Connect, Serve, and Ask®

The H7 Advantage for Entrepreneurs and Networkers

At H7 Network, we believe networking should do more than fill your calendar—it should fuel predictable business growth. The Connect, Serve, and Ask® (CSA) methodology is our proven relationship-building framework that helps entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and business owners turn casual contacts into trusted-relationships who consistently open doors, make introductions, and create new opportunities.

Why Connect, Serve, and Ask® Matters

Most business networking fails because it's random, transactional, or focused on “getting referrals now.” CSA replaces that guesswork with a clear, repeatable process you can use in any networking environment—whether you're attending an H7 meeting, joining a virtual group, or building relationships in your local community.

CONNECT: Build Real Relationships, Not Just Contacts

Connect is about showing up with intention instead of just “meeting people.” With CSA, you learn how to:

- Start purposeful conversations that go deeper than elevator pitches
- Find common ground, shared values, and aligned target markets
- Use Connect, Serve, and Ask® one-to-ones instead to understand someone's story, business, and ideal client

Key Result: You stop feeling like “just another networker” and start becoming memorable, referable, and easy to champion.

SERVE: Earn Trust Before You Ever Ask

In CSA, Serve means leading with value. You focus first on how to help the other person—without pressure, pitch, or expectations. This can look like:

- Offering warm introductions into their target market
- Sharing resources, tools, or insights that solve a real problem
- Featuring them in content, events, or collaborations

Key Result: You earn trust faster, deepen professional relationships, and create a foundation where others want to support and refer you.

ASK: Make It Easy for Others to Help You

Most professionals either never ask—or they ask in ways that are vague and hard to act on. The Ask in Connect, Serve, and Ask® teaches you how to:

- Ask specifically for industries (B2B) or types of people (B2C)
- Separate your ask from the explanation so it's clear and simple
- Communicate your ideal client, Center of Influence, or prospect in vivid, easy-to-picture terms

Key Result: You receive more—and better—introductions because people finally understand exactly who you're looking for and how to help.

The Outcome: Predictable, Trusted Word-of-Mouth Growth

When you consistently Connect, Serve, and Ask® in your networking:

- You build Champions for your business instead of one-off encounters
- You create a reliable pipeline of referrals and collaborations
- You stop doing business alone and start growing through a community that champions you back

Explore the H7 Network and discover how the Connect, Serve, and Ask® methodology can transform the way you network, build relationships, and grow your business.