Listen "Checkmate! The chess.com story - DNW Podcast #459"
Episode Synopsis
If you want to talk to someone who understands the power of a great domain, look no further than Erik Allebest. In 2005, he acquired the domain name chess.com for only $55,000 in a bankruptcy auction and hasn't looked back. The domain paid dividends early because of how browsers worked. And the great domain still pays dividends to this day. Chess.com now generates over $100 million a year and employees over 700 people. It welcomes 100,000 new sign ups every day. Hear Erik's amazing story on today's show. Also: .Com doldrums, auction changes, expired domains and more. Sponsor: Sav.com domain transfers
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