Partner Selection
Get matched with qualified BPO and contact center providers for outbound lead generation, appointment setting, and sales acquisition programs through a structured needs assessment and vetted partner network.
Scale outbound B2B prospecting with expert guidance from The Connected Hive. We help companies evaluate, select, and launch vetted telemarketing and contact center partners for lead generation, appointment setting, and customer acquisition—balancing cost savings, compliance, technology, and brand fit so your team can grow pipeline without building an in-house operation from scratch or overextending sales leaders.

Strategic B2B outsourcing support for lead generation, telemarketing operations, partner selection, and contact center technology.
Get matched with qualified BPO and contact center providers for outbound lead generation, appointment setting, and sales acquisition programs through a structured needs assessment and vetted partner network.
Delegate telemarketing and customer acquisition operations to specialized third-party contact centers, helping reduce overhead, improve scalability, and free internal teams to focus on strategy and closing revenue.
Use U.S.-based contact center teams when cultural alignment, time zone compatibility, easier communication, and tighter oversight are priorities for complex B2B sales conversations.
Balance cost efficiency and operational proximity with nearshore partners that can support B2B outreach, customer engagement, and multilingual or regional coverage needs.
Access global telemarketing capacity and potential cost savings through offshore contact center partners suited for scalable outbound outreach, lead qualification, and high-volume customer acquisition support.
Evaluate AI, IVR, WFM, CCaaS, CRM, chatbot, and workforce optimization tools that can improve campaign visibility, agent productivity, and customer engagement quality.

The Connected Hive starts by defining your target buyers, campaign goals, qualification criteria, sales handoff process, and success metrics. This ensures the outsourcing search is tied to measurable pipeline outcomes, not just agent capacity.
Experience with enterprise, healthcare, financial services, government, and consumer brands informs every outsourcing recommendation.
The Connected Hive brings strategy, transparency, and real contact center expertise to every outsourcing decision.
Tim Austrums brings executive BPO experience across healthcare, finance, insurance, government, and enterprise accounts.
Access established contact center partners matched to your goals, volume, compliance, and culture.
Outsourcing strategies target 20-30% savings versus building and managing in-house teams internally.
Guidance includes HIPAA and PCI considerations critical for regulated sales and customer programs.
Founder-led guidance from a seasoned BPO 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.
Lead generation in telemarketing is the process of using outbound calling and structured conversations to identify potential B2B buyers, qualify their needs, and move them toward the next sales step. In an outsourced model, a vetted contact center partner can handle list outreach, appointment setting, lead qualification, CRM updates, and campaign reporting while your internal team focuses on closing opportunities.
Get practical guidance before choosing your next outsourcing partner.
Board-level involvement in contact center community.
Association connection for compliant customer engagement.
Healthcare technology and experience industry membership.
Share your goals, call volume, compliance needs, and timeline. The Connected Hive will help identify the right outsourcing path and partner fit.
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.