Outbound & Lead Gen Sourcing

Find Your Best-Fit Outbound Call Center Partner

The Connected Hive assesses your outbound sales or lead generation program, then matches you with vetted call center partners from an extensive network.

  • Vetted partners onshore, nearshore, offshore or hybrid
  • Save 20-30% versus running an in-house team
  • Partner selection is typically no cost to you

Led by Tim Austrums, 20+ years of executive BPO and contact center experience.

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Tell us about your outbound program

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20+ YearsExecutive experience in BPO and contact centers
20-30%Typical savings vs. an in-house team
$8-$35Typical partner cost per agent-hour
$0Typical cost of partner selection to you
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Why companies use us to source outbound call centers

A vetted network, not a guess

We hand-select qualified teams from an extensive network of vetted BPO and contact center partners.

Lower cost per contact

Outsourcing can save 20-30% compared with building and keeping an in-house outbound team.

No cost to you in most cases

Partner selection is typically delivered at no cost to the buyer. The fee is paid by the partner we place.

20 years of deal experience

Tim Austrums has negotiated multi-million dollar client and vendor relationships across healthcare, finance, retail and government.

Scale up or down with demand

Source partners for ongoing programs or short campaigns, so you can flex during peak periods.

Compliance built into the search

We know HIPAA and PCI-DSS requirements and source partners that can meet them.

What an outbound call center partner search looks like

Outbound programs live or die on the right team. We start with a full needs assessment of your goals, budget, culture and brand, then pair you with omni-channel contact center providers that fit. You stay focused on your core business while we handle the sea of vendor options.

You also get the support work that makes selection easier: RFI and RFP creation, vendor questions, site visit audits and negotiation help. If you need technology as well, we source AI, chatbot, IVR, workforce management and CCaaS solutions.

  • Outbound sales, acquisition and customer care programs
  • Lead generation programs and omni-channel support
  • Onshore, nearshore, offshore and hybrid delivery models
  • Phone, email, chat, social media and technical help desk coverage
  • Typical partner pricing of $8-$35 per agent-hour by location, complexity and volume
  • Ongoing programs and shorter-term or seasonal campaigns
  • RFI and RFP creation, vendor questions, site visit audits and negotiation support
  • HIPAA-compliant and PCI-DSS-compliant vendor sourcing

Get My Partner Match

What an outbound call center partner search looks like

Experience behind your partner match

“I've had a professional relationship with Tim for almost 20 years started beginning while in his role at The Connection. He managed our business partnership successfully, overseeing and growing our portfolio of services including, IB DTC Sales, Customer Service, and Lead Generation. As a challenging, seasonal client with unique business requirements, Tim was always innovative, flexible, and fair in creating solutions that provided cost effective programs for our changing business needs. I have continued to rely on Tim as an extremely talented and knowledgeable subject expert in the Contact Center Industry. His openness, reliability, and integrity have resulted in a lasting professional and personal relationship that has been invaluable resource for me and our business.”
Kevin Burns{ "job_title": "Director Customer Care", "company": "SunSetter Products", "relationship": "Client" }
“I've had the pleasure of working closely with Tim for years, across many verticles and industries, including preparing and presenting winning RFPs, designing and implementing business process solutions, building lasting relationships and networking industry events all over the country. I've seen his unique abilities to bring strategic solutions and align the right partners to accomplish any initiative. His focus on organizational culture and core values when consulting and crafting customized proposals promote results better described as network expansion versus traditional outsourcing. Ethics, fairness and transparency guide his approach in each situation. Tim drives success, defined by meaningful metrics, bringing calibrated measurement to all involved stakeholders.”
Joseph Foss{ "job_title": "Sr. Account Executive", "company": "Ansafone Contact Centers" }
“Tim is an expert in strategic thinking, relationship management and sales. His network of contact centers & experts in the industry make him an invaluable resource for anyone he works with. I knew him before he started his own business. It's been amazing to see him start his own firm to help his clients. He is passionate about enriching his clientele but also his connections in his network. He always strives to add value and perspective through industry research and well thought out responses. His consultative approach will make you rethink and consider business decisions to make the greatest impact on financials and ROI. I highly recommend him as an expert in Contact Center Outsourcing: & management, as well as a strategic consultant to optimize organizational efficiencies. He truly is a 'Connected Hive' of insight and information!”
Hannah Maher, CLCS{ "job_title": "Owner & Founder", "company": "High Rise Yoga LLC", "previous_company": "Service Management Group" }

What happens after you send the form

  1. 1. We learn your program

    We review your outbound goals, volumes, budget, compliance needs and brand, then confirm the details with you.

  2. 2. We shortlist vetted partners

    We match you with best-fit partners from our network and help with RFIs, RFPs, vendor questions and site visit audits.

  3. 3. You choose with support

    Compare the options side by side. We help with negotiation, then with launch and ongoing optimization.

Frequently asked questions

Do you run the outbound calls yourself?

No. The Connected Hive is a trusted advisor and broker, not a call center operator. We assess your needs and match you with a vetted outbound call center partner, then support the selection and negotiation.

What does your service cost?

Partner selection is typically delivered at no cost to the buyer, because the fee is paid by the partner we place. Partner pricing itself typically runs $8-$35 per agent-hour, depending on location, complexity and volume.

Can you source onshore, nearshore or offshore teams?

Yes. We source onshore partners for cultural alignment and easier scheduling, nearshore for a balance of cost and proximity, offshore for greater savings, and hybrid combinations of all three.

Will you work with a short campaign, not just an ongoing program?

Yes. We forge vendor relationships for large and small clients, for both ongoing programs and shorter-term campaigns such as seasonal peaks.

Can partners meet HIPAA or PCI requirements?

Yes. HIPAA and PCI-DSS compliance is a core part of our sourcing expertise, and we screen partners and technology against those requirements.

How long does the selection take?

It depends on program size, compliance needs and how many partners you want to compare. Tell us your target start date and we will map a realistic plan in your first call.

Ready to compare outbound call center partners?

Tell us about your outbound sales or lead generation program and we will shortlist vetted partners that fit your goals and budget. Prefer to talk first? Call 952-929-0929.

  • Vetted partners onshore, nearshore, offshore or hybrid
  • Save 20-30% versus running an in-house team
  • Partner selection is typically no cost to you

Prefer to talk? Call 952-929-0929

What does your outbound program need to cover?

Your details go only to The Connected Hive to answer your request. No spam. Privacy policy

Tell us about your outbound program

Share a few details and we will come back with best-fit partner options.

What does your outbound program need to cover?

Your details go only to The Connected Hive to answer your request. No spam. Privacy policy

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