You're coming at it from the mindset of a hacker who can solve his own problems. Come at it from the perspective of a business owner/manager who has problems t

You're coming at it from the mindset of a hacker who can solve his own problems. Come at it from the perspective of a business owner/manager who has problems they're desperate to find solutions to. It's not necessarily because they don't have the skillset, but sometimes they just don't have the time... but it doesn't mean they aren't willing to invest some time in the off chance it might gain them some time back. I've interviewed (only a few people) but if you make it clear your real intention (to find a way to solve their problems) they'll take the time to tell you everything. I once scheduled a 30-minute call with a lady, and she was so passionate about her problems we were on the phone for over an hour. She became a valuable contact for me in the industry.