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Domain Name Wire Podcast

Domain Name Wire Podcast includes interviews of domain name investors, domain registrars (such as GoDaddy), and more, plus the latest news in the domain name industry.

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31:15

It's not just a .com world - DNW Podcast #569

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2026/01/12

With 2025 in the books, I will be interviewing a handful of domain investors in the coming months to ask them how the year was for them. I find these interviews insightful, as they let you dig into other investors' strategies, understand pricing, and improve your domain investing prowess. Today, I'm talking to Doron Vermaat. Doron is a long time domain investor and co-founder of domain sales platform Efty. If there's one takeaway from today's interview, I think it should be that there are many

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35:14

Agent Name Service - DNW Podcast #568

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2026/01/05

Could AI agents use the domain name system to improve trust and discovery? That's the idea behind Agent Name Service, a proposal from GoDaddy. On today's show, James Bladel explains what it is, and how it could become reality. James, who is VP of Corporate and Government Affairs at GoDaddy, also discusses his appointment to the Internet Commerce Association's board, as well as what policy issues we should keep an eye on in 2026 and beyond.

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40:30

The 2026 Predictions Episode Predictions - DNW...

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/12/29

It's the annual predictions episode! On today's show, you'll hear from 26 people in the domain name industry. Each person will say what they found notable about 2025 and what they expect will happen in 2026. Happy New Year! Sponsor: Sav.com backorders

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31:01

A necessary rebrand - DNW Podcast #566

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Perry Rosenbloom thought he had a great domain to launch his business on: motion.io. But three years later, he rebranded the business to LaunchBay. On today's show, Perry explains why the company decided to rebrand. He also shares some advice for startup founders so they can avoid his mistakes. Also: Supreme Court, .us, Identity Digital, and zero click Sponsor: Sav.com domain transfers

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28:18

Braden Pollock's record year - DNW Podcast #565

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Domain investor Braden Pollock was on a panel I moderated at NamesCon last month, and he mentioned on stage that he was having a record year in domain sales. I followed up to see if Braden would talk about it on the podcast. He sent over a complete list of his sales this year, and on today's show, we dive into many of the details behind his eight-figure year. Braden also explains that this has been a long time coming…it took many years to build up his portfolio, including years when he spent

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34:51

UDRP review and ICA meeting - DNW Podcast #564

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Last week, World Intellectual Property Organization and Internet Commerce Association (ICA) published a final report of their collaborative review of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. On today's show, ICA General Counsel Zak Muscovitch explains how this collaboration came to be and what the results were. We're also joined by ICA Executive Director Kamila Sekiewicz, who previews what to expect at next month's annual meeting in Las Vegas. Also: Lambo, reverse domain name

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34:01

Dude, where's my ranch? - DNW Podcast #563

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/12/01

This week, entrepreneur Peter Askew rejoins me on the show to get an update on his many ventures. We talk about the milestone his Vidalia Onion business hit this year, why he sold his dude ranch directory, and discuss some business ideas that haven't taken off. Enjoy the show! Sponsor: Sav.com backorders

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35:39

2025 Predictions recap - DNW Podcast #562

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/11/24

2025 has been a roller coaster! Between trade wars, currency fluctuations, and Google destroying AdSense for Domains, a lot has happened. A year ago I asked 22 people to provide predictions for what would happen in the domain industry this year. Now that we're 11 months through, let's go back and listen to those predictions to see who was right…and who missed the mark. Sponsor: Sav.com domain transfers

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32:28

Selling domains through Afternic - DNW Podcast #561

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/11/17

My guest this week is Wade Smith, Director of Aftermarket Sales at Afternic. Wade talks about the new DomainNames.com initiative and how it came to be. He also shares how Afternic brokers follow up on leads, and provides tips about which landers to use. You'll also get guidance for pricing your domains and learn a simple tweak to help you make more money on your lease- to-own sales. Also: Why Sedo and Team Internet are for sale Sponsor: Sav.com domain auctions

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29:01

On the ground at NamesCon - DNW Podcast #560

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/11/10

The domain name industry converged in Miami last week for NamesCon. It's the first time the show has been held in Miami. Held in conjunction with CloudFest, the event attracted nearly 1,000 people. On today's podcast, you'll hear from 16 people at the show. I recorded these on the exhibit hall floor, so I apologize in advance for the background noise. Sponsor: Sell your domains with Sav.com domain landers

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28:01

Inside Squarespace Domains - DNW Podcast #559

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Squarespace is one of the biggest domain name registrars in the world after acquiring Google's domain name business. On today's show I'm joined by Kevin Doerr, who oversees the company's domain business. We talk about Squarespace's new reseller API, why the company joined Internet Commerce Association, how Squarespace serves different types of customers, and discuss how AI will impact the domain business. Also: Aftermarket boom, domain travel schedule, registry lock and more. Sponsor: Sav.com

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40:05

What is web3 good for? - DNW Podcast #558

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/10/27

There's been a lot more noise lately about web3 and how blockchain can be applied to domain names. Domain investor Shane Cultra is well-versed in this intersection, so I asked him to come on the show to separate hype versus reality and where he thinks the market is going. Shane also talks about his domain investing activity and the challenges of launching new businesses. Mentioned on the show: Beehouse, Botany.com, DSAD Also: Verisign earnings, new top level domains and more. Sponsor: Sav.com

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20:29

My domain sales this year - DNW Podcast #557

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/10/20

We’re over three-quarters of the way through 2025, so this week on the podcast I’m going to talk about my sales results thus far. I’ll share how many domains I’ve sold, where I’ve sold them, where I acquired them, my hold times, and much more. Also: New SnapNames option, new premium domain marketplace, interesting cybersquatting cases and more. Sponsor: Sav.com domain auctions

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31:36

Domain reseller platforms - DNW Podcast #556

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/10/13

My guest this week is Robbie Birkner, who has spent the better part of the last 25 years in the domain industry. He is now CEO North America of OpusDNS, a new domain reseller platform. Birkner explains why companies choose to use a reseller platform, how these platforms have evolved over the years, and why he thinks the market is ready for new competition. Also: Supreme Court pitch, a splasy Prosecco fight, and more Sponsor: Sell your domains with Sav.com domain landers

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25:28

Inside Com Laude’s expansion - DNW Podcast #555

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Corporate domain name registrar and brand protection company Com Laude announced two acquisitions in two weeks. First, it acquired FairWinds Partners, a consultancy for brand owners that helped companies apply for 133 domains in the last round of TLD expansion. Then, it announced the pending acquisition of Markmonitor, the largest corporate domain name registrar. On today’s show, Com Laude CEO Ben Crawford explains why the company made these acquisitions, and what he expects with dot-brands in

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31:46

Making a splash with Lake.com - DNW Podcast #554

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/09/29

David Ciccarelli knows the power of a great domain. He experienced it firsthand when he rebranded his prior company to a one-word .com. So when he launched his newest venture, a vacation rental business, he knew he needed a great domain. He bought Lake.com from Dolby for over $1 million to jumpstart the business, and he's already reaping the benefits of the instant credibility the domain gives his company. Learn more about his story and how he acquired the domain on this week's show. Also:

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33:01

The future of Ethereum Name Service - DNW Podcast #553

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/09/22

One of the most popular blockchain-based naming platforms has been Ethereum Name Service, which offers both an alt-root .eth domain extension and integrations with the DNS. On today’s show, ENS Labs’ Head of Growth, James Beck, joins me to discuss the latest with ENS. We talk about the organization’s delegation of .locker, how blockchain-based naming systems are adopting DNS, and how the group is thinking about the next round of top level domain expansion. Also: Atom sued, Com Laude’s acquisition,

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27:00

Winning the brandable game - DNW Podcast #552

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Every domain investor has an original story, and Michael Rader is no different. On today’s show, hear about how he was working at the DMV and learning web development when he took an interest in domain names. When he sold a domain at BrandBucket, he used the funds to create Brandroot, which he ended up selling to BrandBucket many years later. After a hiatus from buying new domains, Michael registered 1,800 domains over the past few months. Learn more about how he approaches domain investing in

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36:25

From naming brands to selling domains - DNW Podcast #551

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/09/08

My guests on this week’s podcast know what makes a great name. Maria Cypher and Laurel Sutton are co-founders of naming agency Catchword. They named VW’s Atlas, freelance site Upwork, and tech company Asana. They’ve also done naming projects for Tiktok, The Home Depot, and Starbucks. Oh, and they are accidental domain investors. On today’s show, they explain how they started registering domains and the success they are having selling them, such as Feastables.com to Mr. Beast. It’s a

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27:15

The challenges of a misspelled brand names - DNW...

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Finding the right domain at the right price can be challenging for businesses. As a result, they often resort to choosing misspelled brands. New research reveals how brand-name misspellings impact consumer perception and identifies the types of misspellings that have the most detrimental effect. It also reveals how companies can improve perception when they choose a misspelled brand. Leah Smith, one of the authors of the research, joins me today to talk about what she discovered and what companies

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