Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole
Hosted by veteran bartender and industry consultant Shawn Soole, the Post Shift Podcast dives deep into the world of hospitality.
Recent Episodes
Jan. 27, 2026
The Hospitality Crisis Nobody's Talking About
In this week’s Post Shift Shot, I dig into how the rise of remote work is quietly impacting the hospitality ecosystem — from empty downtown cores to shrinking lunch rushes and unpredictable revenue patterns. This isn’t an ant...
Jan. 23, 2026
Ann Squires Ferguson on Bar & Restaurant Design That Drives Experience and Revenue
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Ann Squires Ferguson, interior designer and hospitality space strategist, to explore how design shapes behaviour, influences service flow, and ultimately determines whether a hospit...
Jan. 20, 2026
What Would $3 extra per head Mean to You?
Whenever I talk about training, the first question is always the same: “What’s the ROI?” In this week’s Post Shift Shot , I break down the real numbers behind staff training and show how a relatively small investment in your ...
Jan. 16, 2026
Michael Dargie on Creative Strategy, Storytelling & Making Your Brand Unforgettable
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Michael Dargie — branding strategist, creative thinker, and author of BrandJitsu — for a sharp, no-fluff conversation on how brands are really built, why most messaging fails, and h...
Jan. 13, 2026
Breaking The Pattern: Change Your Business
DOWNLOAD Business Clarity Workbook - https://www.soolehospitality.com/free-resources-1/business-clarity-workbook Welcome back to the Post Shift Podcast! I'm bringing back the Tuesday episodes, the Post Shift Shots, to offer m...
Jan. 9, 2026
Sean Finter on Coaching Teams From Reactive to Proactive
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 do...