opinion When does an aspiring Domainer officially become a "Name Pro"

[enterscope]

Is it their first big sale?

First 100 domains?

First profitable year?

First time paying taxes on a Sale?

In your opinion, what makes someone a Professional Domainer?

 

[kor]

I can consider myself a pro when I have a stable income that can keep the wheel turning and a profit margin that can sustain my life.

 

[MKA]

When you've gotten more out of it than you've put into it.

 

[alcy]

labels suck
but I always tell newbies u need min 1000h of reading np namebio ezpieeddomainsnet to get hang of things

and yes hours.. not years.. cause some are members here who spent 1h a year on domains and some spent 1000h a year.. so years of experience applies to many fields where u work 9 to 5.. but not to domainers..

I also tell newbies a good sign where u ready is when u have zero need to ask others values of your domains.. cause u know

oh and lastly dont buy b4 u learn

there.. now u is np pro lol

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

When does an aspiring Domainer officially become a "Name Pro"

Consistent profitability from buying and selling domains.

In contrast to a "Name Hobbyist" or "Name Enthusiast"

 

[biggie]

In your opinion, what makes someone a Professional Domainer?

Hi

basically, i'd say when it comes to domaining,

a professional is one who is/could be seen as such, in the eyes of their peers and referrals.
typically, they have a positive history of sales transactions, during which they have adhered to some moral, ethical standards, when/while conducting domain related business.

imo...

 

[kool1]

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[bmugford]

It's highly subjective.

Brad

 

[ran_doank]

I think someone becomes a pro when it consistently getting profit than their current job, and they’re willing to leave it, fully commit to the domain business.

 

[NameYourself]

When it's declared and observed.

As already mentioned in this thread, it is highly subjective. Many would probably think of a professional, a "pro" in a work-sense as someone who makes a career out of it. It could also just be someone who excels in at least some aspect of it compared to most, such as having lots of industry knowledge.

 

[J.D.]

When you earn more than the median annual income in net domain profits in any given year.
In the US, that's about $43K before taxes.

Likely less than 10% of so-called Domainers will ever reach pro status - and that's ok.
I won't consider myself a professional Domainer until I earn over $50K in profits from domain sales during a single year.

If your portfolio is net positive, you are probably on the right track.

 

[No Dice]

When u make

 

[DediRock]

A domainer becomes a "pro" when they consistently make smart investments, profitable sales, and understand the market. Success isn’t about numbers—it’s about strategy and sustainability.

 

[J.D.]

A domainer becomes a "pro" when they consistently make smart investments, profitable sales, and understand the market. Success isn’t about numbers—it’s about strategy and sustainability.

Success is always about numbers, especially profits and capital appreciation.
Its the only objective we use in business.

Show up to a shareholders meeting and say, "its not about numbers."
You will be fired.

We must leave the world of make believe.
We are in the business of selling domains for maximum profits.

 

[bmugford]

Success is always about numbers, especially profits and capital appreciation.
Its the only objective we use in business.

Show up to a shareholders meeting and say, "its not about numbers."
You will be fired.

We must leave the world of make believe.
We are in the business of selling domains for maximum profits.

It took me several years to turn a profit, even with good decisions.

It took Uber a decade to actually have a net profit.

It's one of those things where it can take quite a bit of time to see success. It's hard to know if you are even on the right track in the domain world.

Brad

 

[bmugford]

When you earn more than the median annual income in net domain profits in any given year.
In the US, that's about $43K before taxes.

Likely less than 10% of so-called Domainers will ever reach pro status - and that's ok.
I won't consider myself a professional Domainer until I earn over $50K in profits from domain sales during a single year.

If your portfolio is net positive, you are probably on the right track.

I think it's more proportional to the effort you put in.

If you are spending a few hours a week, the expectations are a lot lower than if you are spending full time hours.

Brad

 

[The Durfer]

when you become a member, you become a nameproser!

 

[No Dice]

Be a nameproser

Not a nameposer

 

[J.D.]

It took me several years to turn a profit, even with good decisions.

It took Uber a decade to actually have a net profit.

It's one of those things where it can take quite a bit of time to see success. It's hard to know if you are even on the right track in the domain world.

Brad

Uber, Amazon, and other startups may take time to show net profits.
But at no point are numbers not the primary signs of success.

Demo requests, users, and VC funds investments numbers that matter.
If you raise $100M Series A round that is a number that represents success, regardless.

 

[J.D.]

It's one of those things where it can take quite a bit of time to see success. It's hard to know if you are even on the right track in the domain world.

Absolutely true.
But, there other signs of success that show up in numbers not related to profits.

You may not have sold your first domain early on, but your dashboard shows those domains you added to your portfolio are receiving tons of monthly traffic.

That is a good sign you are on the right track.

 

[bmugford]

Uber, Amazon, and other startups may take time to show net profits.
But at no point are numbers not the primary signs of success.

Demo requests, users, and VC funds investments numbers that matter.
If you raise $100M Series A round that is a number that represents success, regardless.

Well, those are the success stories.

For every Amazon there is a Theranos. A vaporware company that was able to raise funds, but had no actual business.

So, I would draw a line between VC funding and a company actually being successful.

Brad

 

[J.D.]

There are always a few fraudsters in the mix where big money is being made.

 

[johnn]

- Learn the right things
- Buy the right names
- Sell them at the right price

And the most important thing is you have to have money. $20 investment would be a waste of time (your time and others as you keep buying crap names and ask other people for opinion. You will fight with them if they don't agree with you)

 

[bmugford]

There are always a few fraudsters in the mix where big money is being made.

Rob Monster raised a bunch of investor money.

Brad

 

[Kyle Tully]

In your opinion, what makes someone a Professional Domainer?

They stop posting brand new hand regs for sale at $98,000 on namepros.