Storytelling

Bucherer

The story of the House of Bucherer began in 1888 [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

September 5, 2025

Storytelling

Piaget

Piaget is a Swiss luxury Maison that brings Haute Horlogerie [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

August 20, 2025

Branding

Luxury Strategy (Part 2)

The strategies and techniques that luxury brands use in their work [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

July 3, 2025

Branding

Luxury Strategy (Part 1)

Luxury brand requires a completely different marketing strategy [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

June 12, 2025

Branding

Luxury vs Premium

What makes a brand truly luxury [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

May 5, 2025

Thoughts

Accidental Managers

An "accidental manager" is someone a manager without preparation, training, or even sometimes intention [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

April 25, 2025

Storytelling

Patek Philippe

You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

February 6, 2025

Branding

Rebranding

Rebranding is a term that has become very common in recent years [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

January 3, 2025

Storytelling

Dior

Christian Dior originally aspired to be an architect but, adhering to his parents' wishes [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

December 15, 2024

Storytelling

Versace

Versace’s vision leans into deeply human truths and contradictions [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

November 23, 2024

Storytelling

Miu Miu

The clearest examples of Miu Miu’s product velocity are the defining fashion moments of 2022 onward [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

October 7, 2024

Storytelling

Prada

Prada isn’t just selling a product; it’s selling a kind of sophisticated understanding [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

September 22, 2024

Storytelling

Cartier

This is why Cartier isn’t simply a jeweller; it’s a cultural narrator [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

July 19, 2024

Storytelling

Hermès

If luxury had a home, Hermès would be at the very center of it [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

June 7, 2024

Storytelling

Chanel

Few names in fashion history have the same aura as Chanel [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

May 5, 2024

Branding

Brand Dilution

If a new move breaks those expectations, the brand risks dilution [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

April 6, 2024

Thoughts

BATNA

BATNA = BEST Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 10, 2024

Thoughts

Walk-Away Point

Knowing When to Step Back [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

February 17, 2024

Thoughts

Negotiator's Mindset

Beliefs, Values, and Judgement forms the Mindset of [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

January 3, 2024

Thoughts

"The Man in the Arena"

Today is the National Entrepreneur's Day [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

November 21, 2023

Branding

Brand Equity (Keller's Model)

Keller’s article is often considered more influential than Aaker’s [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

October 13, 2023

Branding

Brand Equity (Aaker’s model)

David Aaker explained Brand Equity in depth and introduced the framework [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

October 5, 2023

Branding

"Luxury" Business Model

Luxury isn't just about high prices; it's a distinct business model that creates desire through exclusivity, scarcity [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

September 15, 2023

Thoughts

No Applause

broken break the unspoken “don’t outshine anyone” rule...[...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

August 14, 2023

Storytelling

Louis Vuitton

His journey becomes part of the brand’s identity [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

July 23, 2023

Storytelling

Richard Mille —a racing machine on the wrist

His vision was clear—a watch that would not just symbolize luxury, but embody technical mastery [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

June 12, 2023

Thoughts

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

I LOVED everything about it, the story, the absurdity, the depth [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

April 11, 2023

Branding

Brand Strech

Stretching a brand isn’t about luck. It’s a careful, strategic choice that needs to be thought through [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 11, 2023

Storytelling

Montblanc

In 1909, they launched their first luxury pen: a bold red-and-black model named Rouge et Noir...

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Dorsa Sotudé

January 25, 2023

Storytelling

Swarovski — a diamond for everyone

People love diamonds. But diamonds are so expensive that many people may never have the chance to own a real one in their lifetime...

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Dorsa Sotudé

December 19, 2022

Thoughts

Solitude

But here’s the thing, I truly believe everyone needs a little bit of solitude at some point in their life.A moment where...

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Dorsa Sotudé

December 7, 2022

Thoughts

It's Dumb to look Smart

When Trying to Look Smart Makes You Look... Not So Smart [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

October 4, 2022

Thoughts

Framing the Issue: A Lesson in Problem Ownership

A short story about "problem ownership" and the importance of how issues are framed in Communication, Negotiations, and Personal Relationships [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

November 18, 2022

Thoughts

About Negotiation

knowing how to negotiate can make a big difference in your life. If you're into personal growth, I highly recommend diving into the art of negotiation [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

September 14, 2022

Branding

Brand Awareness & Loyalty

So how can we measured and evaluated our Brand's Assets? One of the methods is to measure our Brand's Awareness [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

September 10, 2022

Branding

Brand Essence

The essence of a brand is one or more characteristics that are always and everywhere associated with the brand and are never separated from it. If you take these characteristics away from the brand, nothing of that brand [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

September 3, 2022

Branding

Brand Identity

Trying to build a brand by focusing on the visual elements first is like decorating a house without laying its foundation. Without a strong core identity, even the most attractive designs won't hold up [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

August 24, 2022

Branding

Brand Value Proposition

Don’t just focus on what your product does; consider how it makes your customers feel and how it aligns with their sense of identity [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

August 1, 2022

Branding

Debunking Branding Myths

Branding is not a finite task with a clear beginning and end. It’s a continuous, all-encompassing commitment that engages a brand owner every day, in every decision, and in every interaction. Here are some common mistakes people make [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

July 22, 2022

Branding

What is Brand Positioning?

Brand positioning is the process of establishing a unique and distinct space for your brand in the mind of your target audience. It is not about [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

July 3, 2022

Branding

What is a Brand?

Remember, branding is not just about a logo or a tagline; it’s about creating a lasting impression in the minds of your customers (or people around you in Personal Branding). So, whether you’re building a business or crafting your personal brand, focus on the [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

June 24, 2022

Thoughts

Insights from Ray Kurzweil's 'How to Create a Mind'

"How to Create a Mind" demonstrates the mechanics of the human brain and explores how we might actually replicate—or even improve—its abilities with artificial intelligence. Kurzweil’s ideas are fascinating; they bridge the gap between our natural evolution and the fast-paced world of tech, painting an incredible picture of a future where human intelligence and AI come together in ways we can hardly imagine

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Dorsa Sotudé

July 20, 2022

Branding

Reputation Economics

In You Are the Product, Klein explores the concept of people as the "product" in the digital economy. With tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon turning data into [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

July 14, 2022

Thoughts

Consequences of Technological Solutionism

In our digital-driven world, many see technology as the ultimate fix for every societal issue, from climate change to city management. This belief, known as "technological solutionism," suggests that no problem is too big for tech to solve. However, Evgeny Morozov, a prominent critic and author of To Save Everything, Click Here, warns that this blind faith in technology can lead to serious political consequences, challenging our democracy and deepening inequalities. Morozov urges us to rethink our reliance on tech as a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Dorsa Sotudé

June 1, 2022

Thoughts

Happy Spring ( Beginning of Persian New Year)

Time by Carlos Drummond de Andrade

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 21, 2022

Thoughts

Looking for Great Books? Here's Why Bestsellers May Disappoint

The obsession with bestselling books can mislead readers, especially in countries where accessing a wide range of literature in its original language is a privilege. Realizing that bestsellers aren’t always the best can encourage readers to explore other books […]

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Dorsa Sotudé

January 11, 2022

Thoughts

Green Light to Success

One of the things that all the successful people have in common is “successful mindset” [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 2, 2022

Thoughts

Plan Your Path to Success: The Key Steps in Personal Development Planning

Are you ready to take control of your life and shape it into something extraordinary? Personal development planning is more than just a tool—it's your blueprint for [...]

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Dorsa Sotudé

March 1, 2022