How do you find people who have tech knowledge to help on your forum that you can trust?

I used to look for help on admin forums but it was difficult getting them to help because I couldn't offer money. Now, I look into ChatGPT and try to do on my own

Trusting random tech guys online can be a risky move sometimes. One guy I hired once nearly destroyed my whole site. Since then, I depend on referrals alone. If it doesn't come from a trusted source, I won't go there.

I try to do it all myself, until it becomes overwhelming.

At that point, I’ll ask a loyal member if they want to come on board.