The U.S. government is handing out lots of free money these days, and one often-overlooked freebie is a deal on SBA loans. Right now, you can get up to three months of interest and principle covered by the government on new loans. Lots of people use SBA loans for buying online businesses and working capital, and it might be right for your online business (or maybe even domain investing). On today’s show, Chris Hurn, founder and CEO of Fountainhead, explains everything you need to know about these loans and if they are a fit for you.

Also: WWW NFT WTF, domain upgrade, big domain sales, and milestones.

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This week on the podcast I check in with domain investor Shane Cultra. Shane owns a nursery and he’s seen first hand how business is changing with the U.S. reopening now that vaccines are widely available. We discuss what impact things getting “back to normal” could have on the business of websites and domain names. Shane also explains why he thinks domain investors are so drawn to NFTs. I promise we keep discussions about apes to a minimum.

Also: Lots of hijacking, Color.com, Yacht.com, and a WWW NFT.

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There are lots of benefits to companies that use great domain names. On today’s show, Voices.com founder and CEO David Ciccarelli discusses why his company upgraded its domain name and the benefits it got from the change. You’ll also hear how he negotiated to buy the domain name.

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On today’s show I look at the impact of cryptocurrencies on the domain name market. I also review the top sales of the year to date. 

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Would a DNS using blockchain technology be better than the current DNS? Andrew Rosener thinks so, although he admits there are some challenges to overcome. On today’s show, Andrew and I discuss the benefits of a decentralized DNS using blockchain technology, as well as the drawbacks and hurdles to getting there.

Also: Domain numbers head south, Hallmark loses, Dutch domain auctions and more.

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I’ve interviewed many great domain investors for this show, and some have left a great impression on me and listeners. Today, you’re going to hear some of the valuable insights I’ve gained over the past year from select interviews. You’ll hear from Mark Levine about his success with .io and .gg domains, you’ll get a sample of Logan Flatt’s domain sales, you’ll hear about what Elkhan Agamirza looks for in four-letter domains, and you’ll listen in to a live evaluation of my domain shortbread.com with Michael Cyger.

Also: Bhavin’s big bucks, .Web decision, meet in Seattle? and more

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Crypto markets had a wild ride last week. My guest this week, Amanda Waltz of Saw.com, discusses the impact that cryptocurrency prices have on domain name sales. Even if you don’t own cryptocurrency, your domain investments might do better when cryptocurrencies are doing well.

Also: Bill Gate’s loses, Pheenix won’t be rebirthed, Nubank fight, and more.

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Acquiring domain names and social media accounts from their current owners isn't easy. Today's guest, Bill Sweetman, has more than his fair share of battle stories. He's the founder of Name Ninja, which helps companies acquire domains and social media handles. He discusses a handful of cases today, including The Case of the Salty Senior and The Case of the Wacky Wordsmith. It's entertaining but also has lessons for domain buyers.

Also: Big auction sales fail, lawsuits and Wix

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Have you ever wondered how you can sell your online business, or how to acquire a business and take it to the next level? Today’s guest is an expert in buying and selling online business. Thomas Smale’s company FE International has helped sell 1,000 businesses for a total dollar value of $1 billion. On today’s show, he explains what goes into valuing an online business, the process of selling a business, and trends he’s observing.

Tool of the week: Companies that have upgraded domains

Also: Frank sells, earnings reports, Dynadot news and more.

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Domain investor Keith DeBoer started dabbling in domains in 2014. Within a few years he started making six figures per year and he’s not a full time domain investor. On today’s show, Keith talks about how he acquires good brandable domain names, where he sells them, and provides examples of some of his recent sales. If you like this episode, check out Keith’s podcast Brandable Insider.

Tool of the week: howmuchisadomainnameworth.com

Also: Escrow.com’s big quarter, massive four letter domain sale, GoDaddy’s move, buy now landers and more.

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