have 755 competing applications.
In addition, watch this interview to learn about the process and how you – as a domain name investor or online entrepreneur – can be ready to take advantage of the new gTLDs before they become available to the public.
Michael Cyger December 10, 2012
Last week, the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Domain Conference & Expo took place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Top domain investors from around the world converged at the Ritz Carlton for five days of networking, sharing, learning, partying and dealmaking.
Here are five lessons learned that you can use to grow your business that I gleaned from this conference. If you attended the conference and learned a lesson or two that is not covered here, please let us know about it in the comments.
Michael Cyger October 23, 2011