"Actual Domain Investor Results" features Mark Levin and Logan Flatt, two successful domain investors, discussing their sales results from the previous year. They share insights on the number of domains sold, top-level domains, acquisition strategies, and improvements for 2024. The podcast also covers topics like Mar-a-Lago, .com price increase, Epik's owner, Namecheap v. ICANN, and GPT. With a focus on domain sales analysis, this episode offers valuable information for fellow domain investors.
Despite a slight decrease in the number of sales, domain investors Mark Levine and Logan Flad managed to make up for it by selling each domain at a higher price.
Mark's sales primarily consisted of .com domains, followed by .io, .gg, and .ai, while Logan's sales included a mix of .com, .io, and several other extensions, with both investors discussing the potential and challenges they faced in specific TLDs.
Deep dives
Comparing Sales between 2023 and 2022
In this episode, domain investors Mark Levine and Logan Flad discuss the sales they made in 2023 compared to 2022. Despite a slight decrease in the number of sales, they managed to make up for it by selling each domain at a higher price. Mark's sales were down by about 9%, while Logan's were also down around 9%. They both noted that the year felt more challenging, even though the overall outcome was quite similar to the previous year.
Breaking Down Top-Level Domains Sold
Mark and Logan dive into the breakdown of the top-level domains they sold in 2023. Mark's sales primarily consisted of .com domains, followed by .io, .gg, and .ai, along with a variety of other extensions. Logan's sales included a mix of .com, .io, and several other extensions. They both discussed the potential and challenges they faced in specific TLDs. Notably, .io performed better than expected despite some negative predictions.
Acquisition Strategies and Pricing Approaches
Mark and Logan share insights into their domain acquisition strategies and pricing approaches. Mark focuses on buying lower-priced domains through hand registrations and closeouts, often in non-.com extensions. He emphasizes a shift in evaluating potential acquisitions based on the price and demand for the .com equivalent. Logan, on the other hand, targets one-word domains in various CCTLDs, aiming for names with potential end-user demand and a target sale price of at least $50,000. Both investors highlight the importance of quality and market analysis in selecting and pricing their domains.
Outlook for 2024
Looking ahead to 2024, Mark and Logan express optimism based on early results and increased interest in domain names. They observe promising trends in sales, inquiries, and brokerage activity. Both investors emphasize a focus on quality over quantity, aiming to acquire higher-value domains and regulate their purchasing in auctions. Mark plans to refine his portfolio by retaining only domains with stronger potential, while Logan aims to concentrate on single-syllable, brandable, and commercially relevant names. They anticipate continued growth in specific TLDs and potential positive effects from interest rate fluctuations.
Listen to how two domain investors performed in 2023. Once a year, domain investors Mark Levin and Logan Flatt join me on the show to discuss their sales results from the previous year. On today’s show, you’ll learn how many domains they sold in 2023 compared to 2022, a breakdown of which top level domains […]