From Lemonade Stands to Global Networks: An Entrepreneur's Journey

07/06/2025 24 min Temporada 5 Episodio 16
From Lemonade Stands to Global Networks: An Entrepreneur's Journey

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Clay Hicks shares his entrepreneurial journey from losing everything to creating the global H7 Network, a relationship-focused business networking platform operating in 22 countries worldwide. Through personal stories and strategic insights, Clay reveals how prioritizing relationships over immediate outcomes creates more predictable business success while addressing the unique challenges entrepreneurs face.• Founded H7 Network 17 years ago after experiencing significant professional and personal losses• Developed his relationship-focused philosophy: "When you focus on relationships and not the outcome, the outcome becomes more predictable"• Started entrepreneurial ventures at age 12 with his own landscaping business• Currently owns six different businesses with H7 Network being his primary focus• Expanded H7 Network from members in five states to 22 countries since the pandemic• Created the H7Network blog featuring "Networking 101" content about relationship building processes• Shares strategies for developing trusted relationships that create predictable business opportunities• Views H7 Network as "a vehicle for my purpose in life" rather than just a businessClay HicksTel: +1 937-671-6238LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrhicks/Website: https://www.h7network.com/Email: [email protected] in next week for part two as we continue our conversation with Clay about the H7 Network and the power of relationship-based networking.Join us as we support the Invite A Vet Foundation this month!Send us a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEShireen's Bookkeeping Services LLCOutsourcing your bookkeeping to Shireen’s Bookkeeping Services can save you time and money.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showStay Wild! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendsfromwildplaces Website: https://friendsfromwildplaces.buzzsprout.com/ Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-from-wild-places/id1619076023 Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFWP_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendsfromwildplacespodcast Leave a review!