You Should Be Smart Enough to Not Need Anyone

Every paycheck I cut means payroll taxes, employment insurance, corporate overhead—layers that eat margins before you even turn a profit.

The allure?

Import talent on visas, pay them less (or at least cap their leverage), and pretend you’re scaling smart.

But here’s the rub: that “cheap” labor isn’t cheap.

It’s a trap.

The H-1B program? Sold as a fix for…