Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Mike Cyger, a quintessential serial entrepreneur who took a bold leap into self-employment, leaving behind the security of a Fortune 500 career. Contrary to popular belief, Mike's path to success has been paved with challenges, including the sale of his company not once but twice.
Throughout his journey, Mike has successfully established well-known industry brands like Domain Academy and Domain Sherpa. In this episode, we dive into Mike's experiences, from his leap of faith into self-employment to his investments in his 30s and his ventures in the domain industry.
Mike can be contacted at @MichaelCyger on X.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - The Leap of Faith
7:00 - Investments in His 30s and Lessons Learned
10:00 - Picking Domains and Entering the Domain Industry
13:30 - Internet Publishing: ""The Best Business in the World""
16:00 - Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned
20:00 - Second Attempt at Entrepreneurship
24:00 - Working with the Government
31:00 - Overcoming Challenges and Learning from Setbacks
39:00 - Selling His Business Again
41:00 - The App Business
44:00 - Establishing Domain Sherpa and Domain Academy
1:00:00 - Domain Name Sales and Uniregistry
1:07:00 - Insider.Email: New Product Launch
1:10:00 - Using AI for Development
1:15:00 - The Acquisition of Voice.com
1:22:00 - Insights from NamesCon
Don't miss this insightful conversation with Mike Cyger about his entrepreneurial journey, domain industry insights, and more.
About Saw.com
We’re passionate about digital assets here at Saw.com. It’s our mission to create a transparent environment where you know what’s happening with every step of your domain sale or acquisition (and secure the best possible price!)
About Jeffrey:
Jeffrey M. Gabriel is the founder of Saw.com, a boutique brokerage that specializes in acquiring, selling, and appraising domains. With over 14 years of experience in the domain industry, Jeffrey has a proven track record of closing multimillion-dollar deals and delivering exceptional value to his clients.
Jeffrey's core competencies include remote team management, online marketing, and strategy. He is passionate about helping businesses and individuals achieve their online goals and dreams. He has been involved in some of the most notable domain sales in history, such as Ai.com, Sex.com, and Poker.org. He is also a Guinness World Record holder and a frequent speaker and writer on domain-related topics.
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