By Nick Maddox Posted December 17, 2014
Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know about the first sushi business to open in Winnemucca, The Crazy Tuna.
The business is the first of its kind in this small town, and so far it has been a big hit. It is exotic and definitely contributes more dining options.
The business would not be what it is without its owner and manager, Tiffany Swanson.
So, how did this business come to be? After Swanson moved here, got married, and settled in, she realized something was missing in this town, so she decided that she was going to fill that void and make a difference. She decided to open up The Crazy Tuna.
Opening a business is not an easy thing to do. There are many hardships that you must overcome to be a successful business owner. According to Swanson, one of the hardest things in owning a business is all the taxes. The government really hits businesses hard with taxes, and it is very difficult to handle.
There are also the employees a restaurant owner has to put up with. Although having employees is a blessing, it can also be a curse. Even though employees can be a nuisance and make running a business more stressful, employees can also be one of the biggest perks.
“Most employees are friends, and I treat them like family. They are family. They all usually make me very proud and provide a positive influence,” said Swanson.
Swanson also loves her business and is proud of her accomplishments.
“I enjoy what I do and how I do it, from the name of the restaurant to the menus,” said Swanson.
If she were to do something different than sushi, Swanson said she would also enjoy running a 50’s burger joint. A kind of place that would have quality burgers and fries and have a nice summertime feel to it.
Swanson ended with advice to everyone who is interested in ever owning a restaurant.
“You should always go out and make a difference. Even if you fail, you can just mark it off your bucket list. You need to be risky, and you need to follow through and put in the work and effort. You also get a lot of support and change lives. You just won’t know till you do it,” said Swanson.
This is advice people need to all take. People will never know what might have been if they don’t take the risk to find out.
When Swanson was asked how she would look back at the business if it no longer existed for some reason, she said, “Even if the business was gone, I would still look back and be very proud.”
