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.
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March 13, 2026
How Tobin Ellis Designs Bars That Make Bartenders Faster and Guests Happier
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with legendary bar designer and hospitality innovator Tobin Ellis, founder of Studio Barmagic and one of the most influential thinkers in modern bar design. With more than three decades in hospitality and decades designing bars around the world, Tobin shares how smart design, workflow, and ergonomics directly impact profitability, staff performance, and guest experience. From designing cocktail stations to consulting on luxury venues and high-volume operati
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March 6, 2026
From Chaos to Clarity: Christin Marvin on Modern Restaurant Leadership
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Christin Marvin — hospitality leadership coach, author, and founder of Solutions by Christin — to unpack the realities of leadership in modern restaurants and bars. From opening multiple venues to coaching multi-unit operators, Christin shares hard-earned lessons on how leaders grow, how teams scale, and why burnout is often a leadership systems issue rather than a personal failing. This conversation dives into what it actually takes to lead people we
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March 3, 2026
Hospitality Business Unfiltered | Bread & Butter Collective x Shawn Soole
In this Post Shift Shot crossover with the Bread & Butter Collective Podcast — a series created by restaurateurs Sam Jones and Calen McNeil to share the real, non-scripted side of running hospitality businesses — Shawn Soole sits down with the hosts to dig into what it really takes to build, grow, sustain, and lead in this industry. From cash flow realities to brand identity, team development to strategic decision-making, this is hospitality business talk without the hype — rooted in experience
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Feb. 27, 2026
How Richie Barrow Builds Culture, Empowers Teams & Elevates Service
In this conversation, Shawn Soole sits down with hospitality veteran Richie Barrow — renowned bar leader, culture builder, and mentor — to unpack what it truly takes to run great teams, build resilient service cultures, and lead with clarity and purpose. Richie brings rich perspectives from decades in high-performing venues, blending operational wisdom with a people-first approach that elevates the entire team. Whether you’re managing a floor, designing systems, or leading staff, this episode d
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Feb. 24, 2026
5 Hard Lessons Every Hospitality Entrepreneur Learns the Hard Way
In this Post Shift Shot, Shawn Soole pulls back the curtain on the reality of owning in hospitality. No hype. No Instagram fantasy. Just truth. Entrepreneurship in this industry isn’t just cocktails, creative freedom, and packed Friday nights. It’s pressure, payroll, people problems, and personal sacrifice. And if you’re not prepared for the weight of it — it will expose you fast. This episode lays out five harsh truths every aspiring hospitality entrepreneur needs to hear before signing a lea
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Feb. 20, 2026
Colin Asare-Apiah on Building Community, Authenticity & Hospitality That Matters
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Colin Asare-Apiah — award-winning bartender, educator, and globally respected leader in cocktail culture — for a thoughtful conversation about hospitality craft, community building, mentorship, and the future of service. Colin breaks down how experiences shape perception, how intentional leadership lifts teams, and why culture always outlasts trends. Whether you’re behind the stick or leading a team, this episode blends craft insight with empathetic l