Building Business Success & Mastering Networking Connections with Owwll & Jason R. Hill

Amber Stitt
Oct 28
3 min read

Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success Through Connection: Insights from Pathways Unleashed with Jason R. Hill

If you’re an entrepreneur at any stage of your journey, you know that the road to success is paved not just with ideas, but with connections, relationships, and meaningful conversations. The latest episode of Pathways Unleashed, hosted by Amber Stitt with special guest Jason R. Hill, founder of the innovative networking app Owwll, is a masterclass in actionable advice for entrepreneurs who want to supercharge their growth—and it all starts with making those vital connections.

The Challenge of Getting Meetings

Jason Hill opens up about a fundamental truth: in your early entrepreneurial days, the hardest part isn't always building your product or service—it's getting in the room (or on the call) with the right people. “Everyone watches everyone’s social media, making it look so easy, but it’s so hard,” he notes. If there aren’t meetings on your calendar, opportunities—and outcomes—will naturally be limited.

Amber and Jason dissect the myth that everything happens effortlessly online. Behind every successful venture is often a relentless drive to reach out, schedule time, and make the first move. Amber, drawing from her own experience in financial services, echoes this: her highest productivity always correlated with the highest number of meetings. The lesson? Volume breeds opportunity, and taking action is not optional—it’s essential.

Redefining Networking in the Modern Age

Gone are the days of endless door knocking and cold calls as the only route to new business. Today, entrepreneurs can leverage technology to initiate meetings from anywhere. Jason's app, Owwll, is changing the game. Unlike other scheduling platforms, Owwll enables real-time, instant connections with vetted professionals, removing the friction of back-and-forth scheduling and making networking as agile as a phone call.

As Amber points out, this isn’t just about quantity—it’s about creating strategic partnerships and opening doors to unexpected opportunities. Whether you want to find new clients, get invited to podcasts, or discover events, the more you communicate, the more you connect.

Building Genuine Relationships

Both Amber and Jason dive deep into the importance of building authentic relationships. Jason shares his experience as “the connector,” and Amber highlights how Owwll helps bring like-minded professionals together while honoring everyone’s preferred method of communication—phone, text, or video.

The power of a phone call shouldn’t be underestimated, Jason explains: sometimes, a simple call can not only lead to business but also to invaluable mentorship, or even just a boost on a tough day. These spontaneous, genuine conversations can be catalytic, revitalizing motivation and sparking innovation.

Tips for Success on Owwll (And Beyond!)

Jason Hill’s advice for newcomers to his app—or anyone leveraging online networking—is crystal clear:

Build a Robust Profile: Invest the time to make your profile stand out with a professional photo and a compelling bio. Make it clear what you bring to the table and specify your interests, including topics you'd love to discuss or collaborate on.
Go on Offense: Don’t just ‘wait to be discovered.’ Proactively reach out, initiate calls, and get involved. The best success stories come from those who aren’t afraid to take the first step.
Mix Up Communication: Some people love texting, others prefer calls. Adapt to your audience, and use multiple channels to maximize your reach.
Join Community Events: Owwll isn’t just about one-on-one calls—a thriving community awaits through group Zoom tutorials and meetups, which deepen relationships and create even more opportunities for growth.

Shifting Your Mindset

Amber and Jason challenge listeners to think beyond “free” networking platforms. It’s easy to get stuck in a passive, programmed approach—liking, following, hoping for DMs. But real growth comes from intentional connection and, sometimes, investing a little to be in the right rooms with the right people.

The episode concludes with an invitation: design your path, take action, and use innovative resources like Owwll to move beyond old models of networking into a future where genuine, instant connection is only a tap away.

Ready to take action? Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, make networking your superpower. Check out more episodes of Pathways with Amber Stitt and start building the relationships that will define your entrepreneurial journey.