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Feb. 3, 2025

Influencer Marketing Expert Spills Top Brand Visibility Secrets

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-175-chris-maffeo-bottom-up-brand-building/ This week's #postshiftpodcast is with brand builder, @maffeodrinks We chat about how to use influencers in the modern marketing world as efficiently as possible.

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Jan. 31, 2025

Episode #175 - Chris Maffeo, Bottom Up Brand Building

In this episode, I chat to Chris Maffeo about brand building for small brands. A great start to 2025, if you are a small brand in the liquor sphere, this is the episode that you need to listen to. Tons of value and advice on what you should be doing…

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Jan. 31, 2025

Episode #175 - Chris Maffeo, Bottom Up Brand Building

In this episode, I chat to Chris Maffeo about brand building for small brands. A great start to 2025, if you are a small brand in the liquor sphere, this is the episode that you need to listen to. Tons of value and advice on what you should be doing…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Master Professional Habits in Hospitality and Services

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-189-breaking-into-the-hospitality-industry/ Developing professional habits is crucial in the hospitality, bar, and food service industries. Learn why punctuality, a clean appearance, and commitment to excellence set you apart and are essential for long-term success. Embrace professionalism without losing the fun! #Professionalism #HospitalityIndustry #FoodService #Barbering #CareerGrowth #Punctuality #WorkEthic #CleanUniform #SuccessTips #DevelopHabits

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Jan. 28, 2025

Essential Tips for New Bartenders: Build Your Foundation

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-189-breaking-into-the-hospitality-industry/ I wanted to chat about starting out this week, here are my 5 tips to make it in your first 18 months. #Bartending101 #NewBartender #CocktailMastery #BartendingTips #Mixology #IndustryInsights #BarSkills #CareerAdvice #Hospitality #DrinkCulture#Bartending101 #NewBartender #CocktailMastery #BartendingTips #Mixology #IndustryInsights #BarSkills #CareerAdvice #Hospitality #DrinkCulture

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Jan. 28, 2025

Shot #189 - Breaking into the Hospitality Industry

In this episode, I chat about how to how to build a solid foundation as a new hospitality industry person. I break down the 5 key points below. Master the Basics: Learn bar setup, how to use tools properly, and the key techniques for efficiency and speed. Memorize the Classics:…

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Jan. 28, 2025

Post Shift Shot #189 - Breaking into the Hospitality Industry

In this episode, I chat about how to how to build a solid foundation as a new hospitality industry person. I break down the 5 key points below. Master the Basics: Learn bar setup, how to use tools properly, and the key techniques for efficiency and speed. Memorize the Classics:…

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Jan. 28, 2025

How Restaurants Are WINNING The Employee Retention Game in 2025!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-174-ian-tostenson-bcrfa/ For this last exert from Ian Tostenson from @bcrestaurantfoodservicesas5405 we chat about employers changing their perspective of employee retention and start investing in their people for long term success. #fyp #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity #BartenderGoals #DrinkTrends #BartendingSkills #HospitalityInnovation #BeverageConsulting #CreativeCocktails #MixologyArt #BarLife #SuccessMindset #CocktailEntrepreneur #entrepreneurtips

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Jan. 27, 2025

What Every Struggling Restaurant Owner Needs to Hear Right Now?

Ian Tostenson gives some advice to restaurants bouncing back after 2024, if you own a restaurant, you need to hear this. 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 #fyp #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity #BartenderGoals #DrinkTrends…

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Jan. 24, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! with Iain McPherson

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Jan. 24, 2025

Episode #174 - Ian Tostenson, BCRFA

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…

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Jan. 24, 2025

Why BC Restaurants Are STRUGGLING More Than Ever in 2024?

REFLECTION ON 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-174-ian-tostenson-bcrfa/ In the last episode of the 2025 Outlook Series, I chatted with Ian Tostenson from the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association about how 2024 unfolded and advice on what we can do as an industry in 2025. #fyp #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity…

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Jan. 24, 2025

Episode #174 - Ian Tostenson, BCRFA

In this episode, I chat with BCRFA President and CEO, Ian Tostenson 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…

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Jan. 24, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! with James Beard Award Winning Film Maker, Evan Rogers

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Jan. 23, 2025

What Are The Most Important Things Your Business Needs RIGHT NOW?

THE THREE BIG FOCUSES https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-188-awards-dont-mean-shit/ Before awards are even mentioned in your business, these three things should be your focus. #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity #BartenderGoals #DrinkTrends #BartendingSkills #HospitalityInnovation #BeverageConsulting #CreativeCocktails #MixologyArt #BarLife #SuccessMindset #CocktailEntrepreneur #entrepreneurtips

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Jan. 22, 2025

Why Chasing Rewards Makes You WIN in Business!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-188-awards-dont-mean-shit/ Wanted to reposition my thoughts on the awards season this week. Chase rewards over awards. #fyp #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity #BartenderGoals #DrinkTrends #BartendingSkills #HospitalityInnovation #BeverageConsulting #CreativeCocktails #MixologyArt #BarLife #SuccessMindset #CocktailEntrepreneur #entrepreneurtips

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Jan. 21, 2025

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. 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

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Jan. 21, 2025

Why Canada’s Bars Need to Unite for Success

IT'S AWARDS SEASON, SO I HAVE SOME OPINIONS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-188-awards-dont-mean-shit/ It's award season, so I gave a few pointers on how I view awards. I have been fortunate to receive plenty, but it's not the reason why I do what I do.

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Jan. 21, 2025

UNDERESTIMATING THE TRUE SIZE OF THE HOSPITALITY SPACE

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-173-jeff-guignard-able-bc/ I have brought this up on several occasions that many governments don't fully understand the size of our impact on the GDP. Jeff Guignard from the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) lays it out perfectly.

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Jan. 21, 2025

Post Shift 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. 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

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Jan. 21, 2025

Shifting Consumer Behavior in Ordering Online

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-173-jeff-guignard-able-bc/ While the year is rolling, I recorded a couple of episodes with key stakeholders in the industry to give their perspectives on 2025. This one is from Jeff Guignard from Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) speaking to the shift on consumer behaviour in 2024.

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Jan. 20, 2025

Episode #173 - Jeff Guignard, ABLE BC

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.…

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Jan. 17, 2025

Exploring Victoria's LEGENDARY Cocktail Variations!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-187-the-shaft/ I sat down and chatted with Josh Lindley from Bartender Atlas about the classic "Victorian" cocktail, the Shaft.

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Jan. 17, 2025

Episode #173 - Jeff Guignard, ABLE BC

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.…

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