Clay’s Purpose and how H7 plays a role in it:
When Clay discovered his future path in H7 Network, it became a vehicle for his purpose in life. His purpose in life is to value others while lifting them up, developing them, uniting them, and take no credit for their success.
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.
As a Visionary
Under Clay’s visionary leadership, H7 Network thrives as a pioneering B2B networking ecosystem, creating environments where professionals do not just meet but connect deeply, both face-to-face and in the digital realm. His mission? To support entrepreneurs in becoming an influencer in your field, turning contacts into advocates and dreams into realities.
With Clay at the helm, H7 has established a strong presence across 48 states and extended its reach to countries including Canada, Israel, Hungry, Egypt, England, Ireland, and beyond (20 total countries). This network not only spans the globe; it signifies a new dawn of business engagement, where serving with purpose and seeking support drive the wheel of success.
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.
Fun, Quick, Facts about Clay:
- Author, Speaker, & Entrepreneur
- Companies owned:
- Books
- Sales Fusion (review and purchase)
- My Leverage Journey (review and purchase)
- Connect, Serve, and Ask™ – Elevating Connections to Community (review and purchase)
- Technology
- Leverage Digital Journal (available soon)
- TRACS Digital Connections (available soon)
- Speaking Opportunities to date:
- Register for: Philadelphia – March 27th and 28th H7 B2B IN PERSON QUARTERLY SOCIAL AND SPECIAL PRESENTATION Email Clay at clayton@h7network.com to attend and visitors are welcome.
- Register for: Connect, Serve, and Ask™: Reinvent your Discovery Calls March 26th
- 2025 Past Speaking Events:
- The Co-op Business Relationship Group: January 9th, 2025
- Chicago – January 23rd & 24th, H7 B2B IN PERSON QUARTERLY SOCIAL AND SPECIAL PRESENTATION
- Connect, Serve, and Ask™: Crack the Code to Modern Sales Strategies that Work January 28th
- Achieve Biz Explosion Connect 2025! February 7th and 8th of 2025
- Connect, Serve, and Ask™ 2025: Super Power Selling (Pre-Register) March 6th & 7th
- Networking Nexus Podcast hosted by Mark J. Carter
- 2024:
- Over 8,600 Connect, Serve, and Ask™ One to ones (with Non-Members of H7 Network at the time in which they met) since Aug 2014
- Word of Mouth Marketing Specialist
- Learn more about Clay’s Origin Story
- Bourbon & Cigar Connoisseur
- Married with 5 Children & 2 Grandchildren
“When you focus on the relationship and not the outcome, your outcomes become more predictable” ~ Clay Hicks