Brandable Insider Domain Review: Recent Episodes
Keith DeBoer
The Brandable Insider is a podcast created and hosted by Keith DeBoer; a domain industry writer and investor. Each podcast features insider advice on how to buy domain names at wholesale prices and market them to startup companies for significant profits.
This final episode of the Brandable Insider podcast was recorded in July 2021 and features domain investor, Jason Sheppard.
The past 66 episodes are a solid body of information and knowledge on the art and science of buying and selling brandable domain names for fun and profit and I've accomplished what I set out to do. For that reason I'm retiring the series and moving on to other domain related endeavors such as lead instructor for the Brandable Bootcamp at DNAcademy and my private coaching services at BrandableInsider.com.
My deepest thanks to BrandBucket, Efty and my legion of listeners for their unwavering support throughout these many months.
See you at the next (in-person) Names Con!!
Best Wishes,
Keith DeBoer
Many domain investors try to catch the first wave by madly hand registering domains like VRkitchen and 3Dfork and GanjaJeans in the hope of getting in early and making mega profits. But what usually happens is these emotionally registered domain names get dropped a few years later because nothing has sold.
So the second wave in a new tech trend is often a better time to acquire domains when the trend has become clear rather than an early hand reg, which is likely an unmarketable, junk domain name.
Your next question should be, how do I know when it’s time for the second wave?
Well that requires a longer explanation which is the focus of today’s episode.
Today's episode identifies and outlines fives techniques for hacking keywords to create marketable, profitable, brandable domain names. Using real life companies and recent domain sales, this episode gives practical guidelines for acquiring hacked-keyword, domain names with potential appeal to startup founders and end users.
A long look at the strategies and inner workings of up and coming domain investor, Barman. In less than three years he became a sought after podcast /vlog guest when he hit the top five of the dot IO sales charts with his 48K sale of JackPot.io. Since then he's continued to build his folio and generate solid, high ticket sales.
In this hour long discussion Bar reveals his personal strategies and his secret elixir for success inside and outside the domain industry and how you can follow in his footsteps for domain investing success and profits.
In this twenty minute episode I review my sixteen end user sales from this past month. Most importantly I analyze the commonalities, principles and data that will enable you to duplicate my success with your own domain portfolio.
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This week's exciting chat features Drew Wash the CEO of Moving Sites LLC. Drew's many successes include mega sites that have generated millions. Sites like Towing.com and TransportReview.com to name a few. Right now he's on to a new adventure with his recent purchase of DogGroomers.com for $104,000. Plus!! Drew reveals his cogent insights and gives advice on the pros and cons of developing your brandable domains. Don't miss it!
In this 20 minute episode I analyze and summarize the advice and insights of successful domain investors at the NamePros forum.
Using comments from a thread called If you had to reveal one secret of your domaining success, what would it be?I analyze, summarize and distill the insights and secrets revealed by 16 different domain investors.
A twenty minute examination of some of my favorite brandable domain sales from this past week. My usual insights and opinions on the pros and cons of each domain, what's good, what could be better. Plus a final summary of what I look for in a solid, marketable brandable domain name!
A thorough discussion and analysis of the ins and outs of domain investor sell through rates. How are they calculated? What's their value? And what's their relationship to income, sales and profits? All this and more in one nifty 12 minute expose on the fruitfulness of wise and astute domain portfolio management.
This week we take a detailed look at the success of brandable-domain veteran, Mark Levine! In this episode we find out how Mark's unique approach has allowed him to double up his domain sales totals year over year. He gives the inside scoop on his personalized process for acquiring, pricing and selling brandable domains in multiple different extensions. Don't miss it! *For more info about Mark Levine visit DomainTheory.com
Today's theme is intended to be a call to action and a seed of inspiration. That's because this episode analyzes and makes recommendations for how, when and why we should expand our portfolios, slowly and intelligently for maximum success.
We can't reach our goals without a plan and this weeks podcast gives actionable suggestions for ways to effectively super size our domain inventory and maximize its potential for progressively bigger sales and profits.
Go Big or Go Home is about domains and the economy of scale. It means think big, be bold and be willing to fail -- on the way to success!
Now press play and I'll see you on the inside!
We're going back in time this week to our traditional domain review format. It features some of the biggest brandable domain sale from this past week. What's even more important is the analysis of what goes into making a five figure sale and what domainers need to do to position themselves for success in the ten thousand dollar and above domain markets.
It pays to be picky when it comes to picking brandable domain names and in this episode I'll tell ya how. My pro tips include practical tools and habits for fine tuning your brandable selection skills. So tune in and check it out!
Today's pod features the secret sauce for what is the pizza pie of my domain evaluation and purchase process. Aside from the mixed metaphors it features my insights on money management, sell through rates, domain research, evaluation and purchasing at competitive prices. It's all here in this giant calzone of a podcast. And that's amore. Ciao!!
In this wide ranging interview features Markus Nystrom, the founder and owner of AssetOptions.com. Markus, a 6 year, million dollar, brandable domainer spills the beans on all his insider techniques for building a profitable portfolio. Plus a dozen of his recent sales and all the details on acquisition methods and pricing. Don't miss it!
Domain sales discussed in this podcast include:
- StackClub.com
- ScoreBell.com
- ClutchBet.com
- Scalably.com
- BetterExtracts.com
- SneakIn.com
- AmericanIndustry.com
- Curevana.com
- HappyShroom.com
- EVdepot.com
- EmphasisMedia.com
- CuspCapital.com
- KYCbot.com
- WePrintHomes.com
Today's episode is an informative and in-depth review of my top ten sales so far this year. It includes my thinking and reasoning behind each purchase. Plus the how, where and when that each domain that I acquired. I also include important data points such as hold time, costs, methods, number of domain extensions and the industries I had intended to target.
*Note: There are eleven sales reported because the first two sold for the same price
In this 10-minute episode I analyze domain keywords and sales to illustrate the methods and habits that help me in assessing a domains marketability and value through the lens of English dictionary words. Doing our homework and taking time to evaluate carefully before we buy a domain, can result in better cash flow, a better sell through rate and a higher profits. So let's do it!
Another epic exposition from domaining OG, Braden Pollock. In this pod, we discuss the latest and greatest industry headlines and million dollar sales - including show stopper deals by Brent Oxley and Braden himself. And finally we discuss the step-by-step process for building a portfolio capable of generating regular, six figure sales.
Domains discussed in this podcast include:
- Detect.com
- Sports.com
- Explanation.com
- Expungements.com
- Foundership.com
- Triangular.com
- Curable.com
- Weelo.com
- Doqi.com
Tunein for some brandable banter with the cannabis web-dev madman, Sean Markey. If his name sounds familiar it's cuz he's been on panels at both Domain Sherpa and NamesCon to name a few. He's also the guy who went from hand-reg to a million page views in a single week on the domain, FlattenTheCurve. Sean's endless accomplishments include founding the SEO domain marketplace, JuiceMarket and now........ the new owner of DNgeek.com.
Another lively, free flowing episode with repeat guest and former Managing Director of BrandBucket, Michael Krell.
This time we discuss the latest news in the domain industry. Topics include Wild West style auctions on the Clubhouse app, proposed auctions at Squad Help and new developments at GoDaddy such as landing pages, Afternic integration and the $50 closeouts.
Another episode is filled with lively conversation, laughter and insider tips for making money in the sometimes obscure, domain investment industry.
Join me on this informative stroll to the Oz of domains. In today's episode, Oren Arbit, the wizard of domain extensions, reviews eighteen of his recent sales in dot COM, CO, IO, VC, GG, ORG and TV!!! Oren adeptly juggles a variety of buy/sell strategies to generate sales in multiple marketplaces simultaneously. Tune in to get his unique set of tips, tricks and money making insights!
Domains discussed in this podcast include:
AXAZ.com
SolarDigital.com
TheTel.co
mSwap.com
Azingo.com
Shopomi.com
Comparative.io
Peddler.io
Speedy.io
RealGroup.org
TopGunLaw.com
CareSpark.com
Barber.tv
PropelData.com
Scorebook.io
Essential.gg
WindowHero.com
Integrated.vc
A step by step, case study on finding and registering a brandable domain names with the potential to sell to end user for $2,500. In this episode you'll get a thorough analysis of the pros and cons of hand registered domains versus purchasing domains in the aftermarket plus a side by side comparison and step by step instructions. Don't miss it!
Websites mentioned in this podcast:
BrandBucket.com/sellers
Efty.com
NameBright.com/BulkSearch
GoDaddy.com
A fun-filled hour of sales talk with Michael Krell, former Managing Director at BrandBucket, as we discuss and review our recent 2021 sales. The discussion covers all aspects of the domain investing process including evaluation, acquisition, market placement, pricing, sales strategies and more! Don't miss this revealing look into the domain investing habits of one of today's most successful brandable domainers!
Sales discussed in this podcast include:
Nayture.com
DocVax.com
Garmint.com
Kiopi.com
MentalRehab.com
PolicyFox.com
StreamShift.com
RideTheory.com
PetModern.com
Cargosurance.com
Is the "hand-reg" dead? Not according to writer, lawyer and DNAcademy Teaching Assistant, Aline Carriere. In this delightful 20 minute chat Aline expounds on how to avoid the mistakes she made as a beginner as well as her most memorable domain sales, many of which were acquired via hand registration.
Domains and websites referenced in this podcast include:
Free Resources:
ExpiredDomains.net
DSAD.com
NamePros.com
SquadHelp.com
BrandBucket.com
NameStation.com
HosterStats.com
Domain Sales:
ReserveKey.com
Jove.co
Zeba.co
StartCrew.com
ilyv.com
In this informative interview we travel deep down the path to profits with domain investor, Alex Verdea. Step by step he takes us through the twists and turns of his journey from frustrated beginner to profit making professional.
Over the course of the interview Alex reveals his domain investing secrets for acquiring, listing and closing a steady stream of domain sales by using the advice and guidance he received from Mike Mann.
Topics include hand registrations, dropped domains, landing pages, keyword evaluation, pricing and how to negotiation successfully via email. Don't miss it!!
Covid Commerce: The Business of Global Change
In 2020 Venture capitalists poured over $9 billion into pandemic related startups and that's just the beginning. We’re all actors on a global stage of tragedy and transformation that will likely continue for years to come. For those that see the forest beyond the trees adversity can become opportunity for health, prosperity and abundance. That means domain investors too!
An insider's look at the art and science of outbound domain sales. In this follow up session with Jason Eisler we get a deep view of his step by step process for successful outbound domain sales.
Highlights of this session include:
- Setting up for success
- Creating a Hit List of leads
- Finding contact info
- Writing powerful emails with high open rates
- Dodging Google’s spam filter
- Timing emails for maximum success
- Automated follow up
- Closing the sale
Resources and tools discussed in this podcast include:
- SalesNavigator.com
- DotDB.com
- Hunter.io
- Seamless.ai
- Snov.io
- FindThatLead.com
- MixMax.com
- Close.com
- Reply.io
Join me for this casual chat with ultra friendly and creative domain investor, Leanne McMahon. She's a DNAcademy graduate who's having good success selling SEO domains. We discuss her domain sales and her daily analysis of sales at Dan.com. You can follow Leanne on Twitter @LeanneMac.
Sales and resources discussed in this podcast include:
- PixelCorp.io
- AhRefs.com
- DotDB.com
- ExpiredDomains.net
- DNAcademy.com
- WorldDeer.org
- CatholicRevelations.com
- SoyEntrepreneur.com
It's my pleasure, this week, to bring Kevin Fink onto the podcast for some friendly chatter and a delightful review of his top sales of 2020. Kevin's a well known figure in the domain industry having held positions with Setster, BrandBucket, Flippa, StarFire WebHoldings and DealFlow Brokerage. He's also worked with Morgan Linton, Margot Bushnaq and Ali Zandi, to name a few.
My Top Ten Tips for Domain Investing Success!
The reality of domain investing is that even profitable domain investors fail 98% of the time on the way to selling 2% of their inventory each year.
In this episode I give my top ten tips for domain investing success including two exercises, you can do daily, to strengthen your domain evaluation muscles and domain picking skills.
Dynamic domainer, Josh Reason, sells a domain during the interview!! Hear the sale unfolding in real time on my popdcast. Josh also discusses 18 more of his 100 sales in 2020 and shares the details of his strategy and philosophy for taking maximum profit on low, mid and high tier domain names.
Topics include:
- Increasing International competition
- Rising aftermarket prices
- Declining margins
- Sales strategies for the low, mid and high tiers
- Maximizing sell through rates and profits
The year 2021 will be a time of profound transition as we emerge from the ashes of a global pandemic. Many domain investors have been blessed with prosperity in 2020 and the agile will continue to thrive in the coming year. The secret formula is fulfilling the newly modified desires and needs of post pandemic consumers. This episode features my thoughts and ideas for the coming days of transformation and progress.
Today's episode is a careful look at the 25 plus domain names I acquired this week via the aftermarket. That includes domains I bought in auctions, via backorders and in the GoDaddy closeouts. I also summarize and explain my strategies and approach to value investing as I continually accumulate and expand my brandable domain portfolio.
Get ready for a deep dive with Jason Eisler, The Domain Baron, on the intricacies and nuances of outbound sales. Jason takes us through the nitty gritty of:
- How to find and acquire marketable domains
- Assessing potential buyers
- Finding contact info
- Open rates and email tracking
- Email subject lines and content
- Following up with potential buyers by phone
- and much more!!
An insider review of my ten domain sales from the month of November. How I acquired them, how I sold them and who owns them now. Plus! Ten Insider Tips for supercharging your brandable domain portfolio and getting on track for steady brandable domain sales. Stay tuned!!
"I've never been more bullish about the opportunities for domain investing" says Morgan Linton in this week's podcast and you'll never guess why. In this tightly focused interview Morgan gives the latest news on his company BoldMetrics, dishes the goods on the hottest domain extensions, outlines his approach to portfolio management/allocation and explains his strategies for acquiring, marketing and pricing his current domain assets. Don't miss it!!
Who is Morgan Linton?
- Became a domain investor in 2004
- Has written a daily blog for 13 years
- Has Masters Degree in Computer Engineering
- He was an early employee at Sonos
- He speaks English, Spanish, a little Japanese and is currently learning Korean
- In 2012 he co-founded Bold Metrics
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Domains discussed in this podcast include:
- PassionStudios.com which sold for $256 at GoDaddy and is now listed by HugeDomains for $9,995
- BattingCage.com which sold for $5,256 at NameJet
- HelloLife.com that sold for $4,026 at NameJet
- TwoRavens.com and end user buy for $2688 at BuyDomains which is now a Quantitative Analysis website
- GlobalEyes.com which sold for $2130 at DropCatch
This week I examine 14 end user sales containing the words Crypto, Coin and Block. In addition to keyword analysis there's commentary on the buyer's current usage and website development. Plus...... a report on an astute listener who's had 3 sales this year with a portfolio of less than 100 domains. Don't miss it!
Domains discussed in this podcast include:
Tracefully.com
VastRetail.com
HypeFlame.com
Coinovy.com
CryptoDebt.com
CryptoCradle.com
BlockParty.co
In this blockbuster interview, million dollar domainer, Braden Pollock reveals his deepest domain deal secrets including his (unreported) biggest sale of 2020. We discuss his approach to domain pricing, selling $40k domains with BIN landers, auction bidding, the art of negotiation and more!
Braden’s sales and acquisitions discussed in this podcast:
Detour.com, Strobe.com, LoveLetter.com, DearMom.com, Pleased.com, Gravity.net, DivorceLawyers.net, Schematic.com, Carpool.com, Local.ly, RSTR.com
Companies referenced:
Lyft.com, Koupons.com, Karpool.com, Del.icio.us, Bit.ly
Acronyms used in this podcast:
NDA – Non-Disclosure Agreement
ROI – Return on Investment
BIN – Buy It Now price
CRM – Customer Relationship Management
ICA – Internet Commerce Association
WIPO – World Intellectual Property Organization
UDRP – Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy
ICAAN – Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
A detailed analysis of the top 15 brandable domain sales from the past week, according to Namebio.com. Domain sales discussed in the podcast include: LeanUp.com, CleanNFresh.com, RoundRobin.com, AllUSA.com, SwitchPoint.com, HealthWeb.com and more. The list includes both wholesale and retail sales with prices ranging from $4,200 to $35,000.
Another episode with former Managing Director of BrandBucket, Michael Krell. Discussion topics include new features at BrandBucket, SquadHelp and BrandPa. Plus tips on how to buy domains at wholesale, set prices, maneuver payment plans and generate sales. Lastly, Michael and I review twenty two brandable domains that sold this week in the wholesale and retail markets.
An overview of my Top 10 Sales of 2020. Where they sold and how and when they were purchased including back story and insights into the acquisition and sales processes.
A timely, follow-up analysis of the 13 domains Margot Bushnaq reviewed with me last week. This episode tracks the progress of each domain and compares Margot's analysis against the wholesale selling price and the retail asking price on each domain's newly created landing page.
Domains discussed in this episode include:
- MerryMeal.com
- EatDiet.com
- HoneyHouse.com
- Softico.com
- CreativeAi.com
- HeavenlyPeace.com
- Catoro.com
- OnCoach.com
- SeaTree.com
- BetaBoard.com
- LaneHill.com
- WiserMan.com
- MicroLine.com
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In this epic episode I take a deep, conversational dive with Margot Bushnaq the founder and CEO of BrandBucket. Together we sneak under the hood of her curated marketplace and explore the crazy world of naming conventions, frothy aftermarkets, pricing trends and the future of modern technology. PLUS..... a live review of current trends, keywords and valuations based on recently dropped domains. This is one you don't want to miss!!
Domains discussed in this episode include:
- MerryMeal.com
- EatDiet.com
- HoneyHouse.com
- Softico.com
- CreativeAi.com
- HeavenlyPeace.com
- Catoro.com
- OnCoach.com
- SeaTree.com
- BetaBoard.com
- LaneHill.com
- WiserMan.com
- MicroLine.com
An in depth review of more than a dozen brandable domain names that sold this past week. Marketplace sales include BrandBucket, Squadhelp, NamePull and Buy Domains.
Domains reviewed include:
SterlingEquity.com
CureRoot.com
HeySage.com
KillerNutrition.com
GlobeTree.com
PreferredPlay.com
Drowzy.com
DocLogic.com
CodeHaus.com
A wide-ranging, insider discussion with an industry icon who sold his first domain for $7500 and case of Banana Boat sunscreen.
During this 60 min deep dive with DNAcademy founder, Michael Cyger you'll hear:
- How an introvert handles the spotlight
- The journey from GE to Domain Sherpa
- How he got $7500 and a case of sunscreen in his first domain sale
- Moving the domain industry forward
- Getting started with Brandable domains
- The #1 mistake new domainers should avoid
- Accelerated learning for maximum success!
Today's episode features an in depth analysis of a dozen end user sales by NamePull, BuyDomains and BrandBucket.
Domains discussed in this podcast include:
- SkillCove.com $1295
- DealHaul.com $1600
- BusyKitchen.com $1650
- PrimePrints.com $2288
- SideTrades.com $2295
- NewAdvisor.com $2588
- TechRenaissance.com $2795
- BodyHero.com $3795
- BoomerWellness.com $3795
- SportsStory.com $4288
I'm super excited to share with you this in-depth interview with DnGeek and Efty founder, Doron Vermaat. In this episode Doron reveals secret formula for brandables in alternative extensions. Then, Doron and I discuss his top ten end-user sales of the year. Don't miss it!
Domains discussed in this episode include: Knack.io, Fasting.io, Dreams.io, BlockParty.co, Pareto.io, Seed.hk, Daydream.co, CareerTool.com and Cursive.io
Summary:
Today’s podcast features a Q and A with the former Managing Director of BrandBucket, Michael Krell. In the second half I discuss ten end user sales from BrandBucket, SquadHelp and Buy Domains.
Domains discussed in the podcast include:
HeyHobby.com $1,999
HeyVerify.com $1,999
SimpleStellar.com $1,600
WorkRack.com $1,288
KoolKart.com $3,688
BlueAbode.com $1,788
Today I talk about wholesale and end-user sales with Michael Krell. Michael has had many roles as an entrepreneur, a Domain Sherpa and the former managing director of BrandBucket. He’s a family man, a great guy, and one of the best brandable domain investors I know. This is part one of a two part series with Michael Krell. Don't miss it!
Post Production Corrections:
- Dot CO domains can be renewed for as low as $25.
- HiShopper.com sold for $4,049 not $4,299
- Empire Domains (GoDoctor.com) is owned by Riz M.
- Paul Nicks is GoDaddy’s Aftermarket VP
Today’s podcast covers both wholesale and retail sales from SquadHelp, Efty, BrandBucket, BuyDomains and GoDaddy.
Today’s podcast is devoted entirely to end user sales. I’ll be discussing 15 domains sales from Sedo, BuyDomains, BrandBucket, Efty, BrandPa, SquadHelp and Dan.com.
By popular demand this week's review is 100% end-user sales from Sedo, BuyDomains, Squadhelp and BrandBucket.
Efty.com
Efty helps you manage and market your portfolio Become a better domain investor with Efty.com
BrandBucket.com
BrandBucket has helped thousands turn their domain assets into cash. Go to: BrandBucket.com/sell
There are three parts to this week's domain review. GoDaddy expired domain auctions, end-user sales by BuyDomains plus and end-user Squeal of a Deal at Squadhelp.
Efty.com
Efty helps you manage and market your portfolio Become a better domain investor with Efty.com
BrandBucket.com
BrandBucket has helped thousands turn their domain assets into cash. Go to: BrandBucket.com/sell
In this 10 minute podcast I analyze the ups and downs of the "targeted flipping" approach to domain purchases and sales. Plus insightful commentary on five new end user sales reported by BuyDomains.
BrandBucket.com
BrandBucket has helped thousands turn their domain assets into cash. Go to: BrandBucket.com/sell
Efty.com
Efty helps you manage and market your portfolio Become a better domain investor with Efty.com
Today's review covers aftermarket sales at GoDaddy, NameJet, DropCatch and Flippa. Plus a reverse engineering of recent end user sales at Sedo and BuyDomains.
In today’s episode I talk about size. That’s right, size matters. Data shows that shorter brandable domain names are more popular with end users. But how short? And how popular? The answers are inside this 7 minute podcast.
Our focus this week is short, invented domain names from the wholesale, expired domain aftermarket.
Almost twenty domains get the Brandable Insider treatment on this week's podcast including some three keyword domains, a number/keyword combo and a dot org. Don't miss it!
In this episode I discuss trends in brandable keywords with regards to the singular and plural versions of existing brands and recently purchased domain names.
In today’s review I discuss another dot IO sale, going retro on Keto, and my usual wholesale commentary including this week’s picks for Squeal of a Deal and Dog of the Day! All of the domains discussed in this podcast are listed at at DNgeek.com so you can easily follow along.
In this special edition of the Brandable Insider DR I discuss the role of colors in brandable domains and which colors (black/white/red) are most popular and are generally more valuable.
Today’s review features brandable domains that sold between $20 and $200 in the expired domain auctions this past week.
The week I analyze a dozen brandable domain sales from the GoDaddy wholesale marketplace. Plus.... my Squeal of a Deal, pick-of-the-week and another Pricing Competition between two very similar domain names.
In this episode I discuss my 6 favorite domains that were purchased in the wholesale market this week. Plus....... the state of the cannabis industry and eight marijuana domains that were purchased in the GoDaddy aftermarket this past month.
The domain names discussed in this episode include: BlueGate.com PurplePirate.com MedDrive.com Windville.com BigDataCo.com Snoork.com SmartJoe.com SafeTalent.com Payrollz.com RuralTone.com NewEssential.com Stradwicks.com
Phlok.com Humvy.com Nimvi.com
A quick review of about a dozen brandable domain names that sold in the Go Daddy aftermarket this week. Domain sale prices ranged from $17 to $275.
A great way for domain investors to keep track of the currents trends and get tips on ways to maximize sales and future profits.