The Talent Trade podcast

The Talent Trade

The Talent Trade is all about finding the right person, for the right opportunity, at the right time. But how exactly do you do that the "right" way? Executive Search Partner and Top Biller Stephanie Maas shares more than 25 years of experience about what it takes to be a top recruiter in today's "talent trade" market, using ThinkingAhead’s four-prong system focused on recruiting, business development, planning, and managing your mindset. It’s real, honest information about how to build your desk, perfect your niche, and stand out among the crowd in your search career. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.

The Talent Trade is all about finding the right person, for the right opportunity, at the right time. But how exactly do you do that the "right" way? Executive Search Partner and Top Biller Stephanie Maas shares more than 25 years of experience about what it takes to be a top recruiter in today's "talent trade" market, using ThinkingAhead’s four-prong system focused on recruiting, business development, planning, and managing your mindset. It’s real, honest information about how to build your desk, perfect your niche, and stand out among the crowd in your search career. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.

 

#101

Money Isn't Everything...But It's Something

We all know that money isn't everything...so then what is? Explore the other factors you s... more

07 Aug 2025

07 MINS

07:42

07 Aug 2025


#100

Talent Trade Tidbit - Acquired (Pun Intended) Advice for Banking

If you're caught in the middle of a merger or acquisition in the banking world, there are ... more

31 Jul 2025

02 MINS

02:45

31 Jul 2025


#99

Talent Trade Tidbit - Zoom Etiquette

We get it. They scheduled a Zoom call during lunch. Bummer. But there are some things you ... more

24 Jul 2025

02 MINS

02:16

24 Jul 2025


#98

Talent Trade Tidbit - Retention Strategies

A RECRUITER giving advice for RETENTION?! What?! Turns out that, in a sneaky way, demand f... more

17 Jul 2025

03 MINS

03:04

17 Jul 2025


#97

Talent Trade Tidbit - Emotional Wooing

You know the role isn't a good fit, but they turn on the charm anyway.....and you fall for... more

10 Jul 2025

03 MINS

03:02

10 Jul 2025


#96

The Difference-Maker

Stephanie breaks down the key distinction between leadership and management, including the... more

03 Jul 2025

06 MINS

06:16

03 Jul 2025


#95

Talent Trade Tidbit - Candidate Aversion

Risk intolerant? You're not alone. Learn why uncertain times may call for patience. [Disco... more

26 Jun 2025

01 MINS

01:35

26 Jun 2025


#94

Talent Trade Tidbit - What's Your Reputation?

For better or worse, your reputation will precede you. Let's try not to make it for worse.... more

19 Jun 2025

03 MINS

03:19

19 Jun 2025


#93

Talent Trade Tidbit - Mergers, Acquisitions, Chaos, and Opportunity

M&A got you spooked? No need to fear. In fact, a little shake-up may be just the thing to ... more

12 Jun 2025

03 MINS

03:32

12 Jun 2025


#92

Deal-Wrecking Psychology

So, you've got this deal all tied up, right? WRONG. Or at least it's wrong if you do one o... more

05 Jun 2025

11 MINS

11:32

05 Jun 2025


#91

Talent Trade Tidbit - The Key to Finding Mentorship

Sometimes you just can’t do it alone. So do you have someone trusted in your corner that y... more

29 May 2025

02 MINS

02:41

29 May 2025


#90

Talent Trade Tidbit - How to Succeed in a Remote Interview

The ThinkingAhead staff of recruiters share 10 tips for acing a remote interview and creat... more

22 May 2025

06 MINS

06:02

22 May 2025


#89

Talent Trade Tidbit - How To Prepare For A First Interview: Before, During, and After

Executive recruiters Chris Spagnola and Jonathan McIntosh share helpful tips on how to pre... more

15 May 2025

06 MINS

06:52

15 May 2025


#88

Talent Trade Tidbit - How to Best Perform a Career Search During This Time

Career Service experts Hans Schlegel, Ben Kessler, Raul Krebs, and Priit Suitslepp share 6... more

08 May 2025

02 MINS

02:42

08 May 2025


#87

The DRIP System

Stephanie lays out ThinkingAhead's proven 7-step system for being persistent (but not obno... more

01 May 2025

12 MINS

12:36

01 May 2025


#86

Talent Trade Tidbit - YOU Pick The Restaurant

Sometimes an interview is a little bit like a date...someone's got to take the lead. If yo... more

24 Apr 2025

01 MINS

01:31

24 Apr 2025


#85

Talent Trade Tidbit - Recruiter = Financial Advisor

Do you think LeBron James does his own salary negotiations? Do you think you're better tha... more

17 Apr 2025

03 MINS

03:39

17 Apr 2025


#84

Talent Trade Tidbit - Change = Opportunity

Change is inevitable. But whether you're a client or a candidate, change doesn't have to m... more

10 Apr 2025

04 MINS

04:08

10 Apr 2025


#83

Fail Faster

ThinkingAhead Recruiting Partner and Legal Practice Manager Brian Vogt dives into the psyc... more

03 Apr 2025

11 MINS

11:51

03 Apr 2025


#82

Talent Trade Tidbit - Training Is No Longer a Luxury

Listen up leaders: training is no longer optional. Why is training more critical now than ... more

27 Mar 2025

03 MINS

03:02

27 Mar 2025


#81

Talent Trade Tidbit - Foundations of Success

Learn the 3 (maybe 4) simple steps you can adopt to lay strong foundations for success in ... more

20 Mar 2025

01 MINS

01:50

20 Mar 2025