Clay Hicks

About Clay Hicks

Most professionals don’t struggle with networking.They struggle with structure.And I know that because I lived it.Early in my career, I watched incredibly talented professionals attend event after event… shake hands… grab coffee… exchange cards…And still walk away without predictable business.Not because they weren’t capable.Because no one ever taught them how to build referral relationships the right way.Networking was treated like a numbers game.It’s not.It’s a communication game.And communication determines the outcome of the relationship.That belief is what led me to build H7 — networking for adults.Not a social club.Not a pitch room.Not a “who do you know?” circle.A structured environment designed to build Champion relationships.A Champion is someone who:• Knows you well enough to trust your character and competence• Meets with you monthly with a shared agenda• Intentionally looks for opportunities for you• Feels the relationship is mutualThat kind of relationship doesn’t happen by accident.It’s built intentionally.Inside H7, we provide:• Weekly and bi-weekly structured meetings• Education and communication training• Templates and agendas• Resources that eliminate guesswork• A system that respects your timeBut here’s the truth:What you put into it is what you’ll get out of it.Because this is networking for adults.I believe the biggest mistake professionals make is treating the person across from them like a transaction.Pitch-slapping.Surface conversations.Rushing trust.That approach kills opportunity before it ever has a chance.When you slow down…When you communicate with intention…When you build Champions instead of collecting contacts…Referrals become predictable.If you’re serious about building relationships that actually produce revenue, we should connect.Coffee meetings are nice.Champions are better.

Experience

1. Chief Growth Officer

   Evolve Women\'s Collective

   Nov 2021 — Present · OH, US

   Evolve women\'s network exists to provide an open and inviting environment with a sense of belonging that encourages relationship building for all women. we strive to prepare, serve, ​and grow the success of ​every business woman we meet.

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Training
• New Business Development
• Start-Ups
• Management
• Team Building
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership Development
• Coaching
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Building Relationships
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Networking
• Event Planning
• Business Networking
• Customer Service
• Small Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Relationship Marketing
• Sales
• Event Management