I receive emails constantly. Some people ask to buy their domains while others ask for me to sell them domains. Every once in a while I receive an email asking for me to invest in their business plan. Recently, both Traffic and Domainfest added a “shark tank” to their agenda. The Shark Tank is based on a TV show that gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to show their business plan and ask the panel for an investment.
I am going to post a business plan that was sent to me by a reader of the DirectNavigation.com blog. Please note that I do not know the domainer who sent it to me and I do not recommend one way or another whether someone should invest in his business plan. That is your decision. I post this plan as a way for the domainer to learn from comments of domainers, investors and all other readers of this blog.
His business plan is up at http://www.slideshare.net/spreadoffense/spreadoffensecom-business-plan-2009
The plan may be a little difficult to read at that site. If anyone can tell me how to attach a PDF to my wordpress post, I will add a PDF which would be easier to read.
Larry, I want to thank you for posting my business plan for review by your savvy internet readers. The slide share presentation does allow people to ‘expand’ the plan on their computer screen, click the ‘full’ button on the bottom left of the display piece in the url that Larry posted above.
The reason for bringing this business plan to a domain name focused (direct navigation) blog like this is to show everyone that a keyword specific domain like ‘SpreadOffense.com’ – a huge buzzword in the sport of American football over the past decade was the foundation for the entire business to thrive off of.
Without the domain name, the business wouldn’t have developed like it has over the past 26 months. That is a fact.
I look forward to everyones feedback, suggestions, etc..
Keep spreading e’m!
–Mark
http://www.SpreadOffense.com
Great business plan. I’d recommend finding a way to put in PDF format as I agree with Larry is difficult to read even in full view.
I think you have a great concept. Good luck!
Thanks Marcus for your comments, if anyone would like a pdf copy of the business plan, email me at: mark (at) spreadoffense.com
I wrote an article back in the summer on the many branches of the spread offense in football, to give some of you an idea of the ‘business within one keyword’… within a large sport like football.
Go to: http://www.spreadoffense.com/ssp/news?news_id=49 to view that article.
As a domainer/internet business developer, don’t be afraid to go after the sub-segments (or even sub-sub segments) of an industry.
Keep spreading e’m!
–Mark
http://www.SpreadOffense.com
Hello Mark, I think you should consult the Angel investors, they are a group of experts in business and marketing and they are willing to help people get investors to invest in ideas like yours. They also give tips and advice on how to be successful in your field of business. They are great people and I hope you have a chance to meet them. You can reach them at Shark Tank TV Show website.
Hi,
I appreciate your blog,and provide more information on this?
Regards,
Jane