discuss How do you guys stay patient in this industry? Genuine question.

[akashtiwari]

Hey everyone,
I’m pretty new here on NamePros (been lurking for a while), but I’ve finally started taking domaining a bit more seriously. I’ve picked up a few names, trying to learn the ropes, watching sales threads, reading old discussions, all that.

But man… one thing I didn’t expect was how slow everything feels. Like you buy a domain, you think it’s decent, you list it everywhere… and then nothing. Days. Weeks. Silence. I know that’s normal in this space, but it still messes with your head a bit as a beginner lol.

So I’m curious — how do you all stay patient in the early stage?
Do you guys focus on outbound? Build smaller portfolios? Just chill and wait? Or does the patience part just come naturally after a while?

Not asking for valuations or anything, just want to understand how experienced domainers mentally handle the “long quiet periods” without second-guessing every purchase they made.

Would appreciate any insights from people who’ve been doing this longer than me. Thanks!

 

[NickB]

Focus on the day job, enjoy some family time and generally live life......

With anything in life you do need to switch off at some points, otherwise it's no longer fun.....

 

[nicenic]

Hi, akashtiwari

Quiet stretches are normal, and studying real buyer patterns usually helps the patience part click.

 

[Vertibox]

The key to this game and to life generally, is not to have any expectations. None, zip, nada.
When you have expectations (which are probably not rooted in reality and truth), you end up causing yourself grief and suffering, because rarely does the imagined outcome materialise and if it does, it is often not in the way you thought it would work out.

Trying to make the real world match the imagined world is the number one cause of all human suffering - wars, conflict, arguments, disappointment, sorrow, sadness, anger, grief, suffering. Just don't do it.

You mention waiting days and weeks, but really you should expect to be waiting for many months and years to get some interest. There are over 500 million domain names out there and you have a handful. It's not at all realistic to think that your handful of names are somehow going to get magically noticed and picked by buyers, when in all likelihood there are many millions of much better names available than yours.

But the same goes for me. I have held some domains for over 25 years but never have I once had the slightest doubt or concern as to why I am holding them, because they are good names. Their time hasn't come yet.
But also, I know that I don't have top notch killer quality names and so I live in the space that I can.
When I look at some great names, some of which are very well known now and are used by big companies, but which were not registered when I first started out, I think "I could have registered that".
But back then, I didn't because I just wasn't thinking about domains in the way I did subsequently and also the dot com boom had just turned into bust and the internet atmosphere was one of retreat, not expansion.

One thing I did learn soon after the dot com crash was "The best time to invest is when there is blood on the streets". Fear is a huge opportunity for those who are in a position to act.

Also, I would forget about the outbound nonsense. If you aren't an expert in marketing/selling/salesmanship, you are likely to make yourself look weak and thus, devalue your names, instantly.
The asker is ALWAYS in a weaker position than the asked.

Focus on understanding what makes a good name and focus on registering or buying such names that you can afford. Once you've registered/acquired such names and made them available for sale, just forget about them and keep working.

 

[biggie]

Hey everyone,
I’m pretty new here on NamePros (been lurking for a while), but I’ve finally started taking domaining a bit more seriously. I’ve picked up a few names, trying to learn the ropes, watching sales threads, reading old discussions, all that.

But man… one thing I didn’t expect was how slow everything feels. Like you buy a domain, you think it’s decent, you list it everywhere… and then nothing. Days. Weeks. Silence. I know that’s normal in this space, but it still messes with your head a bit as a beginner lol.

So I’m curious — how do you all stay patient in the early stage?
Do you guys focus on outbound? Build smaller portfolios? Just chill and wait? Or does the patience part just come naturally after a while?

Not asking for valuations or anything, just want to understand how experienced domainers mentally handle the “long quiet periods” without second-guessing every purchase they made.

Would appreciate any insights from people who’ve been doing this longer than me. Thanks!

Hi

seems like almost every new entrant has preconceived notions of fast sales and easy money. so you’re not alone

I just wonder who’s generating that misinformation

enter > patience < in search function


imo….

 

[nlitenme]

Hey everyone,
I’m pretty new here on NamePros (been lurking for a while), but I’ve finally started taking domaining a bit more seriously. I’ve picked up a few names, trying to learn the ropes, watching sales threads, reading old discussions, all that.

But man… one thing I didn’t expect was how slow everything feels. Like you buy a domain, you think it’s decent, you list it everywhere… and then nothing. Days. Weeks. Silence. I know that’s normal in this space, but it still messes with your head a bit as a beginner lol.

So I’m curious — how do you all stay patient in the early stage?
Do you guys focus on outbound? Build smaller portfolios? Just chill and wait? Or does the patience part just come naturally after a while?

Not asking for valuations or anything, just want to understand how experienced domainers mentally handle the “long quiet periods” without second-guessing every purchase they made.

Would appreciate any insights from people who’ve been doing this longer than me. Thanks!

Once you have domains you believe are of value and have listed them, move on. Only pay attention to them every so often to possibly reevaluate them. The more you focus/dwell on them the worse the “long quiet periods” will seem.

To help put your focus in a more positive and productive way, do three things:

1. Read - learn as much as you can so that you can continuously get better.

2. Research - look for other niches that may work for you.

3. Search - (especially in the beginning) take your time searching for your next domain acquisition.


Good luck!

 

[Jannes]

1. Nowadays I’m never in a position where I have to sell something -> no anxiety. I had to learn this the hard way some years ago.

2. I’m only focused (when it comes to domaining) on my next name, I almost lose interest in the domains I already own. I very seldom check traffic stats -> no false hopes.

 

[nlitenme]

Hi

seems like almost every new entrant has preconceived notions of fast sales and easy money. so you’re not alone

I just wonder who’s generating that misinformation

enter > patience < in search function


imo….

It seems like it's just how things are in general, not just domaining.

Most want everything, now! Two day shipping - too slow, one day - still too slow.