Episode 053: Shama Hyder – The Zen Master Of Marketing: Millennial Master Of The Universe

This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us better understand how to be a “chief value officer.” Shama Hyder has an incredible story. She has worked incredibly hard to build both her business and her personal brand. There is so much to learn from her. I’m incredibly grateful that she invested her time with us here at The Learning Leader Show.

Shama is known as the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by Fast Company, she is a visionary strategist for the digital age.

She is the bestselling author of the Zen of Social Media Marketing and an acclaimed international keynote speaker who’s been invited to share the stage with the world’s top leaders, including President Obama and the Dalai Lama.

As the CEO of the award-winning Marketing Zen Group, an integrated online marketing and digital PR firm, she’s led the organization through explosive growth, averaging 400% growth annually since its start in 2009. Shama was named as one of the “Top 30 Under 30” Entrepreneurs in America by Inc Magazine in 2013 and was honored at the White House as one of the top 100 U.S. companies to be run by a young entrepreneur by Empact100.

Episode 053: Shama Hyder – The Zen Master Of Marketing: Millennial Master Of The Universe

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“In this order, you should serve: 1) Your employees 2) Your clients 3) The public.” – Shama Hyder

Some Questions I Ask:

• What one common characteristic do all high achievers share?
• How have you been so successful at getting the attention of anyone?
• What are your top personal and business priorities?
• What is the 15-5 tool?
• How did you earn a full scholarship to college?
• What is your process for giving great keynote addresses?
• What is your PR process?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The importance of making the most of your opportunities… Creating them
• Why going to the library is a key to success
• The definition of a chief value officer
• How all kids can get scholarships to college (hint: A LOT of hustle involved)
• Public speaking tips
• Shama’s hiring process and what she looks for in candidates
• How to dominate your specific space

“Success breeds success. You have to take those first few steps. The momentum created from that can be tremendous.”

Continue Learning

• Read Shama’s book: The Zen Of Socia Media Marketing
• Go To: ShamaHyder.com
• Follow Shama on Twitter: @Shama

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Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Bio From ShamaHyder.com

Known as the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by Fast Company, Shama Hyder is a visionary strategist for the digital age.

She is the bestselling author of the Zen of Social Media Marketing and an acclaimed international keynote speaker who’s been invited to share the stage with the world’s top leaders, including President Obama and the Dalai Lama.

As the CEO of the award-winning Marketing Zen Group, an integrated online marketing and digital PR firm, she’s led the organization through explosive growth, averaging 400% growth annually since its start in 2009. Shama was named as one of the “Top 30 Under 30” Entrepreneurs in America by Inc Magazine in 2013 and was honored at the White House as one of the top 100 U.S. companies to be run by a young entrepreneur by Empact100.

A trusted media expert and sought-after TV personality, Shama has frequently appeared on Fox Business, CBS, CW33 and Fox News. As a thought leader, she’s been featured in many major publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Inc Magazine and Forbes.

She was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list of movers and shakers for 2015.