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The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Adrien RoqueA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. The last competitor up for the first round of interviews was Adrien, everyone had headed out and I snagged him post event and we geeked out about ice, the competition and loving our small...2023-03-2106 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Xavier AlebaA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. Another small market bartender making big waves in the industry, Xavier talks about what the competition means to him and how entering is pushing him to be better in his market in Alberta. 2023-03-2005 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Harry ThamA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. I couldn't be more proud to have Harry Tham, one of the lead bartender at Clive's compete in the Nationals; he is young and hungry and am proud of his performance throughout the week. 2023-03-2005 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Daphnee Vary DeshaiesA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. Daphnee is already such a strong presence in the industry and I always love having the chance to sit down with her, her energy and love for the industry is contagious, she also killed...2023-03-1906 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Steven JorgensonA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. As a fellow small market bartender, I connected with Steven on that level of working three times as hard to prove your half as good mentality and what that means for his World Class...2023-03-1905 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Kate ChernoffA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. This one makes me very proud because Kate Chernoff is a Victorian bartender really doing amazing things, not just on the Victoria scene but also on the competition circuit, watch out for her in...2023-03-1805 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Sam ClarkA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. Sam Clark went on to get a Top 4 spot at Nationals, and there is one thing I loved about this process this year was watching the competitors go from first day to final challenge. 2023-03-1805 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Jacob MartinA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. This one is a little special because when we sat down, this was Jacob's first foray into World Class Canada and he went on to win it all! Seeing the progression from this first...2023-03-1705 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Ben KingstoneA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. Today, we chat to the first Ben Kingstone from Toronto and his journey to World Class. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and in...2023-03-1705 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleWorld Class Canada Nationals - Emily VeyA very special World Class Canada 10th Anniversary series, I will be bringing back the podcast for this special series. I will be interviewing the competitors on the first day of competition, through to the judges and finally the winner, Jacob Martin. Strap in and get ready for some old school Soole podcasting and we will have tons of fun along the way. Today, we chat to the first competitor, Emily Vey and get some insight into her World Class experience. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, dist...2023-03-1604 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #101 - Getting the JobWith post-pandemic for a lot of people now becoming the new normal and workers slowly coming back to work, this episode is for how to get the job you really want. 10 steps to getting back in the employment game. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-end business operation...2020-09-0110 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #84 - Donnie WheelerWe chat with absolute legend this week, Donnie Wheeler; former Havana Club Rum brand ambassador, we chat about his love not just for the rum but how he dived deep into the product, the process and the culture behind it. He is forever giving back to the community that he loves, and I for one am looking forward to seeing what he has in store in the next few months. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for dec...2020-08-2838 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #100 - Work Life Balance, is it a real thing?Work Life Balance to me is a very personal choice, one that requires you to be completely self aware of yourself and your surroundings. If you love to work, don't feel guilty about missing out on social time with friends and vice versa, if you work to live than enjoy it. But most of all through all of this, make sure you are happy. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the adv...2020-08-2505 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #83 - How to Recognise and Achieve PatienceBeen a throwback week this week, this episode is from about 3 months into doing the Post Shift Podcast and touches on how to be more patient along with resonating with me personally in the way of Clive's in the beginning now that I have retaken it over. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering...2020-08-2111 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #99 - Mentorship ThrowbackThis is more important than ever, a throwback to one of my first episodes. I have talked about mentorship over the years but in this interesting time, it is important to connect with your community and offer as much support as possible. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com Listen to t...2020-08-1806 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #82 - Tim Etherington-Judge of Healthy Hospo and Avallen CalvadosThis is a fantastically raw and down to earth interview with Tim Etherington-Judge on why Healthy Hospo started, his way back from being in deep depression, why he decided to start a calvados company and how turning down big money for it spawned his need to give back to the bartending industry through his crowdfunding campaign. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to...2020-08-141h 00

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #98 - A Layman Guide to E-CommerceI did a very in-depth episode with my partner in Exemplar LM a few weeks back, but with how much I am doing in this realm right now; I wanted to get down some thoughts that may be a bit more approachable way. I am really deep into this now and have to say that most distilleries and wineries are vastly behind on the consumer convenience and brand equity that is happening due to COVID. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, brea...2020-08-1108 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #81 - Using the Bar Industry to make Better SpiritsThis is a seminar that I was supposed to present in New Orleans in March for the American Distillers Institute Conference; obviously, due to COVID, this didn't happen and it went virtual. In this seminar, I talk about helping to create award-winning spirits here in British Columbia and beyond shortly. If you are opening a distillery, this is a must-listen seminar for anyone thinking about creating spirits and how to leverage the bar industry to do so. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has...2020-08-0736 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #97 - Influencer MarketingInfluencer marketing has been demonized in the last few years and rightly so, but that being said. I do strongly believe, like any marketing strategy, that a well thought out, properly planned and instigated influencer marketing strategy can reap benefits. But as I mention in the video, it's a two way street with rules, deliverables and goals. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are hel...2020-08-0409 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #80 - Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry of Dead RabbitSean and Jack have been an inspiration to me for nearly a decade, from the years creating the bar at the Merchant Hotel to the award-winning Dead Rabbit; we also talk about their partnership, it's strengths and weaknesses and how they continue to power on through thick and thin. Great insight on how to create one of the best bars in the world. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opi...2020-07-311h 03

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #96 - Colin Parks of Human ConstructI chat to partner and graphic designer, Colin Parks from Human Construct Design + Branding about the importance of brand, logo and collateral to the long term success of your business along with geeking out about fonts, favourite eras of design and how we combine 20 years of graphic designing with hospitality experience. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary spa...2020-07-2840 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #79 - Mike Vardy, the ProductivityistHad a great chat about productivity and time management expert, Mike Vardy, the Productivityist about applying a lot of his techniques to the bar industry and for entrepreneurs as a whole. This episode brings a ton of value for anyone wanting to get more out of their day. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospi...2020-07-2444 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #95 - Mash up, The Art of ResilienceThis week's mash up talks about resilience, dealing with negativity and becoming better at loving yourself to combat it all. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-end business operations, and every inch between. “Tales of the Cocktail” - Top 10 Best Broadcast or Podcast (2020). New episodes...2020-07-2103 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #78 - Angus WinchesterAngus Winchester has been a leading educational powerhouse for decades, I have been lucky enough to call him a good peer for years and it was great to catch up and chat about how he got to where he is and of course to prove or disprove some legends about him. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary spa...2020-07-1752 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #94 - Mash Up, What do you Want and How to Achieve ItA mash up of how to define what you want and how to achieve it. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-end business operations, and every inch between. “Tales of the Cocktail” - Top 10 Best Broadcast or Podcast (2020). New episodes posted every Tuesday and Friday.2020-07-1406 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #77 - Zdenek Kastanek of ecoSPIRITSHave a follow-up chat (first episode here) with Z from Proof & Co. and more importantly EcoSpirits, a new packaging and shipping technology that is going to disrupt the spirits industry over the next few years. Great to get down to how and why the product came about and the plans for the next few years. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to def...2020-07-1031 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #93 - Other People's Perceptions Aren't Your OwnThis came out of a post about people pigeon holing people, this isn't your perception, it's there's and there's alone. To break perceptions of yourself out of the pigeon hole you may find yourself in; you will need to work twice as hard to prove you are half as good. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of...2020-07-0705 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #76 - Ren Navarro of Beer.DiversityI have been preaching since day one of the pandemic to come out of the other side of it better than we went in as an industry and ourselves. I sat down with Ren Navarro from Beer. Diversity and chatted about her work with the project along with how you can get her to help with changing your brewery or restaurant culture for the better going forward. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he del...2020-07-0322 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #92 - Inventory ManagementMy first Post Shift Shot in a while, wanted to tackle Inventory Management this week due to people reopening, struggling with inventory and cash flow. Wanted to give 5 pointers including some that I got from peer, Sean Finter of Barmetrix this week. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back...2020-06-3009 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #75 - Chris Patino of Raised by WolvesI was taken aback by just how raw and insightful this episode was with Chris Patino, formally an award-winning brand ambassador with Pernod Ricard and now running his own agency and is one of the owners of the Raised by Wolves in San Diego. If you ever want some real advice about brand ambassadorship, hospitality entrepreneurship and bartending advancement, this is the one for you. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the...2020-06-2649 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #91 - Modern Bar Cart Interview with Erik KozlikHad a great chat with Erik from Modern Bar Cart about my love of Victoria, BC, the force behind my second book, Great Northern Cocktails and so much more. Could have chatted for another hour about entrepreneurship, the industry and further beyond. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-e...2020-06-231h 03

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #74 - Jason Williams of Proof & Co.Jason Williams is the Creative Director for Proof & Co. in Singapore and we chatted about his trek from Coolum in Queensland to Singapore along with creating gins including his own, Widges Gin and the story behind the innovative program, Eco Spirits from Proof and Co. He has 35 open projects open across the globe including the historic Pegu Club in Myanmar. Great insight into the inner workings of the company throughout APAC and his personal drive to succeed. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has...2020-06-1958 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #90 - Online Marketing with Kristoff Coates of Exemplar LMWe deep dive into an online presence, website design and social media marketing for all types of businesses from large to small. Trying to demystify how to create a reliable, sustainable and effective online strategy to get the biggest bang for your buck. Kristoff and I have partnered to build Exemplar LM, a specific media company for the beverage industry. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stor...2020-06-1657 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #73 - Christina Veira of Side DutiesHad an amazing and raw conversation with Christina Veira of Side Duties about the state of the industry, who work in advocacy and training, intersectionality in the industry along with some in-depth advice pieces of changing the culture in venues across the country and globe. If there is any episodes that you listen to, this is the one. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are...2020-06-121h 14

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #89 - Mash-up, Side Hustles and EntrepreneurshipThis week's Post Shift Shot is a mash-up of advice about side hustles and entrepreneurship over the last year and a bit. I think side hustles, projects and entrepreneurship are more important than ever. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-end business operations, and every inch between. “Ta...2020-06-0905 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #72 - Lauren Mote and Jonathan Chovancek from Bittered SlingHad a great chat with the husband-wife team behind Bittered Sling Bitters based right here in BC, a great bitters line that has been slowly taking over the globe for the last 8 years. We chat their backgrounds and get into the thought processes behind the brand, them meeting and the true nature of drinks entrepreneurship. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week.2020-06-051h 11

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #88 - Miles Jones of Campari GroupThis is a great episode with Miles Jones, Senior Commercial Manager Western Canada for anyone who ever wondered how brands like Aperol and Campari went from obscure to mainstream in five years, this is a really great insight how you can take a brand and make it mainstream using a couple of specific tips and tricks. Worth the listen to learn the mantra behind the whole Campari Group, not just their bitter line up. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the w...2020-06-0237 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #71 - Speed Rack with Lynnette Marrero and Ivy MixHave you ever wondered the driving force behind Speed Rack to take it from a humble idea to a worldwide phenom? We have a chat with the dynamic duo behind the competition, the early days, the global success and the future. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON I...2020-05-2928 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #87 - Rhumbishop InterviewThis is from an interview with Eugene from Rhum Bishop in Kenya, chatting about hospitality, industry mentorship and entrepreneurship. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON...2020-05-2658 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #70 - Simon Ford of Ford's GinI have always admired Simon Ford, he was always a brilliant marketer and ambassador for the brands he backed. I wanted to get to the bottom of why he gave up a fantastic gig for taking the risk on his own brand, the pitfalls, the losses and the wins. Gets very raw on the topic of drinks entrepreneurship, if you are thinking of getting into business yourself, listen to this first. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, v...2020-05-221h 14

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #86 Special Edition - Haley Forest of ItalicusHaley was actually one of my very first podcasts back at San Antonio Cocktail Conference in Jan 2019, but I butchered the audio and had to scrap the interview. So happy that I reconnected and got to chat to her about her obsession with food, drinks and of course her beloved Italicus. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to y...2020-05-2155 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #85 Special Edition - John Gakuru Of Sweet and ChilliJohn is the man behind some seriously amazing events like World Class, Coachella and more. How did he go from bartending at a TGI Fridays in South Hampton to running a massive event, advocacy and training company in the US and everything in between. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com ...2020-05-2059 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleRodeCast Competition - Soole's Origin StoryThis is for the My RodeCast podcast competition, a brief episode of my origin story; which I don't think I have ever told. Vote for it here! Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Conc...2020-05-1901 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #84 - Q&A with Ian Tostenson (BCRFA) and Jeff Guignard (Able BC)With restaurants and bars reopening this week, I wanted to get a live stream Q&A with Ian Tostenson of the BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association and Jeff Guignard of ABLE BC. We chatted about the fundamentals int he reopening, new legislation and answered questions given before and during the Q&A. You can email Ian and Jeff directly with questions at itostenson@bcrfa.com and jeff@ablebc.ca. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, ve...2020-05-1953 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #83 Special Edition - Franky Marshall, Pineau de Charentes expertFranky Marshall is a tour de force bartender out of NYC, we discuss where she has come from, how 2012 was a huge year for her, her love of all things French including the super obscure Pineau de Charentes and sticking to you guns; professionally and personally. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com 2020-05-1840 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #69 - Chris Lowder of Proof & Co. ChinaWe look at the meteoritic rise to one of the top bartenders and consultants in the world. This was a great episode that covers so much about where Chris came from and his plans in the future. His outlook on the APAC market pre and post COVID is inspirational and you should apply the things happening in the Chinese hospitality market to your business. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get...2020-05-151h 20

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #82 Special Edition - Dean SerneelsTo give this man a title in the hospitality industry would be a grave disservice, flair god, OG mixology magician, just all-round industry legend. Dean started in small-town Ontario and took the flair world by storm, competing and organising competitions all over the world. He has been a mentor of mine since I could flair myself, great chat about what he's up to these days and what his plans are for the future. If you are a flairtender, this is the guy that helped catapult it. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn S...2020-05-1443 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #81 Special Edition - Dean Callan of the Dean Callan ShowDean and I go back almost 20 years to our days starting out in Brisbane. The conversation was full of great stories, taking Monkey Shoulder world wide and the reason he started the Dean Callan Show. This was just a great catch up with an old friend. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com 2020-05-131h 23

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #80 - Reopening Restaurant Update Part 1This is the first of most likely 3 restaurant reopening episodes in the coming weeks. This one focuses on the BCRFA's recommendations to the government for restaurant reopenings. Some good pointers in here, ABLE BC sent me a few as well, along with Restaurants Canada. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FO...2020-05-1213 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #79 Special Edition - Philip Duff of Liquid SolutionsSit down with long time friend and mentor, Philip Duff and chat about his career, Old Duff Genever and the state of the hospitality industry in New York and the future of the industry as a whole. This is the second time Philip has been on the show, check out the first episode here. We also start the "Question of the Day", this one from Gerry Jobe, "Now that this is in full swing “reimagine” mode, are we all going to finally address the bullshit of Tip skimming from ownership? The practice of “keeping your tips” for a few day’...2020-05-1132 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #68 - Charlotte Voisey of William Grant & SonsOne of the longest-standing brand ambassadors in the game, Charlotte has helped shape the way brand ambassadors are trained and respected. With a huge and diverse portfolio to work with William Grant & Sons, she gives insight into Hendrick's and how to make the transition and stay balanced as a brand ambassador. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to y...2020-05-0831 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #78 Special Edition - Sven Almenning from Speakeasy Group and Ananas AcademyGreat to catch up with a dear friend and peer, Sven Almenning from Speakeasy Group and Ananas Academy, touching on the jump from consultant to the owner and then owner of multiple venues. This was a great eye-opener for any hospitality entrepreneur. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US O...2020-05-0756 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #77 Special Edition - Michael Smith from SaveSmallBusiness.caI took a larger view of the macro of small business this week and chatted to Michael Smith from Save Small Business.ca and chat about the things they are lobbying from the government along with changes they want to see stretch long after we see normalcy. This is a great big picture episode. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. 2020-05-0634 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #76 - Fever-Tree Seminars: Turning Side Hustles into RealitySide hustles and projects are more important than ever in this current climate of quarantine, but should you always have a side hustle, a passion project or something that can produce some passive income? Turn whatever your passion is into a source of income now and continue it after the lock down is lifted. I will show you the tools to go from A to B without breaking the bank and maximizing a little extra cash in your pocket. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries...2020-05-0536 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #75 Special Edition - Jason Littrell, JL Hospitality ConsultantHad a great live stream with Jason Littrell out of New York about his humble beginnings, working with the late great Sasha Petreske and making the leap from bartending to consultant and how branding, social media and online presence is more important now than ever. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com ...2020-05-0444 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #67 - Jesse Vida of Atlas SingaporeI got to know Jesse during my time in Singapore last year, an amazing bartender and manager who always had me in awe of his skill set. I wanted to find out where he had come from and where he was heading, great origin story and how to get what you want in the industry. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. 2020-05-0149 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #74 Special Edition - Tyler Dyck of Okanagan SpiritsThis is a special edition episode as we delve into the impact of the pandemic on the craft spirits industry in BC with Tyler Dyck, co-owner of Okanagan Spirits and the head of the Craft Distiller's Guild, the lobbyist to the government for the industry. Interesting take as many distilleries are solely making sanitizer for from line workers, but the issues before Covid-19 are still being discussed and pushed through. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue o...2020-04-3031 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #73 Special Edition - Sean Finter, Barmetrix and Business of BarsHad an amazing chat with Sean Finter from Barmetrix and Business of Bars, a long term peer who has helped thousands of businesses across the world with being more dynamic strategies. It was an enlightening discussion about the industries past, present and future. This was a really raw chat and I was blown away by it. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every w...2020-04-2937 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #72 - Fever-Tree Canada Seminars - Online Strategies for the Job HuntI was asked to present a few seminars for the Fever-Tree Canada Seminar Series online, this is the first of a couple in the coming weeks. Chatting about the use of and strategy for each individual platform and how to leverage them for the future after the lockdown is over. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you b...2020-04-2849 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #71 Special Edition - Sam Jones of 2% Jazz CoffeeThe week kicks off with a special edition with Victorian entrepreneur and coffee master, Sam Jones from 2% Jazz as we chat about the humble beginnings of the store, his learning curve on business and operations and his new found love of chocolate. Of course, we also broach the subject of his business during Covid-19. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. 2020-04-2733 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #70 Special Edition - Half a Dozen Hospitality Podcast with Brad BodnarchukI get to chat about the way I see the industry going with Brad Bodnarchuk on his podcast, Half a Dozen Hospitality. I loved this episode, it was a great back and forth between Brad and I as we are fellow consultants and see how the industry and our clients have handled this stage of the pandemic. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories e...2020-04-2356 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #69 Special Edition - Calen McNeil of Big Wheel Burgers and Zambri'sHad a great chat with Calen McNeil from Big Wheel Burgers and Zambri's; thinking that we would be talking business, we quickly started exploring his philanthropy work along with the pivot his business has taken while keeping the mental health of his staff in mind. Check out the Big Wheel Community Foundation and Food Eco District for more information. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and t...2020-04-2227 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #68 - Navigating Shopify and Online Sales PlatformsCreating a Shopify Store, embedding it into your website and then piggy backing drop shipping apps like Printify, Printiful and Dropify onto it sounds complicated but it is quite easy and a google search away for even the most technology stunted person. I also cover selling on EBay and flipping in this episode. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. ...2020-04-2112 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #67 Special Edition - Jon Gray from Bartender's Benevolent FundOn this very special edition of the podcast, we chat to Jon Gray, one of the directors of the Bartenders Benevolent Fund based in Toronto but doing amazing hospitality relief work across the country. We chat about the humble beginnings of the fund, the 0-60 nature that the pandemic created and how to get some relief from them. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the b...2020-04-2028 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #65 - Francesco Lafranconi of Mr Coco's, Las VegasThis was another pre Covid-19 episode that I recorded while I was in Las Vegas in February. Francesco is the consummate gentleman, so the interview is actually in two parts after the pandemic struck and the original interview. I think it gives a huge amount of context to how the pandemic has effected the industry across the country. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the b...2020-04-171h 00

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #66 Special Edition - Dork Uncorked on CFAX Interview about Covid-19 and the impact on the hospitality industryI chatted with the gents from Dork Uncorked on CFAX about the impact of Covid-19 on the industry here in Victoria and the rest of the country. This one was much more sombre and deep than the last time I was on the show, but it is weird times to say the least. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. B...2020-04-1643 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #65 Special Edition - Trevor Kallies of the CPBAHad a great conversation with Trevor Kallies of the Donnelly Group about his efforts with the Canadian Professional Bartenders Association for bartenders across the country. They are currently giving free membership (http://canadianbartenders.com/membership/) to to bartenders so they can take advantage of the benefits being created from donations and fundraising. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to...2020-04-1523 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SoolePost Shift Shot #64 - 5 Things Hospitality People Should be DoingLast week, I chatted about what operators should be doing right now. I thought this week I would do a list outlying what industry people should be doing during the pandemic. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Sool...2020-04-1414 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #63 Special Edition - Samantha Casuga of Dead Rabbit, NYCHad a blast on a live stream with Sam Casuga, an old friend from Victoria who is now killing it as Head Bartender of the world-famous Dead Rabbit in New York City. We chatted about how she went from working Native Tongues in Calgary to NYC in just 3 years. Great pointers on how young bartenders should set the goals higher and further and achieve them. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters...2020-04-1327 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #64 - Victoria Hospitality Industry State of the UnionThis is from a live taping in March at the Mint in Victoria where we had a panel discussion about the industry, where it came from, how it is and where it is going. Featuring Brant Porter (Veneto Ristorante), Solomon Siegel (Pagliacci's) and Peter Zambri (Zambris), long and indepth discussion about what's happening in the macro and microspheres of the hospitality industry. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of v...2020-04-101h 28

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #62 Special Edition - Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of BCRFAOn this special edition of the Post Shift Podcast, we talk to President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Service Association about how they are handling this situation along with the long term goals of the association has for the hospitality industry. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com F...2020-04-0935 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #61 Special Edition - Chef Trevor Bird of Fable, VancouverTrying to post every weekday during this crisis to try and get as much information to the industry as possible. This came from an amazing live stream that Chef Trevor Bird and I did on Instagram last week. Tons of information about mental health, government assistance, pretty much covered everything. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you b...2020-04-0842 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #60 - 5 Things Every Operator Should be DoingThere are a ton of these lists out there about what every operator should be doing, I also have a ton of people asking advice on the macro affects of Covid-19 on the industry. I don't have all the answers for the foreseeable future, but I do have advice on the micro of restaurants; this is my top 5 list on what you should be doing as an operator. Do I have all the answers, NO but I think these things will help in the long run as much as it can. Hit me up with your opinions on all...2020-04-0714 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #59 Special Edition - Alex Rice of NS Spirit Co. and the #thebigtipThis is for my East Coast brethren; with an episode every week day, I want to spread the love as best I can. I chatted with Alex Rice of Nova Scotia Spirit Co. about his initiative #thebigtip which gave out $50,000 in relief to industry people in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. We also chat about the impact of this on his business and his employees and his outlook for the future. You can read more here. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents fr...2020-04-0616 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #63 - Daniela Cubelic of Silk Road TeasThis podcast went completely different than I expected on so many levels. From entrepreneurship to climate change to passion vs business, could have spoken for hours on the subject. An amazing entrepreneur, businesswoman and advocate; really enjoyed this episode. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soo...2020-04-031h 08

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #58 Special Edition - John Sinopoli of SaveHospitality.caWith every day being a podcast trying to connect the industry with everyone working hard with initiatives and assistance. Today is a huge initiative, SaveHospitality.ca with thousands of restaurants cooperating to be one voice to the government, it's a deep yet well thought out and articulated episode. John and his team are really pushing for a better recovery from this pandemic. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of v...2020-04-0227 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #57 Special Edition - Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of ABLE BCTrying to do daily podcasts to keep you up to date with what's going on out there during these closures. I chatted with Jeff Guignard, the executive director of British Columbia's Alliance of Beverage Licensees about the legislation changes they have pushed through (off sales for liquor etc) along with the state of affairs with the government, the plan going forward and the outlook for recovery. Really great episode of all the hard work the association is doing for the province. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the h...2020-04-0132 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #56 - Brand. Why and HowThis week is going to have a lot of information about initiatives, relief funds and legislation changes. Today's episode is all about branding or reputation and the why and how behind it including helping out with the pandemic right now, supporting the industry and how to build your why and how for your brand. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. 2020-03-3112 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #55 Special Edition - Jonathon Smolensky of Sovereign CanadaOn this special edition of Post Shift Podcast, I did a live Instagram stream with good friend and peer, Jonathon Smolensky from Sovereign Wine and Spirits about how the Covid-19 crisis has affected the industry as well as us delving into some of the initiatives that the industry are working on across the country. Links below! Atlantic Canada Charton Hobbs paying bartenders to create content, giving them bottles to do so Quebec Andrew Whibley’s Go Fund Me initiative Ontario Bartenders Benevolence Fund Toplack Tuesdays ...2020-03-3058 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #62 - Victoria Whisky Fest, Ray Daniel from Jim BeamRay Daniel had big shoes to fill when Matt Jones gave up his post as the Jim Beam Bourbon ambassador but he has glided into the position showcasing the brands and building the community up. Was a great chat with him during whisky fest. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com F...2020-03-2731 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #54 - Leadership and Management during Covid -19I have been relatively quiet during this situation due to absorbing as much knowledge as possible before forming an opinion which is extremely difficult in the macro. But there are a few things that I can suggest during this time so I did. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW U...2020-03-2414 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #61 - Victoria Whisky Fest, James Neil, Luxury Brand Ambassador for Beam SuntoryAnother amazing whisky fest episode with James Neil from Beam Suntory, talking about his road into loving whisky and have to balance off work, trave and life. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www...2020-03-2019 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #53 - Side Hustles and New ProjectsWith self quarantines and the Covid-19 pushing people inside, I decided to do a Instagram live chat and ask the questions of side hustles and new projects and give some advice on how I do it. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.ins...2020-03-1722 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #60 - Victoria Whisky Fest, Taylor Corrigan of Brown Forman American WhiskiesHad a great time while whisky fest was on this year, sat down with some great people and chatted about life, careers and of course whisky. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.ins...2020-03-1331 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #52 - Tribute to Brendan BrewsterThis week, I wanted to homage a legend in the industry, Brendan Brewster with some stories from some industry people. I wish I could have got more but if you have a story, throw it in the comments. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole htt...2020-03-1015 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #59 - Victoria Whisky Fest, Tish Harcus of Canadian ClubIt was a true honour to sit down and have an amazing conversation with Tish Harcus, the "First Lady of Canadian Whisky"; her 32-year career is a testament to the brand and her drive to push the release of the oldest whiskies in Canada. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com F...2020-03-0628 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #51 - Look after Yourself and Achieve your GoalsLooking after the three pillars of taking care of yourself, taking your time and not burning out. Don't sweat the little things. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ F...2020-03-0310 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #58 - Victoria Whisky Fest, Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender of Hiram Walker DistilleryDr Don Livermore is quite possibly the most prolific whisky person in the business today and his in-depth knowledge of distillation and history is second to none. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www...2020-02-2825 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SoolePost Shift Shot #50 - Mind the Bar and Mental HealthThis week is inspired by Mind the Bar making moves into Victoria, I really love this organisation, what it stands for and what it does for the community. Please sign up and utilise the resources they have to offer, it really is special and a lifesaver for many industry people in need. Membership (it's free) - http://mindthebar.com/get-involved/; go to the bottom of the page for the sign-up sheet or click here. The episode with Shoel Davidson, President of Mind the Bar Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry sta...2020-02-2506 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #57 - So You Want to Write a Book?This is from the Sovereign Spirited Session held in Victoria on 28th January. It was moderated by owner and principal of Sovereign Canada and had myself, Rebecca Wellman (author, First we Brunch and Editor at Eat Magazine) and Emily MacDonald (Senior Publishing Consultant, Friesen Press). This was super in-depth about the pros and cons of writing your own book, traditional or self publishing and the hard work needed to make it all happen. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world i...2020-02-211h 28

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SoolePost Shift Shot #49 - Fireside Chat with Bill Ashburn of Forty CreekHad the amazing pleasure to sit down with Bill Ashburn, Forty Creek Master Distiller and jack of all trades at the distillery. Been making whisky at Forty Creek since day one and an amazingly funny gentleman. Something a little bit different for the usual Post Shift Shot. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.c...2020-02-1810 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #56 - Victoria Whisky Fest, Chris Thompson of Forty CreekOne of my favourite Canadian brand ambassadors is Chris Thompson of Forty Creek. Get to know him a little bit better, few surprises in this episode that took me aback. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hos...2020-02-1436 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SoolePost Shift Shot #48 - Stop using "Busy" as an Excuse for DisorganizationA bit of a rant episode, I feel this is a big thing in the hospitality industry. Because we have weird hours and interesting days off, that somehow we shouldn't stick to a schedule, timelines and deadlines for things. Using busy as an excuse for your disorganization has to stop, organize your days, set your calendar and achieve what's needed. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice a...2020-02-1105 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #55 - Dork Uncorked InterviewHad an absolute blast sitting down with Rod and Ryan from Dork Uncorked and chatting about Great Northern Cocktails, I don't usually get interviewed so this was a ton of fun. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Sool...2020-02-0751 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #47 - How to Start your Own Bartender BootcampAbout 5 years ago, myself, Jayce Kadyshuck and Simon Ogden got together and started something called bartender bootcamp. It's an extension on the traditional educational put on by so many brands and combines a black box cocktail competition, judges training and educational. It's a great industry team building exercise, I will be posting a video shortly of how it rolls. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and t...2020-02-0409 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #54 - Jeffrey MorgenthalerIt's my 100th episode and so I wanted to do something extra special and interview long time friend, mentor and peer, Jeffrey Morgenthaler. This is an epic episode and I just love this guy, he is the epitome of a bartenders bartender. We chat about the Pour Symposium in this episode, you can watch it here Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every w...2020-01-3145 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleShot #46 - It's OK Not to Have Things Figured Out, Chase HappinessThis episode was spawned out of spending a bit of time on Reddit lately, so many people out their confused as to what to do with pressure from parents, friends and outside influences. Chase happiness and everything works out. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hos...2020-01-2808 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #53 - Treve Ring on Wine Culture and MoreI got to sit down with long-time friend and mentor, Treve Ring and chat about her love of wine and travel and what a day in the life looks like for her; which shocked me. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com...2020-01-2436 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #45 - Shawn Dalton of Marrow VermouthCreating a niche product in an already niche category of craft spirits in BC is not an easy task but I sat down with Shawn Dalton of Marrow Vermouth and got behind his inspirations and why he continues to create great vermouth. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON...2019-11-2927 min

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #1 - Education and Furthering itThe first episode is a solo take on why Shawn went back to school, being comfortable about taking a big step in education and continuing it as you get older. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hos...2019-01-1117 min