Clay Hicks: Founder & CEO of H7 Network

Clayton “Clay” Hicks is an entrepreneur, speaker, and relationship strategist best known as the founder and CEO of H7 Network, a global professional networking organization built around authentic relationship development and word-of-mouth marketing.

Through his work with H7, Clay has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and business leaders build stronger professional communities and generate opportunities through meaningful, trust-driven connections.

The Vision Behind H7 Network

Clay founded H7 Network in 2008 after experiencing firsthand the limitations of traditional networking groups that focused heavily on transactional referrals rather than genuine relationships.

His vision was to create a community where professionals could:

• Connect with purpose
• Serve others in meaningful ways
• Build long-term professional partnerships

This philosophy became the foundation of H7’s widely recognized framework:

Connect. Serve. Ask.

Growing a Global Networking Community

Over the years, Clay has grown H7 Network into a national and international networking platform that includes both in-person and virtual communities.

As a speaker, trainer, and author, he regularly teaches professionals how to:

• Build trust-based professional relationships
• Cultivate champions for their business
• Create sustainable referral ecosystems
• Strengthen their reputation within a professional community

What You’ll Learn at World Networker’s Day

In his World Networker’s Day session, Clay will share practical insights into how relationship-first networking can transform the way professionals build influence and opportunity.

Attendees will gain strategies for:

• Developing deeper one-to-one connections
• Strengthening credibility within professional communities
• Creating consistent business momentum through trusted relationships

Authentic Relationships That Drive Opportunity

Clay’s engaging speaking style blends real-world experience with actionable techniques, leaving participants with tools they can apply immediately to grow their network, strengthen partnerships, and unlock new opportunities through collaboration.

Join Clay to discover how intentional relationship building can create lasting business success.