notlikeyou said:
randomly pick (from a pool of those that have shown interest) to do a "Tips from a domainer to a domainer" where they might share a method, tool, or a process of how they go about finding endusers, new domains, expiring gems etc.
Granted some would not want to share all their tricks, but I'm sure it would generate some helpful tips for many. Could be done as a phone interview, & stored for reference much like the "Newbie sticky tips"
I concur. Everyone wants to interview top domainers and top this and top that. But namepros.com is for the average domainer. Personally, I'd to see an end to the rehashing of the same old "tips." They don't work for the average joe and they're so .com bust-era.
Domaining is a TINY niche and NP radio is an excellent way to start something spunky and viral. I'd like to hear how to deploy real work and offline marketing strategies to sell yourself first and then your service. Alot of online companies or websites FAIL because they have a one-track mind solely based on online marketing.
Here's a concept: NPers spend alot of time on the web anyway. We should be harnessing the web and our social networks and start case studies about the technicalities of the online world as a whole not just domaining as a part. Do surveys, make a documentary, do some interviews. It makes for unique experiences, it can all tie into domaining and it's FREE.
In my mind, the web can't function without a domain name. Starts with a concept, then you have to name it and buy the domain but where? The find developers, but how? I'm sure everyone wants to know how it went from a few letters in the address bar to a few million visitors, to a couple hundred million dollars. All without being something I can touch, taste, or smell. But I can LOVE it!

Sorry but I have an imagination bigger than my body and I'm way bored of hearing tips I already know about. I'm old school and would like to hear about how they did it back in the day.
Set a deadline for unique ideas and beta concept submissions. Essentially, we are doing an elevator pitch about why our findings can work for the average joe and a top domainer alike. After the deadline, staff selects a few potentials. then we all collectively vote on what case studies and findings we are most interested in tuning into. It gives the community an invitation to come closer, input ideas, share and remix viral ideas. The winners will be selling themselves and their talent. It's also a good way to use old school with new school to make a massive impact on the way average joes do business and a great way to learn the importance of creative commons licensing. But we first have to come together.
Em