BARTENDER HALL OF FAME https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/ryan-foley-bartender-magazine-legacy-storytelling/ I was telling Ryan Foley of Bartender Magazine was that as a kid growing up in Australia that it was always a dream to get that ring, it was something at the time that showed that our industry was real and a serious career path.
In this episode, Shawn Soole talks with Lindsey Johnson — founder of Lush Life Productions, creator of Camp Runamok, and organizer of PDXCW — about her mission to uplift hospitality professionals through education, grassroots activism, and creative collaboration. Lindsey shares stories of building communities, offering inclusive training, and using limited…
WHAT IF THEY LEAVE? This is a quote I deal with every day when I talk about investing in your team and growing your business. You can go deeper into my PDXCW seminar on my YouTube Channel.
THE ROMANCE OF PRINT https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/ryan-foley-bartender-magazine-legacy-storytelling/ This week's episode with Ryan Foley of Bartender Magazine, talking about how his dad made him promise the magazine would never go out of print and how the print medium is still king for them.
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Ryan Foley — publisher of BARTENDER Magazine, author, and advocate for the craft. Together, they dig into how media shapes the narrative of hospitality, the evolving coverage of the trade, and what it takes to document the bar world with clarity and…
I see it all the time, let’s chat Labour %, COGS %, but no one wants to chat rent and operating costs ESPECIALLY after you open. Set yourself up for success but aiming for total rent to be 6-8% of your total projected revenue. Thank me later.
This seminar is from the Portland Cocktail Week 2025. I broke down how to keep staff and build journeys out to keep them engaged. All the tools I mentioned are here - https://www.proof-and-practice.com/pdxcw-from-turn-burn-to-build-belong
NEW EPISODE drops FRIDAY 9am PST This week's episode is with Ryan Foley of Bartender Magazine as we chat about legacy, hospitality and the future of print media.
STOP WORRYING ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kate-chernoff-world-class-canada-bartender/ Kate Chernoff drops so many words of wisdom and advice that I need to remind myself about regularly.
KEYS TO SUCCESS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kate-chernoff-world-class-canada-bartender/ If you are a young bartender contemplating entering a competition like World Class, then Kate Chernoff has some pointers for you!
PURE JOY OF BARTENDING https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/kate-chernoff-world-class-canada-bartender/ What truly makes bartending special? This conversation explores the heart of the bartender profession, touching upon the importance of community and sharing the excitement of crafting the perfect cocktails. Learn how to be a bartender and explore essential mixology techniques to create amazing craft cocktails…
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Kate Chernoff — the newly crowned World Class Canada Bartender of the Year 2025, based out of Keefer Bar in Vancouver. A bartender with a natural gift for hospitality, story-driven craft, and competitive fire, Kate takes us through her ascent, her philosophy…
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Kate Chernoff — the newly crowned World Class Canada Bartender of the Year 2025, based out of Keefer Bar in Vancouver. A bartender with a natural gift for hospitality, story-driven craft, and competitive fire, Kate takes us through her ascent, her philosophy…
IN THE ABSENCE OF FEAR NEW EPISODE drops Friday 9am PST Absolutely loved having Kate Chernoff the show, especially when she is dropping these wisdom bombs. What would you do in the absence of fear?
Lots of info flying around there, been trying to piece it together myself all day but here we go. 1. Six bottle per sku per person, per store, per day2. Specs could get take a while, follow up with wherever you place your order after a few weeks 3. Continue…
CONTROLLING GROWTH WHEN BUILDING https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/stephen-myers-strategy-spirit-brands-scale-intent/ This was a simple yet impactful snippet from Stephen Myers about controlling growth and building a sustainable brand model.
BUILDING YOUR FOLLOWING https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/stephen-myers-strategy-spirit-brands-scale-intent/ This week, Stephen Myers discusses the essentials of brand building for small businesses. Learn key target audience insights and how a strong marketing strategy can drive business growth. Plus we will explore different facets of marketing and brand strategy.
TRANSPARENCY IN BRAND BUILDING https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/stephen-myers-strategy-spirit-brands-scale-intent/ We are now living in an era where the consumer and the industry are screaming and expecting transparency in their brand stories. Stephen Myers lays out how to build your brand from zero to the sky.
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with bartender, educator, and creator Stephen Myers to explore how one builds a meaningful presence from the ground up—blending craft, content, and authenticity in a crowded field. What You’ll Learn • Stephen’s journey: from behind the bar to developing his digital brand •…
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with bartender, educator, and creator Stephen Myers to explore how one builds a meaningful presence from the ground up—blending craft, content, and authenticity in a crowded field. What You’ll Learn Stephen’s journey: from behind the bar to developing his digital brandThe mindset behind…
NEW EPISODE drops 9AM PST FRIDAY This week, we are chatting to Stephen Myers from Dynamic Beverage Consultants. This is a deep dive for brand building for small brands.
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME Both Patrick Dooley and I had goosebumps chatting about the opportunity to work at such a legendary bar like Harry's Bar Paris. What can you really say but "wow". https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/patrick-dooley-boulevardier-storytelling/
