{"id":1534,"date":"2024-09-16T11:46:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T11:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/?p=1534"},"modified":"2026-03-27T19:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:21:46","slug":"clayhicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/the-desk\/clayhicks\/","title":{"rendered":"Clay Hicks, Entrepreneur &amp; Thought-Leader in Word of Mouth Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_bdb29c-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_bdb29c-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_bdb29c-3b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_bdb29c-3b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_bdb29c-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_bdb29c-3b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1534_bdb29c-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_bdb29c-3b\"><strong>Clay&#8217;s Purpose and how H7 plays a role in it: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Clay discovered his future path in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H7 Network<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addevent.com\/calendar\/Xc886775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP for &#8220;Welcome to H7&#8221; to learn H7&#8217;s Unique Meeting Design<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/clayhicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule time with Clay for a Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00ae One to one<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1534_ecc8e6-f5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1534_ecc8e6-f5\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Clay-Headshot-with-no-black-background-01-30-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2319\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Clay-Headshot-with-no-black-background-01-30-25.png 250w, https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Clay-Headshot-with-no-black-background-01-30-25-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Clay-Headshot-with-no-black-background-01-30-25-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_b44494-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_b44494-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_b44494-19\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_b44494-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_b44494-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_b44494-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1534_b44494-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_b44494-19\">Meet Clay Hicks<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1534_ff4666-4a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1534_ff4666-4a\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Conference-graphics-Lone-Wolf.png\" alt=\"Discover and connect with the Lone Wolf at the Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00a9 Experiences. RSVP and attend the H7 Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00a9 Experiences\u2014open to members and guests! These sessions feature vetted speakers who deliver valuable presentations and workshops focused on business growth, specifically honing in on Sales (Sold Experiences) and Leadership Growth (Lead Experiences).\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2465\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Conference-graphics-Lone-Wolf.png 500w, https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Conference-graphics-Lone-Wolf-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Conference-graphics-Lone-Wolf-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Conference-graphics-Lone-Wolf-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a world where your business relationships transcend city, states, and countries, where support and community are not just words but actions. Clay envisioned a world where entrepreneurs never have to do business alone, brought to life through the H7 Network and its <a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/networking-101\/relationship\/connect-serve-and-ask\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/networking-101\/relationship\/connect-serve-and-ask\/\">Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00ae methodology<\/a>. It is more than a platform; it&#8217;s a movement\u2014a global phenomenon where business ties are forged in the most profound ways, fostering not just growth but strong connections.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_38ebbf-2b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_38ebbf-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_38ebbf-2b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_38ebbf-2b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_38ebbf-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_38ebbf-2b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1534_38ebbf-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_38ebbf-2b\">As a Visionary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Clay&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/networking-101\/champion\/contacts-versus-champions\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/networking-101\/champion\/contacts-versus-champions\/\">contacts into Champions<\/a> and dreams into realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 (23 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.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_ebed9a-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_ebed9a-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_ebed9a-20\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_ebed9a-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_ebed9a-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_ebed9a-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1534_ebed9a-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_ebed9a-20\">More than just a name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clay Hicks is more than just a name in the networking sphere; he&#8217;s a beacon of transformation. H7 Network, under his stewardship, transcends traditional networking by nurturing relationships rooted in trust, support, and mutual growth. Clay&#8217;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&#8217;s leadership ensures it remains focused on its core mission\u2014empowering 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&#8217;s cultivating a revolution in how we perceive and build professional relationships worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_65ea5c-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_65ea5c-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_65ea5c-a6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_65ea5c-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1534_65ea5c-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_65ea5c-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1534_65ea5c-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1534_65ea5c-a6\"><strong>Fun, Quick, Facts about Clay:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author, Speaker, &amp; Entrepreneur<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Companies owned:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.h7network.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H7 Network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/crh-company\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/crh-company\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRH Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/h7network-20935792.hs-sites.com\/arccapital\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/h7network-20935792.hs-sites.com\/arccapital\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARC Capital Investments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evolvewomensnetwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.evolvewomensnetwork.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evolve Women&#8217;s Collective<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/1379634598928022813?guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=4a317fda-9baa-4002-a536-bef82f094f00\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/1379634598928022813?guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=4a317fda-9baa-4002-a536-bef82f094f00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lakelife at Somerset<\/a> &#8211; Short Term Rental on Lake Cumberland, Somerset, KY (H7 Members &amp; Leaders are eligible for discounted rates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vobnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vobnetwork.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOB Network<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Vice Chair<\/strong>, Community &amp; Network Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connect with me on<\/strong> <strong>Social Media:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/claytonrhicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/claytonrhicks\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@H7Network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@H7Network<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/claytonrhicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/claytonrhicks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Books<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sales-Fusion-Design-Strategy-Business\/dp\/B0BHMZTR4K\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=K9Z98KO6K2QZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.R5-PF_cRsrS8BnPDXq4h-wKFGmWGpi3EJ9V44iAixgko4zcnmAtxaKDIcw_jJPmyW6lthPJNTvgF7Q3X6yDR8Nm7AwjqvD-9vThXKTfqNp0sec5ucCpPyuF_ac6jqLfn.wM5EAFFibqOdHTvjlLvziMXQPf-Zt7sV9xMwqh76J1U&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Mark+Perone&amp;qid=1716562902&amp;sprefix=mark+perone%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=8-3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sales-Fusion-Design-Strategy-Business\/dp\/B0BHMZTR4K\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=K9Z98KO6K2QZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.R5-PF_cRsrS8BnPDXq4h-wKFGmWGpi3EJ9V44iAixgko4zcnmAtxaKDIcw_jJPmyW6lthPJNTvgF7Q3X6yDR8Nm7AwjqvD-9vThXKTfqNp0sec5ucCpPyuF_ac6jqLfn.wM5EAFFibqOdHTvjlLvziMXQPf-Zt7sV9xMwqh76J1U&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Mark+Perone&amp;qid=1716562902&amp;sprefix=mark+perone%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sales Fusion<\/a> (review and purchase) <strong>Best Seller Status<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/leverage-journal\/what-is-my-leverage-journal\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/leverage-journal\/what-is-my-leverage-journal\/\">My Leverage Journey<\/a> (review and purchase)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/networking-101\/champion\/elevating-connections-to-community\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/networking-101\/champion\/elevating-connections-to-community\/\">Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00ae &#8211; Elevating Connections to Community<\/a> (review and purchase)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F7MNNGNG\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F7MNNGNG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cracking the Success Code: The Best Business Lesson I Have Ever Learned<\/a> (H7 Anthology Series 1st Edition) <strong>Best Seller Status<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leverage Digital Journal (available soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TRACS Digital Connections (available soon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9,400<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/networking-101\/relationship\/connect-serve-and-ask\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/h7network-20935792.hs-sites.com\/connect-serve-ask\">Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00ae<\/a> <strong>One to ones<\/strong> (hit October 15, 2025 with Non-Members of H7 Network at the time in which they met) <strong>since Aug 2014<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speaking Opportunities for 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.addevent.com\/event\/48g5zbdt91gd\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.addevent.com\/event\/48g5zbdt91gd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FUELED and FOCUSED, 2026<\/a> with Brock Heath: Jan 21, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/the-desk\/fuel-your-champions\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/the-desk\/fuel-your-champions\/\">H7 Rally 26<\/a>: Jan 27, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Speaking Events:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/12901037\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/12901037\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Co-op Business Relationship Group<\/a>: January 9th, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1-5DWMwAvTkWO66NLyCO2GQcgq5s\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1-5DWMwAvTkWO66NLyCO2GQcgq5s\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago &#8211; January 23rd &amp; 24th<\/a>, H7 B2B IN PERSON QUARTERLY SOCIAL AND SPECIAL PRESENTATION<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/h7network-20935792.hs-sites.com\/csacrackthecode25\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/h7network-20935792.hs-sites.com\/csacrackthecode25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00ae: Crack the Code to Modern Sales Strategies that Work January 28th<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/achievebizconferences.com\/february-guest\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/achievebizconferences.com\/february-guest\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Achieve Biz Explosion Connect 2025! February 7th and 8th of 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/the-desk\/embrace-your-inner-pack\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1oqnFk4D_RSWUU68w5Y_sbQcgq5s\">Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00ae 2025: Super Power Selling (Pre-Register) March 6th &amp; 7th<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/podcast\/?pg=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/podcast\/?pg=2\">Networking Nexus Podcast<\/a> hosted by Mark J. Carter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/h7network-20935792.hs-sites.com\/reinventdiscovery\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/h7network-20935792.hs-sites.com\/reinventdiscovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect, Serve, and Ask\u00ae: Reinvent your Discovery Calls March 26th<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philadelphia &#8211; March 27th and 28th H7 B2B IN PERSON QUARTERLY SOCIAL AND SPECIAL PRESENTATION Email Clay at <a href=\"mailto:clayton@h7network.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clayton@h7network.com<\/a> to attend and visitors are welcome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/achievebizconferences.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/achievebizconferences.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Achieve Biz Explosion Rock your Business! 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