CREATING A BRAND THAT NORMALIZES PLEASURE IN BULGARIA


Borislav Donchev, founder of Cleopatrabg.com, is among this country's most promising young entrepreneurs
 

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Borislav Donchev, founder of Cleopatra and Max Digital

Borislav Donchev is an entrepreneur and the founder of Cleopatrabg.com and MAX Digital. He is recognized as one of the most prominent experts in digital marketing and business growth strategies in Bulgaria. In 2025, he was named among the country's Top 100 Executives.

How did the idea for the Cleopatra adult store come about?

I love this question – it all started completely by chance. Like many young entrepreneurs, I had a few business ideas that never materialized. One day, someone jokingly suggested, "Why not open an adult store?" At first, it sounded shocking, but I decided to research the niche. Just 30 days later, I opened the very first Cleopatra store.

Over time, the idea grew into a brand with a strong online presence and several physical locations. Its success came from my focus on detail, a clear mission, and professional customer service at the heart of the business. Digital marketing followed naturally – adult products are one of the toughest niches to advertise, and by solving each challenge, I essentially gained a second profession.

Why is it important to talk openly about sexual pleasure and how to achieve it?

Sex is a natural part of life and has a major impact on relationships and self-confidence. In Bulgaria, the topic was considered taboo for a long time, but staying silent creates more problems than it solves. People need a place where they can access accurate information and quality products.

Cleopatrabg.com is not just a store – it is a space where clients feel comfortable asking questions, learning, and experimenting. Our mission is to show that pleasure is normal and healthy, not something to be met with shame or ridicule.

To make this possible, we built a staff training program that delivers outstanding customer service while also helping to normalize the conversation. This way, clients receive not only high-quality products but also the reassurance that they can count on a professional and respectful approach.

You have an exceptionally high customer rating – how did you earn such recognition?

Customer trust is never guaranteed; it has to be earned every single day. We built our reputation by following three simple rules:

  • complete discretion, without compromise;
  • a carefully curated selection of products from trusted global brands;
  • genuine care for our customers – from the first question to after-sales support.

Today, we have hundreds of verified reviews on Google and other platforms, with ratings close to the maximum. What matters most to me is that customers do not just buy from us once – they keep coming back because they know they can count on our expertise and integrity.

Cleopatrabg.com
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Да създадеш бранд, който нормализира удоволствието в България

Борислав Дончев, създател на Cleopatrabg.com, е сред най-обещаващите млади предприемачи в страната

Борислав Дончев е предприемач и основател на Cleopatrabg.com и MAX Digital. Той е сред най-разпознаваемите експерти в сферата на дигиталния маркетинг и изграждането на дигитални стратегии в България. През 2025 г. е отличен в класацията "Top 100 Executives".

Как се роди идеята за магазин за възрастни Cleopatra?

Обожавам този въпрос – напълно случайно. Като всеки млад предприемач имах няколко идеи, които не се реализираха. Един ден на шега ми дадоха идеята: "Защо не секс магазин?" Първоначално прозвуча шокиращо, но реших да проуча нишата. След 30 дни вече бях открил първия си магазин Cleopatra.

С времето идеята се разви в бранд с огромно онлайн присъствие и няколко физически обекта. Успехът дойде благодарение на вниманието към детайла, мисията и професионалното обслужване, което поставих в основата на бизнеса. Дигиталният маркетинг се появи естествено – еротичните продукти са една от най-трудните ниши за рекламиране и с решаването на всеки казус придобих втора професия.

Защо е важно открито да говорим за сексуалното удоволствие и неговото постигане?

Сексът е естествена част от живота ни и оказва огромно влияние върху връзките и самочувствието. В България дълго време темата беше табу, но това създава повече проблеми, отколкото решения. Хората трябва да имат място, където да получат коректна информация и качествени продукти.

Cleopatrabg.com не е просто магазин, а пространство, в което клиентите се чувстват спокойни да питат, да научат и да експериментират. Нашата мисия е да покажем, че удоволствието е нещо нормално и здравословно, а не тема за срам или подигравки.

За да го постигнем, изградихме система за обучения, които осигуряват най-доброто обслужване и едновременно с това работят за нормализирането на темата. Така клиентите получават не само качествени продукти, но и сигурност, че могат да се доверят на професионален и уважителен подход.

Имате изключително висок рейтинг сред клиентите – как заслужихте тази висока оценка?

Доверието на клиентите никога не е даденост, то се печели всеки ден. Ние успяхме да изградим висока репутация с три прости правила:

  • абсолютна дискретност, без компромиси;
  • внимателна поддръжка на асортимента с продукти от доказани световни марки;
  • истинска грижа за клиента – от първия въпрос до следпродажбеното обслужване.

Днес имаме стотици реални ревюта в Google и други платформи с оценка близка до максималната. За мен най-важното е, че клиентите не просто купуват от нас, а се връщат отново и отново, защото знаят, че могат да разчитат на нашата експертиза и почтеност.

Cleopatrabg.com
maxdigital.bg

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