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 more than he made from domain sales.

Also: Rams, Newfold, name.com

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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 hijacking cases, multi-year registrations, and more.

Mentioned on this show: ICA-WIPO report, ICA annual meeting

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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