The Talent Trade
Business & Economics Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://TheTalentTrade.com
Email:
info@thetalenttrade.com
Episodes
Intention and Sophistication
11/6/2025
Learn how the pros at ThinkingAhead execute next-level business development, including the 3 stages of client development, the 3 simple questions that unlock relationship building, when the "blind squirrel" approach actually has it's place, and the tricks to staying on the radar until the time is right.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:22:39
Talent Trade Tidbit - Suggestions for Panel Interviews
10/30/2025
Panel interviews, or back-to-back interviews can be daunting. But it's not you versus them.....it's you versus yourself, your experience, and your own preparation. Learn how to get organized for the big day, why to say "yes" to that drink, and what to do if nature calls.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:03:57
Talent Trade Tidbit - Mindset: Fixed or Growth?
10/23/2025
Perhaps you've only ever heard that a growth mindset is good, and a fixed mindset is bad. That's not always the case. Learn when IS the right time to put those blinders on, and when to cast them aside.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:02:57
Talent Trade Tidbit - Don't Communicate, Overcommunicate
10/16/2025
It doesn't matter whether you're a candidate or a client, if you don't communicate with your recruiter, you're missing out on talent and opportunities. Just listen to a few of the hairy situations that a lack of communication has landed Stephanie in...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:04:00
Talent Trade Tidbit - Big Name Vs. The Market
10/9/2025
So you've worked for a big company, and you want to namedrop in an interview. Does that really give you a leg up? .....Kinda. But it's not THE most important thing...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:02:32
Quitting with Class: Resignation Prep
10/2/2025
Josh Karamol, Executive Recruiter and Partner with the Commercial Banking & Finance team at ThinkingAhead, walks Stephanie through the delicate and often emotional process of tendering your resignation, how to not burn bridges, leave your now-former employer in a good place, and stay focused on the job ahead, rather than the one you're leaving behind.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:13:48
Talent Trade Tidbit - "Tell Me About Yourself"
9/25/2025
Groan. Eye roll. Heavy sigh. Aren't we all sick of this question? All the same, there IS a right way, and a wrong way to answer it...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:03:13
Talent Trade Tidbit - Mass Recruiting Tools
9/18/2025
Sure, nobody wants to feel like just another cog in the machine. Like just another brick in the wall. But sometimes, in the right situations, you've just got to plug in, and let go...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:02:30
Talent Trade Tidbit - When Coffee Means More...
9/11/2025
Am I making a good first impression? Am I answering the questions right? Do I look presentable? Is this a date? No. But it MIGHT be a job interview...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:02:43
Rockin' Resumes
9/4/2025
Stephanie lays out some "rules of the road" for drafting and circulating eye-catching resumes, including the choice between DIY or professional, the importance of brevity and quantitatives, and why your resume should be like your Social Security number.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:06:44
Talent Trade Tidbit - Toggling Vs. Multitasking
8/28/2025
Ok, Boomer....or Gen Xer. Multitasking gets a bad name. But there's a new kid on the scene: toggling. And this isn't your father's multitasking...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:02:39
Talent Trade Tidbit - Double Fees / Lock Up Your Process
8/21/2025
Somebody's made a costly mistake. It happens. Here's what NOT to do to make it even worse...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:03:02
Talent Trade Tidbit - Elevate Your Game
8/14/2025
You're on top of the world, huh? Time to coast? WRONG. Time to ELEVATE.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:01:51
Money Isn't Everything...But It's Something
8/7/2025
We all know that money isn't everything...so then what is? Explore the other factors you should be looking hard at in a job search, as well as what to do if you feel like you are significantly undervalued, or, yes, OVERvalued, in the job market.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:07:42
Talent Trade Tidbit - Acquired (Pun Intended) Advice for Banking
7/31/2025
If you're caught in the middle of a merger or acquisition in the banking world, there are a few main scenarios you may want to consider. Stephanie breaks down your options...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:02:45
Talent Trade Tidbit - Zoom Etiquette
7/24/2025
We get it. They scheduled a Zoom call during lunch. Bummer. But there are some things you just CAN'T do...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:02:16
Talent Trade Tidbit - Retention Strategies
7/17/2025
A RECRUITER giving advice for RETENTION?! What?! Turns out that, in a sneaky way, demand for key talent retention is actually a key strategy in recruiting...
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:03:04
Talent Trade Tidbit - Emotional Wooing
7/10/2025
You know the role isn't a good fit, but they turn on the charm anyway.....and you fall for it. What do you do?
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:03:02
The Difference-Maker
7/3/2025
Stephanie breaks down the key distinction between leadership and management, including the best advice for current and aspiring leaders alike, and the lessons that still echo from 2020.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:06:16
Talent Trade Tidbit - Candidate Aversion
6/26/2025
Risk intolerant? You're not alone. Learn why uncertain times may call for patience.
Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Duration:00:01:35