How to Get Hiring Right

How to Get Hiring Right… And What We Get Wrong

Hiring the right people is often the make-or-break moment for entrepreneurs. It's one of the toughest decisions founders face, and too many of us get it wrong before we finally get it right. At this month's Clutch City event, we'll dive deep into the real-world lessons that no business owner can afford to overlook when it comes to hiring. Whether you're scaling a startup, growing a team, or just navigating the hiring process, this event is packed with the strategies and tools you need to succeed.

Event Details:

• Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• Location: Suite 670, Address Income, 100 W Liberty St, Reno, Nevada, US, 89501

• Event Link on Eventbrite

Agenda:

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Open Networking / Drinks

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Welcome / Overview of the Evening
Hosted by David Ezell

6:15 PM - 6:23 PM
8-Minute Talk:
"Hire Like You Mean It: The Founder’s Guide to Building a Team" – Lindsay Bradley
Most founders hire reactively—driven by pressure or fear—instead of purposefully. Lindsay Bradley will explain why defining exactly what your team needs is the first step to getting hiring right. You’ll learn how to avoid wasting time, money, and energy on bad hires.

6:23 PM - 6:31 PM
8-Minute Talk:
"Overlooked Talent: Interns Can Build Your Startup Faster" – Trevor Richardson
In this fast-paced session, Trevor will share how interns—often overlooked in the hiring process—can be a critical growth lever for your startup. He’ll show how leveraging interns can unlock scale, speed, and systematic execution.

6:32 PM - 6:40 PM
8-Minute Talk:
"Hiring in the Age of AI" – Samuel Greene
Samuel will dive into the new skills that are becoming crucial, like managing AI agents, as well as what remains unchanged: communication, tech, and culture fit. This session will also teach you how to evaluate new hires effectively using defined metrics and clear expectations.

6:40 PM - 7:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Apply the lessons learned in the earlier talks to your own business with targeted small-group discussions.

7:00 PM - 7:20 PM
Group Learnings
Get insights and feedback from all the breakout sessions.

7:20 PM - 7:30 PM
Wrap-Up
Closing thoughts and next steps.

What You’ll Learn:

At Clutch City, we’re all about hands-on learning and actionable insights. Here’s what you can expect from the event:

1. Mini Keynotes
   Three powerhouse speakers will deliver quick, 8-minute tactical talks based on real experience—not theoretical fluff. You'll get straight-to-the-point advice and strategies that work in the trenches of scaling a business.

2. Breakout Sessions
   After the keynotes, each speaker will lead a breakout session, diving into the specifics of how you can apply these lessons to your business. No passive listening here—this is a hands-on working session designed to create real change.

3. Drinks & Real Talk
   A casual networking experience where you'll get to connect with like-minded founders, creators, and operators. This isn't just about making connections; it's about building a community of entrepreneurs who actually get it.

Meet the Speakers:

• Lindsay Bradley, Founder of Guided Arrows

• Trevor Richardson, Founder of Address Income

• Samuel Greene, Co-founder of FrontRace

Each speaker brings their own unique insights into hiring and scaling businesses, sharing the key lessons they've learned from their own journeys. Whether you're in the early stages of growth or scaling for the future, their experiences will offer valuable takeaways.

Who Should Attend:
Clutch City is for entrepreneurs scaling service or product businesses, creators turning content into companies, startup founders looking for traction, and operators who want to build smarter, not just harder.

What You’ll Leave With:

• Clarity on Hiring: Learn the key principles to avoid costly mistakes and make better hiring decisions.

• Connections: Network with other founders, creators, and operators who understand the challenges you're facing.

• Real Business Breakthroughs: Walk away with at least one actionable insight that will help move your business forward.

Hiring might just be the most important decision you'll make for your company. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from those who've been there, made the mistakes, and found the path to getting it right.

Join us on August 21st at Clutch City, and let’s talk about how to hire smarter and scale faster. See you there!