INDUSTRY WILL GIVE BACK 10x https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/hard-lessons-hospitality-entrepreneurs/ This week's #postshiftpodcast falls on World Bartender Day (not planned, I swear), so I sat down and laid out some harsh truths after 30 years of experience. Hope this helps anyone who second-guesses the longevity in this crazy industry we love.
In this Post Shift Shot, Shawn Soole pulls back the curtain on the reality of owning in hospitality. No hype. No Instagram fantasy. Just truth. Entrepreneurship in this industry isn’t just cocktails, creative freedom, and packed Friday nights. It’s pressure, payroll, people problems, and personal sacrifice. And if you’re not…
In this Post Shift Shot, Shawn Soole pulls back the curtain on the reality of owning in hospitality. No hype. No Instagram fantasy. Just truth. Entrepreneurship in this industry isn’t just cocktails, creative freedom, and packed Friday nights. It’s pressure, payroll, people problems, and personal sacrifice. And if you’re not…
THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER Colin Asare-Appiah reminds young bartenders that you can pick up a jigger, a shaker and go work anywhere in the world.
In this video, we dive into recent allegations against a high-end restaurant and explore the serious issue of staff mistreatment. An Instagram profile, "microbes_vibes," has brought to light hundreds of accounts from former employees detailing their experiences. This discussion highlights the critical importance of labour rights and community justice in…
KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/colin-asare-apiah-hospitality-insights/ Colin Asare-Appiah and I chat about the next generation of hospitality people, who are really in touch with what they want from the industry.
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Colin Asare-Apiah — award-winning bartender, educator, and globally respected leader in cocktail culture — for a thoughtful conversation about hospitality craft, community building, mentorship, and the future of service. Colin breaks down how experiences shape perception, how intentional leadership lifts teams, and…
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Colin Asare-Apiah — award-winning bartender, educator, and globally respected leader in cocktail culture — for a thoughtful conversation about hospitality craft, community building, mentorship, and the future of service. Colin breaks down how experiences shape perception, how intentional leadership lifts teams, and…
NEW EPISODE drops FRIDAY 9am PST #getinvolvedbruv with Colin Asare-Appiah is an amazing and inspiring episode. Check it out tomorrow morning.
Entrepreneurship is being glamorized everywhere — freedom, champagne, “be your own boss.” But the reality? Entrepreneurs carry: • Financial risk • Payroll responsibility • Strategic pressure • System creation from zero Intrapreneurs carry: • Innovation within an existing structure • Operational leadership • Cultural influence • Growth inside defined parameters…
PASSION DRIVES THE 5-YEAR PLAN https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/alexandre-gabriel-terroir-tradition/ This enlightened take on a 5-year plan from Alexandre Gabriel from @CognacFerrand shows why Alexandre is one of the world's greatest drink innovators.
https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/alexandre-gabriel-terroir-tradition/ Alexandre Garbriel from @CognacFerrand the story of how he accidentally fell in love with rum and discovered a whole world of what he calls "Pokémon cards".
Entrepreneurs: Stop Complaining. Start Building Systems. https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/intrapreneur-vs-entrepreneur/ The longer I’m in business, the more I realize this: Gratitude changes everything. Grateful for the team that shows up. Grateful for the lessons when things break. Grateful for the opportunity to build something bigger than yourself. If something isn’t working, it’s not…
In this Post Shift Shot, Shawn Soole breaks down a hard truth in modern hospitality: not everyone is built to be an entrepreneur — and that’s not a weakness. With the rise of “cool entrepreneurship,” social media has glamorized ownership and independence. But the reality? Entrepreneurship is risk, stress, sleepless…
In this Post Shift Shot, Shawn Soole breaks down a hard truth in modern hospitality: not everyone is built to be an entrepreneur — and that’s not a weakness. With the rise of “cool entrepreneurship,” social media has glamorized ownership and independence. But the reality? Entrepreneurship is risk, stress, sleepless…
WHAT'S THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS? https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/alexandre-gabriel-terroir-tradition/ I ask all my guests five deep podcast questions at the end of the show, and one of them is, "How do you define success?" Alexandre Gabriel from Maison Ferrand gives his definition of what it means to him.
CONTEXT IN TRAINING Your staff aren’t robots. They’re puzzle pieces. Each one comes with their own quirks, strengths, blind spots, and potential. As a leader, your job isn’t to force-fit them — it’s to understand how they connect and train accordingly. Modern training can’t be: “Because that’s how we do…
SUCCESS IS HAPPINESS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/alexandre-gabriel-terroir-tradition/ This week's episode with Alexandre Gabriel from Maison Ferrand is diverse, from the obvious cognac, gin and rum talk to entrepreneurship and brand building.
WE DON'T INVEST ENOUGH IN MANAGERS I have always felt that once people become managers in your organization, training and mentorship fade. This leads to weak managers that then compounds in staff turnover and burnout. We need to build learning journeys for all our team including owners.
In this revealing episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Alexandre Gabriel, visionary founder of Maison Ferrand and one of the most influential thinkers in the global spirits world. From reviving historic brand identities to steering cocktail culture toward authenticity and craftsmanship, Alexandre shares his perspective on creativity, entrepreneurship, and what…
In this revealing episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Alexandre Gabriel, visionary founder of Maison Ferrand and one of the most influential thinkers in the global spirits world. From reviving historic brand identities to steering cocktail culture toward authenticity and craftsmanship, Alexandre shares his perspective on creativity, entrepreneurship, and what…
MENTORSHIP IS PRIVATE https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/why-leadership-is-changing/ I feel mentorship has become a bit of a buzzword, driven by hustle bros selling courses, but leadership and mentorship are a very personal and private journey for both the mentor and the mentee. It shouldn't be social media fodder; win with the team publicly, and…
