PREMIUM DOMAINS (Acquisitions and Divestments)
"Kate has been instrumental in our domains’ divestment. We own several premium domains not in use due to group acquisitions. We searched for brokers in the top domain sales and contacted a few. Buckley Media was by far the most professional and we quickly decided to try first with them. We could not be happier, with already several sales of our unused assets at prices much higher than anticipated!"
—Jonas Junger, Director of Strategy, Spark Networks SE (NYSE: LOV)
"Kate worked tirelessly to secure a solid win on a valuable premium domain we entrusted her to divest on our behalf. Her expertise, ethics and professionalism are second to none—highly recommend Kate and Buckley Media to anyone looking to maximize value on buying or selling premium domain names."
—Matt Wegrzyn, Founder and CEO Bodis | Founder and CEO Ads.com
"For over five years Kate Buckley has been my broker for several high-value domains. Kate is tenacious, fair, honest, highly ethical, and funny. I started my Internet services and domains business in 1993 and of all the people I have met in my nearly 30-year career, Kate is one of the very few people I trust in this industry. I am looking forward to working with her on many more opportunities."
—Steve Pierce, Co-founder The YPSI | President ABQ.com
"I was introduced to Kate after someone tried to transfer and sell my domain out from under me. Kate was just what I needed when I needed her. She is warm and wonderful. She made me comfortable with the entire process of the sale. She got a great price for it too. I would not hesitate to use Kate’s services again. It was a true pleasure."
—Matt Tollee, Sr. Architect Information Technology Tools and Automation | Lumen
"Kate successfully brokered a premium domain name for me. She went above and beyond my expectations and got me a price much higher than expected! Apart from being a true professional, Kate's also got the gift of the gab, is an expert negotiator and skilled at closing deals. I was impressed with her clarity of communication, persistence, integrity, and innovative and strategic thinking. If you have an ultra-premium domain name and want to maximize its value - Kate is your best option. I would be glad to work with her again in the future and would recommend her without hesitation."
—Vinod Nair, Operations at Leadable
"Kate was an indispensable partner in not only procuring the ideal domain name for our new initiative, but also crafting a brand manifesto that perfectly captured the spirit and ethos of it as well. It's rare to find partners that can deliver on multiple fronts—and do it at such a high level—I recommend Kate and Buckley Media without reservation."
—Landon Taylor, Principal, Pier 70 Ventures
"Kate Buckley and Buckley Media are exceptional at brand strategy across not only premium domain names, but in all assets that help to complete a brand's go-to-market strategy."
—Mark Husmann, co-Founder, IBMG
"When our partner Reza Sardeha from DAN.com pointed us to the opportunity of acquiring ebike.com in an expired domains auction, he stated: ‘that's a domain worth $400K sitting right there.’ And it would've indeed been a $400K sale if it wasn't for Kate's persistence and vision, chasing high-quality buyers and not letting the domain go for less than what it's truly worth: one million dollars. Well done, Kate!”
—Legendary Names, Inc.
"Kate was incredible in supporting our team through the domain acquisition process. Her guidance was always prompt, strategic, and thorough. Would recommend her to anyone looking for help in the domain world. 🚀"
—Matt Joanou, Co-founder at Stakeholder Labs
"Kate pursued multiple leads, carefully following up each one, and negotiating hard to get a good price for my premium domain name. Then success! I received double my reserve price. It was a totally painless process and Kate provided complete visibility at every step along the way."
—James Baker, Domain Investor
"Consider yourself lottery-level lucky if you have the opportunity to work with Kate. All the typical glorious adjectives absolutely apply: smart, professional, knowledgeable, creative, strategic, and ethical. But there's something deeper that isolates Kate from any would-be competitors and which makes collaborating with her so wonderful, and ultimately profitable. Kate legitimately cares. About her clients, her job, domain names, and the domain name industry. This passion breeds trust and my faith in Kate resulted in a deal that made everybody a winner. All I had to do was let Kate take the reins."
—Scott Mueller, CEO/Founder, UCode
"I found Kate by researching highest price domain sales. She's the real deal. She successfully brokered a premium domain for me, maximizing its value during a very difficult time (both a pandemic and an economic downturn), and I was impressed by her tenacity, ethics, and creative and strategic thinking. If you’re looking to maximize value on a premium domain, you can’t go wrong with Kate on your team!"
—C. J. Newton, CEO, SEO Logic
"If you want your premium domain name to be sold by a warm, collaborative expert at the top of her game, via an empathic yet tenacious approach, maximizing value and delivering an optimal outcome, turn to Kate Buckley and Buckley Media. Kate and her team are simply brilliant—I recommend them without hesitation!”
—Rene Van Hulst, Domain Investor
"Kate, thank you so much for the opportunity to work together on the homefinance.com acquisition. You were super professional, patient with the process and delivered as promised."
—Jason Vondrak, President at Prospect Home Finance
"I had a domain name that had appreciated in value quickly and I didn't know the best way to go about selling it. I reached out to Kate and she graciously agreed to take on the name. She was able to tap into her vast network of contacts and through a few weeks of outreach and negotiations she was able to find a buyer at a price I didn't even think was possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a domain name broker!"
—Hamp Oldshue, Domain Investor
"Kate brokered the sale of one of my ultra-premium domains and not only successfully found a qualified buyer via her targeted and curated outbound efforts, but negotiated an extremely favorable price on my behalf—and did so in just a few months! Kate's the best—can't recommend Buckley Media highly enough for best-in-class brokerage of acquiring and selling premium domains! #teamKate"
—Martijn van Eijk, CEO, 70times1 Limited
"Kate helped us secure our targeted domain extremely fast, and for a price well under budget. She was professional and prompt throughout. We'd recommend her services."
—Kevin Davies, CMO, Provision Analytics
"Kate worked tirelessly to market, and eventually sell, a premium domain name [for me]. Getting a deal done during the Covid-19 pandemic was absolutely extraordinary. And not just any deal—a truly fantastic one. She is an expert negotiator and consummate professional."
—Michael W. Carter, Domain Investor
"In the domain industry, there are Domain Brokers then there are passionate Domain Brokers. I have been lucky enough to have one of my domain names brokered with one of the best in the industry, Kate Buckley. Kate's persistence and follow up with the eventual buyer was perfect. I remember Kate giving a keynote talk at a domain conference, and she spoke about the way she markets her domain names she is selling. Kate does not just send the regular email or make the basic phone call to the prospective buyer, she tells a story on why the domain name is a perfect fit to the prospective buyer and how it will benefit them. I WAS SOLD! Thank you, Kate, for the amazing job and getting the top price."
—Bruce Breger, CEO, Web Real Estate
"We worked with Kate on a couple of strategic acquisitions. Each journey was different and Kate helped us navigate them professionally, creatively, and proactively. Kate is highly communicative and her passion for her field is what empowers her to drive on forward and give that extra oomph that it takes to cross the finish line. We would work with Kate again, and we already have! In working with Kate it was clear she had immense relevant experience to help navigate the unique twists and turns that any acquisition may present. Thanks Kate!
—Noah Dentzel, CEO, Nomad Goods
"Kate Buckley has been a wonder-worker on our behalf in selling Kindness.com! I found that selling a domain name can be a waiting game, but one that pays off big time with some patience. Kate will win you over as she did us (and our buyer!)"
--Steve Sjogren, Kindness Outreach Ministries
"I wouldn’t want Kate sitting on the other side of the table from me. Fierce in the guise of elegance, strategic in the guise of patience, unstoppable in the guise of charm, Kate is simply the most disarming, creative, determined and savvy partner one could hope for in any business setting. Kate was the third domain broker I contacted and I knew in an instant I’d found my sherpa to take me to the summit. Three weeks from the day I signed her agreement, I was the proud owner of the perfect domain for my new enterprise. At a fraction of the initial asking price, let alone what other brokers warned would cost significantly more. All thanks to Kate. She’s simply undeniable. The best!"
—Gary W. Goldstein, Storyteller | Strategist | Producer
"Kate is an indispensable strategic partner, handling the high-end sales of my legacy domains. Her experience, strategic outlook, negotiation skills, and knowledge of the space are second to none—allowing me to realize top dollar returns on my domain portfolio. Last year alone, she sold seven figures worth of domains for me. I recommend her to anyone looking to maximize their domain investments."
—Roy Messer, CEO, Nett Corp
"It was awesome to work with Kate on the sale of my premium domain. She patiently worked through the opportunities and helped guide me in making the best decision for the sale. Look forward to doing more business with Kate as I work through my domain portfolio!"
—Paul Rubillo, Former CEO/Founder of Dividend.com & StockNews.com. Former CEO of Mutualfunds.com & ETF Daily News
"Kate was fantastic to work with. Very professional, deliberate, strategic and thorough in representing our asset sale from beginning to end. She was particularly deft during the heat of final negotiations when things can go sideways and kept the deal on track—we are very happy with the result! I can wholeheartedly recommend Kate to others and we will definitely retain her services again should the opportunity arise."
--Grant Bennion, Domain Investor
"As CEO for 54D, an international fitness brand with over seven years in the market, I had the pleasure to get in contact and work with Kate in order to purchase a domain which was highly important for our company and which we had been unable to acquire over the last few years. Kate was always very professional, stayed in contact through the process and most importantly, she did not give up even if she was not getting any response from the owner at the time of our desired domain. Finally, Kate was able to secure a negotiation where we payed a fair price to acquire the domain and guided us seamlessly through the process. We would strongly recommend her services to anyone with the same issue we had as we will certainly keep working with her in the future!"
--Omar Yunes Márquez, CEO, 54D
"After seeing Kate's tweet on yet another successful domain sale, I approached her to broker a similar domain name. It’s worth noting that I’d been holding the domain since November 2008 without any meaningful offer. Kate was able to find good leads and engage multiple buyers in a short period of time. Opening offer from one lead was a strong one and I was somewhat surprised when she said: We will wait for a better offer. Within couple of days, she negotiated a better offer from another company, and the deal was closed successfully this week. On my own, I could have settled for a lot less but she knows how to negotiate and get the best deal. Thanks Kate, and looking forward to work on other opportunities!"
—Aamir Siddiqui, Owner, Dot Corner Web Services
"Kate performed brilliantly for our company. I am convinced that she was able to get the maximum price for the domain which she sold on our behalf. I would not hesitate using her again for future domain sales. And I unconditionally recommend her services."
--Doug Vaughan, President, Direct Response Productions
"It was a true pleasure working with Kate and team. After a quick internet search, I landed on Kate and she gave sound advice on domains without asking for anything in return. Which turned into us using her for business. She worked throughout the weekend to secure our domain name for a substantial price under asking. We cannot thank Kate enough for her professionalism and hard work on getting our Bolay.com domain. Highly recommend her."
--Chris Gannon, CEO, Bolay Enterprises
"When I was thinking of selling a long held ultra-premium domain name that I owned, I did some research and ended up calling Kate Buckley at Buckley Media. Wow! What a great job she did for me. If you have any ultra-premium names you are considering selling, I can save you a lot of time. Just call Kate. You will be glad you did."
--Jim Hackett, Domain Investor
"Kate is one of the domain experts in the field of domain name appraisal and brokerage that I would trust to handle my portfolio. Kate is a long time associate and friend and I trust her to make sound negotiations for me and my business."
—Michael Castello, CEO, CCIN/The Castello Brothers
"Kate was efficient and supported an elegant transaction in a timely manner. Well done."
--Ryan Herman, Founder & Co-CEO, First Direct Lending/REFI.com
"Having dealt with several domain name brokers in the industry over the last few years, I can attest that Kate stands out as one of the best. Kate started the marketing effort for my domain name with a targeted outbound campaign which resulted in several promising leads. Kate's friendly and professional approach with potential buyers ultimately resulted in a sales price that was significantly higher than the reserve. As a seller, I was always kept up to date on the status of outbound campaigns and ongoing negotiations with prospects. It was a pleasure working with Kate and I highly recommend her."
--John B., Domain Investor
"Kate Buckley not only sold us a world-class domain, but a fantastic business plan and marketing blueprint as well. She is an absolute pleasure to do business with, and worked with us in transparency and integrity every step of the way."
--Todd Cook, CEO, LB Interactive
"Kate Buckley of Buckley Media helped me maximize my ROI beyond what I imagined on a very large domain transaction and I cannot thank her enough. I love her style as a professional broker and more importantly, as a person. Giving and trustworthy. Classy and cool. If anyone ever needs help acquiring and/or selling a valuable domain name/brand name, you absolutely need Kate!"
--Vito Pietrarosso, CEO, Media Branding LLC.
Thank you, Kate! I could tell you were awesome from the very first email. Business can be crazy and stressful most of the time, so it’s a rare thing to work with people who can actually make the process fun. I sincerely appreciate your patience and assistance through the twists and turns of this deal. Very glad it all worked out so well."
--Darren Beck, CMO, Guaranteed Rate
“Since 1998, Kate Buckley has set the standard for professionalism in our industry. My only regret is that when Kate was created they broke the mold. A competitor once told me, ‘I would trade forty of my staff for one Kate Buckley'."
--David J. Castello, COO, Castello Cities Internet Network, Inc.
BRANDING, NAMING & MARKETING
"Kate Buckley helped me take my brand back to its focus and origin. Her storytelling skills and expert writing ability, helped tell my brand's story in a way that connected back to the "why" of not only the company, but also for the consumer. She brought back heart and emotion into communicating that experience for all. She quickly understood my unique business and her expertise has been used for our website, outbound marketing, and for press. She has a positive, can-do attitude, wit and eloquence. I will be using her expertise again and will proudly refer her to others. Thank you Kate for your help! I can't thank you enough for taking what was in my heart and telling the story with much eloquence and refinement!"
—Melody Akhavan, CEO, Dermasuri
"We have engaged the services of Buckley Media for over a year now to work on Balboa Horizon's branding, positioning, strategy, marketing and digital assets. Kate Buckley is unfailingly creative, intelligent, professional, and works as a true team member and partner with us to advance the important mission of Balboa Horizons and share our story with the world. I highly recommend Kate Buckley and Buckley Media Group to any company looking to better brand and market their services."
--Paul Moen, CEO, Balboa Horizons
"Kate Buckley has helped me take my business to the next level. Her expertise in all aspects of marketing has educated and inspired me. And she also found the perfect photographer, videographer, designer, web-developer, and SEO consultant to work with us. She's been a pleasure to work with in all ways. She quickly understood my unique business and helped me figure out how to tell my story and whom to tell it to. She has also provided great value for the cost, both in her own efforts and in negotiating with the professionals she has recommended. I wholeheartedly recommend her."
--Dan Simon, Founder & CEO, Simon Mediation
“Kate immediately grasped our needs and vision and worked hand-in-hand with us on strategy and branding—creating a stunning website, content, and look completely in keeping with the Warren Christopher legacy, yet recognizing our current positioning and growth. Kate is always immediately responsive and has become a trusted branding and marketing advisor. I’d recommend Kate and Buckley Media to any business looking to create amazing content and a stunning and relevant digital presence perfectly in keeping with your brand.”
--Melissa Kovach, Partner / Vice President, Warren Christopher
"What a pleasure it is working with Kate and Buckley Media! Kate is able to listen to your objectives and transform those simple ideas into beautiful stories, hitting the right message with precision and grace. Kate's creativity and confidence within her craft makes even the most seemingly daunting projects enjoyable."
—Melissa Rohani, Owner, Laguna Mercantile
“I am honored to have worked with Kate over the past year during the kickoff and re-branding of LagunaBeach.com. Kate brought true leadership, creativity, and highly respected professionalism to each team member throughout the process. I would highly recommend Buckley Media to any business that is looking for a top notch professional to help take you to the next level.”
--Annette Malinowski, President, LagunaBeach.com and LB Interactive, LLC.
"Kate is the consummate professional and can tackle any challenge put before her. She was a tremendous resource and always willing to jump in and lend a helping hand."
--Kristine Thalman, Owner/Principal, K.E. Thalman & Associates
"I've worked with Kate on multiple occasions and she is always the consummate professional in her dealings with everyone. Her writing and interviewing skills are top-notch, and she stays on top of what's happening to maintain an up-to-date perspective. Kate is also incredibly friendly and easy to work with on all levels."
--Mark Jones, Director of Marketing and PR, Brighthaus Marketing
"Kate Buckley is as fine a PR and branding person as there is. Providing a rare combination of artistic ability, media and marketing expertise and mastery of the internet, Kate brings a unique set of tools to the marketing arena. I recommend Kate without reservation."
--Laurence Nokes, Principle, Nokes & Quinn, Attorneys
“Kate’s method in hosting our interview left me with a sense of confidence, knowing that the printed interview would be accurate and thoughtful. She’s a great listener, and she knows how to engage in the conversation. By investing herself in the moment of the interview and performing additional research on the topics discussed, she was able to distill our longer conversation into a publication that felt insightful, was on topic, and maintained an organic flow.”
--Travis Hiner, Artist/Owner, The Suboken Project
KEYNOTE SPEAKER & COACH
"Most tech conferences focus on machines, algorithms, and networks, not paying much attention to the human element. Kate Buckley’s engaging NamesCon keynote explored the most human thing there is: storytelling, and the profound business impact it can have. And the audience loved it.”
—NamesCon Global
"Kate Buckley's work touched our people here in many ways. They have talked about her poise, warmth, grace, energy, enthusiasm and her engagement of USLI’s CARE2 values into the curriculum. Kate is a talented speaker and teacher who embodied our CARE2 values as she coached, and made it fun for everyone! Great job!"
--Manus Friel, Senior Vice President, USLI, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
"Kate was very instrumental in helping me understand and see where I had lost sight of the big picture. After my first session with Kate, I resumed my original goal-oriented ways and was instantly back on track. My goals came back, set back into motion and things started to happen. I looked forward to our meetings as they were very insightful for me and reminded me of many things I have forgotten and needed to do on a daily basis to get my motivation back in gear. I have regained my focus and am ready to go to the next level, thanks to Kate."
--Gary S., CEO, Laguna Beach, California
"If you are looking to make a positive change in your life I don’t think you can do better than to work with Kate. She brings a warmth and expertise that is truly remarkable. The breadth of her knowledge and wisdom is something that I have not found in other coaches I have worked with. I plan to continue working with her in the coming years to co-create the life of my dreams!"
--Michele J., CEO, Dana Point, California
"Kate always maintained a positive attitude with me, and kept the vibe upbeat and meaningful. Each session was resourceful because Kate always put herself in my shoes and was able to offer sound wisdom and advice. She provided comprehensive recaps after each session and gave me goals to work toward each week. I now have a new approach to obstacles in my life thanks to her. If I did not reach my goals, she worked with me to figure out why, and gave me the tools I needed to reach them the following week. Kate never gave up on me and I appreciate her for that. I would highly recommend utilizing her coaching if you would like to get more out of your life by accomplishing the goals that give meaning and purpose to your existence. Kate gives you the tools you need to succeed and is there to provide insightful coaching and positive reinforcement throughout the entire process."
--Brandon W., Executive, Scottsdale, Arizona
"Kate has been instrumental in our domains’ divestment. We own several premium domains not in use due to group acquisitions. We searched for brokers in the top domain sales and contacted a few. Buckley Media was by far the most professional and we quickly decided to try first with them. We could not be happier, with already several sales of our unused assets at prices much higher than anticipated!"
—Jonas Junger, Director of Strategy, Spark Networks SE (NYSE: LOV)
"Kate worked tirelessly to secure a solid win on a valuable premium domain we entrusted her to divest on our behalf. Her expertise, ethics and professionalism are second to none—highly recommend Kate and Buckley Media to anyone looking to maximize value on buying or selling premium domain names."
—Matt Wegrzyn, Founder and CEO Bodis | Founder and CEO Ads.com
"For over five years Kate Buckley has been my broker for several high-value domains. Kate is tenacious, fair, honest, highly ethical, and funny. I started my Internet services and domains business in 1993 and of all the people I have met in my nearly 30-year career, Kate is one of the very few people I trust in this industry. I am looking forward to working with her on many more opportunities."
—Steve Pierce, Co-founder The YPSI | President ABQ.com
"I was introduced to Kate after someone tried to transfer and sell my domain out from under me. Kate was just what I needed when I needed her. She is warm and wonderful. She made me comfortable with the entire process of the sale. She got a great price for it too. I would not hesitate to use Kate’s services again. It was a true pleasure."
—Matt Tollee, Sr. Architect Information Technology Tools and Automation | Lumen
"Kate successfully brokered a premium domain name for me. She went above and beyond my expectations and got me a price much higher than expected! Apart from being a true professional, Kate's also got the gift of the gab, is an expert negotiator and skilled at closing deals. I was impressed with her clarity of communication, persistence, integrity, and innovative and strategic thinking. If you have an ultra-premium domain name and want to maximize its value - Kate is your best option. I would be glad to work with her again in the future and would recommend her without hesitation."
—Vinod Nair, Operations at Leadable
"Kate was an indispensable partner in not only procuring the ideal domain name for our new initiative, but also crafting a brand manifesto that perfectly captured the spirit and ethos of it as well. It's rare to find partners that can deliver on multiple fronts—and do it at such a high level—I recommend Kate and Buckley Media without reservation."
—Landon Taylor, Principal, Pier 70 Ventures
"Kate Buckley and Buckley Media are exceptional at brand strategy across not only premium domain names, but in all assets that help to complete a brand's go-to-market strategy."
—Mark Husmann, co-Founder, IBMG
"When our partner Reza Sardeha from DAN.com pointed us to the opportunity of acquiring ebike.com in an expired domains auction, he stated: ‘that's a domain worth $400K sitting right there.’ And it would've indeed been a $400K sale if it wasn't for Kate's persistence and vision, chasing high-quality buyers and not letting the domain go for less than what it's truly worth: one million dollars. Well done, Kate!”
—Legendary Names, Inc.
"Kate was incredible in supporting our team through the domain acquisition process. Her guidance was always prompt, strategic, and thorough. Would recommend her to anyone looking for help in the domain world. 🚀"
—Matt Joanou, Co-founder at Stakeholder Labs
"Kate pursued multiple leads, carefully following up each one, and negotiating hard to get a good price for my premium domain name. Then success! I received double my reserve price. It was a totally painless process and Kate provided complete visibility at every step along the way."
—James Baker, Domain Investor
"Consider yourself lottery-level lucky if you have the opportunity to work with Kate. All the typical glorious adjectives absolutely apply: smart, professional, knowledgeable, creative, strategic, and ethical. But there's something deeper that isolates Kate from any would-be competitors and which makes collaborating with her so wonderful, and ultimately profitable. Kate legitimately cares. About her clients, her job, domain names, and the domain name industry. This passion breeds trust and my faith in Kate resulted in a deal that made everybody a winner. All I had to do was let Kate take the reins."
—Scott Mueller, CEO/Founder, UCode
"I found Kate by researching highest price domain sales. She's the real deal. She successfully brokered a premium domain for me, maximizing its value during a very difficult time (both a pandemic and an economic downturn), and I was impressed by her tenacity, ethics, and creative and strategic thinking. If you’re looking to maximize value on a premium domain, you can’t go wrong with Kate on your team!"
—C. J. Newton, CEO, SEO Logic
"If you want your premium domain name to be sold by a warm, collaborative expert at the top of her game, via an empathic yet tenacious approach, maximizing value and delivering an optimal outcome, turn to Kate Buckley and Buckley Media. Kate and her team are simply brilliant—I recommend them without hesitation!”
—Rene Van Hulst, Domain Investor
"Kate, thank you so much for the opportunity to work together on the homefinance.com acquisition. You were super professional, patient with the process and delivered as promised."
—Jason Vondrak, President at Prospect Home Finance
"I had a domain name that had appreciated in value quickly and I didn't know the best way to go about selling it. I reached out to Kate and she graciously agreed to take on the name. She was able to tap into her vast network of contacts and through a few weeks of outreach and negotiations she was able to find a buyer at a price I didn't even think was possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a domain name broker!"
—Hamp Oldshue, Domain Investor
"Kate brokered the sale of one of my ultra-premium domains and not only successfully found a qualified buyer via her targeted and curated outbound efforts, but negotiated an extremely favorable price on my behalf—and did so in just a few months! Kate's the best—can't recommend Buckley Media highly enough for best-in-class brokerage of acquiring and selling premium domains! #teamKate"
—Martijn van Eijk, CEO, 70times1 Limited
"Kate helped us secure our targeted domain extremely fast, and for a price well under budget. She was professional and prompt throughout. We'd recommend her services."
—Kevin Davies, CMO, Provision Analytics
"Kate worked tirelessly to market, and eventually sell, a premium domain name [for me]. Getting a deal done during the Covid-19 pandemic was absolutely extraordinary. And not just any deal—a truly fantastic one. She is an expert negotiator and consummate professional."
—Michael W. Carter, Domain Investor
"In the domain industry, there are Domain Brokers then there are passionate Domain Brokers. I have been lucky enough to have one of my domain names brokered with one of the best in the industry, Kate Buckley. Kate's persistence and follow up with the eventual buyer was perfect. I remember Kate giving a keynote talk at a domain conference, and she spoke about the way she markets her domain names she is selling. Kate does not just send the regular email or make the basic phone call to the prospective buyer, she tells a story on why the domain name is a perfect fit to the prospective buyer and how it will benefit them. I WAS SOLD! Thank you, Kate, for the amazing job and getting the top price."
—Bruce Breger, CEO, Web Real Estate
"We worked with Kate on a couple of strategic acquisitions. Each journey was different and Kate helped us navigate them professionally, creatively, and proactively. Kate is highly communicative and her passion for her field is what empowers her to drive on forward and give that extra oomph that it takes to cross the finish line. We would work with Kate again, and we already have! In working with Kate it was clear she had immense relevant experience to help navigate the unique twists and turns that any acquisition may present. Thanks Kate!
—Noah Dentzel, CEO, Nomad Goods
"Kate Buckley has been a wonder-worker on our behalf in selling Kindness.com! I found that selling a domain name can be a waiting game, but one that pays off big time with some patience. Kate will win you over as she did us (and our buyer!)"
--Steve Sjogren, Kindness Outreach Ministries
"I wouldn’t want Kate sitting on the other side of the table from me. Fierce in the guise of elegance, strategic in the guise of patience, unstoppable in the guise of charm, Kate is simply the most disarming, creative, determined and savvy partner one could hope for in any business setting. Kate was the third domain broker I contacted and I knew in an instant I’d found my sherpa to take me to the summit. Three weeks from the day I signed her agreement, I was the proud owner of the perfect domain for my new enterprise. At a fraction of the initial asking price, let alone what other brokers warned would cost significantly more. All thanks to Kate. She’s simply undeniable. The best!"
—Gary W. Goldstein, Storyteller | Strategist | Producer
"Kate is an indispensable strategic partner, handling the high-end sales of my legacy domains. Her experience, strategic outlook, negotiation skills, and knowledge of the space are second to none—allowing me to realize top dollar returns on my domain portfolio. Last year alone, she sold seven figures worth of domains for me. I recommend her to anyone looking to maximize their domain investments."
—Roy Messer, CEO, Nett Corp
"It was awesome to work with Kate on the sale of my premium domain. She patiently worked through the opportunities and helped guide me in making the best decision for the sale. Look forward to doing more business with Kate as I work through my domain portfolio!"
—Paul Rubillo, Former CEO/Founder of Dividend.com & StockNews.com. Former CEO of Mutualfunds.com & ETF Daily News
"Kate was fantastic to work with. Very professional, deliberate, strategic and thorough in representing our asset sale from beginning to end. She was particularly deft during the heat of final negotiations when things can go sideways and kept the deal on track—we are very happy with the result! I can wholeheartedly recommend Kate to others and we will definitely retain her services again should the opportunity arise."
--Grant Bennion, Domain Investor
"As CEO for 54D, an international fitness brand with over seven years in the market, I had the pleasure to get in contact and work with Kate in order to purchase a domain which was highly important for our company and which we had been unable to acquire over the last few years. Kate was always very professional, stayed in contact through the process and most importantly, she did not give up even if she was not getting any response from the owner at the time of our desired domain. Finally, Kate was able to secure a negotiation where we payed a fair price to acquire the domain and guided us seamlessly through the process. We would strongly recommend her services to anyone with the same issue we had as we will certainly keep working with her in the future!"
--Omar Yunes Márquez, CEO, 54D
"After seeing Kate's tweet on yet another successful domain sale, I approached her to broker a similar domain name. It’s worth noting that I’d been holding the domain since November 2008 without any meaningful offer. Kate was able to find good leads and engage multiple buyers in a short period of time. Opening offer from one lead was a strong one and I was somewhat surprised when she said: We will wait for a better offer. Within couple of days, she negotiated a better offer from another company, and the deal was closed successfully this week. On my own, I could have settled for a lot less but she knows how to negotiate and get the best deal. Thanks Kate, and looking forward to work on other opportunities!"
—Aamir Siddiqui, Owner, Dot Corner Web Services
"Kate performed brilliantly for our company. I am convinced that she was able to get the maximum price for the domain which she sold on our behalf. I would not hesitate using her again for future domain sales. And I unconditionally recommend her services."
--Doug Vaughan, President, Direct Response Productions
"It was a true pleasure working with Kate and team. After a quick internet search, I landed on Kate and she gave sound advice on domains without asking for anything in return. Which turned into us using her for business. She worked throughout the weekend to secure our domain name for a substantial price under asking. We cannot thank Kate enough for her professionalism and hard work on getting our Bolay.com domain. Highly recommend her."
--Chris Gannon, CEO, Bolay Enterprises
"When I was thinking of selling a long held ultra-premium domain name that I owned, I did some research and ended up calling Kate Buckley at Buckley Media. Wow! What a great job she did for me. If you have any ultra-premium names you are considering selling, I can save you a lot of time. Just call Kate. You will be glad you did."
--Jim Hackett, Domain Investor
"Kate is one of the domain experts in the field of domain name appraisal and brokerage that I would trust to handle my portfolio. Kate is a long time associate and friend and I trust her to make sound negotiations for me and my business."
—Michael Castello, CEO, CCIN/The Castello Brothers
"Kate was efficient and supported an elegant transaction in a timely manner. Well done."
--Ryan Herman, Founder & Co-CEO, First Direct Lending/REFI.com
"Having dealt with several domain name brokers in the industry over the last few years, I can attest that Kate stands out as one of the best. Kate started the marketing effort for my domain name with a targeted outbound campaign which resulted in several promising leads. Kate's friendly and professional approach with potential buyers ultimately resulted in a sales price that was significantly higher than the reserve. As a seller, I was always kept up to date on the status of outbound campaigns and ongoing negotiations with prospects. It was a pleasure working with Kate and I highly recommend her."
--John B., Domain Investor
"Kate Buckley not only sold us a world-class domain, but a fantastic business plan and marketing blueprint as well. She is an absolute pleasure to do business with, and worked with us in transparency and integrity every step of the way."
--Todd Cook, CEO, LB Interactive
"Kate Buckley of Buckley Media helped me maximize my ROI beyond what I imagined on a very large domain transaction and I cannot thank her enough. I love her style as a professional broker and more importantly, as a person. Giving and trustworthy. Classy and cool. If anyone ever needs help acquiring and/or selling a valuable domain name/brand name, you absolutely need Kate!"
--Vito Pietrarosso, CEO, Media Branding LLC.
Thank you, Kate! I could tell you were awesome from the very first email. Business can be crazy and stressful most of the time, so it’s a rare thing to work with people who can actually make the process fun. I sincerely appreciate your patience and assistance through the twists and turns of this deal. Very glad it all worked out so well."
--Darren Beck, CMO, Guaranteed Rate
“Since 1998, Kate Buckley has set the standard for professionalism in our industry. My only regret is that when Kate was created they broke the mold. A competitor once told me, ‘I would trade forty of my staff for one Kate Buckley'."
--David J. Castello, COO, Castello Cities Internet Network, Inc.
BRANDING, NAMING & MARKETING
"Kate Buckley helped me take my brand back to its focus and origin. Her storytelling skills and expert writing ability, helped tell my brand's story in a way that connected back to the "why" of not only the company, but also for the consumer. She brought back heart and emotion into communicating that experience for all. She quickly understood my unique business and her expertise has been used for our website, outbound marketing, and for press. She has a positive, can-do attitude, wit and eloquence. I will be using her expertise again and will proudly refer her to others. Thank you Kate for your help! I can't thank you enough for taking what was in my heart and telling the story with much eloquence and refinement!"
—Melody Akhavan, CEO, Dermasuri
"We have engaged the services of Buckley Media for over a year now to work on Balboa Horizon's branding, positioning, strategy, marketing and digital assets. Kate Buckley is unfailingly creative, intelligent, professional, and works as a true team member and partner with us to advance the important mission of Balboa Horizons and share our story with the world. I highly recommend Kate Buckley and Buckley Media Group to any company looking to better brand and market their services."
--Paul Moen, CEO, Balboa Horizons
"Kate Buckley has helped me take my business to the next level. Her expertise in all aspects of marketing has educated and inspired me. And she also found the perfect photographer, videographer, designer, web-developer, and SEO consultant to work with us. She's been a pleasure to work with in all ways. She quickly understood my unique business and helped me figure out how to tell my story and whom to tell it to. She has also provided great value for the cost, both in her own efforts and in negotiating with the professionals she has recommended. I wholeheartedly recommend her."
--Dan Simon, Founder & CEO, Simon Mediation
“Kate immediately grasped our needs and vision and worked hand-in-hand with us on strategy and branding—creating a stunning website, content, and look completely in keeping with the Warren Christopher legacy, yet recognizing our current positioning and growth. Kate is always immediately responsive and has become a trusted branding and marketing advisor. I’d recommend Kate and Buckley Media to any business looking to create amazing content and a stunning and relevant digital presence perfectly in keeping with your brand.”
--Melissa Kovach, Partner / Vice President, Warren Christopher
"What a pleasure it is working with Kate and Buckley Media! Kate is able to listen to your objectives and transform those simple ideas into beautiful stories, hitting the right message with precision and grace. Kate's creativity and confidence within her craft makes even the most seemingly daunting projects enjoyable."
—Melissa Rohani, Owner, Laguna Mercantile
“I am honored to have worked with Kate over the past year during the kickoff and re-branding of LagunaBeach.com. Kate brought true leadership, creativity, and highly respected professionalism to each team member throughout the process. I would highly recommend Buckley Media to any business that is looking for a top notch professional to help take you to the next level.”
--Annette Malinowski, President, LagunaBeach.com and LB Interactive, LLC.
"Kate is the consummate professional and can tackle any challenge put before her. She was a tremendous resource and always willing to jump in and lend a helping hand."
--Kristine Thalman, Owner/Principal, K.E. Thalman & Associates
"I've worked with Kate on multiple occasions and she is always the consummate professional in her dealings with everyone. Her writing and interviewing skills are top-notch, and she stays on top of what's happening to maintain an up-to-date perspective. Kate is also incredibly friendly and easy to work with on all levels."
--Mark Jones, Director of Marketing and PR, Brighthaus Marketing
"Kate Buckley is as fine a PR and branding person as there is. Providing a rare combination of artistic ability, media and marketing expertise and mastery of the internet, Kate brings a unique set of tools to the marketing arena. I recommend Kate without reservation."
--Laurence Nokes, Principle, Nokes & Quinn, Attorneys
“Kate’s method in hosting our interview left me with a sense of confidence, knowing that the printed interview would be accurate and thoughtful. She’s a great listener, and she knows how to engage in the conversation. By investing herself in the moment of the interview and performing additional research on the topics discussed, she was able to distill our longer conversation into a publication that felt insightful, was on topic, and maintained an organic flow.”
--Travis Hiner, Artist/Owner, The Suboken Project
KEYNOTE SPEAKER & COACH
"Most tech conferences focus on machines, algorithms, and networks, not paying much attention to the human element. Kate Buckley’s engaging NamesCon keynote explored the most human thing there is: storytelling, and the profound business impact it can have. And the audience loved it.”
—NamesCon Global
"Kate Buckley's work touched our people here in many ways. They have talked about her poise, warmth, grace, energy, enthusiasm and her engagement of USLI’s CARE2 values into the curriculum. Kate is a talented speaker and teacher who embodied our CARE2 values as she coached, and made it fun for everyone! Great job!"
--Manus Friel, Senior Vice President, USLI, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
"Kate was very instrumental in helping me understand and see where I had lost sight of the big picture. After my first session with Kate, I resumed my original goal-oriented ways and was instantly back on track. My goals came back, set back into motion and things started to happen. I looked forward to our meetings as they were very insightful for me and reminded me of many things I have forgotten and needed to do on a daily basis to get my motivation back in gear. I have regained my focus and am ready to go to the next level, thanks to Kate."
--Gary S., CEO, Laguna Beach, California
"If you are looking to make a positive change in your life I don’t think you can do better than to work with Kate. She brings a warmth and expertise that is truly remarkable. The breadth of her knowledge and wisdom is something that I have not found in other coaches I have worked with. I plan to continue working with her in the coming years to co-create the life of my dreams!"
--Michele J., CEO, Dana Point, California
"Kate always maintained a positive attitude with me, and kept the vibe upbeat and meaningful. Each session was resourceful because Kate always put herself in my shoes and was able to offer sound wisdom and advice. She provided comprehensive recaps after each session and gave me goals to work toward each week. I now have a new approach to obstacles in my life thanks to her. If I did not reach my goals, she worked with me to figure out why, and gave me the tools I needed to reach them the following week. Kate never gave up on me and I appreciate her for that. I would highly recommend utilizing her coaching if you would like to get more out of your life by accomplishing the goals that give meaning and purpose to your existence. Kate gives you the tools you need to succeed and is there to provide insightful coaching and positive reinforcement throughout the entire process."
--Brandon W., Executive, Scottsdale, Arizona
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