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The Talent Trade

The Talent Trade

Hosted by Southwestern Family of Podcasts - Southwestern Family of Companies

Episodes

144

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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June 11, 20263 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Key Questions To Ask Yourself

Making a hire for your team? Considering a move yourself? Here are the dead simple, but critical questions you need to be asking first...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

June 4, 202615 min

Delighting In The Daily

ThinkingAhead President Greg Boucher lays out the 3 mental constructs you must master in order to enter your flow state, and execute strategically, including how to build momentum, learn from your wins as well as your losses, create productive routines, batch work, maintain focus, and more.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

May 28, 20261 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - When the Exception Becomes The Rule

Not quite gelling with a particular rule at work? Well, that rule could become an exception....before becoming a rule again later. Make sense? Don't worry, we'll explain.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

May 21, 202611 min

Recruiter Spotlight - Dan Kuhar

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 partner. Whether you’re considering a career in executive recruiting or curious about our firm’s unique approach, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

May 14, 20266 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Frustrations in Banking

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 some answers...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

May 7, 202616 min

Elevating Your Phone Work

In the life of a recruiter, the phone is your friend. Learn about the two types of recruiters and how each of them needs to be using their phone time, and the 3 times of day that present the best opportunities to up your game.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

April 30, 20262 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Referrals

The attitude around referrals has changed a lot over the past 20 years, and mostly for the better. Hear how referrals can lead to opportunity from all sides, and how they're easier than ever before.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

April 23, 20261 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Onboarding

So you've already got the job...that's it, right? Actually, what happens on day 1 and 2 can make a HUGE difference to your success in the role...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

April 16, 20264 min

Recruiter Spotlight - Ryan Rasmussen

Ryan Rasmussen, Partner and Executive Recruiter in the Nonprofit Practice at ThinkingAhead, 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 partner.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

April 9, 20262 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Getting Called To The Majors

Don't make a rookie mistake and don't be a benchwarmer. When your time comes to play in the big leagues, consider these 3 factors...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

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