This is the episode you've been waiting for! The reflection episode straight after winning the 2023 World Class Canada Bartender of the Year, Jacob Martin opens about the 3 days from that first episode we recorded to the big announcement! Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and[...]

This one is a special proud Canadian moment for me, when we have world class talent come to our country and be blown away with the talent, it means so much to me for them to see what I am grateful to see daily. Check out Lynnette, Tim and Dennis's perspective on the way Canadian's[...]

If you want even a little insight into preparing for the World Class competition, then this is the one for you! Jeff and Massi breakdown how they prepared for the competition and what lead them to win the Nationals. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry[...]

We sit down with both World Class World Bartenders of the Year, Kaitlyn Stewart and James Grant and talk about the dichotomy of their experiences with World Class to the International level. Both have amazing insights into changing the guests perception on how you can serve people both directly and virtually. Share a dram with[...]

Grant Sceney heads up Botanist in the Fairmont Pacific Rim and is one of the Australian contingent of bartenders that made their way to Canada in 2012; he walks us through his World Class experience and since. Great chat. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry[...]

As I said in the very beginning of this episode, Jenner Cormier is the OG World Class Champion, before the camaraderie and team mentality, Jenner headed to the World finals solo; I commend him on his efforts and have always looked up to him as a peer in the same small market vibe that Halifax[...]

Sitting down and getting to know 2016 World Class Canada Winner Shane Mulvany was fantastic, we had never really connected before and it was a pleasure to get to know him and understand his career through World Class. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados.[...]

You've heard from the competitors and now let's hear from the judges, starting with 2018 World Class Canada winner Chris Enns. Seeing how this competition has shaped the careers of the winners is awe inspiring and the camaraderie between them and the competitors is instantaneous. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents:[...]

Massimo Zitti's exuberance for life is second to known and chatting with him on the show really shows the tenacity it takes to become a World Class champ, his balancing act of work, life and this competition is great inspiration for the younger competitors. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders,[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

A 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[...]

Finally was able to nail down some time with the very busy, Brad Bodnarchuk. I was on his podcast months ago, and the conversation was enlightening as was this one. Brad takes a very different approach to industry consulting as I do, holistic, emotion driven and focusing on many intangibles that make great venues great.[...]

As an Australian kid growing up, Naren was one of the guiding lights of the early years of the cocktail scene in Australia. From editor of the tome that many of us learnt from, Australian Bartender Magazine to running the foundation venue, Bayswater Brasserie that spawned a myriad of careers and venues; to reopening and[...]

We are highlighting local this week with Tim Siebert from Citrus and Cane; originally from Australia, we go on the journey of where it all started, opening a bar in the pandemic and how he keeps his understated positivity throughout it all.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners,[...]

If you don't know who this amazing bartender come entrepreneur is, then you have been missing out; check out the interview I did almost 2 1/2 years ago to get her origin story. Kelsey is an absolute tour de force for the hospitality industry for Canada, running uber successful venues, pop ups, and one of[...]

This is something I have been lamenting for some time, I will preface all of this with the fact that my upbringing and childhood lead me to use this in the beginning of my career; but I believe that I have changed. Am I hard, yes, have I learnt to lead with empathy, most definitely.[...]

I think after the last couple of years, we all need to be reminded how to keep our chins up and be resilient against what has been one of the worst eras for the hospitality industry. I hope that if you are going through something right now, that this helps in a small way.  TEXT[...]

Been watching the digital space, NFTs and Crypto for over a year now and trying to figure out how to apply it to the hospitality sector. With the announcement of the first NFT restaurant opening in NYC next year, it has finally arrived. While many believe that the nature of NFTs is mainly for digital[...]

It's the start of 2022, let's get it! It's time to build equity in yourself over for someone else, what is your passion, what do you truly want coming out of this pandemic? Push yourself, achieve what you want and be happy this year, make it a mandate.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250[...]

I am going to be honest with all of my listeners, the last 3 months has been tough. I know a lot of people have been feeling the grind of the tail end of the pandemic (I hope the tail end) and I have struggled with keeping positive and motivated to do my extra curricular[...]

This was a cathartic rant about the lockdowns across the country but specifically BC. I understand that we have been in a pandemic for almost two years now but the fundamental misunderstanding from the government about what and who should be closed and have mandates placed on them is something I can't ignore. With packed[...]

This was a cathartic rant about the lockdowns across the country but specifically BC. I understand that we have been in a pandemic for almost two years now but the fundamental misunderstanding from the government about what and who should be closed and have mandates placed on them is something I can't ignore. With packed[...]

This was one of my favorite episodes and the 200th episode of the Post Shift Podcast and I wanted to make it as big as possible, so I had to get the King Cocktail himself; Dale DeGroff. This was an amazing episode, I fanboyed out hard obviously listening to Dale regale on stories of old[...]

The epitome of the hospitality entrepreneur is the amazing, Jill Cockson. She is one of the minds behind Swordfish Tom's, Drastic Measures and Chartreuse Saloon and her mentality towards business, the industry and building a culture that we wants to be proud of. One of the best business interviews that I have ever had. TEXT[...]

I thought going into Christmas and the holidays that I would post some of my favorite episodes and why not start with my 100th episode with Jeffrey Morgenthaler all the way back in January, 2020! A lot has happened over the last 2 years and I think a revisit and catch up on the show[...]

I thought going into Christmas and the holidays that I would post some of my favorite episodes and why not start with my 100th episode with Jeffrey Morgenthaler all the way back in January, 2020! A lot has happened over the last 2 years and I think a revisit and catch up on the show[...]

Had a phone call from a friend and fellow solopreneur last week, which is when I meant to do this episode but I wanted to get some advice down for the solopreneurs out there that may have doubts in themselves and need some focus.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram[...]

This was an amazing, in depth chat with Cedd Moses about opening 25 bars in 15 years, promoting from within (their CEO was a bar back 15 years ago) and how he and his team are striving to have 2030 careers by 2030; helping the people in their organisation realize their dreams of having their[...]

What an amazing opportunity this was for me, having the opportunity to speak with David Wondrich from his humble beginnings as a junior professor to one of the most prolific hospitality history researcher in the world. Apart from the books, he has helped develop multiple award winning spirits with brands, rebirthing long dead spirits and[...]

Over the years, I have worked hard to become less rigid, less hard and worked heavily on my soft skills. Coming from a military family, the practice was hard and authoritative, which in this day and age doesn't work and shouldn't. I have been known has a hard ass, a tough person to work with[...]

Had a great catch up with Micah Dew, the Maker's Mark Diplomat for Western Canada; where he regaled the years flairtending across the world, the infamous Roxy in Vancouver and how he made the transition to brand ambassadorship. Great nuggets of information about customer service, gratitude and inspiration.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250[...]

Last week I did the episode about the transition from staff to management, so this week I wanted to delve into the next step of management to ownership. I go deep on this one because I have done this successfully and not so much successfully and wanted to give some insight to anyone who wants[...]

Back after a month, chatting with Nick Nemeth from the Miracle Pop Up and Sipping Santa. We chat the history of Miracle Pop Up and Sipping Santa and how this initiative helps bars and charities the world over and how Nick was brought on to push it forward internationally. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1[...]

With the current state of the industry and mass resignations and people leaving the industry altogether, I wanted to tackle the transition from being a hourly staff member to a salaried manager from the staff perspective and the from the owners. It's been a while since I did a shot, so I wanted this to[...]

Took a couple of weeks off to unwind and recharge, came back to reflect on all the things I have been able to do in the last almost 3 years and look towards the future at what is next.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top[...]

For the huge 300th episode of the Post Shift Podcast, I had to get one of the most prolific hospitality industry professionals in the world, Monica Berg. From helping to create and build Norway's cocktail culture to the long road to open her and partner, Alex Kratena's cutting edge Tayer + Elementary, a combination local[...]

This was one for the books, being on Sother Teague's podcast, The Speakeasy was definitely bucket list material. We chat the pandemic (obviously), writing, bartending and creating a small city cocktail culture in Victoria, BC. This was a great honor to be on the show and share some insights.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1[...]

With the impending release of the 3rd(.1) edition of the World Atlas of Beer, I sit down with author and intrepid beer drinker, Stephen Beaumont to discuss, the changes in beer culture, surprising global markets and the business of craft breweries. Make sure to pre-order the book and support your local brewery.  TEXT ME on[...]

Always love hanging out with the gents from Dork Uncorked and chatting industry news along with my new book, BC Spirits Cocktail Book and the craft spirit movement in British Columbia and Canada. Craft spirits and cocktails is something that I rarely talk about in depth on the podcast and I am glad that they[...]

Recently, we did a panel discussion with World Class Canadian Winners Grant Sceney, Kait Stewart, Chris Enns, James Grant and Jeffrey Savage, along with the Bartender of the Year, Kait (2017) and James (2021) and Michael Armistead, the head of the whole operation. We chatted about personal experiences with the competition, pieces of advice, how[...]

It's odd coming up to my 300th episode that I haven't ever told this story, from being 13 and loading sod and landscaping equipment into the late night to running my own bar schools. It took me a really long time to call myself an entrepreneur but I am comfortable with my success as one[...]

This was a deep dive episode into the taxes and excise that face the craft spirit movement across Canada. Tyler Dyck of Okanagan Spirits is the president of the Craft Distillers Guild and public liaison for the Craft Distillers Alliance and Lift Canadian Spirits that represents 220 distilleries from across the country. We break down[...]

After this past week, enjoying an amazing time with guest and the industry through 4 tastings and the Negroni Week Cocktail Competition, I wanted to talk about being grateful. You are one of 8 billion people in the world, and while this last year and a bit has not been the greatest, being grateful for[...]

Elayne Duff has been championing brand ambassadorship through her BBAA , mentoring young bartenders on how to hit the ground running and maximizing their opportunities as brand ambassadors. The gap between what brand ambassadors actually do between marketing teams and the overall perception of bartenders becoming ambassadors has been known for years, rarely with systems[...]

I am late this week with the podcast and it's because we are getting back into events and tastings at the lounge; this week I did 4 tastings in 3 days and it was a lot but got me to thinking how these events, especially the general public sessions. The general public are the untapped[...]

The supply chain issues that we are seeing across most of the industry aren't new but they are posing serious problems for small brands breaking into new markets. With increasing freight costs and long delays in shipping, small brands are being left on the outer for both government run monopolies and the on premise industry.[...]

Always a good time to have a throw back episode and chat Social Media for your restaurant, it is more important than ever to do and be at least relatively good at it. I have some pointers for you in this episode, hope it brings you value.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182[...]

We chat to publisher, magazine editor, award wrangler and entrepreneur Kristin Ackerman Bacon from Sip Publishing about Pacific Northwest drinking culture, 10 years of Sip Magazine and awards and the future of print media, pivoting into digital during the pandemic and what's in store for the next 12 months for the company. Some amazing insights[...]

Been wanting to do this for a while, I reflect a lot for better or worse after 20 years in the industry. These are my ten points that I hope will help young bartenders and industry people look to the future and beyond in this fast changing industry.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250[...]

Got to hang out on the Hospitality Spirit with Dr Nich and had a great time chatting cocktails and running bars in this modern age. Hope that some of my younger listeners get some value out of this.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global[...]

This one has been bugging me a lot as of late, the amount of money being thrown around by establishments to get staff; signing bonuses, increased wages (which as sorely needed regardless, but not in the manner they have been overinflated) and more. My main concern right now is that is making the playing field[...]

This was a fun and inspirational episode with David Knapp Fisher, speaker and author of the Punch Failure in the Face: Adventures & Lessons From An Awesome-Yet Imperfect-Life. We chat about his start in the hospitality industry and his road to speaker at TedX and events worldwide, what pushed him to write the book and[...]

With all the spreadsheets I released a few weeks ago, this is a follow up on some tips and tricks to bar costings and leveraging sales mix to your benefits, you can check out the Ultimate Costings Sheet here. I think the little things are what are getting missed in training these days, how sales[...]

Are you a bartender who wants to own a bar, a brand and be a community minded business leader all at the same time? Let's chat to Andrew Friedman from Industry Spirits about his journey from bar owner to brand builder and beyond.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with[...]

I have been promising to do this seminar for a while now and finally got around to tying it off, you can watch the seminar on Youtube here. I truly don't believe that social media is properly used by brands in the macro, let alone piling on the added need for TikTok; that being said,[...]

I have been harping about the state of the industry these last few weeks, labor shortage, wages, tangible and intangible benefits, everything. I still keep reading articles, seeing memes and so forth about staff not wanting to show up. This is a special flashback to a live event I did 3 days before the pandemic,[...]

I went on a long overdue vacation last week which is why I didn't put up much content or post podcasts. I was really struggling with my Why? Why do I do this? Work as hard as I do? What's my driver? While I probably could have spent a couple more days on vacation with[...]

This is a throwback episode about making the transition to consulting in the hospitality industry. Lots of people want to make the switch into consulting but it is not the easiest step to take. I lay out some pointers to help younger industry people plot out a plan to make it work for them.  TEXT[...]

This week's Shot gets a little deep and heated, I really wanted to get my thoughts down about the conversation of the labor shortage in our industry. It's not because the next generation are lazy, but because they are smarter and understand the industry more than some of us older generation do. Understanding the next[...]

Really enjoyed this one with Shaun de Vries of Open Pantry Consulting in Australia, we chat about the evolution of QSR's and fast casual restaurants during the pandemic, dark kitchens, the labor shortage along with the new frontier of suburban venues excelling with stay at home workers. Great chat and tons of great value.  TEXT[...]

One of my good friends and mentees, Mike Norbury made it to the Top 30 of Patron Perfectionist in Canada and this year the them is leaving the industry better than we found it. This was the session we did on mental health in the industry, it gets deep and will bring a lot of[...]

This was a great conversation with award winning hospitality entrepreneur, Kelly Ann Woods of State B Beverages, we chat about the spark that put her on this journey along with creating and launching a niche cannabis brand during the pandemic. This is an inspiring episode for anyone looking at breaking out on their own.  TEXT[...]

This was an excellent episode from a few months back from The Industry Podcast with Kypp Saunders, we chat about the industry, obviously the pandemic and what it means to me to have legacy in the industry.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents:[...]

How do you combine an obscure base ingredient like honey into creating one of America's Most Awarded Gins? I chat to Ryan Christiansen of Barr Hill Gin this week about what drew him to honey, his striving to create stories behind the products that we consume and Mash Therapy Friday's.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1[...]

I have been chatting about and obviously doing myself, readying for full reopening and it got me to thinking about how I personally breed loyalty in my team and hopefully in the teams that I have helped build. Here are my tips and tricks on how to breed loyalty in your workplace.  TEXT ME on[...]

Had a great chat with TikTok influencer, Lucas Assis who has risen to fandom with his views on celebrity tequila through the use of TikTok and being unabashed about his opinions on the agave spirit market. We chat about how celebrities are not truly understanding the cultural significance of tequila along with portraying themselves insincere[...]

I have had a lot of people ask the questions, their struggles and their wins; I pitched a post on social media to ask what people are worried about post opening and here are my thoughts. In this episode, I chat about    Reevaluation of Client and Staff Safety   Staff Hiring, Onboarding and Retention[...]

Loved this interview by the Eat.Drink.Social Podcast as we chatted about online marketing, TikTok and Clubhouse and how digital platforms are going to continue to transform the hospitality industry.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn[...]

I did a session with some interior design students and one thing that came up was how did I get my first gigs as a consultant and I told them, that the worst thing someone can say to you is "No". Cold Calling (hate that term) or The Ask is about understanding how to bring[...]

Had a great chat with Charlie Ainsbury of Proof and Co. Australia and New Zealand branch and go back to his origins at Bayswater Brasserie in Sydney to his time in Canada and the road that lead him to working for the amazing diverse company, Proof and Co. We chat everything from cocktails to entrepreneurship[...]

An episode with Michael Tingsager of the Hospitality Mavericks and we chat about the state of the industry along with the reopening of so many markets and the overall future of the restaurants and bars post pandemic.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents:[...]

Had an amazing chat with the team behind Fast Penny Spirits in Seattle, the struggles of launching a niche amari product during covid, the craft spirit movement and hurdles of entrepreneurship.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry[...]

I did a couple of videos through Mental Health Awareness Month about looking after yourself, others and finding your happy place once a week to find your center. I hope this reflection helps you find a little balance in your life and mental health through these trying times.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250[...]

This is the very first time I have had a cigar entrepreneur on the show and it was a great conversation, from philanthropy being embedded into the mantra of the company, to Orlando's love for the trade, Nicaragua and the people that he has partnered with to create the brand, Divine Leaf Cigars.  TEXT ME[...]

I chatted with Hugh from the QOL Podcast about my love of BC Spirits and my upcoming third book, BC Spirits Cocktail Book; we also discuss the expansion of craft spirits across the country and how they will break into the market in the coming months and years.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250[...]

I met Wil on his podcast, Slicktalk Podcast a few months ago and we immediately hit it off and became good friends, it was a pleasure to have him on mine and chat about a sector of hospitality that I rarely cover, accommodation and short term rental market. It was a fascinating conversation about the[...]

Someone reached out and after nailing his interview thanks to this episode, wanted to know if I had any pointers for nailing the trial shift. So I put down my thoughts on how I think you can make the most from your first day or your trial shift.  TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250[...]

One of my favorite Canadian bartenders, Kate Boushel is a tour de force in not just the Montreal scene but across the country. She is the Director of Beverage & Education for the Barroco Group and oversees countless programs and staff. We go in depth into her role, how she got there and the neverending[...]

After last week's episode about owners and managers traversing the expected labor shortage in the market, looking inward and refocusing how they bring value to their staff; I wanted to give a staff outlook on making the move if you aren't happy in the industry anymore. The industry has changed during the pandemic and the[...]

I don't think this man needs much of an introduction, Salvatore Calabrese, the Maestro himself. Had the extreme honor and pleasure to have him on the podcast as we chat about starting work cutting bread on the Amalfi Coast at 11 to becoming on of the most renowned cocktailians in the world. I thoroughly was[...]

The reason that drives me to continue to do the Post Shift Podcast every week, to help and inspire the industry to be better than we were. The pandemic has changed multiple things in our lives and careers, we need to band together and help everybody out the best we can. This podcast is my[...]

I was on Clubhouse yesterday and someone was talking about the future of staffing in the industry. After doing an article, he was skewered by a lot of "old school" hospitality people because the new generation don't know about hard work. I put my two cents down. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top[...]

This week's podcast with Massimo Zitti of Mother in Toronto, we chat about his beginnings in Rome and then his move to the UK and finally in Canada where he took years of experience and push the boundaries in his new venue, Mother where fermentation is queen. There is some really amazing pieces in this[...]

Had a great chat with Shaun de Vries on the Principle of Hospitality podcast and chatted about the state of play in North America, the future of the industry and how we need to come out of this pandemic better than we went into it.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents:[...]

This was a great invitation to speak at the Mentorship Connection with Camosun College Hospitality Management class, we chat about everything from my start in the industry to where the industry is heading. I was grateful and honestly flattered to be asked to speak to the younger generation of the hospitality industry.  Share a dram[...]

Fortunate enough to be on good pal and peer, Dean Serneels show One Drink with. We chat about cocktails, my career and advice for young bartenders starting out and moving through the ranks of the industry.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole[...]

Being the 250th episode, it had to be a stalwart in the industry and Jim Meehan is just that. I have looked up to and revered him, not for his cocktails, but his innate ability to create amazing cultures, have epic side hustles and always be striving for a better industry. This is a really[...]

I have a lot of people ask me to give my opinion on this, and I am in a very unique position between mentoring people at a staff level and consulting and strategizing with owners and operators on their establishments. I need to focus and see both sides as an equal equation, I took a[...]

James Grant is one of the most talented bartenders that I have ever been lucky enough to work with, I know how hard he worked for this win and he completely deserves it. I have had him on the show 3 times now and this was an a momentous look into the drive to continue[...]

With the recent lockdowns in indoor dining in BC, I did a IGTV recently that broached the problems with it also with a bit of perspective; I go further about the behaviors of some restaurants in the province and how it has become difficult to have a singular voice from our industry. This is a[...]

Great chat with absolute powerhouse, Evelyn Chick of EC Projects, we chat about "pivots" and how the pandemic isn't always doom and gloom and can have a silver lining to it all. We chat her growth and evolution over the last 5 years to be a multiple company entrepreneur, for the young industry out there,[...]

I have been exploring TiKTok more for brand case studies and find that being in that macro space outside my usual social media channels has opened my eyes to the true nature of trolls, bullies and negativity. I have posted some screen shots of these encounters to mixed reviews on my socials but I want[...]

Great chat with CPG cult brand, DRNXMYTH owners Lawrence and Brandon; I really inspiring story of over 6 years of R&D, highs and lows and then bringing a truly unique packaged cocktail. If you want to learn about entrepreneurship, serendipity and how pushing your goals, this is a great one.  Share a dram with the[...]

After a couple of consults over the last week or so, this made me really want to highlight something that is fundamental in the success of your business and life in general. Here are some pointers on how to accomplish it.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers[...]

This was a truly unique and insightful conversation of venture capital in the hospitality sphere, which is interestingly new in the economics of the business of the industry. CJ and James were great guests showing that when you take a new perspective to the industry, that you can create and grow truly unique aspects.  Share[...]

This is something I have been thinking about a lot, as a mentor and a mentee; we look for role models to help us evolve into better versions of ourselves, but what if someone you consider a mentor, never wanted to be one or doesn't evolve with you. Does that mean that you can outgrow[...]

This is a very different episode, looking at the macro of people in the industry and how to leverage your staff, your managers and most importantly you and how you lead the team and it's culture. Michael is fascinating to speak to and get a big picture look at human resources through the lens of[...]

A throwback episode to not letting other people pigeon hole you and that their perceptions of you can't be your own. You must own your own perception and self worth and not allow other people's opinions shadow that.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados.[...]

If you are or ever inspired to become a hospitality entrepreneur, than this episode with April Wachtel, CEO and Founder of Cheeky Cocktails is for you. Her tenacity, her resilience and her push are inspiring and help you to formulate and launch your own brand.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents:[...]

Had an impromptu live stream with the amazing and lovely Jennifer English a few weeks ago and we chat about Covid, young industry people and how to leverage the "new normal". Grateful to be on the show and chat about my work during this interesting time for the industry.  Share a dram with the hospitality[...]

Chat to local talent and international star, Kaitlyn Stewart about her road to becoming the World's Best Bartender at World Class in 2017. I think that her story may surprise you, I have known Kait for a number of years and I loved finding out the inner workings of World Class and what drives her[...]

Been a run on interviews this month, this was a great one with On the Back Bar Podcast with Christopher Menning as we chat hospitality entrepreneurship, projects during covid and what's for the future.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived,[...]

This was an epic, impromptu and fantastic chat with award winning author, writer and entrepreneur, Jackie Summers. We had a few technical difficulties but pushed through and was a great conversation about the process, the journey and getting what you want out of life.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders,[...]

This was a great interview with Wil Slickers of the Slick Talk Podcast, it's not often that I get interviewed but when I connect with like minded people, it blows up. Some great value out of this for anyone in the hospitality space. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue[...]

This was a great chat about the industry, chasing your passion and mental health with Sother Teague of Amor y Amargo in NYC. We get to chatting about everything from the pandemic to mental health and why opening an amaro and bitters focused bar a decade ago was one of the best decisions he ever[...]

Recently, Skip the Dishes added new fees to customers; I have been preaching the need to change the power dynamics in the relationships between third party delivery services, restaurants and the customer. With delivery becoming a huge revenue stream for restaurants during this time, it's time to shift the control back to the restaurants.  Share[...]

Had the opportunity to chat to another fantastic friend and hospitality entrepreneur, Kevin Demers in Montreal. He is the man behind award winning bars like The Coldroom, El Pequeno and Parliament along with much much more. Great interview about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, business ownership and the rules through Covid in Montreal.  Share[...]

This is a great throwback to an archive episode on you owning and controlling your own happiness, no one else does. I think going into 2021, this is an important reminder to a lot of people; don't be at a crap job, or bad relationship, it's the chance to move forward after a horrible 2020[...]

The epitome of the hospitality entrepreneur is the amazing, Jill Cockson. She is one of the minds behind Swordfish Tom's, Drastic Measures and Chartreuse Saloon and her mentality towards business, the industry and building a culture that we want to be proud of. One of the best business interviews that I have ever had.  Share[...]

This came from a post I did involving a Van Gogh quote, "If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced"; This quote is deeper and more important than the first appearance. If you have a voice in your head that is[...]

We chat with the heads of the advocacy bodies for the restaurant and bar industry in BC about their reflections on 2020 and what we can expect in 2021 for the industry going forward.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived,[...]

Got to know where the attention is in 2021. And it’s in TikTok and Clubhouse.  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[...]

Amazing episode from Jennifer Massolo from Liquid Projects based out of Miami, we chat about her journey of always being ahead of the game when it comes to drinks trends over the last 20 years. She has been at the forefront of pushing craft spirits into the limelight not just in Florida but across the[...]

Wanted to talk about TiKTok and drinks brands in 2021, this is a growing platform with huge possibilities to make great inroads to a new demographic.  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[...]

Had an amazing chat with food and drinks entrepreneur from Gastronomer Lifestyle and On the Back Bar Podcast, loved chatting about small city cocktail culture, the big move to Bangkok and his love for the industry as whole.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados.[...]

This came out of a comment on Instagram from a follower wanted to do a 5 list for social media of bars and restaurants. Here are my top 5 things you need to do to stay ahead of the curve in 2021. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners,[...]

The final piece of the Focus Patience Success series, we delve into what it means to have success, the definition of success and always being happy with the little wins.  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[...]

We are rolling into 2021 and I have been doing a lot of Top 5 lists so I thought I would tackle the 5 things every young bartender getting into this game should know and do.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole[...]

This is the second episode of my three part mantra of Focus, PATIENCE, Success. I have talked about this over and over again but this one delves into how to have patience and mitigate when you are feeling like you don't.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers[...]

It's almost the end of 2020, a rough year for most of the restaurant industry but a bumper year for many distilleries, wineries and breweries but how can you continue to build on this success. Here are the top 5 points from Kristoff, myself and the Acclamation Marketing and Media team. Share a dram with[...]

This is a three part series on something that I want you to take to heart for 2021. 2020 has been good and bad all year but planning now for 2021 is super important. This is FOCUS, part of my Focus, Patience, Success mantra for 2021.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global[...]

I wanted to tackle this one because as we continue to face lock downs, decreased revenue and more; the research and development into our businesses minute details. Here is my list of 5 things a owner or manager of a restaurant or bar should know daily.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global[...]

A great chat with H from Elixir SF and so many more things, we get down to the driver of buying a 150 year old bar in 2003 and how he continues to leverage and build on the Elixir brand in San Francisco and further afield.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global[...]

With the drop in guests over the last few weeks, I have been harping on the need to track and push per head spend and the education of training. This is something that is rarely looked at as closely as it should be, a higher per head spend means you can hit your break even[...]

I chat to The Rum Ambassador and one of the team behind Equiano Rum, the latest rum to hit the market. We chat rum, launching a brand during covid and long term plans for the first Afro-Caribbean Rum on the world stage. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners,[...]

I taped this last week on my 40th birthday, thought I would get the top ten things I reflect on, on this milestone.  1. You have time, you aren’t that old 2. Find someone that accepts you but doesn’t try to understand you 3. Work hard when you are young 4. Find a mentor 5.[...]

I chatted to long time friend and peer, Raj Nagra from Bartender Boxing Organisation and how he turned a side hustle into a tour de force that is helping bartenders the world over with health and wellness. His passion for the sport and for this passion project is evident in this interview and everyone should[...]

One that I still struggle with, as a passionate creative, it is sometimes difficult to balance these mantras out. That being said, I have gained a huge amount of experience and have learnt slowly to play the balance of both of them  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners,[...]

Had an amazing chat with Charles Gibb of Fever-Tree North America, over 3 decades in the spirits realm leading teams the world over from the UK to Australia and the US. Had an incredible chat with him on everything from his entrepreneurial spirit inside global brands to what his legacy is going to be.  Share[...]

Been really busy with new projects and running Clive's and I wanted to do something a little different when it comes to setting goals and being self aware. Self Awareness is the key to success when creating and striving for goals for yourself.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue[...]

The last episode from the monster session I did with the Vic Food Guys. I have cut it up into 3 sections for your listening pleasure. We go indepth across the board on my upbringing, the hospitality industry and so much more. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners,[...]

I wanted to give my raw take on the awards, especially the World's Best 50 that was just announced. I spoke with Mark Sansom from the organisation a few weeks back about the changes they have made over the last 6-12 months and I also go into how and why awards are important, what they[...]

This episode was from a monster session I did with the Vic Food Guys. I have cut it up into 3 sections for your listening pleasure. We go indepth across the board on my upbringing, the hospitality industry and so much more. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners,[...]

This episode was from a monster session I did with the Vic Food Guys. I have cut it up into 3 sections for your listening pleasure. We go indepth across the board on my upbringing, the hospitality industry and so much more.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners,[...]

This was a perfect storm of an interview, a blend of what I love spirits, the industry, and entrepreneurship. An absolutely amazing story about Ten to One Rum founder, Marc Farrell. From his years in his home country of Trinidad and Tobago to MIT, Starbucks, and the driving force behind starting his own rum brand.[...]

This is from a Instagram Live with Vancouver Magazine about the life and times in Victoria in the last 6 months, our amazing cocktail culture and a little talk about entrepreneurship.  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[...]

This is my huge 200th episode of the Post Shift Podcast and I wanted to make it as big as possible, so I had to get the King Cocktail himself; Dale DeGroff. This was an amazing episode, I fanboyed out hard obviously listening to Dale regale on stories of old New York and talking about[...]

This one was a very different shot this week, I did a Instagram live with the entrepreneurs behind startup distillery Skeptic in Chicago. Never done this before, but I hope that the advice I gave them brings you value.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry[...]

Great chat about the macro business in the restaurant industry with Jason McBride from the REAL Hospitality Network, hopefully giving you some unique insights into the restaurant industry and his aim to disrupt the whole thing.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole[...]

This was a great interview with Mark Sansom of World's Best 50 as he gives us a peek behind the curtain on the organisation, how it has revolved over the last 12-18 months and how it's helping the industry in the future.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners,[...]

Eric and I met almost a decade ago in Cognac on one of my very first bartender junket trips, he has achieved a ton since then and his new book, Unvarnished is a testament to that. We chat about his career, the book and what it was like to have Sasha Petreske as a mentor[...]

From a social media post I did yesterday, I still struggle with this but I love being told I can't do something due to other people's shortcomings. Don't let someone else tell you what you can and can't do; that is their insecurities being passed onto you.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top[...]

This is a great episode with someone that I aspired to be coming up through the ranks of the industry. Loved chatting with Julie and getting to know her better, seeing the direction the industry is headed and hospitality entrepreneurship.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and[...]

This is a throwback episode but it is one I like to revisit regularly and remind myself of the long game, over and over again. Especially right now where a lot of us have been cocooned up for the last 6 months, the long game, patience, pacing yourself and being humble is the key to[...]

Loved chatting to one of the most passionate advocates for the hospitality industry in North America, writer and author Kara Newman. She has written seven books, hundreds of articles and covered more stories behind the people in the industry than many others. If you have ever wanted to write, this is the podcast for you. [...]

This is a more in depth and follow up to a video I did on Instagram last week; with lock downs and shrunken hours, there are a few fundamentals that you have to calculate as an owner operator to make it all make sense. Hope this brings value to a few people tuning in.  Share[...]

Had a great time on the Fever-Tree Happy Hour with Alexis Green on Instagram, we made one of my favourite cocktails, The Averna Limone and chatted about the industry, my experiences and where I see Clive's Classic Lounge going.  Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry[...]

Was interviewed by Ben Waterworth from Capital Daily about the Post Shift Podcast and why I started podcasting, gets a little bit behind the podcast and why I keep doing 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[...]

Had a great Happy Hour with Sean Finter and his team chatting about my upbringing, what I am up to now and making a couple of drinks through 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[...]

To preface this whole podcast as a tough one is an understatement, I like to keep my personal life very personal but lately, I have been getting a lot of questions and asking for advice on maintaining a long relationship in the industry. I took some questions from Instagram and asked my wife, Jillian how[...]

Dave Mitton and I go way back and he has the illustrious title of being both one of my first interviews and also one of the highest listened to episodes in Post Shift history. You can listen to his original back story here, we catch up and see how his role has changed and what[...]

With 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[...]

We 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[...]

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[...]

Been 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[...]

This 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[...]

This 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[...]

I 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[...]

This 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[...]

Influencer 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[...]

Sean 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[...]

I 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[...]

Had 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[...]

This 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[...]

Angus 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[...]

A 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[...]

Have 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[...]

This 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[...]

I 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[...]

My 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[...]

I 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[...]

Had 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,[...]

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[...]

We 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[...]

Had 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[...]

This 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,[...]

Had 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[...]

This 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[...]

Have 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[...]

This 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[...]

I 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[...]

Haley 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[...]

John 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,[...]

This 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[...]

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[...]

Franky 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[...]

We 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[...]

To 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[...]

Dean 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[...]

This 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[...]

Sit 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[...]

One 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[...]

Great 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[...]

I 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[...]

Side 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[...]

Had 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[...]

I 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.[...]

This 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[...]

Had 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[...]

I 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 &[...]

The 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. [...]

This was a great interview that I had with Tobin while I was in Vegas before the pandemic disseminated the industry, I have a few interviews that I had to go back on and discuss the new norm with the interviewees which give a unique perspective on the state of change that the industry has[...]

I 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[...]

Had 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[...]

Creating 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[...]

On 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[...]

This 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[...]

I 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[...]

Had 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 (https://canadianbartenders.com/membership/) to to bartenders so they can take advantage of the benefits being created from donations and fundraising.    Join us every Tuesday &[...]

Last 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[...]

Had 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[...]

This 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[...]

On 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,[...]

Trying 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 &[...]

There 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[...]

This 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[...]

This 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[...]

With 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[...]

Trying 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[...]

This 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[...]

On 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![...]

Ray 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,[...]

I 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[...]

Another 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[...]

With 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[...]

Had 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,[...]

This 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[...]

It 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,[...]

Looking 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.[...]

Dr 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[...]

This 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)[...]

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[...]

Had 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[...]

One 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[...]

A 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[...]

Had 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[...]

About 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[...]

It'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[...]

This 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[...]

I 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[...]

This week, I discuss what it takes to be a consultant in the hospitality industry. If this is a route you are wanting to take, than this is a great episode for you.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from[...]

One of my favourite bartenders in the country is James Grant, ridiculously talented and a great competitor. This is all about his new spot, Pablo and his journey for Bacardi Legacy. I have sat down with him during the TOCC sessions and you can listen to that here.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as[...]

Wanted to change it up a little this week and chat about how I started and continue to post 4 podcasts a week. Hope this brings value.  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[...]

Chatting with the super talented Max Curzon Price about his journey to Bacardi Legacy and how his cocktail is changing his community. This was a great 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[...]

My love/hate relationship for drink trends list evolved into a podcast. What are your favorite trends from the list? What am I missing?    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[...]

Local boy Mike Norbury has made it to the finals of Bacardi Legacy and so I sat down with him over a breakfast sandwich at Sherwood to chat about the competition and what he did to get there.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the[...]

Social Media is slowly becoming a part of my business and I believe that if you look at the questions ask you personally about what you have been up to and you post something on your personal social media once every couple of days and they don't know then how do they know what's going[...]

Sitting down for the last episode of 2019 with good friend and successful coffee entrepreneur, Logan Gray. We sat down and chatted about his path to today and while we sat in their brand new roastery, laid out the long road to 2020.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn[...]

It's the second last podcast for the year, so I am pulling a few threads of episode from this year and quantifying them into mentorship. 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[...]

I got to sit down with and chat with long-time friend and immensely talented photographer, author and all-round nice person, Rebecca Wellman from Eat Magazine, First we Brunch and so much more! Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around[...]

It's coming time to Xmas and the holiday season, so I decided to chat about an educational element I have been working with as of late and that's audio. I am loving audiobooks and podcasts and think that more people should listen to them.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart,[...]

We sit down and chat with entrepreneur and apple lover, Kristen Needham about her love affair with terroir, apples and of course cider. Get a little deeper into the world of entrepreneurship, business versus passion and building on something that seems crazy at the time.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry[...]

I have done this a lot this year, I have talked about it, mentored about it and more but it is something that I need to harp on more and more. If you are an entrepreneur or just a regular person in life, failure is something that is going to happen. How you rise above[...]

Had a great time sitting down with Sterling this week and chatting about success and failure in the hospitality industry along with how to deal with both as it usually is a huge toll on your life mentally and physically.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some[...]

A post from last week about succession plans for long term restaurant owners spurred me to get some information down in audio. You don't need to leave your dream behind to retire, you can have both with the right strategic plan in place.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn[...]

Creating 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[...]

This week we get a little raw about how to control things in your life. It's up to you to chase happiness and you always control everything that direct effects you. Own your life, you only have one. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the[...]

We take a deep dive into Jayce and Clive's Classic Lounge and how to deal and build on legacy.   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[...]

This week we talk about the market you are in, becoming the driving force on making the market bigger over just taking a slice of it. some good points about market saturation, education and my take on awards and media.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some[...]

One of the best bartenders in Canada with a deep love and affection for the maritimes; I had an absolute pleasure asking him why he never left Halifax.   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,[...]

This week, it's time for some self-reflection and learning to chase gratification over gratitude. Being an entrepreneur or a leader in your field can be lonely AF but if you work hard for the right reasons, it is extremely rewarding.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some[...]

Camper English is one of the most enigmatic food and drinks writers in the world and for me to have an opportunity to sit down and chat was a dream come true.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around[...]

A veritable lynch pin in the Toronto bar scene, a GP for a penchant for crazy mezcal and absinthe. Someone who I adore and look up to immensely and have the crazy pleasure to call him a friend. An amazing session from Toronto Cocktail Conference.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart,[...]

It's been a while but I am back with some work I have been working on with a couple of companies. Human Resources as businesses expand is something that sometimes goes to the wayside. Here are a few pointers.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of[...]

Get to know the one of the gents behind an Australian vermouth, three books and a penchant for gin.   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[...]

What happens when you combine two of Canada's best beer, whisky, cocktail and spirit writers together; you get my guests today chatting about cocktails, beers, pizza boxes and more.   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[...]

I had the fortunate pleasure to be on a panel with Joaquin a few years ago at Tales and he let us in to some serious hospitality philosophy that I hadn't heard before. Enjoy!   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents[...]

One half of the Trash Tiki duo, Kelsey lets us in on all the secrets to how she got to where she is today.  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[...]

Listened to an amazing podcast, Bartender at Large with Erick Castro and Simon Ford; it was raw and unabashed. I wanted to tell my story and give some real advice on the world of entrepreneurship, I don't class myself as an entrepreneur at all; I am in the business of hospitality and have various projects[...]

I get to sit down and chat to Paul Clarke about Imbibe Magazine, websites in the early 2000's and cocktail trends. Enjoy!  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.[...]

Had an absolute killer time in Bangkok last week, I am late this week but check out this Facebook Post and is what sparked this whole podcast. Be patient, take your time and build on foundations is the main take aways.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews[...]

Got to hang out on one of his brief stints in Singapore, learnt some new things about him and of course chatted about Excel Spreadsheets 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[...]

With me travelling pretty often these days, I pitched a question to Facebook and asked how a lot of my friends 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[...]

A dear old friend that I don't get to chat to nearly enough and thoroughly enjoyed this episode, he is by far one of the best managers in the country and I recently called him to get advice for my work. One of the nicest and hardest working guys I know. Enjoy!  Join us every[...]

One episode from Toronto Cocktail Conference that I was itching for, to get in the head of the Beverage Director of the Alinea, Aviary and so much more now. Enjoy!  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world[...]

Some negativity took the wind out of my sails this last couple of weeks, so as always; I give my way that I deal with 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,[...]

What an opportunity to sit down with mentor and friend and chat about his latest endeavor along with brand work and what's in store for 2020.   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,[...]

In the second episode of the Toronto Cocktail Conference Series, I sit down with one of my "kids" and discuss cocktails, life in the Edmonton scene, Brendo Nintendo and World Class.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the[...]

It's 10pm in Singapore and 29C and I wanted to take a chance to reflect on the amazing time I had at TOCC just last week. Thanks Josh, Jess, Jon and Gord for absolutely everything, thank you.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality[...]

Had to start the Toronto Cocktail Conference Series off strong with good friend and industry stalwart, Matt Jones, the Whisk(e)y Chef. Enjoy.  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.[...]

I break down why I think that you've got time to achieve everything you want so quickly. Hope this gives you some perspective.  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[...]

Known Jeff for a number of years and he's had a stellar year, winning Diageo World Class and Bols Around the World Bar Team with the team at Botanist. Good insights into what it takes to win and some of his life back story. Hope you enjoy.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award[...]

Something a little different this week, I did an Instagram Live video and then turned it into a podcast. So you get a ton of people's point of views spattered in there. Enjoy.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from[...]

Had a blast sitting down with good friend Kevin Brauch of Thirsty Traveler, Iron Chef America fame and letting him regale stories of his exploits. Really great episode and I hope you enjoy it.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents[...]

My takeaways and five steps in training your staff.   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[...]

This week I start my Toronto Cocktail Conference Series with co founder and all round nice guy, Josh Lindley. We chat about what's lead him, his partner Jess and the gents from Drake into creating Canada's Premier Cocktail Conference. I will be interviewing a ton of people as the Official Podcaster for the TOCC, so[...]

Someone asked me why I podcast, I didn't really have a solid reason at the time but over the last week or two, I realize it's for Legacy. What's your legacy going to be?   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents[...]

One of the most amazing venue operators I have ever met and Old Man in Singapore is a testament to this. He is a quiet achiever and if you ever get a chance to go, do it. I absolutely loved sitting down with him to chat about the industry and the future in Singapore.   Join[...]

I sat down with Hugh Kruzel from Eat This, Drink That and chat about Victoria's scene and whats next.   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[...]

Z and I go back a number of years and it was an amazing opportunity while I was in Singapore, learning about the mantra behind Proof & Co and where Z is General Manager of Hong Kong branch of the company. Really good chat to an awesome guy.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as[...]

Tying up here in Singapore for the first stint, absolutely love this city but it hasn't been all roses and sunshine.   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[...]

I used to suck hard at this, but now I can safely say that I am half decent at managing people.   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[...]

A throwback to a seminar I did in 2015 with good friends Bradford Knutson and Oron Lerner. Thank you to the lovely lady who reached out to me and thanked me for this, so I thought I would turn it into an episode.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn[...]

A theory I have been trying to articulate and I am still not sure if I have properly, but I gave it a go.   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[...]

In the last interview for the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I got to sit down with Ian Burrell and chat rum, following your passion and drop bears.   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[...]

Getting ahead is all fine and dandy but having a support network of positive and supportive people. Keep the negative peeps out of your 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[...]

In this episode of the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I sit down with Manuel Barreira of Ulysses Bar in Lisbon and chat about his 20 square foot, 10 seat bar housed in a 700 year old building and what drives him to bartend every night.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry[...]

I sit down with one of my favorite humans this week, Nicola Riske and chat about whiskey, olive oil, fast cars and the circus.  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[...]

Join me as I open up Miss Fitz in Singapore. Challenges and successes.   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[...]

In this first episode of the Lisbon Bar Show Series, I got to sit down with good friend and Israeli pioneer and discuss cocktail culture in Tel Aviv, winning and losing and life after closing a bar.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality[...]

My recap of the Lisbon Bar Show, had a blast in Lisbon for three days. Great little show with tons of potential, interviewed a bunch of people. Keep an eye out for it!  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from[...]

Last week while I was speaking at Lisbon Bar Show, I reflected on it being 10 years since I took over 10 years and look at everything the city has accomplished in that time.   Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents[...]

This is a quick episode giving gratitude to everyone who has supported me with BC Spirits, SHC and more. Thank you  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[...]

I have chatted about patience, owning your mistake and it all leads to the long game.  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[...]

Insightful discussion about liquor licensing and what Jay does to help licensees. You need to chat to this guy. 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[...]

A short and sweet episode about coming to terms with owning your mistakes, it's liberating.  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[...]

A wonderful insight into standing by your mission statement, working as a team and a couple and pushing through the first few months of opening.  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[...]

I go a little bit in depth this week about how to change your thought patterns, forgetting about people's perceptions and how to bounce back after you get hit hard.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world[...]

Chance to sit down with the lovely people from Odd Society Spirits and chat about their inspiration and most of all their whiskies.  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[...]

Let's chat about house specs, the 3D's which is democratic drink design and knowledge inclusivity in your bar team.  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[...]

This is a mash up of Post Shift Podcast and BC Spirits. I chat to James Lester from Sons of Vancouver about April Fool's Day and craft coconut rum.  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[...]

A follow up to the last week's MF Patience and Getting the Job.  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[...]

Loved this episode, sitting down with a few rep friends and discussing the pros and cons of the job.  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[...]

This week, I give my advice on how to get that job.  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.[...]

 Mind the Bar is a relatively new but very impactful society championing transparency in the industry about mental health and addiction.   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[...]

Talking about patience and how to work hard towards your goals while being patient.  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[...]

I sit down with good friend and idol Robyn and chat about cocktails, bartending, losing friends and making Reboot.  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[...]

A little heartfelt throw back to one of the best bar experiences I have ever created with amazing people with Khalil Aktar from CBC Radio.  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[...]

Fitness and Health are not my strong suites so I went to two guys who fought in the fundraising boxing match, Fight for the Cause last year. Insightful look on health and well being in the bar industry. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the[...]

A quick take on upselling in 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[...]

Absolutely loved sitting down with Davin and chatting about his work and Canadian 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[...]

In this quick episode, Nate and Kyle from Nimble Bar Co. chat to me about Cafe Mexico and the relaunch.  FOLLOW Nimble Bar Co on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nimblebarco/ and Cafe Mexico - https://www.instagram.com/cafemexicoyyj/ Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from[...]

I sit down with Brant and Mike and chat about Veneto, creativity, legacy and school grades.  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[...]

I answer some questions from social media about 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. Brought to[...]

This is the audio from my San Antonio Cocktail Conference seminar called The Search for Perfection.  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[...]

Work life balance especially in the hospitality industry is not an easy thing to accomplish. You need to accept yourself for who you are and what you love and try not to mirror anyone else's standards.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries[...]

Had a blast sitting down with Dave Mitton (https://www.instagram.com/davemitton/), International Brand Ambassador for JP Wiser's Canadian Whisky and chatting about the birth of Toronto's cocktail scene, corrupt cops and traveling.  Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world[...]

A simple step by step guide for BC Distilleries in social media marketing.  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[...]

This is a great one Post Shifters, Claire Bertin-Lang from CBL Liquid Consulting talking about how she started doing events across the country. FOLLOW Claire on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcorgis/ 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,[...]

I talk about balancing passion and business and getting the most of of both.  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[...]

I sit down with Danny in San Antonio and we chat over breakfast about what he does, Baiju and his travelling habits. Follow Danny on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dronen/ 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[...]

I have a brief discussion on mentorship and what it means to me, how to become one and what to do if your a mentee.  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[...]

Part 2 and finale of the conversation with best friend, mentor and boss about family business, starting Victoria's cocktail scene and brand loyalty at his families forty year old New York Italian restaurant, Pagliacci's Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents[...]

I give you some pointers on time management and how you can maximize your days.  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[...]

Part 1 of the conversation with best friend, mentor and boss about family business, starting Victoria's cocktail scene and brand loyalty at his families 40 year old New York Italian Restaurant, Pagliacci's Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around[...]

A mid week sound bite for your hospitality ears. This week, I talk about being comfortable in your own skin and owning 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[...]

The 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[...]

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