Entrepreneur Jeffrey Gabriel shares his journey from a cushy job to starting Saw.com, discussing challenges, successes, and selling AI.com. He emphasizes persistence, learning from failure, and the importance of teamwork and hard work in achieving dreams.
Leaving a secure yet unfulfilling job to pursue personal dreams despite warnings highlights the importance of taking risks for personal growth and fulfillment.
Transitioning from a stable job to entrepreneurship involves facing uncertainties and setbacks, requiring resilience and adaptability to navigate evolving business landscapes.
Confronting challenges during external crises showcases the significance of perseverance, strategic decision-making, and maintaining resilience to overcome adversities in entrepreneurial ventures.
Deep dives
Taking a leap towards dreams despite warnings
Feeling stifled in a secure yet unfulfilling job as a vice president of sales, the speaker decided to leave Uni Registry to pursue personal dreams. Despite being cautioned about leaving the comfort of a lucrative job, the speaker was determined to break away from stagnation. A pivotal moment during a dinner conversation with the accountant highlighted the fear of failure that holds many back from chasing dreams after attaining success in a stable job. Embracing failure as a stepping stone towards success, the speaker's journey emphasizes the importance of taking risks to pursue personal aspirations.
Navigating challenges during a business transition
Transitioning from Uni Registry to establishing SAW.com posed various challenges for the speaker. Relocating from an island to Massachusetts, grappling with multiple business avenues from brokerage to consulting, the speaker navigated uncertainties amid personal and professional changes. Engaging in outreach efforts for domain sales, encountering misconceptions about domain values reflected the uphill battle of market education. Despite setbacks in understanding domain values, the speaker's perseverance and adaptability underscored resilience in evolving business landscapes.
Overcoming setbacks and adapting to changing circumstances
Facing setbacks during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the speaker's business experienced a sharp decline in opportunities, reflecting the tumultuous impact of external crises on entrepreneurial ventures. Confronting uncertainties in a challenging market environment led to moments of doubt and reflection. Persisting through financial uncertainties and personal struggles, the speaker's narrative resonates with resilience in the face of adversity and the importance of maintaining perseverance during turbulent times.
Evolution and transformation in pursuing business goals
Reflecting on the journey from initial aspirations to the evolution of SAW.com, the speaker emphasizes the need for continuous growth and adaptation in business endeavors. Collaborating with industry professionals, transitioning to a new venture with NameLot, marks a strategic shift towards technological advancements and market offerings. Embracing partnerships and technological enhancements, the speaker's pursuit of industry leadership exemplifies the importance of innovation and strategic business transformations.
The power of collaboration, personal growth, and resilience
Through the speaker's journey of personal growth and business evolution, the narrative underscores the significance of collaboration, personal resilience, and strategic decision-making in entrepreneurial success. Acknowledging the contributions of a dedicated team, aligning business visions with technological advancements, and fostering personal growth amidst adversities exemplifies the speaker's commitment to achieving industry excellence. The culmination of experiences highlights the transformative power of perseverance, adaptability, and strategic partnerships in navigating entrepreneurial endeavors.
Inspirational wisdom and reflection on entrepreneurial persistence
Drawing on motivational insights and personal learnings, the speaker shares valuable wisdom on entrepreneurial persistence, adaptability, and goal-setting. Emphasizing the importance of discipline, consistency, and commitment in achieving dreams, the speaker's journey reflects the resilience needed to navigate entrepreneurial challenges. Anchored by the belief that hard work leads to fruition, the speaker's reflective journey inspires a mindset of embracing failures, maintaining focus, and continuously evolving in the pursuit of business excellence.
When my accountant told me a well paying salary was where all dreams goto die, I knew it was time to chase the dream that had been simmering on the back burner. That dream? To pivot from my cushy role at Uniregistry and venture into the unknown with Saw.com. This episode takes you through the highs and lows of my career transition, from the early days of my startup, the pandemic and selling AI.com. Reflecting on my journey, I impart the wisdom that persistence and learning from failure are the fabric of my success.
About Jeffrey:
Jeffrey M. Gabriel is the founder of Saw.com, a boutique brokerage that specializes in acquiring, selling, and appraising domains. With over 14 years of experience in the domain industry, Jeffrey has a proven track record of closing multimillion-dollar deals and delivering exceptional value to his clients.
Jeffrey's core competencies include remote team management, online marketing, and strategy. He is passionate about helping businesses and individuals achieve their online goals and dreams. He has been involved in some of the most notable domain sales in history, such as Ai.com, Sex.com, and Poker.org. He is also a Guinness World Record holder and a frequent speaker and writer on domain-related topics.
