Domain Name Wire Podcast

Is an SBA loan right for your business? I was talking to a friend the other day who is taking out a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan and I was surprised at how good the terms were. Lots of people use SBA loans for buying online businesses and for working capital, and it might be […] Post link: SBA loans for online businesses – DNW Podcast #345 © DomainNameWire.com 2026. This is copyrighted...

The world is starting to reopen. What does this mean for domain names? This week on the podcast I check in with domain investor Shane Cultra. Shane owns a nursery and he’s seen firsthand how business is changing with the U.S. reopening now that vaccines are widely available. We discuss what impact things getting “back […] Post link: Reopening’s impact on domains – DNW Podcast #344 © DomainNameWire...

How upgrading to a shorter and better domain helped Voices.com. There are many benefits to companies that use great domain names. On today’s show, Voices.com founder and CEO David Ciccarelli discusses why his company upgraded its domain name and the benefits it got from the change. You’ll also hear how he negotiated to buy the […] Post link: Growing Voices.com with a killer domain – DNW Podcast #3...

Let’s review top sales so far and talk a bit more about crypto values. This week’s episode is shorter than usual. I recorded this ahead of traveling, so there’s no news segment. Instead, I’m going to talk about two overarching themes this year: the impact of cryptocurrency values on the market, as well as strong […] Post link: Top domain name sales & crypto impact – DNW Podcast #342 © DomainNameWi...

A discussion on the merits and challenges of a DNS built on blockchain technology. Would a DNS using blockchain technology be better than the current DNS? Andrew Rosener thinks so, although he admits there are some challenges to overcome. On today’s show, Andrew and I discuss the benefits of a decentralized DNS using blockchain technology, […] Post link: DNS using blockchain technology – DNW Podca...

Listen to these great insights to help improve your domain investing. I’ve interviewed many great domain investors for this show, and some have left a great impression on me and listeners. Today, you’re going to hear some of the valuable insights I’ve gained over the past year from select interviews. You’ll hear from Mark Levine […] Post link: Great domain investing insights – DNW Podcast #340 © D...

Will a drop in cryptocurrency prices impact the domain aftermarket? Crypto markets had a wild ride last week. My guest this week, Amanda Waltz of Saw.com, discusses the impact that cryptocurrency prices have on domain name sales. Even if you don’t own cryptocurrency, your domain investments might do better when cryptocurrencies are doing well. Also: […] Post link: How cryptocurrency drives the dom...

Buying domains isn’t always easy. Acquiring domain names and social media accounts from their current owners isn’t easy. Today’s guest, Bill Sweetman, has more than his fair share of battle stories. He’s the founder of Name Ninja, which helps companies acquire domains and social media handles. He discusses a handful of cases today, including The […] Post link: Wacky domain acquisition stories – DN...

Learn about selling your developed domain or buying an online business. Two episodes ago on the podcast, Michael Cyger talked about selling his online business iSixSigma. On today’s show, I speak with Thomas Smale, whose company FE International brokered that transaction. FE International has helped sell 1,000 businesses for a total dollar value of $1 […] Post link: Buying and selling online busin...

How Keith DeBoer built a six-figure-a-year brandable domain portfolio. Domain investor Keith DeBoer started dabbling in domains in 2014. Within a few years, he started making six figures per year and he’s now a full-time domain investor. On today’s show, Keith talks about how he acquires good brandable domain names, where he sells them, and […] Post link: Brandable domain investor success story –...

It takes a lot to build a business. Michael Cyger of DNAcademy just sold his business iSixSigma. On today’s show, Michael talks about the work that went into building this business. (Hint: it wasn’t easy!) We discuss what it takes to create and run a business, and why you should think twice when someone says, […] Post link: Developing your domains into a business – DNW Podcast #335 © DomainNameWir...

New group wants to get a handle on DNS abuse such as phishing and malware distribution. My guest this week is Graeme Bunton, Director of the new DNS Abuse Institute. We discuss types of DNS abuse and how the institute plans to help the domain name ecosystem combat abuse. Tip of the week: Bulk auth […] Post link: Tackling DNS Abuse – DNW Podcast #334 © DomainNameWire.com 2026. This is copyrighted c...

How increasing competition is changing domain investing dynamics. Domain auction prices are going through the roof. What does this mean for domain investors? Is there a fallout coming? On today’s show, I discuss this with long-time domain investor Braden Pollock. Braden makes some good observations about today’s market that are worth considering as you invest […] Post link: More domain investing c...

A look at the future of these two conferences under new ownership. NamesCon and Cloudfest are under new ownership. On this week’s show, I talk with Christian Jaeger, CEO of the new owner WHD Event GmbH, and Soeren von Varchmin, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. We discuss the history of the events, who now owns […] Post link: The “new” NamesCon and Cloudfest – DNW Podcast #332 © DomainNameWire.co...

Why you might need a contract and what’s important about them. Many businesses (especially big ones) require a contract before completing a domain name purchase. Joe Uddeme of Name Experts has brokered many domain transactions with contracts. On today’s show, he talks about when contracts are usually required and specific points to negotiate over, such […] Post link: Closing domain deals with a co...

Openprovider founder Arno Vis discusses his domain registrar’s membership model. Most domain name registrars charge their customers a markup over whatever the registry charges them. Openprovider has a different business model, which founder Arno Vis compares to Costco. Customers pay a membership fee and then get domains at cost. On today’s show, Vis explains the […] Post link: A different domain m...

How Verisign got such a profitable business and what the future holds. Verisign operates one of the most profitable large businesses in the world thanks to a no-bid contract to operate the .com namespace. My guest on today’s show talks about how Verisign got to where it is today and what the chances are that […] Post link: Verisign’s .com printing press – DNW Podcast #329 © DomainNameWire.com 2026...

Logan Flatt explains how he’s adapting his strategy for today’s reality. Last week I wrote about how domain investing is constantly changing and how you need to change your approach to adapt. This week’s guest is a domain investor who has done just that. Logan Flatt returns to the podcast to talk about his results […] Post link: Adapting your domain investing strategy with Logan Flatt – DNW Podcas...

Nikul returns to the show to talk about his 2020 investing results. One of my favorite domain investors is back on the show this week. Nikul Sanghvi talks about his domain investing results from last year. We discuss his strategic changes, harvesting gains vs. replenishing your portfolio, and much more. Nikul invests almost exclusively in […] Post link: Domain investing strategies with Nikul Sangh...

Which entities should take down websites, and when? There has been a lot of talk about censorship and taking down websites over the past couple of months. On today’s show, I talk with Tucows CEO Elliot Noss about the issue. Tucows is one of the world’s largest domain name registrars. We discuss the role that […] Post link: Takedowns on the Web with Elliot Noss – DNW Podcast #326 © DomainNameWire.c...

An in-depth look at one domain investor’s strategy and results. Mark Levine returns to the podcast this week to dig into his 2020 domain investing results. You’ll learn about his revenues and costs, which TLDs he sold, his strategy for finding and buying domains, how he’s pricing them, and much more. Grab a pen and […] Post link: Domain investing case study – DNW Podcast #325 © DomainNameWire.com...

The legendary domain name investor reflects on new top level domains and talks about his upcoming sale of 23 strings. Frank Schilling is exiting the top level domain business in a big way: he’s auctioning off his 23 top level domains on April 28 in what is sure to be an interesting event. On today’s […] Post link: Catching up with Frank Schilling – DNW Podcast #324 © DomainNameWire.com 2026. This...

How to make sure your domain business keeps sizzling. This week we take an outside-in look at your domain business. My guest, Warren Coughlin came on the show last year when the economy ground to a halt due to the pandemic. Back then, we talked about how to save your business. The domain business had […] Post link: Planning for the future – DNW Podcast #323 © DomainNameWire.com 2026. This is copyr...

How to get the most out of Squadhelp. Squadhelp launched its new white label marketplace for domainers last summer and I’ve been testing it out ever since. Today, I quiz Squadhelp CEO Darpan Munjal about many of the features and how to get the best results out of the platform. We get a bit into […] Post link: Digging into Squadhelp – DNW Podcast #322 © DomainNameWire.com 2026. This is copyrighted...

Listen to three newer domain investors talk about their strategies, tools, and approach. They say “all of the good domains are taken” and many people think that if you didn’t get into domain investing early, it’s too late. But last week, I hosted a panel on behalf of the Internet Commerce Association that proves it’s […] Post link: Newer domain investors find success – DNW Podcast #321 © DomainNam...