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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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?
Recent episodes include "Talent Trade Tidbit - What's Your Market Value?" (29 October 2026, 2 minutes), "Talent Trade Tidbit - Think Outside The Box" (22 October 2026, 1 minute), and "Talent Trade Tidbit - Top Grade Your Skillset" (15 October 2026, 2 minutes).
The Talent Trade publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 5 minutes across 161 episodes.
Booking probability for The Talent Trade is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Talent Trade requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Talent Trade's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Talent Trade are Staffing & Recruiting and Business & Management Consulting. The Talent Trade has a business audience.
The Talent Trade is a business podcast with 161 episodes published.
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The Talent Trade
It's not you...it's the market. Maybe you're an absolute all-star in your field. Maybe you're ready to get back out there and mingle. But think twice before making a move... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear...
The Talent Trade
Struggling to move the needle with your organization, even after you've hired an experienced candidate to take over a leadership role? It might be because you're too busy reinventing the wheel to realize the bus arrived...
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Wanna be recession-proof? Wanna have job security? Be the top talent that the market is always seeking. Here's how to find out if you already are, or what you need to work on... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart...
The Talent Trade
Why are your candidates are slipping through your fingers, even if you're simply trying to balance a thoughtful hiring decision? Here are a few practical ways to identify and overcome those bottlenecks before they...
Episode #48
Let's face it, recruiting is a team sport. Christopher Gray, Partner at ThinkingAhead's Energy and Renewables practice, shares the 3 big ways being a team player can give you a boost, 3 real-world scenarios where you...
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There's a big wave about to hit the beaches of the job market, and it's not nearly as refreshing as it sounds... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking...
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There's a big difference between sounding polished and sounding mechanical. Here are a few tips to make sure you don't go full robot... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse...
Episode #47
Stephanie lays out the dead-simple roadmap for success and longevity in recruiting, including the proven, six step process for executing searches, and some tips on how to make sure you STICK TO that process. Discover...
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There's nothing wrong with having a pie-in-the-sky, perfect scenario, wish list. Just be sure to keep it realistic, and don't get greedy... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and...
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Think you've found the right candidate? Then WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
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No matter what your workplace throws your way, a good recruiter can be either a shoulder to cry on, or a hand to high-five... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse...
Episode #46
ThinkingAhead ace recruiters Alex Grove and Kadri Lumsden explain how utilizing LinkedIn can help elevate your game, not only with visibility, but credibility as well, and share some tips on the easiest, low-stress ways...
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We all make mistakes, and everyone understands that. But it's how you EXPLAIN those mistakes that could make the critical difference in your next interview. Here's how to avoid casting yourself in a bad light...
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Take it from Stephanie: when your kid asks you what you do for a living, try to simplify... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Chris Spagnola and Jessica Martinez, Partners in ThinkingAhead's nonprofit practice, explain how when you're itching to get ready, set, and go on a search, the "ready" and "set" parts of that equation are often the most...
The Talent Trade
Chris Spagnola and Jessica Martinez, Partners in ThinkingAhead's nonprofit practice, explain the unique feeling of satisfaction that comes from making placements in the nonprofit arena, and the distinct way they...
Episode #45
Stephanie Maas outlines ThinkingAhead's unique slew of boutique offerings, goes through their 3-step process for making sure that the relationship with the client is the right one, at the right time, for the right...
The Talent Trade
While you might think you've got a better position at your existing company all locked up, that doesn't mean you can coast through the interview. ThinkingAhead’s Jonathan McIntosh explains how to help those familiar...
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<p>Dan Kuhar shares personal insights into his role, what drew him to ThinkingAhead and the world of executive search, and what happens when nonprofit organizations develop a long-term relationship with a recruiting...
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<p>Hiring managers in the banking world; you may be asking yourself questions like: Why do people leave? How do we get them to stay? How do we differentiate our bank from others to potential candidates? Listen in for...
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