How martial arts helped this domain investor stick with it. Ruban Thananayagam (aka @busyfather) bought 500 domain names on his credit card before he made his first sale. This sale gave him the confidence to invest more, but it was certainly ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
A Super domain name – DNW Podcast #412
· PodcastsLearn why this company bought super.com. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when a company goes through a rebrand and acquires a new domain name? On today's show, I talk with Radhika Duggal, Chief Marketing Officer of Super, ... Continue Reading3 Comments
All about Handshake – DNW Podcast #411
· PodcastsA deep dive into Handshake domain names. I talk to a lot of people who believe blockchain-based domains will solve all of the internet’s problems. They dismiss any counter-arguments and questions. Nole Oppermann of Hey TX is not one of those ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Epik’s new CEO – DNW Podcast #410
· PodcastsBrian Royce explains his views and answers questions about what's happening at the company. Many in the domain industry were surprised last month when Epik announced that Rob Monster was giving way to a new leader. What would this mean for Epik, a ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Whois info and blockchain impact – DNW Podcast #409
· PodcastsWill a new Whois disclosure system satisfy anyone? On this week’s show, I speak with Marc Trachtenberg, a shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Marc represents both brand holders looking to protect their assets online as well as registries and ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Why the ICA matters – DNW Podcast #408
· PodcastsThe role the ICA plays and how you can get involved. What is the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) and why is it important? On today’s show, I speak with ICA executive director Kamila Sekiewicz and general counsel Zak Muscovitch about what the ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
My domain sales results – DNW Podcast #407
· PodcastsHere's how my portfolio is performing through the first three quarters of the year. Q3 2022 is in the books. On today’s show, I give an update on how my domain name portfolio is performing this year. I’ll discuss the sell-through rate, median ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Using data to improve domain investing – DNW Podcast #406
· PodcastsHow data can help you become a better domain investor. On today’s show, I talk with Squadhelp founder Darpan Munjal. You’ll learn: What signals predict someone might by a domain name (and which ones do no predict it) How adding language to ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Scaling your domain portfolio – DNW Podcast #405
· PodcastsDomain investors suggest how to scale your domain portfolio. Most domain investors start out small and try to scale their domain portfolio over time. But what’s the best way to approach scaling? How much money do you need to start? Where should you ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Real domain investor results in 2022 – DNW Podcast #404
· PodcastsHere's how two investors' portfolios have fared so far this year. Last month at NamesCon, domain investors Logan Flatt and Mark Levine gave a detailed look at their sales numbers so far this year compared to the same period a year ago. It was ... Continue Reading3 Comments