Domain Name Wire Podcast Andrew Allemann

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]