On today's episode, I interview local restaurant general manager, Mallory Hillyard. Hillyard has over five years of experience managing a restaurant, and understands to a major extent how to navigate a restaurant during peak and slow seasons. On this episode, we will hear how Hillyard manages during this season while also establishing a positive work culture.

On today's episode we talk with Vernetta Kosalka, a professor of tourism and hospitality management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Kosalka has over 25 years of experience in hospitality management and understands well the importance of preparation for the slow season. In this episode, Kosalka expands on why the slow season exists, what employees in the industry can do and how restaurant owners can best prepare.

On this episode, we discuss with local server Madison Conklin. Conklin has had over six years of serving experience and understands first hand what it means to navigate your overall finances in an industry where income can fluctuate so heavily.