{"id":1896,"date":"2024-11-08T00:09:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T00:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2025-02-15T15:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T15:57:55","slug":"scale-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/networking-101\/relationship\/scale-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Purposeful Insights to Scale Your business"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1896_6a42cf-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1896_6a42cf-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1896_6a42cf-f7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1896_6a42cf-f7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1896_6a42cf-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1896_6a42cf-f7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1896_6a42cf-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1896_6a42cf-f7\">Using Authentic Human Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clay Hicks, the founder of H7 Network, offers valuable insights into professional networking, emphasizing the importance of authentic human connections. Here are some key lessons you can learn from his approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Power of the \u201cConnect, Serve, Ask\u201d Framework<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Collaboration-Icon.png\" alt=\"H7 Collaboration Icon\" class=\"wp-image-914\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Collaboration-Icon.png 500w, https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Collaboration-Icon-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Collaboration-Icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Collaboration-Icon-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect: Building meaningful, personal relationships is the cornerstone of Hicks\u2019 philosophy. Through thousands of one-on-one meetings, he underscores that trust and collaboration begin with genuine connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve: Helping others selflessly without expecting immediate returns creates lasting trust. According to Hicks, service builds credibility and strengthens professional relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask: Equally important is the act of seeking support. Hicks teaches that by asking for help, you allow others to contribute, deepening mutual trust and respect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This framework nurtures a culture of reciprocity that transforms simple acquaintances into<a href=\"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/#the-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> trusted business champions<\/a>, setting H7 members on a path toward long-term professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Networking Through Hybrid Models<br><\/strong>Hicks emphasizes the importance of flexibility by blending traditional face-to-face networking with virtual platforms. This hybrid model, adopted by H7 Network, ensures that members can engage in ways that suit their busy lifestyles, maintaining accessibility and effectiveness in a digitally connected world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on Word-of-Mouth Marketing<br><\/strong>Hicks promotes a methodical, results-driven approach to networking, encapsulated in the &#8220;7 Habits to Faster Word-of-Mouth Marketing.&#8221; These principles empower professionals to build networks that generate consistent business opportunities by prioritizing influence, referrals, and strategic connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating a Supportive Community<br><\/strong>Hicks\u2019 vision with H7 Network extends beyond transactional networking. He aims to cultivate a supportive environment where members learn from one another, exchange ideas, and grow both personally and professionally. His efforts have led to significant business results, with members like Don Klos attributing <strong>70%<\/strong> of their new business to applying Hicks\u2019 networking principles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1896_646a55-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1896_646a55-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1896_646a55-2d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1896_646a55-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1896_646a55-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1896_646a55-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1896_646a55-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1896_646a55-2d\">Intentionally Feeding Your Pipeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/claytonrhicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clay Hicks\u2019 teachings<\/a> demonstrate that scaling a business doesn&#8217;t always require complicated strategies or massive budgets\u2014just authentic human connections combined with <strong>purposeful<\/strong> service and collaboration. His leadership within the H7 Network reflects how meaningful relationships and a willingness to help others can become powerful tools for personal and professional advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more on his philosophy, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H7 Network\u2019s site<\/a> and workshops on word-of-mouth marketing and professional networking strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Written by:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Greg Goshorn<\/strong><br><strong>AI+Human CMO, Strategist, Producer, Marketer &amp; Broadcaster<\/strong><br><em>Supercharge Your Business with AI<br><\/em>*without being tech\u00a0savvy<br>602.769.6764 |\u00a0<em>Book time with me right now at<\/em> \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/chatwithgreg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ChatwithGreg.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using Authentic Human Connections Clay Hicks, the founder of H7 Network, offers valuable insights into professional networking, emphasizing the importance of authentic human connections. 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