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“hire more experienced people and pay them a lot more money and I get way better results”
hiringexperiencetalent
What It Means
Paying 2-3x more for experienced talent delivers 5-10x better results than hiring ambitious juniors
Why It Matters
Most entrepreneurs try to save money on talent and end up costing themselves much more in opportunity cost
When It's True
When you need results quickly, when the work has been done before, when you can afford the premium
When It's Risky
When budget is extremely tight, when building learning culture, when work is truly novel
How to Apply
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Budget 2-3x salary expectations for critical roles
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Look for exact experience match
3
Focus on proven results over potential
Example Scenario
“Startup hires proven head of sales for $300K instead of ambitious junior for $120K, gets revenue growth 6 months faster”