A goodbye post.

[S-B]

After 3 years, I think it might finally be time to take a step back from the domain industry. I will be liquidating most of my portfolio in the coming weeks. I would be willing to make myself available for some individual consultations but I will largely be focusing on other projects.

There are 2 things that I think are worth emphasizing before I go:

1. This industry needs to change. There are too many leaches. Everyone is trying to sell something that you don't need. Realize that free isn't free and most paid products are not needed. Some tools are worth the subscription fee but most domainer to domainer services and products are crap.
2. There are too many domain "gods." Sure, they have made some money but look deep enough and you'll quickly learn that most know only a little more than you. They are just good at gift wrapping crap. Stop following and start leading.

So if you want a free piece of advice or would like to know about my hopes, dreams, and aspirations... post below. I'm an open book.

Otherwise, it's been fun.

 

[Cdomains]

This is a tough business for sure.

It takes a lot of work every day to keep at it and make it work.

It can be exhausting sometimes, and giving it up is always at the back of your mind.

Especially when you have just spent many tiring hours in front of your computer.

It gets tougher everyday, and the competition is fierce.

Most will not make it, and you have to have a passion for it.

Unfortunately, like many other things, that passion can die at any point, without warning.

When the passion is gone, the will to continue is gone.

Without it you don't have the drive to endure the daily grind, and it is over.

What most new domainers do not understand is that to make this pay off, you have to live and breath domains day in and day out.

If you are not truly connected and tuned in to what is going on, the chances of real success are hit and miss.

Sure some will get lucky.

But if you do this for a living, you can't rely on pure luck.

It is a lot to deal with each day.

 

[Cdomains]

Ha! Nice try.
Everyone knows that once you go DN you can never go back.
I give you a month, 2 months tops

Once it's in your blood, you are hooked.

 

[wwwulff]

You deserve an extra big THANK YOU because you have the balls to expose Dicker as the criminal scumbag he is.

Good luck in the future

 

[S-B]

This is a tough business for sure.

It takes a lot of work every day to keep at it and make it work.

It can be exhausting sometimes, and giving it up is always at the back of your mind.

Especially when you have just spent many tiring hours in front of your computer.

It gets tougher everyday, and the competition is fierce.

Most will not make it, and you have to have a passion for it.

Unfortunately, like many other things, that passion can die at any point, without warning.

When the passion is gone, the will to continue is gone.

Without it you don't have the drive to endure the daily grind, and it is over.

What most new domainers do not understand is that to make this pay off, you have to live and breath domains day in and day out.

If you are not truly connected and tuned in to what is going on, the chances of real success are hit and miss.

Sure some will get lucky.

But if you do this for a living, you can't rely on pure luck.

It is a lot to deal with each day.

That's very true. )

Once it's in your blood, you are hooked.

Also, true.

You deserve an extra big THANK YOU because you have the balls to expose Dicker as the criminal scumbag he is.

Good luck in the future

Thanks! I tried my best to get people their money back. Didn't quite work the way I hoped but at least he's gone.

 

[loredan]

You deserve an extra big THANK YOU because you have the balls to expose Dicker as the criminal scumbag he is.

Good luck in the future

+1

Sorry to see you go (for now), Shane.

You'll be back, I know you'll be back

 

[S-B]

+1

Sorry to see you go (for now), Shane.

You'll be back, I know you'll be back

I appreciate it and maybe. :P

 

[Dominic Belley]

We don't really know each other, but I still enjoyed reading your posts on NP in the last year.
I wish you success in your future projects.

 

[Nsmith91]

Wow Shane, sad to see ya go! I read a lot your posts and others when I rejoined domaining last year. Thanks for all of your input into the forum!

Truth is defined where you are most happiest in day to day life. Money doesn't equal happiness and we all know happiness does equal money either. Good luck in furthering your education and your future ventures!

Wouldn't mind picking you brain on some similar portfolio decisions I need to make as well!

 

[S-B]

We don't really know each other, but I still enjoyed reading your posts on NP in the last year.
I wish you success in your future projects.

Thank you!

 

[S-B]

Wow Shane, sad to see ya go! I read a lot your posts and others when I rejoined domaining last year. Thanks for all of your input into the forum!

Truth is defined where you are most happiest in day to day life. Money doesn't equal happiness and we all know happiness does equal money either. Good luck in furthering your education and your future ventures!

Wouldn't mind picking you brain on some similar portfolio decisions I need to make as well!

I couldn't agree more and just get in touch. I'll probably still participate in the newbie section for a while. Might as well impart some knowledge to the newcomers.

 

[4better]

You've been one of the great personalities around in the domain industry. The contribution that you've put forth will always leave a distinctive mark in the domaining history for ages.

Well then, good luck Shane... back to the future!

 

[S-B]

You've been one of the great personalities around in the domain industry. The contribution that you've put forth will always leave a distinctive mark in the domaining history for ages.

Well then, good luck Shane... back to the future!

That means a lot. Thank you.

 

[Dnbolt]

After 3 years, I think it might finally be time to take a step back from the domain industry. I will be liquidating most of my portfolio in the coming weeks. I would be willing to make myself available for some individual consultations but I will largely be focusing on other projects.

There are 2 things that I think are worth emphasizing before I go:

1. This industry needs to change. There are too many leaches. Everyone is trying to sell something that you don't need. Realize that free isn't free and most paid products are not needed. Some tools are worth the subscription fee but most domainer to domainer services and products are crap.
2. There are too many domain "gods." Sure, they have made some money but look deep enough and you'll quickly learn that most know only a little more than you. They are just good at gift wrapping crap. Stop following and start leading.

So if you want a free piece of advice or would like to know about my hopes, dreams, and aspirations... post below. I'm an open book.

Otherwise, it's been fun.

I know you will succeed.
What about the subscription service at bellone ? Will it be gone too?

 

[S-B]

I know you will succeed.
What about the subscription service at bellone ? Will it be gone too?

Just closed it down. Refunding those who were currently subscribed. Try to close out as quickly as possible, which also means selling off a bunch of names.

 

[Dnbolt]

Just closed it down. Refunding those who were currently subscribed. Try to close out as quickly as possible, which also means selling off a bunch of names.

Right I see, I guess you have seen something better that your prefer to invest your time into.

 

[S-B]

Right I see, I guess you have seen something better that your prefer to invest your time into.

Yes, I like branding. I'm going to get my other business off the ground and pursue that full-time. I will be working with website owners and businesses. Should be a lot of fun!

 

[Dnbolt]

Yes, I like branding. I'm going to get my other business off the ground and pursue that full-time. I will be working with website owners and businesses. Should be a lot of fun!

Already sounds like lots of fun to me

 

[Asfas1000]

You're full of surprises buddy

But...Do you think you can just "quit domaining" ? It's not that simple LOL but let's see !

Best of luck with your new endeavors anyway !

PS : Do you think domaining is dying ?

 

[Haroon Basha]

Sad to know you are saying goodbye to domain business. Was it the recent slump in domain market that made you to take the decision to quit?. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

 

[S-B]

You're full of surprises buddy

But...Do you think you can just "quit domaining" ? It's not that simple LOL but let's see !

Best of luck with your new endeavors anyway !

PS : Do you think domaining is dying ?

Thanks!

I do not think domaining is sustainable in the longterm. I think the market is getting worse and regulation will be coming just like it has with bitcoin. There are too many ways to funnel money out of the country for the government to allow it to continue the way it has been.