Hey everyone, welcome to the 5th post on Layi Domain Blog! If you’re new here, this is a space where we learn together—picking better domain names, dodging mistakes, and turning domains into cash, just like the pros on Namepros. Today’s post isn’t just about domains. It’s a real-world story that showed me how outbound marketing for domains can spark sales. Outreach—or “Outbound marketing,” as some call it—is big in our community. A chance encounter a few weeks ago proved why it works. Let’s dive in.
The Lady with the Beard Oil Kits
Picture this: I’m at the mall with my wife and our 1-year-old daughter. We’re juggling diapers and stroller chaos when a young lady steps up, smiling. “Good afternoon, sir! Good afternoon, ma! Can I have two minutes to share what I’m selling?” she asks. We’re rushed, but her politeness hooks us. We stop.
She introduces herself—let’s call her Olatundun (a Yoruba-origin name)—and dives into her pitch. “I sell beard oil kits for men who want thicker beards,” she says. My ears perk up. I’ve been hunting for a good beard oil to tame my scruffy face, but quality ones are rare. Then she hooks me: she’s got two kits. The big one has 11 oils and tools; the smaller one has 8. Different prices, same goal—beard perfection. I’m intrigued.
[Below, I added images of the 11-piece and 8-piece beard oil kits ”]
I’m not sold yet, though. I want details—ingredients, results, the works. Time’s tight, so I don’t buy. I give her my number instead. “Text me on WhatsApp,” I say. Later, she follows up with answers that win me over. After a quick chat, I grab the 11 piece sets to test.
[Below here, I added a screenshot of her first WhatsApp message to me. ”]
The Outbound Connection for Domains
Here’s the lightbulb: Olatundun didn’t wait for me to find her shop. She didn’t post an ad and hope I’d notice. She spotted me—a random stranger—and pitched her kits. That’s outbound marketing at its core. It worked. If she’d stayed quiet, I’d never have known her stuff existed.
Now, flip to domains. We list names on Afternic or GoDaddy Auctions and wait, right? I’ve done it—parked a “gold” domain and got silence. Sound familiar? Olatundun’s hustle hit me. What if i used Outbound Marketing for domains to pitch my names like she did her oils? Or take it further—what if you treated your business that way? Lots of domainers run side gigs too. Why wait? Reach out, talk to people, and show what you’ve got. Outbound marketing for domains or any venture means moving, not wishing.
Why Outbound Marketing for Domains Thrives
Imagine I own BeardGrowthKits.com (I don’t—someone check if it’s free!). I could list it and wait years for a grooming brand to notice. Or I could leverage outbound strategies—email beard product companies, pitch how this domain lifts their brand, and close a deal. That’s what Namepros pros call “cold emailing.” It’s not waiting for fish to bite. It’s casting where they swim.
Olatundun kept it simple: polite, direct, and persistent. I could do that too. Find a business matching my domain, send a quick note—“Hey, I’ve got BeardGrowthKits.com. Perfect for you, right? Let’s talk”—and follow up. She turned a stranger into a buyer. We can do the same with domains—or any business we run.
Why Outbound Marketing Matters for Domains
If you’re like me—new or leveling up—this is a wake-up call. Great names are step one. Selling them is the real game. Outbound marketing isn’t glamorous for domains. It’s work—researching leads, crafting pitches, facing “no” before “yes.” But Olatundun didn’t win by staying comfy. She stepped up. So can we.
Need a starting point? Namepros has gold. Check out this outbound marketing thread—it’s packed with tips on finding buyers and pitching domains. Don’t wait. Reach out.
Your Turn
That’s my takeaway from a random mall moment. I’m testing those beard oils now (hoping for a lumberjack beard soon). More importantly, I’m applying outbound for domains to pitch my name. What about you? Do you pitch your names or just list and pray? Share your stories or tips below—I’d love to hear them.
Until next time, pick winners and sell smarter. See you in the 6th post on Layi Domain Blog!
