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The Tim Ferriss Show

#711: Andrew Rosener — Becoming The Hokkaido Scallop King, Leasing Blue Chip URLs, Life Tenets from Charlie Tuna, Selling 8-Figure Domains, and More

Dec 20, 2023
Andrew Rosener, founder and CEO of MediaOptions, shares his journey from scallop industry success to becoming the world's #1 domain broker. Topics discussed include the importance of having inventory in business, the domain name industry, the distinction between domain investing and squatting, buying versus leasing domain names, and strategies for managing email overload. The podcast also explores the pursuit of happiness, the significance of domain names in business, and the strategic approach of Jeff Bezos.
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  • Media Options, founded in 2008, became the #1 domain broker in the world.
  • Valuing domains requires instinct and data-driven research, aided by tools and forums.

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Starting a Domain Brokerage Business

In 2008, the speaker started a domain brokerage business called Media Options. The business aimed to connect domain investors with potential buyers and educate the broader business market about the value of domain names. They focused on selling domains registered prior to 2000 and had an influx of people looking to sell their domains. They used commissions from these sales to fund the acquisition of better domain names. Forums and industry news outlets were key in connecting with both buyers and sellers in the domain industry.

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