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Practical AI Strategies for Staffing Firms (Tori Begg)
Jun 22, 2026
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Why are we stuck chasing happiness? (Declan Edwards)
Jun 16, 2026
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The Mindset of a Seven-Figure Headhunter (with Brent Orsuga)
Jun 8, 2026
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Your Competitors Aren’t Better...They’re Just More Visible (with Brad Smith)
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Why Most Offshore Hiring Fails Before Day One (with Greg Fischer)
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() Practical AI Strategies for Staffing Firms (Tori Begg) | Tori Begg joins Brad Bialy to separate fact from fiction and share a practical roadmap for staffing leaders looking to implement AI without getting lost in the noise. Despite the constant hype surrounding AI agents and automation, most organizations are still in the early stages of adoption.From generative AI and AI agents to workflow mapping and digital labor, Tori explains what staffing firms should actually be paying attention to right now—and what can safely be ignored. She shares why most organizations aren't ready for full-scale agentic AI, how recruiters can identify the highest-value opportunities for automation, and why understanding your workflows is the first step toward successful AI adoption.Brad and Tori also dive into AI hallucinations, prompt engineering, custom GPTs, small language models, clean data, and the growing importance of keeping humans at the center of every AI strategy.Whether you're experimenting with ChatGPT for the first time or actively exploring AI-powered recruiting, sourcing, sales, and operations workflows, this conversation offers a practical framework for using AI to increase productivity, improve decision-making, and create a competitive advantage without sacrificing the relationships that make staffing successful.Expect to Learn:The difference between generative AI and agentic AIWhy workflow mapping should happen before AI adoptionHow to identify non-revenue-generating tasks for automationWays to reduce AI hallucinations and improve output qualityWhy using multiple LLMs can improve resultsThe role of small language models in the future of staffing technologyHow AI agents can support sourcing, screening, engagement, and ATS updatesWhy a "human first, AI forward" mindset will separate successful firms from the restAbout the HostBrad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 225,000 downloads.About the GuestTori Begg is a senior AI leader specializing in adoption, enablement, strategy, and the human side of artificial intelligence. As Senior Manager of AI Programs, she leads AI strategy and implementation across sales, marketing, and operations, helping organizations translate emerging AI capabilities into measurable business impact.Tori focuses on how leaders redesign workflows, roadmaps, decision-making, and expectations as AI reshapes how work gets done. She is the co-founder of Mind & Machine DFW and a frequent speaker on AI leadership, organizational transformation, digital labor, and the practical application of AI in business.Sponsors and Offers HeardTake the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. For a limited time, we're offer 50% off of a brand new staffing website. Just message Brad Bialy on LinkedIn and mention the Crazy Website Promo.For 30 years, Benefits in a Card has delivered benefit plans designed specifically for the staffing industry—over 140 unique options with immediate coverage, unique perks like FreeRx, and solutions that reduce turnover while improving ACA compliance. Give your workforce benefits they’ll actually use and give your staffing firm a competitive edge. Learn more at:https://www.BenefitsInACard.com. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Why are we stuck chasing happiness? (Declan Edwards) | Note from the host, Brad Bialy: This conversation remains one of my favorite episodes of Take the Stage. This week, we're publishing a replay for the first time. If you've heard the episode before, it's an opportunity to slow down and rethink your own happiness. If you're new to the show, I promise this one is worth your time. In this episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Declan Edwards to explore why happiness is a skill not a destination and how mastering human skills can lead to greater fulfillment, stronger relationships, and more meaningful success.About the GuestDeclan Edwards is a happiness researcher, author, and the Founder of BU Happiness College, a global organization dedicated to teaching the science and skills of happiness. Through his work in positive psychology, Declan helps individuals and organizations build the human skills that drive wellbeing, performance, and long-term success.Key TakeawaysHappiness is a prerequisite for success, not a reward for it.Human skills will outlast technical skills in the age of AI.The emotions we bring to work ripple far beyond ourselves.Progress feels better when we learn to savor it.Connection is built through shared experiences, goals, and purpose.Timestamps[00:00] – Why happiness always feels out of reach[02:08] – Winning the inner game first[04:15] – The rise of “work of the heart”[06:46] – Why meaningful work matters[09:57] – The surprising ripple effect of happiness[13:44] – Measuring energy-giving work[15:12] – Creating a personal “win wall”[17:31] – Why success never feels like enough[22:04] – Practical exercises for staying present[24:55] – Breaking free from phone-driven distractions[28:07] – Building connection in remote teams[33:06] – The future of happiness in a changing worldAbout the HostBrad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 225,000 downloads.SponsorsTake the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. For a limited time, we're offer 50% off of a brand new staffing website. Just message Brad Bialy on LinkedIn and mention the Crazy Website Promo. | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() The Mindset of a Seven-Figure Headhunter (with Brent Orsuga)✨ | mindsetrecruiting+4 | Brent Orsuga | Pinnacle Growth AdvisorsHaley Marketing Group | — | seven-figure recruitermindset+4 | — | 36m 00s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Your Competitors Aren’t Better...They’re Just More Visible (with Brad Smith)✨ | visibilitystaffing success+3 | Brad Smith | Haley Marketing | — | staffingvisibility+5 | — | 1h 02m 33s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Why Most Offshore Hiring Fails Before Day One (with Greg Fischer)✨ | offshore hiringstaffing firms+4 | Greg Fischer | Well Oiled MachineAMI Network | — | offshore hiringstaffing success+7 | — | 29m 59s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() [InSights] The Biggest Lie Staffing Firms Believe About Marketing Automation✨ | marketing automationstaffing firms+4 | Rachel Reed | Haley Marketing Group | — | marketing automationstaffing+4 | — | 37m 19s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() The $6.99 Secret: The Candidate Retention Driver Staffing Firms Are Missing (with Carl Stecker)✨ | candidate retentionstaffing firms+3 | Carl Stecker | Haley Marketing Group | — | candidate retentionstaffing firms+3 | — | 33m 58s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() The Employment Retention Driver Staffing Firms Are Missing (Carl Stecker) | In This EpisodeWhy staffing firms with bundled benefits plans are accidentally forcing workers to overpay, or opt out entirely, and how unbundling changes everythingEmployees who elect benefits stay on contract assignments four to five weeks longer What the collapse of a major benefits provider in early 2025 revealed about how dangerously fragile most staffing benefits programs actually areWhy Carl Stecker built a full prescription drug platform delivering medications to entire families for under $7 a week, and what pharmacy closures in major U.S. cities made that more urgent than anyone expectedHow an AI-powered predictive enrollment system is flipping traditional insurance logic upside down by telling workers what NOT to buy Expect to LearnMost staffing firms spend enormous energy chasing client retention while leaving candidate retention almost entirely to chance. This episode exposes exactly what that blind spot is costing them. Carl Stecker breaks down the mechanics of a benefits model built specifically for high-turnover industries, one where the design itself keeps workers engaged, covered, and on the job longer. By the end of this conversation, you'll never think about benefits as a checkbox again. You'll see them as one of the sharpest competitive weapons a staffing firm can carry into the market. Timestamps and Key Moments[00:01] – Benefits: Bigger Than You Think[02:41] – Bundled Plans Are Broken[05:22] – Finding a Stable Provider[07:59] – The 40% Nobody's Serving[10:22] – Power Back to the Candidate[12:17] – AI Meets Enrollment[16:17] – Benefits as a Differentiator[18:13] – 4–5 Extra Weeks of Retention[20:03] – Candidates Are Your Inventory[23:30] – FreeRx: $12 a Week Coverage[25:38] – What Top Firms Do Differently[28:05] – Why Drug Prices Are So High[31:52] – The Pharmacy Desert Problem[33:37] – About Benefits in a Card[34:59] – Rapid Fire Round About the GuestCarl Stecker has spent more than three decades solving a problem most of the staffing industry didn't know it had: benefits designed for the wrong kind of worker, priced for the wrong kind of market, and built on a model that punishes turnover instead of surviving it. As the founder and CEO of Benefits in a Card and FreeRx, he pioneered weekly coverage cycles, two-year rate guarantees, and most recently, a prescription drug platform delivering medications to entire families for under $7 a week. His perspective is rare because it sits exactly at the intersection of insurance economics, staffing operations, and frontline worker welfare — and after 34 years in the trenches, he has the data and the scar tissue to back it up. About the HostBrad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 2,000 downloads. Sponsors and Offers HeardBook a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() The AI Knowledge Gap: How to Own Page One of Google Search (with Shaun Chojnacki)✨ | SEOAI knowledge gaps+3 | Shaun Chojnacki | Haley MarketingBBC+1 | — | SEOAI+5 | — | 38m 39s | |
| 4/20/26 | ![]() [Stage] The Biggest Mistake that's Holding Staffing Firms Back (with Anna Frazzetto)✨ | staffing revenuesales behavior+4 | Anna Frazzetto | COVIDUnder Armour+5 | — | sales activitydiagnosing sales organization+2 | — | 45m 38s | |
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| 4/20/26 | ![]() The Biggest Mistake Holding Back Your Staffing Firm (Anna Frazzetto) | This episode of Take the Stage, presented by Haley Marketing, will fundamentally challenge how you think about sales activity and what it's actually worth. You'll walk away with a sharper framework for diagnosing what's broken in your sales organization, whether it's your people, your process, or the pressure you're putting on both, and a clear-eyed view of why doing less, more deliberately, consistently beats doing more with less intention. If you lead a staffing firm or a sales team, this conversation will make you uncomfortable in exactly the right way. KEY MOMENTS [00:01] – The #1 mistake holding firms back[01:08] – Chasing shiny objects kills revenue[02:21] – What to do when business is down[04:08] – How to prioritize your fix-it list[05:28] – Did COVID break the staffing industry?[07:02] – How COVID made staffing sales reps lazy[08:21] – Outputs vs. outcomes in sales[09:18] – Rewarding the wrong KPIs [10:48] – What consultative selling looks like[12:49] – Where firms get their ICP wrong[14:45] – Messaging by ICP level[16:38] – The Under Armour sales analogy[18:58] – Research has never been easier[23:00] – What top firms do differently[24:45] – Speed closes deals, not relationships[27:52] – Fixing staffing's reputation problem[31:42] – Sales reps as pre-client managers[33:26] – Optimistic or pessimistic on 2026?[35:41] – Coach in the moment, not end of month[37:17] – About AFM Strategic Partners[42:20] – Rapid fire: book that changed her life[43:24] – Advice for new staffing professionalsABOUT THE GUEST Anna Frazzetto is the Founder and CEO of AFM Strategic Partners and one of the most recognized voices in staffing and sales leadership — named to Staffing Industry Analysts' Global Power 150 Women in Staffing for seven consecutive years. She built her career scaling businesses from the ground up, including growing a solutions practice from $3M to $100M, and has led global sales transformations across some of the most complex corners of the industry. Her perspective is rare because it spans both sides of the table: the strategic and the deeply human, shaped in part by her experience as a cancer survivor who chose to bet on herself and start something new. Her new book, *Sales Leadership in Action*, distills over 100 field-tested tips for sales leaders who want to stop firefighting and start building teams that close.ABOUT THE HOST Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 225,000 downloads.SPONSORS AND OFFERS Book a 30-minute marketing consultation with host Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 Benefits in a Card helps staffing firms offer meaningful benefits to their entire workforce through flexible, unbundled plans designed for high-turnover environments—making it easier to control costs, improve retention, and stay competitive. https://www.BenefitsInACard.com TRICOM partners with staffing firms as an asset-based lender and full-service back-office provider, helping owners scale confidently by reducing risk and easing the operational strain of payroll, cash flow, and administration. https://www.tricom.com | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | ![]() [InSights] Stop Day Trading Your Marketing (with Steve Gipson)✨ | marketingstaffing+2 | Steve Gipson | Recruiters WebsitesInSights+4 | — | day tradingROI+2 | — | 40m 16s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Essential Sales Tools for 2026: How Staffing Firms Sell Smarter Today✨ | sales toolsstaffing firms+3 | David SearnsBrad Smith+1 | AI workflowssales collateral+4 | — | sales cyclesbuyer enablement+3 | — | 59m 38s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() [Stage] Your Reputation: The One Thing AI Can't Replicate (with Emily Burroughs)✨ | reputationrelationships+6 | Emily Burroughs | EB ConnectionLinkedIn+4 | — | competitive edgecommunication+6 | — | 53m 53s | |
| 3/23/26 | ![]() [Stage] While Everyone Automates, Being Yourself is Your Unfair Advantage (with Sharon Bondurant)✨ | Personal BrandingRecruiting+3 | Sharon Bondurant | The FindersTech+5 | Arizona | clarityconsistency+3 | — | 51m 06s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() [InSights] Stop Selling Staffing and Start Selling Outcomes (ft. David Searns)✨ | staffing servicesmarketing strategy+3 | David Searns | InSightsHaley Marketing+5 | — | staffing industryperformance data+3 | — | 39m 50s | |
| 3/9/26 | ![]() [Stage] Why the Old Staffing Playbook Is Failing (with Brett Cavanagh)✨ | staffingconsultative mindset+3 | Brett Cavanagh | TempWorks SoftwareLone Oak Payroll+5 | — | transactional playbooktalent inventory+3 | — | 52m 04s | |
| 3/2/26 | ![]() [InSights] Clients Retention Happens Between Deliverables✨ | client retentionaccount management+3 | Hailey Birkner | InSightsHaley Marketing+5 | — | loyaltyrevenue+3 | — | 32m 50s | |
| 2/23/26 | ![]() [Stage] The AI Divide: Why Some Staffing Firms Are Pulling Ahead (with Nicole Krensky)✨ | AIstaffing+2 | Nicole Krensky | AI toolsstaffing software+1 | — | leadershiplaggards+1 | — | 44m 51s | |
| 2/16/26 | ![]() [InSights] I Asked ChatGPT Hard Questions About Staffing. Here’s What It Said…✨ | staffingAI+1 | Chatgpt | ChatGPTLLM+1 | — | AI-powered LLMrelevance+1 | — | 36m 40s | |
| 2/9/26 | ![]() [Stage] 300 Applications. 0 Interviews. A CHROs TRUE Story | In this episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Paul Petersen to unpack why the candidate black hole still exists in recruiting and how human-centered, tech-enabled recruiting can finally fix it. About the Guest Paul Petersen is a fractional CHRO and executive workforce strategist with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations modernize talent acquisition, HR technology, and workforce strategy across global enterprises. He’s known for blending deep HR tech expertise with a relentless focus on the human experience for both talent and hiring managers. Key Takeaways Speed without intention creates invisible talent. Screening out is easier than building trust—but far less effective. Communication is the real differentiator in modern recruiting. Technology should amplify recruiters, not replace them. Great recruiters act like agents, not gatekeepers. Timestamps [00:23] – Why the candidate black hole still exists [02:54] – Screening out versus screening in explained [05:16] – When “speed to hire” becomes the wrong metric [06:48] – The two personas that actually matter [08:35] – Can AI really fix the candidate experience? [10:33] – The Domino’s pizza tracker analogy for recruiting [14:02] – Why talent pools are massively underutilized [16:26] – Predicting talent needs before jobs open [20:53] – Paul’s 300-application job search story [25:11] – Why recruiters should think like sports agents [30:37] – The hiring manager’s missing voice in HR tech [35:27] – Integrity as a long-term recruiting advantage About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors and Offers Heard Take the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. For a limited time, we're offering 50% off a brand new staffing website. Just message Brad Bialy on LinkedIn and mention the Crazy Website Promo. Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 Benefits in a Card helps staffing firms offer meaningful benefits to their entire workforce through flexible, unbundled plans designed for high-turnover environments—making it easier to control costs, improve retention, and stay competitive. https://www.BenefitsInACard.com TRICOM partners with staffing firms as an asset-based lender and full-service back-office provider, helping owners scale confidently by reducing risk and easing the operational strain of payroll, cash flow, and administration. https://www.tricom.com | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() [InSights] Staffing Firms Don't Need Marketing...They Need a Growth Engine | In this episode of InSights, presented by Haley Marketing, Brad Bialy sits down with David Searns, Co-CEO of Haley Marketing, to unpack why staffing firms must build a true growth engine—one that aligns marketing, sales, and buyer enablement to win in a more skeptical, competitive market. About the Guest David Searns is the Co-CEO of Haley Marketing and one of the most experienced voices in staffing industry marketing. With more than 25 years helping firms clarify differentiation and drive demand, David brings a deep, practical understanding of what actually fuels sustainable growth. Key Takeaways Marketing is a sales advantage, not a creative expense. Buyers decide long before sales ever gets the call. Differentiation starts with customer problems, not company features. Nurturing beats chasing when markets tighten. If you don’t define your aisle, you compete on price. Timestamps [02:20] Why staffing penetration is collapsing [04:55] Buyers are skeptical, busy, and informed [06:45] The danger of selling without buyer enablement [09:20] The six-layer growth engine framework [13:15] Why most differentiators don’t actually differentiate [17:10] Escaping the “staffing aisle” trap [19:00] How owners should pressure-test their messaging [23:40] Making sales drop-bys actually work [27:25] Why nurturing is the most ignored lever [31:30] Buyer enablement without giving away secrets [34:20] Why fewer employers are using temps [35:50] Learning how to learn in a changing market About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors InSights is presented by Haley Marketing. For a limited time, we’re offering 50% off a brand new staffing website. Just message Brad Bialy on LinkedIn and mention the Crazy Website Promo. Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 This episode is brought to you by FoxHire. If you’re looking for an Employer of Record partner that helps recruiters confidently grow contract placements and build recurring revenue without taking on extra risk, FoxHire is perfect for you. Learn more at https://www.FoxHire.com/Haley | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | ![]() [Stage] An Economist's Forecast of the 2026 Labor Market (with Noah Yosif) | In this episode of Take the Stage, presented by Haley Marketing, Brad Bialy sits down with Noah Yosif to break down what staffing leaders must understand about today’s labor market and how economic uncertainty, AI, immigration, and policy shifts are reshaping opportunity for firms willing to adapt. About the Guest Noah Yosif is Chief Economist and Head of Research at the American Staffing Association, where he leads economic and policy research supporting staffing firms nationwide. A frequent voice in major financial media, Noah helps the industry translate complex economic signals into practical insight. Key Takeaways The labor market rewards preparation, not prediction. Uncertainty exposes who truly understands their niche. Staffing’s real superpower is insight, not inventory. AI changes tasks faster than it changes demand. Waiting for recovery is not a growth strategy. Timestamps [00:59] – Why orders are harder to win today [03:35] – When staffing demand still exists [06:15] – Blue-collar work’s unexpected comeback [08:56] – Staffing’s real competitive advantage [11:38] – Immigration’s hidden labor impact [13:36] – Do we have enough workers long-term? [16:29] – The four forces shaping hiring decisions [18:25] – What lower rates mean for staffing [19:24] – Why “wait and see” is a mistake [22:33] – New revenue models changing staffing [25:54] – The smartest 2026 focus for owners [30:32] – Early signs of a staffing recovery About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors Take the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. The old way of selling staffing is dead. Let’s fix it – with smarter strategies and HUGE DISCOUNTS on modern lead gen tools: https://bit.ly/Bialy20 Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | ![]() [InSights] Why Selling Staffing Is Harder Than Ever—and What Actually Works Now | In this episode of InSights, presented by Haley Marketing, Brad Bialy sits down with Brad Smith to unpack why selling staffing services is harder than ever—and how tightly integrated sales, marketing, and AI-driven buyer enablement are becoming the real competitive advantage heading into 2026. About the Guest Brad Smith is Chief Strategy Officer at Haley Marketing, bringing more than 20 years of experience helping staffing firms turn digital marketing, technology, and strategy into predictable growth. A Certified Inbound Marketing professional, Brad is a frequent industry speaker and contributor to leading staffing publications. Key Takeaways Selling got harder—but avoidance won’t fix it. Activity beats hope when markets tighten. Buyer education now happens before sales conversations. Specialization creates leverage in crowded markets. AI amplifies systems—it doesn’t replace them. Timestamps [01:10] – Why sales feels harder than ever [02:35] – The real reason leaders avoid quotas [04:45] – When inbound stopped being enough [05:10] – The shocking truth about 72 touches [07:00] – Why reps quit before momentum starts [09:15] – Turning marketing into sales leverage [10:45] – How buyers decide before calling you [12:40] – What buyer enablement actually includes [15:10] – A $1.1M lesson in control and scale [18:05] – Why marketing can’t fix broken sales [21:00] – Focus beats doing everything for everyone [26:20] – How AI shifts from advantage to necessity About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors InSights is presented by Haley Marketing. The old way of selling staffing is dead. Let’s fix it – with smarter strategies and HUGE DISCOUNTS on modern lead gen tools: 👉 https://bit.ly/Bialy20 Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: 👉 https://bit.ly/Bialy30 | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | ![]() [Stage] Why High Performers Burn Out (with Ashley Andersen) | In this episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Ashley Andersen to reframe stress as a signal—not a setback—and explore how leaders can build mental strength, stay grounded in uncertainty, and keep showing up without burning out. About the Guest Ashley Andersen is the Founder & CEO of EzraSage, where she helps high-performing professionals and leadership teams build the mental strength to handle stress and pressure without burning out. With a clinical background in social work and psychology and experience as a certified executive coach and Dare to Lead™ facilitator, Ashley has worked with organizations ranging from family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Key Takeaways Stress is a signal, not a failure. Awareness comes before intention. Pause creates power. Purpose buffers pressure. Progress requires showing up. Timestamps [00:02] – Redefining stress beyond “good” and “bad” [02:10] – Why the brain defaults to danger mode [06:24] – The caveman brain at work meetings [08:04] – The invisible guest mindset shift [09:32] – Stop taking reactions personally [12:13] – The power of the pause [14:07] – Building accountability into team culture [17:37] – Alignment beats agreement [18:55] – Purpose as a stress buffer [23:18] – Finding purpose through lived experiences [28:09] – Why celebrating wins builds resilience [32:09] – Keep showing up when it’s hard About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors Take the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. The old way of selling staffing is dead. Let’s fix it – with smarter strategies and HUGE DISCOUNTS on modern lead gen tools: 👉 https://bit.ly/Bialy20 Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: 👉 https://bit.ly/Bialy30 | — | ||||||
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