Chat to local talent, Kaitlyn Stewart about her road to becoming the World's Best Bartender at World Class in 2017. I think that her story may surprise you, I have known Kait for a number of years and I loved finding out the inner workings of World Class and what…
This was an epic, impromptu and fantastic chat with award winning author, writer and entrepreneur, Jackie Summers. We had a few technical difficulties but pushed through and was a great conversation about the process, the journey and getting what you want out of life. Share a dram with the hospitality…
This was a great interview with Wil Slickers of the Slick Talk Podcast, it's not often that I get interviewed but when I connect with like minded people, it blows up. Some great value out of this for anyone in the hospitality space. Share a dram with the hospitality industry's…
This was a great chat about the industry, chasing your passion and mental health with Sother Teague of Amor y Amargo in NYC. We get to chatting about everything from the pandemic to mental health and why opening an amaro and bitters focused bar a decade ago was one of…
Recently, Skip the Dishes added new fees to customers; I have been preaching the need to change the power dynamics in the relationships between third party delivery services, restaurants and the customer. With delivery becoming a huge revenue stream for restaurants during this time, it's time to shift the control…
Had the opportunity to chat to another fantastic friend and hospitality entrepreneur, Kevin Demers in Montreal. He is the man behind award winning bars like The Coldroom, El Pequeno and Parliament along with much much more. Great interview about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, business ownership and the rules…
This is a great throwback to an archive episode on you owning and controlling your own happiness, no one else does. I think going into 2021, this is an important reminder to a lot of people; don't be at a crap job, or bad relationship, it's the chance to move…
Our very first Happy Hour with international brand ambassador for J.P. Wiser's, Dave Mitton. We chat over a few Canadian Whiskies, discussing the brand, his career and so much more. Hope you enjoy it. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry…
This came from a post I did involving a Van Gogh quote, "If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced"; This quote is deeper and more important than the first appearance. If you have a voice…
The epitome of the hospitality entrepreneur is the amazing, Jill Cockson. She is one of the minds behind Swordfish Tom's, Drastic Measures and Chartreuse Saloon and her mentality towards business, the industry and building a culture that we wants to be proud of. One of the best business interviews that…
This something that everyone should be pushing in the new year, we can’t keep doing things the same way that we have in any aspect of our lives. Where is the attention right now? My money is on TikTok and Clubhouse. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global…
We chat to Ian Tostenson of the BCRFA and Jeff Guignard of ABLE BC as we reflect on 2020 and look forward to the future of the industry in BC. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has…
Our latest media project is doing the traditional and gorgeous process of serving absinthe showcasing Okanagan Spirits Taboo Absinthe, the first craft absinthe made in Canada. If you love this video and want creative media content, email me at info@soolehospitality.com
Wanted to talk about TiKTok and drinks brands in 2021, this is a growing platform with huge possibilities to make great inroads to a new demographic. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed…
This came out of a comment on Instagram from a follower wanted to do a 5 list for social media of bars and restaurants. Here are my top 5 things you need to do to stay ahead of the curve in 2021. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top…
Amazing episode from Jennifer Massolo from Liquid Projects based out of Miami, we chat about her journey of always being ahead of the game when it comes to drinks trends over the last 20 years. She has been at the forefront of pushing craft spirits into the limelight not just…
Had an amazing chat with food and drinks entrepreneur from Gastronomer Lifestyle and On the Back Bar Podcast, loved chatting about small city cocktail culture, the big move to Bangkok and his love for the industry as whole. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue…
The final piece of the Focus Patience Success series, we delve into what it means to have success, the definition of success and always being happy with the little wins. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has…
We are rolling into 2021 and I have been doing a lot of Top 5 lists so I thought I would tackle the 5 things every young bartender getting into this game should know and do. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers…
Esquimalt Wine Co. Media Marketing Project We created 9 differently styled videos from 3 cocktails for use on social and online marketing. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now,…
Esquimalt Wine Co. Media Marketing Project We created 9 differently styled videos from 3 cocktails for use on social and online marketing. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now,…
Esquimalt Wine Co. Media Marketing Project We created 9 differently styled videos from 3 cocktails for use on social and online marketing. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now,…
Esquimalt Wine Co. Media Marketing Project We created 9 differently styled videos from 3 cocktails for use on social and online marketing. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now,…
Esquimalt Wine Co. Media Marketing Project We created 9 differently styled videos from 3 cocktails for use on social and online marketing. Share a dram with the hospitality industry's top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now,…