This was a cathartic rant about the lockdowns across the country but specifically BC. I understand that we have been in a pandemic for almost two years now but the fundamental misunderstanding from the government about what and who should be closed and have mandates placed on them is something…
Had a phone call from a friend and fellow solopreneur last week, which is when I meant to do this episode but I wanted to get some advice down for the solopreneurs out there that may have doubts in themselves and need some focus. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1…
This was an amazing, in depth chat with Cedd Moses about opening 25 bars in 10 years, promoting from within (their CEO was a bar back 15 years ago) and how he and his team are striving to have 2030 careers by 2030; helping the people in their organisation realize…
Over the years, I have worked hard to become less rigid, less hard and worked heavily on my soft skills. Coming from a military family, the practice was hard and authoritative, which in this day and age doesn't work and shouldn't. I have been known has a hard ass, a…
What an amazing opportunity this was for me, having the opportunity to speak with David Wondrich from his humble beginnings as a junior professor to one of the most prolific hospitality history researcher in the world. Apart from the books, he has helped develop multiple award winning spirits with brands,…
Had an amazing time working with Dairy Distillery and Vodkow.
Had a blast designing these cocktails for Dairy Distillery and Vodkow Purchase here - https://www.dairydistillery.com/collections/spirits
Had a great catch up with Micah Dew, the Maker's Mark Diplomat for Western Canada; where he regaled the years flairtending across the world, the infamous Roxy in Vancouver and how he made the transition to brand ambassadorship. Great nuggets of information about customer service, gratitude and inspiration. TEXT ME…
Last week I did the episode about the transition from staff to management, so this week I wanted to delve into the next step of management to ownership. I go deep on this one because I have done this successfully and not so much successfully and wanted to give some…
Fun cocktails using the Dairy Distillery Vodkow. Purchase here - https://www.dairydistillery.com/collections/spirits
Check out the Cookies and Cream Cocktail with dairy Dairy Distillery and Vodkow. Purchase here - https://www.dairydistillery.com/collections/spirits
Had a great time showcasing the Almonte Friends Pack from Dairy Distillery and Vodkow. Get yours here - https://www.dairydistillery.com/products/almonte-friendship-series-vodkow-cream-liquor-gift-pack
With the current state of the industry and mass resignations and people leaving the industry altogether, I wanted to tackle the transition from being a hourly staff member to a salaried manager from the staff perspective and the from the owners. It's been a while since I did a shot,…
Back after a month, chatting with Nick Nemeth from the Miracle Pop Up and Sipping Santa. We chat the history of Miracle Pop Up and Sipping Santa and how this initiative helps bars and charities the world over and how Nick was brought on to push it forward internationally. TEXT…
Took a couple of weeks off to unwind and recharge, came back to reflect on all the things I have been able to do in the last almost 3 years and look towards the future at what is next. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram…
For the huge 300th episode of the Post Shift Podcast, I had to get one of the most prolific hospitality industry professionals in the world, Monica Berg. From helping to create and build Norway's cocktail culture to the long road to open her and partner, Alex Kratena's cutting edge Tayer…
Always love hanging out with the gents from Dork Uncorked and chatting industry news along with my new book, BC Spirits Cocktail Book and the craft spirit movement in British Columbia and Canada. Craft spirits and cocktails is something that I rarely talk about in depth on the podcast and…
Recently, we did a panel discussion with World Class Canadian Winners Grant Sceney, Kait Stewart, Chris Enns, James Grant and Jeffrey Savage, along with the Bartender of the Year, Kait (2017) and James (2021) and Michael Armistead, the head of the whole operation. We chatted about personal experiences with the…
It's odd coming up to my 300th episode that I haven't ever told this story, from being 13 and loading sod and landscaping equipment into the late night to running my own bar schools. It took me a really long time to call myself an entrepreneur but I am comfortable…
After this past week, enjoying an amazing time with guest and the industry through 4 tastings and the Negroni Week Cocktail Competition, I wanted to talk about being grateful. You are one of 8 billion people in the world, and while this last year and a bit has not been…
Created by Acclamation Media for the Forty Creek Whisky Weekend 2021. We had the amazing opportunity to create a series of cocktail videos for Forty Creek's Virtual Whisky Weekend. The team and I did approachable cocktails on location for the event and showcases the product, our skills and style of…
This was a deep dive episode into the taxes and excise that face the craft spirit movement across Canada. Tyler Dyck is the president of the Craft Distillers Guild and public liaison for the Craft Distillers Alliance and Lift Canadian Spirits that represents 220 distilleries from across the country. We…
Created by Acclamation Media for the Forty Creek Whisky Weekend 2021. We had the amazing opportunity to create a series of cocktail videos for Forty Creek's Virtual Whisky Weekend. The team and I did approachable cocktails on location for the event and showcases the product, our skills and style of…
Created by Acclamation Media for the Forty Creek Whisky Weekend 2021. We had the amazing opportunity to create a series of cocktail videos for Forty Creek's Virtual Whisky Weekend. The team and I did approachable cocktails on location for the event and showcases the product, our skills and style of…