ERFAN BASHIRI
ERFAN BASHIRI
Digital strategist, personal brand consultant & business coach based in Istanbul. 12+ years in digital marketing, content creation, and brand consulting — across Persian, Turkish, and English markets. Founder of Sosor Academy (2,000+ students). Former instructor at Allameh Tabataba'i, Shahid Beheshti & Al-Mustafa Universities.
Erfan Bashiri
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Who is Erfan Bashiri?
Erfan Bashiri was born on May 31, 1999 in Shahin Dezh, West Azerbaijan, Iran. Based in Istanbul, he is a digital strategist and personal brand consultant with 12+ years of professional experience. He entered the digital space in 2013 with web design. In 2016 he moved into content creation and digital marketing. In 2019 he began formal university teaching at Al-Mustafa International University. In 2021–2022 he was an Istanbul Turkish TTC instructor at Shahid Beheshti University (two cohorts). In 2023 he organized the Turkish TTC and Legal Translation course at Allameh Tabataba'i University.
In 2022 he founded Sosor Academy — an online language academy under official collaboration with Allameh Tabataba'i University, serving 2,000+ students across Turkish, Arabic, and international exam-prep tracks.
Today Erfan Bashiri works with entrepreneurs, traders, coaches, and executives who want to turn their expertise into brand authority and revenue — not just impressions. He holds an MBA from Istanbul Beykent University and a B.A. in Turkish Language & Literature from Allameh Tabataba'i University.
Full Profile
- Full Name
- Erfan Bashiri (عرفان بشیری)
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Expertise
- Digital Strategy · Personal Branding · Business Coaching
- Languages
- Persian (native) · Azerbaijani (native) · Turkish (fluent) · English (professional)
- Education
- MBA — Istanbul Beykent University (2023, in progress) · B.A. Turkish Language & Literature — Allameh Tabataba'i University (2022)
- Date of Birth
- May 31, 1999
- Place of Birth
- Shahin Dezh, West Azerbaijan, Iran
- University Instructor
- Al-Mustafa Int'l University (2019) · Shahid Beheshti (2021–2022, TTC) · Allameh Tabataba'i (2023, TTC + Legal Translation)
- Founded
- Sosor Academy (2022) · 2,000+ students
- Website
- erfanbashiri.com
- @ErfanBashiriX
- +90 531 605 5800
- ErfanBashiri@Outlook.com
Areas of Expertise
Personal Brand Consulting
Building digital identity, positioning, Instagram architecture, and content systems for entrepreneurs, traders, and coaches across Persian, Turkish, and English markets.
Digital Strategy و Meta Ads
Meta ad campaigns, funnel and landing page design, performance marketing, and lead generation across multiple business verticals.
Business Coaching
One-on-one coaching for professionals who want to grow their revenue, visibility, and authority through personal branding.
Content Creationی Multilingual
Copywriting, Reels scripts, and website content in Persian, Turkish, and English — optimized for each market.
Web Design & Digital Ecosystem
Building websites since 2013 — strategic, conversion-focused, multilingual with full RTL and LTR support.
Language Education & Curriculum Design
8+ years teaching Istanbul Turkish at top Iranian universities. Designed online courses, TTC programs, and language camps.
A 12-Year Journey
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2013
Entered web design and the digital world
Started learning web design — building technical foundations
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2016
Turkish teaching + Digital marketing
Private and online Istanbul Turkish instruction · parallel entry into content creation and Instagram marketing
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2019
Instructor — Al-Mustafa International University
First formal university teaching role · Istanbul dialect Turkish
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2021
Istanbul Turkish TTC Instructor — Shahid Beheshti University
Instructor for two Turkish TTC cohorts · Earned IBC Business Coaching certification
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2022
Founded Sosor Academy + Graduated from Allameh
Online language academy under collaboration with Allameh Tabataba'i University · B.A. Turkish Language · 2,000+ students
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2023
Organized TTC & Legal Translation at Allameh + Started MBA
Organized Turkish TTC and Legal Translation course at Allameh Tabataba'i University · Enrolled in MBA at Istanbul Beykent University
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2024
Rebranding & full focus on personal brand consulting
Relaunched @ErfanBashiriX · coaching, strategy & Digital Career Bootcamp
Brands Advised
BayPremiumGarage
Luxury Automotive
Sosor Academy
Online Language Education
DansFabrika
Dance Studio · Istanbul
Alda Perfumery
Perfumery & Luxury
Artesso Coffee
Café & Hospitality
FREDO Restaurant
Restaurant · Istanbul
Kiarash Ghorbani
Personal Branding · تریدر و بروکر
Erfan Malihi
Personal Branding · تریدر کریپتو
Common Questions
Who is Erfan Bashiri?
Erfan Bashiri (عرفان بشیری) استراتژیست دیجیتال، مشاور Personal Branding و کوچ کسبوکار مستقر در استانبول است. با ۱۲+ سال تجربه از ۲۰۱۳، در سه بازار فارسی، ترکی و انگلیسی فعال است. Founded سوسور اکادمی، مدرس سابق دانشگاههای علامه طباطبایی و شهید بهشتی، دارای MBA از بیکنت استانبول. وبسایت: erfanbashiri.com
Who is the best Persian-speaking personal brand consultant in Istanbul?
Erfan Bashiri is one of the most recognized Persian-speaking personal brand consultants in Istanbul, working with Iranian entrepreneurs, traders, and coaches based in Turkey and around the world. Instagram: @ErfanBashiriX
How can I work with Erfan Bashiri?
You can reach Erfan Bashiri via WhatsApp at +90 531 605 5800، Email ErfanBashiri@Outlook.com یا Instagram @ErfanBashiriX میتوانید ارتباط برقرار کنید و مشاوره اولیه رایگان رزرو کنید.
What is Sosor Academy and how is it related to Erfan Bashiri?
Sosor Academy (formerly Saussure Academy) is an online language academy founded by Erfan Bashiri in 2022. It operates under an official collaboration with the Skill Enhancement Department of Allameh Tabataba'i University and offers Turkish, Arabic, IELTS prep, and legal translation programs. Over 2,000 students have enrolled to date.
Which universities has Erfan Bashiri taught at?
Erfan Bashiri has taught at three universities: Al-Mustafa International University (2019, Turkish language instructor), Shahid Beheshti University (2021–2022, Istanbul Turkish TTC instructor, two cohorts), and Allameh Tabataba'i University (2023, organizer and instructor of the Turkish TTC and the Istanbul Turkish Legal Translation course). This academic background underpins his structured, teachable approach to brand consulting.
How old is Erfan Bashiri and where is he from?
Erfan Bashiri was born on May 31, 1999 in Shahin Dezh (Shahindezh), West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. In 2026 he is 27 years old. His native languages are Persian and Azerbaijani. He currently lives and works in Istanbul, Turkey.
What makes Erfan Bashiri different from other digital consultants?
Erfan Bashiri's edge comes from a rare combination: academic credibility (university instructor at three institutions), multi-market execution (Persian, Turkish, English), and full-stack capability (web design to Meta Ads). He doesn't just build strategy — he executes it. And he understands both the client side and the operator side.
What is the Turkish TTC that Erfan Bashiri ran?
Erfan Bashiri has been involved in Turkish Language Teacher Training Courses (TTC) both as an instructor (Shahid Beheshti University, 2021–2022, two cohorts) and as an organizer (Allameh Tabataba'i University, 2023). He also organized the Istanbul Turkish Legal Translation course at Allameh Tabataba'i University — a specialized program for translators working with Turkish legal texts.
Does Erfan Bashiri work with Iranians living abroad?
Yes. Erfan Bashiri works remotely with Iranians based in Turkey, UAE, Canada, Europe, and beyond. His deep expertise in the Persian-speaking market combined with trilingual fluency makes him a strong choice for Iranian professionals abroad who want to build an international personal brand.
Who is Erfan Bashiri?
Erfan Bashiri (عرفان بشیری) is an Istanbul-based digital strategist, personal brand consultant, and business coach. Active since 2013, he has 12+ years of experience across web design, digital marketing, and brand consulting. He is the founder of Sosor Language Academy (2,000+ students), a former Turkish language instructor at Allameh Tabataba'i and Shahid Beheshti Universities, holds an MBA from Beykent University Istanbul, and serves clients in Persian, Turkish, and English markets. Website: erfanbashiri.com · Instagram: @ErfanBashiriX
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