Behind the Bar with Shawn Soole: Stories, Struggles & Spirits

In this special “Get to Know Me” episode, Shawn Soole sits down without notes, filters, or industry jargon — and invites you into the story behind the journey. From early shifts and first pours to building culture, teams, and his philosophy on hospitality leadership, this is the episode where the host becomes the guest.

No deep tactical frameworks this time — just honest reflection, personal milestones, and the lessons that shaped a career in hospitality.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• How Shawn first fell in love with hospitality — and why he never looked back

• The wins, the misses, the mindset shifts and the moments that mattered

• What Post Shift Podcast really represents and why it exists

• Personal reflections on mentorship, burnout, growth, and purpose

• What’s next: the future of the brand, community, and work still to come

⏱ Timestamp Highlights (Approximate)

• 00:02:30 – Early beginnings: first bar shifts and the lessons hospitality taught young Shawn

• 00:12:15 – The reality of grind culture vs intentional growth

• 00:23:40 – Why hospitality culture matters more than technique

• 00:38:00 – Turning hard lessons into leadership frameworks

• 00:49:30+ – What’s next: personal goals, podcast mission, and community direction

🎯 Who It’s For

Bartenders, operators, creators, and anyone who’s ever wondered why they keep showing up — especially on the days that feel long, hard, or ungrateful. This episode isn’t a strategy session — it’s a human one.

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