Partner Vetting
Identify the right sales acquisition and lead generation partner through a structured needs assessment, vetted provider network, RFI support, vendor questions, and expert comparison guidance.
Turn call center sourcing into a reliable growth channel with The Connected Hive. We help organizations identify, vet, and connect with high-performing contact center partners for lead generation, sales acquisition, and customer engagement. With deep BPO expertise, compliance awareness, and a proven partner network, we simplify complex decisions and help you build a scalable, cost-effective pipeline.

Strategic call center sourcing, outsourcing, technology, and consulting support for scalable lead generation programs.
Identify the right sales acquisition and lead generation partner through a structured needs assessment, vetted provider network, RFI support, vendor questions, and expert comparison guidance.
Connect with outsourced contact center teams for phone, email, chat, social engagement, customer care, and sales programs while reducing operational burden on internal teams.
Evaluate domestic call center partners that offer cultural alignment, easier collaboration, reliable scheduling, and strong communication for sensitive sales or customer engagement programs.
Balance cost savings and proximity with neighboring-country call center partners that can support scalable lead generation, customer care, and omnichannel engagement programs.
Access global talent through offshore contact center options designed to lower operating costs, scale capacity, and support high-volume outreach or customer engagement needs.
Improve campaign performance with AI, IVR, CCaaS, chatbots, workforce optimization, and reporting solutions aligned with operational goals and compliance requirements.

We clarify your sales acquisition goals, customer segments, compliance needs, channel mix, budget, volumes, and timeline so every partner recommendation is grounded in your real operating environment and growth priorities.
Experience supporting complex programs for healthcare, finance, government, retail, technology, and consumer products organizations nationwide.
Strategic guidance, proven relationships, and practical expertise for complex contact center decisions.
Led by Tim Austrums, with 20+ years of executive contact center leadership.
Access an extensive network of qualified BPO partners across onshore, nearshore, and offshore models.
Guidance informed by HIPAA and PCI requirements for regulated customer and sales programs.
Outsourcing strategies can help reduce operating costs by 20-30% versus in-house teams.
Experienced BPO leadership guiding smarter partner decisions.

Founder and CEO
Tim Austrums is the Founder and CEO of The Connected Hive, bringing over twenty years of executive and leadership experience in the BPO and contact center industry. Based in Edina, MN, Tim has built a distinguished career working with leading organizations such as Humana, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Discover, Ameriprise, and government agencies including FEMA and the State of Louisiana. He specializes in healthcare member experience, contact center strategy, and negotiating multi-million dollar client and vendor relationships. A sharp strategist and skilled closer of $5–6 million dollar deals, Tim founded The Connected Hive to serve businesses with the personalized, expert guidance they need to navigate the complexities of the contact center and BPO landscape. His commitment to impeccability, transparency, and human connection drives every client engagement.
A lead generation call center is a team that contacts prospects by phone or omnichannel outreach to qualify interest, capture information, set appointments, or support sales acquisition campaigns. The Connected Hive helps companies find vetted call center partners that match their industry, compliance needs, volume, budget, and customer experience standards.
Get practical guidance before choosing your next call center partner.
Industry leadership in contact center community.
Association membership supporting customer engagement standards.
Healthcare technology association membership and insight.
Share your goals, volumes, industry requirements, and timeline. We’ll help assess your needs and identify the right call center lead generation path.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 952-500-0806.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 952-500-0806.