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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Jan 24, 2025 • 43min
Behind the Policy: Ian Tostenson on Fighting for BC Restaurants
In this episode, I chat with BCRFA President and CEO, Ian Tosteson and the state of 2024, the GST holiday rollout and the outlook for 2025. Another indepth chat with the people on the ground for legislation and governmental changes. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@PostShiftPodcast
Jan 21, 2025 • 10min
Shot #188 - Awards Don't Mean Shit!
In this episode, it's awards season so I chat about why they shouldn't matter as much as people make out that they need to be. Hope this gives you some perspective.
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Soole Hospitality Concepts
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Jan 17, 2025 • 52min
What Every Bar Owner Needs to Know Now: Jeff Guignard on Industry Advocacy
In this episode, I chat to Jeff Guignard of ABLE BC and dive into the wins and losses for the industry in 2024 and the hopes and aspirations of 2025. If you are an operator and want a deep dive on the organisation helping the industry, this is the one. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@PostShiftPodcast
Jan 14, 2025 • 14min
Shot #187 - The Shaft
In this episode, I kick a hornet's nest with Josh from Bartender Atlas when he did a deep dive on the creation and proliferation of Victoria's cocktail (or is it?) The Shaft. always love chatting to crew from Bartender's Atlas and this one was a ton of fun.
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Soole Hospitality Concepts
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FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@PostShiftPodcast
Jan 10, 2025 • 44min
Chris Elliott on Data, Trends, and the Future of Canadian Restaurants
In this episode, I chat with Chris Elliott, Chief Economist from Restaurants Canada about how the industry did during 2024 and where it's headed in 2025. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Conceptshttps://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@PostShiftPodcast
Jan 7, 2025 • 7min
Shot #186 - The Early Days of Victoria's Cocktail Culture
Another exert from my session with the Camosun College talking about the early days of the cocktail scene here in Victoria. Those days were tougher than I would like to remember but still a lot of fun.
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Soole Hospitality Concepts
https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/
FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE -
https://www.youtube.com/@PostShiftPodcast
Dec 20, 2024 • 56min
How Simon Ford Built a Global Gin Brand (And What You Can Learn)
In this episode, we get a masterclass on brand building from Simon Ford, owner of Ford's Gin. We dig deep on his journey, the early days and how he built it into the "bartender's gin" and the new challenge of retail sales and growth. If you are a small brand, this is a must watch! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/Soole Hospitality Conceptshttps://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSooleFOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgDDJZM7HvJiQCaqmXEVNA
Dec 17, 2024 • 9min
Shot #185 - SUCCESS
In this episode, I do a throwback to a series I did leading up to 2021 called FOCUS, PATIENCE, SUCCESS. And with the re-release of the podcast this year and this being my mantra, I wanted to repost for everyone to get you set up for 2025.
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
FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgDDJZM7HvJiQCaqmXEVNA
Dec 13, 2024 • 47min
Kait Stewart on Making Cocktail Content That Actually Connects
In this episode, I get to chat social media stardom with like.a.ble cocktails, Kait Stewart and how it all started and the direction it is heading in for her. Great chat for young bartenders looking at really honing their skills and building a online personal brand. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/Soole Hospitality Conceptshttps://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSooleFOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgDDJZM7HvJiQCaqmXEVNA
Dec 10, 2024 • 12min
Shot #184 - PATIENCE
In this episode, I do a throwback to a series I did leading up to 2021 called FOCUS, PATIENCE, SUCCESS. And with the re-release of the podcast this year and this being my mantra, I wanted to repost for everyone to get you set up for 2025.
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
FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgDDJZM7HvJiQCaqmXEVNA
