Discuss a Critical Hire
The cheapest time to have this conversation is now.
Every week a critical seat stays open or filled by the wrong person compounds against you. A conversation costs nothing and usually saves a quarter.
What happens when you reach out
You reach me directly
No intake team, no junior gatekeeper. The first reply comes from the person who will run the engagement.
We pressure-test the hire
One honest conversation about the outcome this leader has to create, and whether I am the right person to find them.
You get a real read
The likely timeline, the market for this leader, and a straight answer on what the role will take. No pitch.
You decide
If it is a fit, the work begins immediately. If not, you leave with a clearer view of the hire than you came with.
Prefer email. Reach me directly at jcrane@cnasearch.com.
Every conversation is confidential. Nothing moves without your word.
Before You Reach Out
Questions I Am Often Asked
Do you actually run the search yourself?
Yes. Every engagement, start to finish. There is no associate behind me. The person you speak with is the person doing the work.
How fast can you move?
AI and engineering shortlists arrive in under 72 hours and most searches complete in under ten days. Speed comes from relationships and preparation, not from cutting corners.
How many clients do you take at once?
A small number. I only take engagements I believe I can win, because my name is on the outcome.
What if I am not ready to start a search?
Then we talk about the hire anyway. The earlier we speak, the cheaper the decision. There is no cost to a conversation.