“Networking is the main thing.” 🤝
At DomainX Bangalore, I had a quick chat with Deepak Daftari, founder of eSiksha.com, about his domain business journey. 🎙️
📊 In this episode, we unpacked:
- 🌱 How he started
- 🤝 Why networking matters most
- 📚 Read a lot
🎥 Watch the full episode:
🌱 How He Started
Deepak started in domains in 2005 and has been actively investing for several years. Like many Indian domainers, he said getting started in this business was very difficult, including at home. 🌱
For how other Indian domainers began, read Arvind Reddy’s interview. 🔗
🤝 Why Networking Matters Most
When I asked about his secret to success and his mentors, Deepak pointed to his many friends in the industry. His biggest advice: “You must do networking.” 🤝
He closed by crediting the people who helped him and the contacts he’d made, many of whom he was meeting in person at DomainX for the first time despite years of doing business together. For more from DomainX, read my own DomainX interview. 🔗
📚 Read a Lot
His other habit: read a lot. Blogs, news and industry updates help you spot trends and value names better. 📚
For a top industry publication, read Ron Jackson’s DNJournal interview. 🔗
📝 Key Takeaways From the Deepak Daftari Interview
- 🌱 Starting is hard, so keep at it
- 🤝 Networking is the most important skill
- 📚 Keep reading to stay ahead
- 🙏 Credit the people who help you
❓ FAQs About Deepak Daftari
Who is Deepak Daftari?
The founder of eSiksha.com and a domain investor who started in 2005.
What is Deepak Daftari’s top domaining advice?
Network: build relationships with others in the industry.
Where was this interview recorded?
At DomainX in Bangalore.
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- Interview with Anshul Goyal Owner of Big .Biz Domains at Domainfest 2015
- Chat with Experienced Cyber Law Consultant Rodney D. Ryder at Domain X Bangalore 2015
How important has networking been for your business? Tell me in the comments. 💬
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Hi Jitendra,
Great interview from your side as always.
Enjoyed. Hoping more interesting things like this from your side. 🙂
Thank you.