> How do you hire? If that's the question -- the answer is simple. I have worked at places that want the best developers we can find. So we paid market salary

> How do you hire? If that's the question -- the answer is simple. I have worked at places that want the best developers we can find. So we paid market salary+benefits. We wanted entry-level and experts, and so paid them according to their value. You want top 10%, then pay top 10%. If you can't afford it -- that's ok -- find someone who is not as good and train them. If they become top 10%, pay them more. Oh -- and charge enough for the work they do so that you don't worry about it. It's a trade-off -- make the trade-off.