Partner Selection
We assess your requirements and connect you with qualified contact center partners for inbound sales, customer care, technical support, chat, email, and omnichannel engagement.
Turn inbound interest into measurable revenue with outsourced call center sales support guided by The Connected Hive. We help you identify vetted BPO partners, align staffing models, evaluate technology, and build compliant customer engagement programs that reduce operating costs by 20–30% while protecting brand experience, conversion quality, and customer trust.

Strategic outsourcing guidance for inbound sales programs, vendor selection, staffing models, compliance, and contact center technology.
We assess your requirements and connect you with qualified contact center partners for inbound sales, customer care, technical support, chat, email, and omnichannel engagement.
Outsource inbound sales and customer interactions to specialized third-party providers while gaining flexibility, operational focus, and potential 20–30% savings compared with in-house teams.
Onshore providers support strong cultural alignment, easier communication, and convenient scheduling for programs where brand voice, complex conversations, or domestic customer expectations are priorities.
Nearshore contact centers balance cost savings, proximity, language capabilities, and time-zone compatibility, making them a practical option for scalable inbound sales programs.
Offshore outsourcing gives companies access to global talent and reduced operating costs, especially for higher-volume programs that need flexible staffing and extended coverage.
We help evaluate and source contact center technology, including AI, IVR, WFM, CCaaS platforms, chatbots, automation, and tools that meet HIPAA and PCI expectations.

We begin with a holistic assessment of your inbound sales goals, customer journey, call volume, compliance requirements, current technology, staffing challenges, and budget expectations so the recommended outsourcing model supports both revenue growth and customer experience.
Experience supporting major healthcare, financial services, government, and enterprise customer experience programs.
The Connected Hive brings strategic clarity to complex outsourcing decisions.
Led by Tim Austrums, with 20+ years in executive contact center leadership.
Access qualified BPO partners across onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid delivery models.
Program guidance accounts for HIPAA and PCI expectations in regulated customer interactions.
Outsourcing strategies target 20–30% savings while preserving customer experience quality.
Experienced guidance from a proven contact center strategist.

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.
Inbound call center sales outsourcing uses trained third-party agents to handle incoming calls from prospects or customers who are ready to ask questions, compare options, schedule services, enroll, or purchase. The right partner manages call flow, agent training, scripting, quality assurance, reporting, and technology while aligning every conversation with your brand, compliance standards, and revenue goals.
Get expert guidance before selecting your next call center partner.
Regional contact center leadership and industry involvement.
Professional association for customer engagement excellence.
Healthcare technology association supporting compliant CX expertise.
Share your sales goals, call volume, compliance needs, and preferred outsourcing model. We’ll help clarify the right 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.