S1, Ep7 – In conversation with Shaz Memon
13 May 2022
Widely regarded as one of the most creative minds in dental digital marketing today, Shaz Memon joins Dr Reena for an insightful conversation on Harley Street covering business, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship.
As a sharp business leader, designer, and award-winning expert in digital and dental marketing, Shaz shares his most significant milestones and greatest achievements, including his globally acclaimed charity, Wells on Wheels.
Explore this episode for an exclusive ‘day in the life’ access, discover three essential apps he can’t live without, and gain top tips for thriving in the fast-paced, always-on world of social media.
Conversation Show Notes – The Recap
Rewinding to where it all began, Shaz Memon grew up surrounded by design and computers, deeply influenced by a family with a clear passion for technology. Starting young in the industry, Shaz fondly refers to himself as the “baby of the family,” with brothers who were ten years his senior. By the time he was eighteen, they had not only witnessed but also recognised his tech talents. As a child, Shaz would often tinker with digital equipment whenever the family was away. Once his skills became apparent, his family encouraged him to pursue his passion. Eventually, he ventured out on his own with his first CV and landed his very first client—printing posters for BBC’s Blue Peter. Shaz even taught this client how to code websites, and they remain in touch to this day.
Shaz went on to earn a degree in e-commerce during its inaugural year, a program that helped him build a network in what was then a rapidly emerging and game-changing industry. In conversation with Dr Reena, Shaz admitted he always knew he wanted to do something different—something he loved. Learning to build websites with HTML marked the true beginning of his career.
Shortly thereafter, he founded his company, Digimax, a name that combines “digital design” with “maximum effect.” From the moment he sketched out the original logo, the design stuck and has never changed.
Thanks to his dedication and persistence, Shaz now leads a large team. After university, he spent five or six years working in isolation out of a garage until his brother encouraged him to hire his first employee. This experience taught him the importance of surrounding himself with the best and most talented individuals in the industry, allowing him to free up time for other priorities, such as his charity work.
In 2019, Shaz launched his impactful charity, ‘Wells on Wheels,’ which has transformed thousands of lives. The project provides water wheels to women in India, easing the burden of walking one to two miles daily carrying water on their heads.
Throughout his career, Shaz has collaborated with many businesses, but for several years now, he has been closely linked to the dental industry—an unusual path given his non-dental background. Dr Reena explores this connection, highlighting his dedication to the dental profession. His entry into the field began by introducing innovative marketing strategies, leading him to close Digimax and launch Digimax Dental. This focused approach allowed him to truly refresh the dentistry industry—a field that now feels like family to him.
During their conversation, Shaz shares a perfect reflection on the digital world:
“You may never meet all the thousands of people you connect with online, but you can feel like you know them, and they can be a true support.”
Episode Key Takeaways – The Best ideas
Do What You Love: It’s so important to do something you love. Looking back, I realised that when I was engaged in work I truly enjoyed, it never felt like work.
Aim to Lead: You can always aim to be a leader of some sort, even if you’re still figuring out exactly what that looks like.
Build Your Team: Transition from a solo entrepreneur to a true entrepreneur by surrounding yourself with the best team. This frees up your time to focus on what you love and creates an inspiring environment where people share the same values and vision.
Lead with Values: Sometimes business isn’t about you—it’s about your values and mindset, and that’s what people ultimately invest in.
Commit Fully: If you’re going to do something, it’s worth doing it properly—or not at all.
Create Your Own Path: If you want to give and help others, sometimes you need to carve out your own way to ensure your efforts are best received.
The Nurturing Power of Dentistry: Dentistry is a truly nurturing industry to be part of, especially when you have the right friendships.
Widely regarded as one of the most creative minds in dental digital marketing today, Shaz Memon joins Dr Reena for an insightful conversation on Harley Street covering business, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship.
As a sharp business leader, designer, and award-winning expert in digital and dental marketing, Shaz shares his most significant milestones and greatest achievements, including his globally acclaimed charity, Wells on Wheels.
Explore this episode for an exclusive ‘day in the life’ access, discover three essential apps he can’t live without, and gain top tips for thriving in the fast-paced, always-on world of social media.
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