Networking 101

This imbalance can lead to frustration and doubts about the value of their networking efforts. By employing the Connect, Serve, and Ask© methodology, entrepreneurs can turn this scenario around, fostering more reciprocal and productive relationships. This post will delve into how using the Connect, Serve, and Ask© approach can help build stronger, mutually beneficial referral networks.

Networking 101:

Whether you’re new to networking or looking to refine your skills, these posts will provide practical advice and actionable tips to help you cultivate a robust professional network that drives business success in H7 Network and beyond. Use the search bar for keywords of what you may be looking for. Connect, Serve, and Ask™ is philosophy is more than a mere networking strategy—it’s a lifeline of authenticity and purpose, a beacon that guides our actions and interactions in the business landscape. The backbone of H7 Network’s culture lies in the Connect, Serve, and Ask™ methodology. This philosophy ensures that members learn the art of trust-building quickly, understanding its immense value.
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  • This imbalance can lead to frustration and doubts about the value of their networking efforts. By employing the Connect, Serve, and Ask© methodology, entrepreneurs can turn this scenario around, fostering more reciprocal and productive relationships. This post will delve into how using the Connect, Serve, and Ask© approach can help build stronger, mutually beneficial referral networks.
    • Referrals

    Strengthen Your Referral Network with Proven Strategies
    By Clayton • September 20, 2025
    Building a rich network of trusted relationships is often a cornerstone of success for the members of H7
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  • Welcome to the completion of our "Elevate Your Networking Game" series, where we began on a transformative journey, exploring key aspects of networking that can significantly impact your business: the Art of Preparedness, Three Pillars of Effective Communication, and Building Relationships with Ease. They are the Top 3 Best Practices in networking and word-of-mouth marketing by Clay Hicks, CEO and Founder of H7 Network.
    • Relationship Building

    Elevate Your Networking Game: Roadmap to Success
    By Clayton • July 28, 2025
    Welcome to the completion of our “Elevate Your Networking Game” series, where we began on a transformative journey,
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  • Welcome to the fourth installment in our series: The Art of Converting Connections to Trusted-Relationships, on the Top 3 Best Practices in networking and word-of-mouth marketing by Clay Hicks, CEO and Founder of H7 Network. In the third installment of our “Why Am I Not Getting Referrals?” series we dove into the third challenge—building relationships unproductively—which stands as a cornerstone for success in networking and business building. This final part of the series emphasizes the importance of cultivating meaningful, Trusted-Relationships as well as Trusted-Champion Relationships, and how strategic approaches can transform your networking efforts into fruitful outcomes in H7 and other networking groups.
    • Relationship Building

    Elevate Your Networking Game: Build Trusted-Relationships with Ease
    By Clayton • July 28, 2025
    Elevate Your Networking Game Series (3 of 3) Welcome to the third installment in our series: Build Trusted-Relationships
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  • Welcome to the second installment in our series on the Top 3 Best Practices in networking and word-of-mouth marketing by Clay Hicks, CEO and Founder of H7 Network. In the second installment of our “Why Am I Not Getting Referrals?” series, we're diving into one of the critical challenges entrepreneurs face: ineffective communication. Building a business on referrals, word-of-mouth, and introductions requires not only preparedness (which we discussed in the previous segment #2, Master the Art of Preparedness) but also mastering the art of effective communication and building relationships more productively. In this blog, we will discuss the art of effective communication and its importance in the H7 Network and any other networking group you may participate in.
    • Communication

    Elevate Your Networking Game: Three Pillars of Effective Communication Explained
    By Clayton • July 28, 2025
    Elevate Your Networking Game Series (2 of 3) Welcome to the second installment in our series: Three Pillars
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  • 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.
    • Relationship Building

    Elevate Your Networking Game: Master the Art of Preparedness
    By Clayton • July 28, 2025
    Elevate Your Networking Game Series (1 of 3) Welcome to the first installment in our series on the
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  • Now, we delve into the third challenge—building relationships—which stands as a cornerstone for success in networking and business building. This final part of the series emphasizes the importance of cultivating meaningful, Trusted-Relationships as well as Trusted-Champion Relationships and how strategic approaches can transform your networking efforts into fruitful outcomes in H7 and other networking groups.
    • Relationship Building

    Networking can be hard: The Role of Building Relationships
    By Clayton • June 14, 2025
    Three Key Challenges for Networkers (4 of 4) Unpacking Key Challenges to Get Referrals In the journey of
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