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Unconventional Branding Strategies: A Conversation with Bohdan Paladiichuk

Ep. 86

In a world where brands' success depends on how good they are at grabbing people's attention, their ideas, products, and technology must be as good as their storytelling abilities and design attractiveness. 


In this episode, Bohdan Paladiichuk joins us to share his unconventional way of seeing the world and his unique and disruptive thoughts on branding. Bohdan is the CEO and Creative Director at Qream Design Agency and a Branding and UX Geek, passionate about working with emerging technologies, helping people and animals, and getting involved in climate actions to boost healthy progress for present and future generations.


Throughout this episode, Bohdan talks about his company and how it helps tech brands highlight their products through appealing storytelling and creative design. You'll also hear about how actively practicing sports influenced and prepared him for entrepreneurial life, the project he was involved in that helped over a million families in Ukraine access food and mental health support, the most significant lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and much more. 


Tune into episode 86 of The Brand Therapist and learn more about Bohdan's unique branding, storytelling, and product design approach.


In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • About Qream Design Agency and how Bohdan helps tech startups stand out (1:30)
  • How sports prepared Bohdan for entrepreneurship (6:10)
  • Bohdan shares his ideas on the branding ecosystem (12:00)
  • Everything about Bohdan's personal brand (16:50)
  • Three lessons that marked Bohdan's entrepreneurial life (19:40)


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