{"id":2039,"date":"2024-12-20T11:29:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/?p=2039"},"modified":"2025-02-15T15:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T15:57:32","slug":"episode-76-clayton-hicks-rising-above-clays-journey-from-adversity-to-authentic-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/blog\/podcast\/episode-76-clayton-hicks-rising-above-clays-journey-from-adversity-to-authentic-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 76 &#8211; Clayton Hicks &#8211; Rising Above: Clay&#8217;s Journey from Adversity to Authentic Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn about: Resilience, perseverance, and networking. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VZZkfVTX56c&amp;t=3s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">0:03<\/a>) Overcoming imposter syndrome and finding authenticity in business. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VZZkfVTX56c&amp;t=709s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11:49<\/a>) To learn more about Clay\u2019s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqblhJRUozaHpzR21lUFp5MUF6SWt5RHotZk4wUXxBQ3Jtc0tseXY3LUl3WDF5U1BKV08xbkpzUldxeGhVeWotTzdYdEpVcmdudmU2WHRudlRFbDREQXcyWUFsdFBubi1JRzgwR1MteTZNamZ0OGNDaTJ2STA5R3J0MnhnSVdoREFnZVFZRkRBVnNPa01LV0R5ZkszWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fclaytonrhicks%2F&amp;v=VZZkfVTX56c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0\u00a0\/\u00a0claytonrhicks\u00a0\u00a0<\/a> Or his website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhrNUFGSUFsVGtwdzdOS1RoVHhua2NhMTRsUXxBQ3Jtc0trZmVhWlF2T0xDZ1laeUFiMEN6VEJ2clpwQmI3b3I1M1VsSUJyRlFPaUFBQXhTWDRVT0VaQ04tRk85eklqS2lFdTdnQWw2OV95OEFFM2NmMW9MZ2VSc0EtamdWS1RJa3ozN1lRTTRPUll5b3llVUFCVQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.h7network.com%2F&amp;v=VZZkfVTX56c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.h7network.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Episode 76 - Clayton Hicks - Rising Above: Clay&#039;s Journey from Adversity to Authentic Success\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VZZkfVTX56c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clay\u2019s Bio: Clay Hicks <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clay Hicks is a dynamic entrepreneur who has successfully built a diverse portfolio of five thriving companies. As an accomplished author, speaker, and trainer on professional relationships, Clay Hicks founded his first venture, H7 Network, in 2008. His unwavering mission is to empower underserved entrepreneurs and sales professionals, revolutionizing the way business professionals connect, serve with purpose, and ask for support from their peers on a global scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">H7 Network, a visionary franchise, serves as a leading national B2B networking platform, both in person and virtually, enabling professionals to cultivate their own audience and cultivate advocates for their businesses. As the esteemed CEO\/Founder, Clay Hicks is dedicated to spearheading innovative programs, expanding into new international markets, providing comprehensive training and development, and implementing cutting-edge processes to enhance retention, business growth, and overall relationship development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">H7 Network currently has members in 47 states, as well as Canada, Australia, England, Croatia, El Salvador, Columbia, Philippines, Italy, Ireland, and India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fun Facts:\u00a0 Author &amp; Speaker Over 7,400 1:1s since Aug 2014 Word of Mouth Marketing (WOMM) Specialist Bourbon &amp; Cigar Connoisseur Married with 5 Children &amp; 1 Grandson <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clay&#8217;s Purpose and how H7 plays a role in it: H7 Network is a vehicle for my purpose in life. My purpose in life is to value others while lifting them up, uniting them, and taking no credit.. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About your host: I&#8217;m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I&#8217;ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask. In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence. I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years. I found my purpose and my mission in life. I&#8217;ve now become the man I know I am meant to be. My mission is empowering men ready to make a change to do the same. My men&#8217;s group and one-on-one coaching provide a safe space for men to share, without judgement, and transform. My male clients learn to release their inner greatness and stop self-sabotage, the #1 roadblock keeping them from reaching their goals. HOW TO CONNECT WITH <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COACH DREW: Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21BLVprb09tS3ZWZklxWkFLNHRBbS03Q2tfd3xBQ3Jtc0ttQXhfNkVzYnZ2eDZrMERKMWFrSm5sb3RfaWlCbFRTUHlzMnQ2ekg3Qkd3V3lsZHVDQUJQSFdlSVhYX0tJOWt1dzAzQUFzYUxEVmdzVlQxWnFNM045aWo1SjhKam1WXy1UVjBkS1Frc01ZdlpXWkRBYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fprofitcompassion.com%2F&amp;v=VZZkfVTX56c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/profitcompassion.com\/<\/a> Email: drew@profitcompassion.com Free Webinar: Overcoming Self-Sabotage Registration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkswYTVMVkk3TUlDYUk1NFZ2XzdTdXNsM0VWQXxBQ3Jtc0trUUQ0ODBmZEllQWRjSV9SNUtSN0txV2xiWXhoX2RuVFdfemN4RHVlY0o0NGNOLV9DdWkzS3kzVVRQZ01YNlBqQUdLczl1b1hHQ0ZQRWdfM1k2VjU0UmNpUDZZR25qSnUzX1h4U3pxRjFMNlBFYlRuWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fprofitcompassion.com%2Fcaveman-webinar&amp;v=VZZkfVTX56c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/profitcompassion.com\/caveman-&#8230;<\/a> Men\u2019s Group Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFAxcllxNFp5V0VpcGdYd0pZcVRSRWdSUFBVQXxBQ3Jtc0ttWjNfS01oaWtXOVV0aHR2VEw5ZWotVGxieUkydDZ0ZVVNWWp1ajJzNkZENnZROEFaMjRTU00zOTFjUTI1LVZWY3gtVC0yOGVkYnZoX213VEZ5bl9LeUNvbnR1bFJ6WEx1RFh3ZXlUcGxDVEZmVmxTTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F771474359577%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator&amp;v=VZZkfVTX56c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/77147435&#8230;<\/a> Book a Coaching Discovery Call: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZEd3d6SEVpR2Y0UHMwdXNvNy03M2ROS3RHUXxBQ3Jtc0tsYXoxbTduLUs0QjhiaHBsUmplamNRdEtiSXJqSVdaV3BLMUJOTWUtaWREYmFkVXMwTnhkNGVWbHl3M2JKekEwWGdoaldBOWwzTWxXVkNmNWtzX1FhSG1UdUNuR1BSOUtOQWZhODQ3Z09YTXdnck5SVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mavericksystems.online%2Fwidget%2Fbookings%2Fnetweaving%2Fconnect30&amp;v=VZZkfVTX56c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/link.mavericksystems.online\/w&#8230;<\/a> Pick up a copy of Drew\u2019s book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUFZc3dyaEp6Nmg0Z3BMekd6LTdKT3RnNWJDZ3xBQ3Jtc0trWHg0U0drMGFQdnB1clBlV1Z2dVhsOEtXR0lfcWdhOTV2NUpUUlN3QVZlZ3E0MGJPcUFpSWZydnB3NjVpMTYtYVZmbzljbDE4WmhQWndBSVh1UDJqVWZBMXUxUnNUZ0Q5ajlodnB6cmxJTzFxMjUtcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F40dsbyR&amp;v=VZZkfVTX56c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/40dsbyR<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn about: Resilience, perseverance, and networking. (0:03) Overcoming imposter syndrome and finding authenticity in business. 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