Jesse Tinsley, a visionary entrepreneur behind five companies like employer.com and recruiter.com, discusses the dynamics of domain value, revealing why he invested $9.2 million in a premium name. He shares his unconventional acquisition strategies, emphasizing creative financing methods that require little upfront capital. Jesse also reflects on his journey into entrepreneurship, the opportunities he sees in the HR tech landscape, and how strong domain names can shape business identity. A treasure trove of insights for aspiring business owners!
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Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
Jesse Tinsley, despite working with successful tech companies, always had an entrepreneurial drive.
He started his first company at 18 and later founded Job Mobs, which evolved into recruiter.com.
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Accidental Holding Company
Jesse didn't initially understand holding companies but stumbled into the model while acquiring businesses.
He recognized a market downturn in 2022 and decided to capitalize on it by acquiring undervalued companies.
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Premium Domains
Invest in premium domain names early on, even if expensive, for their brand recognition and authority.
This can unlock future opportunities and make your company appear larger than it is.
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Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Jesse Tinsley (https://x.com/JesseTinsley), who currently runs five companies including employer.com and recruiter.com. In this episode, Jesse talks about why premium domains like employer.com are worth millions, how to creatively finance acquisitions, and why taking the leap into entrepreneurship was his best decision. We also dive into Jesse's unconventional approach to buying companies, building a mini-holdco, and scaling businesses from scratch. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in scaling, branding, and creative deal structuring. Enjoy the episode!
Questions this Episode Answers:
Why did Jesse Tinsley spend $9.2M on a premium domain name?
How can creative deal structuring help you acquire businesses with little upfront cost?
What are the advantages of owning strong domains like employer.com or recruiter.com?
How do you create value through unconventional acquisitions and roll-ups?
What industries does Jesse see as the biggest opportunities for the future?
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00:00 Navigating Acquisitions and Company Growth 02:54 The Evolution of Entrepreneurial Ventures 06:12 Strategic Acquisitions and Market Insights 09:00 Building a Brand with Premium Domains 11:50 Creative Deal Structuring in Acquisitions 15:09 The Future of Business and Infrastructure Opportunities