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Domain Name Wire Podcast

The ultimate domain flip – DNW Podcast #489

Jun 17, 2024
Michael Santiago shares his journey of turning a hand-registration into an $85,000 sale in 8 days. Discussions include keyword insights, sales stats, UDRP cases, domain disputes, registrar milestones, entrepreneur's journey in domain investing, and the power of premium domain names in business growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Domain flipping success can result from strategic investments and quick decisions.
  • Controversy and risks in domain investments highlight the importance of trademark considerations and negotiation skills.

Deep dives

Domain Name Sale Leading to Press Release Business Acquisition and Subsequent Sale

Starting with a $400,000 domain sale that paved the way for acquiring a press release business, Michael Santiago later upgraded the business's domain, eventually earning seven figures from its sale. He narrates the story of hand registering chatgpt .com and selling it for $85,000 eight days later, emphasizing that the buyer was not open AI. The strategic domain investments and subsequent business sales exemplify the lucrative outcomes from domain transactions.

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