624 Update on New Mexico’s Restaurant Industry – Carol Wight

On this week’s conversation Paul talks to Carol Wight of the New Mexico Restaurant Association. Paul and Carol discuss President Trump’s plan to exempt tips from income taxes. They also discuss the culture of tipping at restaurants and other businesses.

They discuss the economics of the industry these days and how inflation is impacting restaurants. Carol and Paul then turn to the search for talent and how the Industry has worked to hold onto staff at a time when fewer Americans are willing to work.

Finally, Paul and Carol discuss the special session/crime/and ways her industry is attempting to bring better leadership to state and local government.

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