Partner Selection
Get matched with a best-fit BPO provider through needs assessment, RFI/RFP support, vendor questions, site visit audits, and access to an extensive network of vetted contact center partners.
Find the right call center partner for Spokane WA business needs without sorting through countless vendors alone. The Connected Hive helps healthcare, financial services, insurance, government, retail, tech, and CPG teams compare vetted BPO providers, reduce operating costs, and protect customer experience with strategic guidance shaped by 20+ years of contact center leadership.

Strategic BPO guidance, vetted partner matching, outsourcing models, CX consulting, and technology support for scalable customer operations.
Get matched with a best-fit BPO provider through needs assessment, RFI/RFP support, vendor questions, site visit audits, and access to an extensive network of vetted contact center partners.
Outsource customer interactions across phone, email, chat, social media, technical help desk, and customer care with onshore, nearshore, offshore, or hybrid models built for scalability.
Delegate business functions such as customer support, data entry, finance and accounting, HR support, and technical help desks so internal teams can stay focused on core work.
Improve customer experience with AI assessments, agent process audits, system reviews, cost-reduction analysis, vendor selection, and flexible advisory engagements tailored to current priorities.
Optimize call center performance with AI, chatbots, IVR, workforce management, workforce optimization, CCaaS platforms, and compliant tools that support better customer engagement.
Plan for operational disruptions with continuity strategies that help customer support functions remain responsive during unexpected events, high-demand periods, or business interruptions.

The Connected Hive begins with a detailed assessment of your Spokane WA operation, including call drivers, seasonal volume, channels, customer expectations, compliance obligations, technology stack, and budget targets before recommending any contact center path.
Trusted by complex organizations seeking stronger customer experience, vendor alignment, and scalable outsourcing solutions.
The Connected Hive brings strategy, transparency, and proven relationships to complex BPO decisions.
Decades of executive contact center experience guide each recommendation, assessment, and vendor relationship conversation.
Spokane WA buyers access qualified onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid partners without cold-searching vendors.
Healthcare, finance, insurance, and government programs benefit from practical HIPAA and PCI compliance expertise.
Strategic outsourcing models help Inland Northwest teams manage growth, peak demand, and customer expectations.
Experienced guidance from a proven BPO industry leader.

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.
Start by defining your required channels, call volume, service hours, compliance needs, reporting expectations, and budget. The Connected Hive helps Spokane WA organizations complete a structured needs assessment, then compares those requirements against a vetted network of onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid contact center partners to identify the best operational and cultural fit.
Get clear answers before choosing your next BPO partner.
Industry leadership in contact center best practices.
Membership supporting professional customer engagement standards.
Healthcare technology association supporting compliant CX expertise.
Share your contact center goals, volumes, channels, compliance requirements, and timeline. The Connected Hive will help clarify your options and identify partner-fit next steps.
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.