Aug. 8, 2025

Kevin Kos on Content, Creativity, and Making Education Entertaining

Kevin Kos on Content, Creativity, and Making Education Entertaining

In this episode, Shawn Soole welcomes Slovenian bartender‑turned‑content‑creator Kevin Kos—the mind behind the hit YouTube channel  @KevinKos  —for a frank conversation on taking an idea from the bar to a global audience, turning experiments into revenue, and staying authentic while the cameras roll. YouTube🧠 What You’ll LearnKevin’s path from local bars to 100 k‑plus subscribers and sponsorship dealsHow rigorous R&D and “super‑juice” thinking fuel his video conceptsThe nuts and bolts of shooting, editing, and posting consistent, high‑quality cocktail contentRevenue streams: ad share, brand partnerships, e‑books, and online toolsLive Q&A on scaling a one‑person brand, avoiding burnout, and planning a product line📌 Timestamp Highlights00 : 03 : 00 – Early bartending days & first YouTube upload00 : 14 : 30 – Growing Cocktail Time and hitting the 100 k milestone00 : 29 : 00 – Building calculators, e‑books, and other digital products00 : 46 : 00 – Audience questions: gear, workflow, and monetization tips01 : 02 : 00 – What’s next: new studio, live classes, and collaborations🎯 Who It’s ForBartenders, content creators, and entrepreneurs who want actionable insight into turning passion projects into sustainable, scalable brands.🔗 Follow Kevin KosInstagram: @kevin_kos Instagram✅ Enjoyed the Episode?Like • Subscribe • Hit the 🔔 • Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments • Share with your team or creative community