Author: Clayton

Top 3 Best Practices in networking and word-of-mouth marketing by Clay Hicks, CEO and Founder of H7 Network. If you joined us for our first series, “Why Am I Not Getting Referrals?” you are already aware of the hurdles many professionals face in building their business through networking. Today, we delve into Challenge One: Lack of Preparedness with the solution of the Art of Preparedness, and explore how to overcome these challenges forever with the Elevate your Networking Game series.
Meet Clay Hicks He’s an innovator and entrepreneur. With a magnetic passion for developing professional Trusted-Relationships, he has developed the first ever Word of Mouth Marketing Platform in the “formal business networking organization world”. As the mastermind behind the transformative H7 Network, founded in 2008, Clay stands as a cornerstone for empowering the underrepresented—the dreamers, the doers, the relentless entrepreneurs, and sales mavens striving to rewrite their destinies while working along side other professionals that support their word of mouth marketing efforts. Imagine a world where your business relationships transcend borders, where support and community are not just words but actions. This is the world Clay envisioned and brought to life through the H7 Network. It is more than a platform; it’s a movement—a global phenomenon where business ties are forged in the most profound ways, fostering not just growth but strong connections. More than just a name Clay Hicks is more than just a name in the networking sphere; he’s a beacon of transformation. H7 Network, under his stewardship, transcends traditional networking by nurturing relationships rooted in trust, support, and mutual growth. Clay’s ethos is simple yet profound: success is a shared journey, not a solitary quest. By valuing and uplifting others, he creates opportunities for entrepreneurs and professionals to truly thrive. As H7 continues its impressive global expansion, Clay’s leadership ensures it remains focused on its core mission—empowering individuals to break barriers, inspire change, and reshape their futures with the unyielding support of a community that believes in the power of word-of-mouth connections. Through H7 Network, Clay is not just building a network; he’s cultivating a revolution in how we perceive and build professional relationships worldwide.