As we say on DomainSherpa – all roads lead to domains. And this is a show related to domains called “Off The Market Forever”, starring Chris Zuiker, Matthew Zuiker, and James Iles! In this show we focus on the domain space from the lens of end-user acquisitions and upgrades, from the perspective of the best domain brokers in the world and one of top journalists in the space – all who have unique insight and knowledge of the industry and domains as they relate to end-users. In this episode, the Sherpas interview Andrew Gazdecki of MicroAcquire to discuss his journey creating his startup and what led to the upgrade and acquisition of the Acquire.com ultra-premium domain name. Andrew gives great insight into what led to the decision to acquire the domain, how he obtained the domain through a broker, and how much he paid for it. His story is another testament as to why it’s important for a company to lock up its exact-match domain name before it is “Off The Market Forever”! The Sherpas are also joined for the first time by MediaOptions.com broker, Matthew Zuiker. So be sure to tune in! And be sure to check out the MicroAcquire’s “sister site” referenced in this episode, Bootstrappers.com, which is full of practical advice from bootstrapped founders to help you build, scale, and grow a business! 0:00 - Introduction 1:29 - Episode begins with the #GrandOpening 2:25 - JT gives out his AKAs to the Sherpas 5:33:01 - #SpecialGuest Andrew Gazdecki is introduced and discusses why he started #MicroAcquire 9:11 - Andrew gives insight into the journey and beginning of MicroAquire 10:25 - James wonders if in terms of #customeracquisition, is it more referral-based 12:00 - Andrew talks about how #HooteSuite was their first paying customer and their process of positive gatekeeping on their #website 17:32 - Chris asks Andrew to walk the #Sherpas through the #branding of MicroAcquire and how it led to conversations to upgrade to the #premiumdomain, Acquire.com 22:02 - Andrew discusses how competitors are differentiated by #brand and why branding is so important in a crowded field 25:19 - JT dives into the transparency of the #domainspace 32:47 - #MediaOptions sponsor break 33:17 - Andrew walks the Sherpas through the process of acquiring the Acquire.com #domainname and his experience on using a #domainbroker 39:55 - Chris asks Andrew when was the pivotal moment that he knew he needed the #domainupgrade 47:56 - The Sherpas dive into how the recession has impacted startup acquisitions and how it has led to sellers using more realistic asking prices 53:45 - Andrew discusses MicroAcquire's "sister site", BootStrappers.com Check out www.domainsherpa.com for more info (watch the full episode here https://www.domainsherpa.com/otmf1123...) Don't forget to check us out at https://www.facebook.com/DomainSherpa and follow us on https://www.twitter.com/DomainSherpa Sherpas: Jonathan Tenenbaum: https://www.twitter.com/J10enbaum Chris Zuiker: https://www.twitter.com/zuiker_chris James Iles: https://www.twitter.com/jamesiles Matthew Zuiker: https://www.twitter.com/MatthewZuiker Andrew Gazdecki: https://www.twitter.com/agazdecki For the Best High Value Domains visit https://www.MediaOptions.com #domains #domainsale #domainbroker #digitalassets #domainnames #dotcom #offthemarketforever #domainupgrade #sherpas #domainsherpa #mediaoptions #domaininvestors #domaining #digitalinvestment