Episodes

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 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 ...

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! Atlantic Canada Charton Hobbs paying bartenders to create content, giving them bottles to do so Quebec Andrew Whibley’s Go Fund Me initiative Ontario Bartenders Benevolen...

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, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and t...

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 Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice a...

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 owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLO...

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 top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you b...

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, 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 – ...

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 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...

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, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and t...

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. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Sool...

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 owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com F...

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) - http://mindthebar.com/get-involved/; go to the bottom of the page for the sign-up sheet or click here. The episode with Shoel Davidson, President of Mind the Bar Join us every Tuesday & F...

This is from the Sovereign Spirited Session held in Victoria on 28th January. It was moderated by owner and principal of Sovereign Canada and had myself, Rebecca Wellman (author, First we Brunch and Editor at Eat Magazine) and Emily MacDonald (Senior Publishing Consultant, Friesen Press). This was super in-depth about the pros and cons of writing your own book, traditional or self publishing and the hard work needed to make it all happen. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry...

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 winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry support...

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 including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.c...

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 calendar and achieve what's needed. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the w...

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 world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospit...

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 shortly of how it rolls. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries to...

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 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 episode was spawned out of spending a bit of time on Reddit lately, so many people out their confused as to what to do with pressure from parents, friends and outside influences. Chase happiness and everything works out. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstor...

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 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.soolehospitalit...

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 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 ...

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 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...

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 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 – Shaw...