So, this goes along with several other posts, including my last one, Massage Clinic. Plus, from my understanding, there are several of us looking in to the expansion process. This may be very helpful information to have, so please give us all you've got! After interviewing potential ICs, I have a very tough decision to make between two of them.

• First candidate: Graduating next week, becoming Nationally Certified, becoming licensed, becoming insured, is passionate about massage and very eager to get her hands on some clients. Very flexible with hours and perfectly satisfied with coming in to the business at 40%, with no over head and room to grow. Nervous in verbal interview and hands-on assessment, which I considered to be expected with the first actual interview. Understands that there are no guarantees that there will be clients on her schedule immediately and that it takes time to build a client base.
  
• Second candidate: Graduated last year, not Nationally Certified, is licensed, is insured, is currently an IC at a Chiro office as well. Passionate about massage and learning as much as she can through CEUS and other therapists. Very flexible with hours and eager to grow in one location to build from there. Satisfied with 40% with no over head and room to grow. Confident in speaking about massage and in interview/hands-on assessment. Also knows that there is no initial client guarantee, but willing to make it happen.

So, although slightly vague, with these mini-bios what would you do? Go for the experienced and help cultivate the ambition or help a new colleague grow in all matters of the profession? Who would YOU hire?