THE ROOT OF EVERYTHING I DO https://www.therebelrebelpodcast.com/keep-the-cocktail-fix-the-brand-with-shawn-soole/ I loved sitting down with Michael Dargie and the @rebelrebelpod to chat about the industry and what I hope I am doing to make it a bit better than when I started.
SUCCESS AND LEGACY https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/calen-mcneil-crew-culture-creating-loved-restaurants/ In this last exert to the amazing episode with Calen McNeil, we chat what success and legacy means to him. This was a great start to 2026 for the show.
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Sean Finter — operator, trainer, and mastermind behind some of North America’s most respected hospitality playbooks. From frontline execution to strategic leadership, Sean breaks down how to build systems, culture, and habits that help teams scale without losing soul. 🧠 What You’ll…
PROFIT WITH PURPOSE https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/calen-mcneil-crew-culture-creating-loved-restaurants/ If you take one thing away from this episode with Calen McNeil from Big Wheel Burger, it's that it's about people first, then profit, and then reinvesting that profit into the community. Masterclass on how to run a communitycentric business.
PASSION ONLY GETS YOU SO FAR https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/calen-mcneil-crew-culture-creating-loved-restaurants/ Calen McNeil and I have chatted in depth on his Bread & Butter Collective podcast and in this episode. Passion is great and can get you so far in this industry, but you have to learn business along the way.
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with chef-entrepreneur and hospitality operator Calen McNeil, founder of Zambris and Big Wheel Burger. Calen breaks down how he’s built loyal teams and passionate communities around two distinctly local brands — one rooted in elevated comfort and community dining (Zambris), and the other…
NEW EPISODE DROPS FRIDAY 9AM PST To kick off the year, we are chatting with Calen McNeil from Big Wheel Burger, Zambris and the @breadandbuttercollective . January is always our outlook month, so watch out for guests giving their 2026 outlook.
PUTTING A PRICE ON TURNOVER It is something we still don't do in the industry as well as we should; it lives in the "grey area" of "that's the way it's always been," but what if it isn't? I loved this conversation with @33Conversations
FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/turn-burn-build-belong-shawn-soole-hospitality/ I have posted this before, but it's what I am riding into 2026. Let's make the industry better for the next generation.
WHAT WOULD $3PP MEAN TO YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=135MIqcKnzU&t=1280s This is how I show that training is a tangible asset. If you train your staff to get $3 extra from every guest that sits in your space, how much does that translate to?
https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/turn-burn-build-belong-shawn-soole-hospitality/ As we go into 2026, this is something we need to live by. We need to make this industry better for everyone coming into it.
TRAINING PAYS FOR ITSELF https://33conversations.com/#listen Well, I have said this so much this year! Simple math! Boosted profits! TRAIN your STAFF, it will be the best decision you will ever do. This is from my conversation with @33Conversations
WHAT IS YOUR BREAK-EVEN POINT? https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/turn-burn-build-belong-shawn-soole-hospitality/ As we lean into the holidays and look ahead to 2026, I implore every operator to know their business's breakeven point. This is from the very popular seminar I did at PDXCW. If you want to get the break-even calculator I built, let me…
In this special seminar recorded live at Portland Cocktail Week, Shawn Soole delivers one of his most personal and impactful talks: Turn & Burn to Build & Belong — a deep dive into the culture of hospitality, the burnout cycle, and how operators and bartenders can reclaim purpose, connection, and…
In this special seminar recorded live at Portland Cocktail Week, Shawn Soole delivers one of his most personal and impactful talks: Turn & Burn to Build & Belong — a deep dive into the culture of hospitality, the burnout cycle, and how operators and bartenders can reclaim purpose, connection, and…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=135MIqcKnzU I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Abney from 33 Conversations and chatting about all things hospitality. You can find the episodes on your favourite podcast app .
https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/john-gakuru-purpose-driven-hospitality/ In this episode, host Shawn Soole sits down with longtime industry veteran John Gakuru, who shares his journey and provides valuable guidance on career development and personal growth. Whether you're looking for professional development tips or wondering how to grow my career, this discussion is packed with inspiration, highlighting…
YES MAN! YES MAN! YES MAN! https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/john-gakuru-purpose-driven-hospitality/ I love a good origin story and John Gakuru is pretty special. This is the last interview for 2025, and I am glad that John was that person. Epic episode to finish the year out, offering excellent career advice and insights into how…
LIGHTSWITCH MOMENTS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/john-gakuru-purpose-driven-hospitality/ I love a good origin story and John Gakuru is pretty special. This is the last interview for 2025, and I am glad that John was that person. Epic episode to finish the year out.
In this episode, host Shawn Soole sits down with longtime industry veteran John Gakuru — a globally seasoned bar professional, brand strategist, and now founder of Coruscent Co.. John brings decades of experience across continents, from managing classic cocktail venues in London to shaping global spirits distribution and now advising…
Probably the best whisky campaign of the year. The way Joel Edgerton shot this campaign was spectacular. Still, the way Glenmorangie invited and immersed Harrison Ford in the culture, heritage, and creation of the product and brand made this campaign stand out. Watch the whole series for the staff interactions,…
NEW EPISODE drops Friday 9am PST You are not going to want to miss the last interview episode of 2025 with @TheJohnniesworld If you want to learn about community-based entrepreneurship or just how to be one of the nicest people in the industry, this one is for you.
MAD MEN LIED TO YOU! https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/noah-rothbaum-whiskey-cocktail-storytelling/ Noah Rothbaum laid out how many of the romantic stories we've heard about our favourite spirit brands are probably Madison Avenue make-believe from a bygone era. It was such a fantastic episode, and a must-listen for my whiskey nerd followers.
🧠 This conversation emphasizes the critical role of robust "employee training" and "staff development" in the "hospitality industry". By investing in their teams, businesses cultivate a strong "ownership culture" and significantly increase "employee engagement". This strategy not only enhances professionalism but also creates new opportunities and excitement for all.