Pivoting After Selling Niche Sites for $50k - Dave Fox - DS580

September 01, 2025 01:20:06
Pivoting After Selling Niche Sites for $50k - Dave Fox - DS580
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Pivoting After Selling Niche Sites for $50k - Dave Fox - DS580

Sep 01 2025 | 01:20:06

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Show Notes

I talked to Dave Fox about his recent projects after selling his sites for about $50,000 a few years ago. Successes, failures, funny stories, and guitars — we talk about it all!

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00:00 Introduction & Guest Background 01:18 Dave’s Music Journey 02:51 Selling Niche Sites in 2021 05:29 Exploring AI and SEO 16:10 Computer Repair Business Venture 30:43 Redbubble Adventures and Copyright Issues 43:41 The Viral Jesus Meme on Redbubble 44:58 Exploring Niche Markets on Etsy 45:50 Challenges of Defensible Products 46:43 Experimenting with Political Merchandise 47:59 The Realities of Landscaping Work 51:04 Pricing Strategies for Landscaping Jobs 54:08 Dealing with Difficult Clients 01:02:15 Seasonal Work and Diversifying Income 01:05:50 Cold Calling and Client Management 01:09:58 Passion Projects and Music 01:18:58 Final Thoughts

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