In this episode, Shawn Soole welcomes Slovenian bartender‑turned‑content‑creator Kevin Kos—the mind behind the hit YouTube channel @KevinKos —for a frank conversation on taking an idea from the bar to a global audience, turning experiments into revenue, and staying authentic while the cameras roll.
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🧠 What You’ll Learn
Kevin’s path from local bars to 100 k‑plus subscribers and sponsorship deals
How rigorous R&D and “super‑juice” thinking fuel his video concepts
The nuts and bolts of shooting, editing, and posting consistent, high‑quality cocktail content
Revenue streams: ad share, brand partnerships, e‑books, and online tools
Live Q&A on scaling a one‑person brand, avoiding burnout, and planning a product line
📌 Timestamp Highlights
00 : 03 : 00 – Early bartending days & first YouTube upload
00 : 14 : 30 – Growing Cocktail Time and hitting the 100 k milestone
00 : 29 : 00 – Building calculators, e‑books, and other digital products
00 : 46 : 00 – Audience questions: gear, workflow, and monetization tips
01 : 02 : 00 – What’s next: new studio, live classes, and collaborations
🎯 Who It’s For
Bartenders, content creators, and entrepreneurs who want actionable insight into turning passion projects into sustainable, scalable brands.
🔗 Follow Kevin Kos
Instagram: @kevin_kos
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