This week we had the pleasure of talking to a local entrepreneur by the name of Brain Null. Brian is based here in Columbia, MO and originally hails from St. Louis. He’s a well known domain investor and has at one time or another owned gems such as OfficeSupply.com, GolfCourses.com, and RestaurantReviews.com. He was also involved in the acquisition of many premier domain names such as Hockey.com and Dance.com.
Brian’s current project is MO.com. His goal with MO is to create a comprehensive online entrepreneurial destination. Johns Wu, of Bankaholic fame, recently came aboard and Brian surely has lots of other great partners in the wings. Be sure to check it out.
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Program Outline
Brian’s Background
- Been domaining since Brandon was in diapers
- Owned OfficeSupply.com and GolfCourses.com
- Now working on MO.com
Starting on the Web
- Domains that “obligate” you to start a business
- True definition of a domainer
- Vacation rentals biz
- Web design co.
OfficeSupply.com
- Started on OrderSuppliesOnline.com
- Exponential growth right off the bat!
- Acquiring the OfficeSupply.com
- Growth in the business
- Acquisition of the domain by IREIT
GolfCourses.com
- First bought GolfLessons.com from same seller as OfficeSupply.com
- Bought GolfCourses.com for $55k
- Negotiation tips
State of the Industry
- Market is good right now
- Last year was the valley
- Good online resources
- Domain conference value
- Domain partnerships
MO.com
- Branding
- Most exciting project
