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RAW IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT This week's episode with Kimberly Flear from Last Call Coaching was one of the rawest conversations I have had about mental health in the industry to date. Kimberly lays out her journey with grace and poise, and if you are lost, you should listen. https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kimberly-flear-on-healing-hospitality-recovery-resilience-rebuilding-the-culture/

In this episode, Shawn Soole welcomes Kimberly Flear , founder of Last Call Coaching , for a heartfelt and transformative conversation. Kimberly shares her journey from burnout and addiction within the hospitality industry to becoming a leading advocate for well-being, psychological safety, and sustainable leadership in the places we serve.…

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I chat with Kimberly Flear about mental health and how it is evolving, changing and finally getting better in the hospitality industry.

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, I chat with Kimberly Flear about mental health and how it is evolving, changing and finally getting better in the hospitality industry.

MARTINI EXPO IS THIS WEEKEND https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/robert-simonson-on-mixing-words-whiskey-and-cocktail-culture/ The Martini Expo is this weekend. In this last exert from the interview with Robert Simonson, we chat about who will be pouring at the show including Phil Ward, Dale DeGroff, Philip Duff, Sother Teague and so many more.

BEATING FOMO https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/robert-simonson-on-mixing-words-whiskey-and-cocktail-culture/ This was a great piece of advice from Robert Simonson about FOMO especially during festivals. Personally, I will be taking this advice to heart.

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/robert-simonson-on.../ To be honest, I have to agree. At the end of every podcast I ask the guest their favorite classic, and more often than not it's the Martini. Check out the episode with Robert Simonson chatting Martinis leading up to The Martini Expo.

TIP POOL IS MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY I think tip pool is a great way to bond teams and elevate everyone to be better. But there are always people who think they deserve more. If management has imposed tip pool on the venue, it’s their responsibility to ensure it is run properly;…

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, Robert Simonson breaks down the nuances of building a true classic martini—covering ratios, technique, and philosophy—offering insider insight ahead of his Martini Expo in New York.

NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, Robert Simonson breaks down the nuances of building a true classic martini—covering ratios, technique, and philosophy—offering insider insight ahead of his Martini Expo in New York.

SECRETS OF BAR DIRECTORS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-emp-to-viajante-87-pietro-collina-on-leading-bar-culture-at-the-highest-level/ I have said this before, listening to Pietro Collina speak at Montreal Cocktail Festival was inspiring and I am glad I had him on the show. Drop some serious knowledge bombs throughout.

In this episode, Shawn Soole chats with Charlotte Voisey, newly appointed Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. For nearly two decades before this role, Charlotte shaped the industry as the global head of ambassadors at William Grant & Sons. Now, she’s steering the future of the global…

ALWAYS LEVELING UP https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-emp-to-viajante-87-pietro-collina-on-leading-bar-culture-at-the-highest-level/ I absolutely loved this story from Pietro Collina about his early days at EMP. That level of dedication to a venue is admirable and inspiring.

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/from-emp-to-viajante-87-pietro-collina-on-leading-bar-culture-at-the-highest-level/ I met Pietro Collina at MTLCF this year and after his session, I knew I need him on the show. He lays out his journey from Eleven Madison Park to London and Viajante 87

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NEW EPISODE drops Friday, 9am PST In this trailer, Pietro Collina delivers a masterclass on multi-unit management - where trust, systems, and accountability form the backbone of sustainable success. If you’re leading teams across multiple venues, this is the insight you need.

In this episode, Shawn Soole dives deep with drinks writer and historian Robert Simonson, exploring not only the evolution of iconic cocktails like the Martini and Old‑Fashioned but also spotlighting his pivotal role launching the very first Martini Expo-a groundbreaking, immersive Martini celebration happening this fall in New York City.…

In this thoughtful and wide-ranging episode, Shawn Soole sits down with acclaimed drinks writer and historian Robert Simonson, whose byline has graced The New York Times, Imbibe, Punch, and more. Together, they explore his deep dive into cocktail culture-unraveling the story behind the Old-Fashioned, charting the Martini’s evolution, and uncovering…

STARTING SOMEWHERE https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/brenton-mowforth-on-turning-content-into-community-with-cheers-to-happy-hour/ I think this last exert from @cheerstohappyhour is a great one, talking about starting somewhere, you can't get anywhere without starting.

In this special episode, Shawn Soole sits down with the iconic Dale DeGroff , widely known as The King of Cocktails , for a legendary conversation on how he shaped modern cocktail culture and continues to inspire the next generation of bar leaders. What You’ll Learn • Dale’s origins—and how…

@food52 posted some inforgraphs about Gen Z drinking habits. I reshared and got some great feedback from @bartenderatlas and @cocktailpilgrim. I have been having a lot of conversations about this over the last year and I’m always curious about those seeing the shift, not at all or the changes in…

BUILDING BRAND AND MONETIZING IT https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/brenton-mowforth-on-turning-content-into-community-with-cheers-to-happy-hour/ In the words of Alan Watts, "What do you want to do in this life". Cheers to Happy Hour both resonated over this quote during the episode.