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
Feb. 3, 2026
Respect the Process | Hard Work Isn't Outdated, It's Misunderstood
In this Post Shift Shot, Shawn Soole tackles a tough but necessary truth: hard work and sacrifice still matter in hospitality — even in a world obsessed with shortcuts, instant success, and surface-level wins. This isn’t abou...
Jan. 30, 2026
Kris Hall on Burnout, Culture Change & Building a Healthier Hospitality Industry
In this powerful episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Kris Hall, co-founder of The Burnt Chef Project — a global initiative dedicated to improving mental health, work culture, and human connection within hospitality. Kris offe...
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...