Partner Selection
A full needs assessment and analysis to pair your company with a vetted omni-channel contact center provider that fits your goals, budget, service requirements, culture, and growth plans.
Customer Service for Hire Solutions for B2B Operations helps companies improve customer care, reduce internal burden, and scale support without losing brand control. The Connected Hive guides B2B leaders through the complex contact center and BPO landscape, matching them with vetted partners, compliant technologies, and operating models designed for stronger customer experience and 20–30% cost savings versus in-house teams.

Strategic customer service, BPO, technology, and partner selection solutions for modern B2B operations.
A full needs assessment and analysis to pair your company with a vetted omni-channel contact center provider that fits your goals, budget, service requirements, culture, and growth plans.
Outsource phone, email, chat, social media, technical help desk, and customer care to specialized providers while improving flexibility, customer experience, and operational cost efficiency.
Delegate customer support, technical help desk, data entry, finance, accounting, HR, and other operational tasks to expert providers so your team can focus on core business priorities.
Evaluate and implement AI, chatbots, IVR, WFM, workforce optimization, CCaaS platforms, and other contact center technologies that improve engagement, efficiency, and compliance readiness.
Improve customer experience through AI assessments, process audits, system reviews, cost-reduction analysis, vendor selection, and flexible advisory engagements scaled to your current needs.
Build operational resilience with customer service continuity planning that helps maintain critical business functions during disruptions, unexpected demand spikes, or disaster recovery scenarios.

The Connected Hive starts by reviewing your current operation, customer expectations, channel mix, service volume, compliance needs, and business goals. This creates a clear foundation for choosing the right contact center strategy rather than relying on a generic vendor list.
See how experienced guidance helps businesses simplify outsourcing and strengthen customer experience outcomes.
The Connected Hive brings clarity, transparency, and proven industry judgment to complex outsourcing decisions.
Led by Tim Austrums, bringing 20+ years of executive BPO and contact center expertise.
Access an extensive network of qualified contact centers and BPO providers across multiple operating models.
Guidance includes HIPAA and PCI considerations for regulated B2B customer service environments.
Recommendations align budget, brand, culture, service levels, and long-term operational growth.
Expert guidance led by founder and CEO Tim Austrums.

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 customer service for hire solution gives your business access to trained contact center or BPO teams without building every capability internally. The Connected Hive helps define your requirements, compare onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid models, and match you with vetted providers that fit your brand, compliance needs, channels, volume, and budget.
Get practical guidance before choosing your next customer service partner.
Leadership role in Midwest contact center community.
Membership supporting professional customer engagement standards.
Healthcare technology membership supporting industry insight.
Share your customer service goals, operating challenges, and timeline. The Connected Hive will help assess your needs and identify the right BPO or contact center path forward.
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.