

The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole
Shawn Soole
The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole dives into the business of hospitality with raw, honest conversations on entrepreneurship, leadership, mental health, and modern hospitality culture. From industry icons to rising stars, each episode unpacks real stories, hard lessons, and fresh ideas that help bar and restaurant pros thrive. Tune in for unfiltered insights into what it takes to build a lasting, meaningful career in today’s fast-changing hospitality world.
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May 7, 2019 • 9min
Post Shift Shot #17 - The Long Game
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 the backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
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May 3, 2019 • 23min
Episode #17 - Jay Blackwell and Diligent Liquor Management
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 view, advice and the backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole

Apr 30, 2019 • 6min
Post Shift Shot #16 - Owning your Mistakes
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 backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole

Apr 26, 2019 • 46min
Episode #16 - Mike & Lee from The Drake
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 and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole

Apr 23, 2019 • 10min
Post Shift Shot #15 - The Art of Resilience
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 including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole

Apr 19, 2019 • 39min
Episode #15 - Odd Society Spirits with Gord and Miriam
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 supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole

Apr 16, 2019 • 10min
Post Shift Shot #14 - The 3D's
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 view, advice and the backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole

Apr 12, 2019 • 36min
Episode #14 - James Lester of Sons of Vancouver
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 bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole

Apr 9, 2019 • 7min
Post Shift Shot #13 - Getting What You Want in the Hospitality Industry
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 week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole

Apr 5, 2019 • 49min
Episode #13 - Reps are People Too
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 view, advice and the backstories every week.
Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/
Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole


