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

(Aired March 7, 2024) DomainSherpa – Down The Rabbit Hole – March 7, 2024: NameJet, SnapNames & the Domain Aftermarket As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains. And in the reverse, domains has us venturing "down the rabbit hole" into different topics all the time. This is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast - with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure. In this episode, JT is joined by Drew, Matt Overman of Identity Digital, and Mike White of Newfold Digital to discuss the domain name aftermarket. Mike manages NameJet and Snapnames on behalf of Newfold, Matt and JT were both previous GMs of NameJet, and Drew was one of NameJet's power users in the past and they all dive into the platform and how it operates in the domain aftermarket ecosystem. They also discuss the domain name lifecycle, different types of inventory on the platforms, how ccTLDs and gTLDs operate in the aftermarket, and a whole lot more! So, tune in and jump down the rabbit hole with the Rabbit Hole Gang!

(Aired February 29, 2024) Shane Returns - Get into the minds of the Sherpas with this DomainSherpa Review! In this show, The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 17:35 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 BringYourDog.com, YourBit.com, GrayDigital.com, and ZHO.com. They discuss Bitcoin popping off this week. The Sherpas review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Wolfs.com, EliminateDebt.com, TravelBug.com, and Booyah.com. Drew clarifies comments from our previous episode about the use of GoDaddy landers for Buy-It-Now 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, Adam, and Shane returns after a brief hiatus - so be sure to tune in!!

(Aired February 15, 2024) The Earth Is Not Flatt - Get into the minds of the Sherpas with this DomainSherpa Review! In this show, The Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 27:03 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 DefiU.com, HydroTherapy.com, and Perceptive.io. Drew checks in for the last time from the Far East. The Sherpas review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including Akira.com, FutureTech.com, TopForum.com, and Crit.com. The Sherpas also discuss different domain landers, marketplaces, and more. 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, Jen, & special guest Logan Flatt - so be sure to tune in!!

(Aired February 8, 2024) DomainSherpa – Down The Rabbit Hole – February 8, 2024: GoDaddy ENS Integration As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains. And in the reverse, domains has us venturing "down the rabbit hole" into different topics all the time. This is a tech-adjacent, digital asset, pop-culture, tangent-positive monthly podcast - with some domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure. In this episode, JT is joined by Drew, joining us from the Far East, to discuss the hot-off-the-presses announcement of GoDaddy partnering with ENS (Ethereum Name Service) to offer customers a way to connect a web2 domain name to a crypto wallet. So, tune in for some rapid reaction and thoughts around the announcement and jump down the rabbit hole with the Rabbit Hole Gang!

(Aired February 1, 2024) Minivans and Tank Engines - Get into the minds of the Sherpas with this DomainSherpa Review! 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. The Sherpas 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!!

(Aired January 25, 2024) Winners and Sore Losers - Get into the minds of the Sherpas with this DomainSherpa Review! In this show, The Sherpas skip The Domain Game as they recap the recent ICA Members Meetup in Las Vegas last week. The Sherpas review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com (starting at 38:30), including Jab.com, Stacy.com, and ArtInstitute.com. The Sherpas discuss more of Drew's travels to Laos and the Far East. They also talk about what to expect in 2024... Spoiler alert: expect the unexpected. 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, Jen, & Ammar - so be sure to tune in!!

(Aired January 11, 2024) 2k24x7 - Get into the minds of the Sherpas with this DomainSherpa Review! 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. The Sherpas 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!!

(Aired December 21, 2023) Down The Rabbit Hole: The DomainSherpa 2023 Holiday Extravaganza! - As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains. And in the reverse, domains have us venturing "down the rabbit hole" for different topics all the time. This is a tech-adjacent, digital asset & pop culture, tangent-positive, monthly-ish podcast - with a bunch of domains stuff thrown into the mix for good measure. In this episode, co-hosts JT & Jen Sale are joined by Drew, Adam, Kamila, Billy, and John Berryhill for the annual DomainSherpa Holiday Extravaganza! The gang is spreading holiday cheer and domain knowledge as they dive into a discussion on AI and its potential impact on domains, which has the Sherpas discussing .ai domains and some of what they saw in 2023. They also briefly discuss UDRP trends from this past year, the upcoming ICA member meetup in Las Vegas, and the gang also reviews a list of domains up for auction on NameJet, including ClearMoon.com, ShiningSun.com, and Vader.com. So tune in and jump down the rabbit hole on DomainSherpa! And Happy Holidays!

(Aired December 14, 2023) .AI Domains, Changing the Game or More of the Same? - Get into the minds of the Sherpas with this DomainSherpa Review! In this show, the Sherpas skip The Domain Game and instead focus on .AI domains - as Andy & James have made headlines recently with some big .AI sales and purchases while Drew has been more bearish. They get into the history of how the Booth brothers entered the domain industry. The Sherpas do a deep dive into AI and .AI domains; discussing the future of AI, .AI's role in the domain industry, and whether the Sherpas see a future without the need for domains. JT mentions the upcoming ICA meetup in Las Vegas. Don't forget to register for the event today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fd1a0898-0982-463a-beaf-24535c27e860 and book your hotel before it's too late at https://book.passkey.com/go/InternetCommerce2024 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, & special guests James and Andy Booth - so be sure to tune in!!

(Aired December 7, 2023) Up and Adam - Get into the minds of the Sherpas with this DomainSherpa Review! In this show, the Sherpas play The Domain Game (starting at the 19:47 mark), where they guess what certain domains were bought and sold for and discuss the reasons behind their evaluations. Today's domains are GolfCops.com, AlphaX.com, EleventhHour.org, and LoveLockets.com. The Sherpas review a list of domains about to come up for auction on NameJet.com, including HyperFocus.com, SkiLodge.com, and ChildProdigy.com. The Sherpas celebrate Adam's birthday. They briefly discuss Tesla's recent Cybertruck news and AI robots as well. The Sherpas also mention the upcoming ICA meetup in Las Vegas. Don't forget to register for the event today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fd1a0898-0982-463a-beaf-24535c27e860 and book your hotel before it's too late at https://book.passkey.com/go/InternetCommerce2024 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, Ammar, & Adam - so be sure to tune in!!