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Jan. 17, 2025

Exploring Victoria's LEGENDARY Cocktail Variations!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-187-the-shaft/ I sat down and chatted with Josh Lindley from Bartender Atlas about the classic "Victorian" cocktail, the Shaft.

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Jan. 17, 2025

Episode #173 - Jeff Guignard, ABLE BC

In this episode, I chat to Jeff Guignard of ABLE BC and dive into the wins and losses for the industry in 2024 and the hopes and aspirations of 2025. If you are an operator and want a deep dive on the organisation helping the industry, this is the one.…

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Jan. 14, 2025

Shot #187 - The Shaft

In this episode, I kick a hornet's nest with Josh from Bartender Atlas when he did a deep dive on the creation and proliferation of Victoria's cocktail (or is it?) The Shaft. always love chatting to crew from Bartender's Atlas and this one was a ton of fun. FOLLOW US…

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Jan. 12, 2025

Post Shift Shot #187 - The Shaft, Is It Victoria's Cocktail?

In this episode, I kick a hornet's nest with Josh from Bartender Atlas when he did a deep dive on the creation and proliferation of Victoria's cocktail (or is it?) The Shaft. always love chatting to crew from Bartender's Atlas and this one was a ton of fun.

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Jan. 11, 2025

What Average Canadians Are Saying About The Economy RIGHT NOW

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-172-chris-elliott-restaurants-canada/ Continuing the interview series with heads of some of the biggest advocacy groups in Canada. Chris Elliott, Chief Economist at Restaurants Canada, gives real-world data on how consumers behave in the restaurant sphere.

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Jan. 10, 2025

Why Treating Everyone With Respect Makes You UNSTOPPABLE?

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP EPISODES OF 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-158-keegan-mcgregor-diageo-world-class-global-winner-2024/ If you needed anymore of a reason to love Keegan MacGregor after his World Class Canada Global win, this snippet will surely make you understand why.

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Jan. 10, 2025

Episode #172 - Chris Elliott, Restaurants Canada

In this episode, I chat with Chris Elliott, Chief Economist from Restaurants Canada about how the industry did during 2024 and where it's headed in 2025. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@PostShiftPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgDDJZM7HvJiQCaqmXEVNA)

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Jan. 10, 2025

GST Holiday, A Game Changer for Canada's Restaurant Industry

RESTAURANTS CANADA 2025 OUTLOOK https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-172-chris-elliott-restaurants-canada/ I sat down with Chris Elliot from Restaurants Canada late last year to chat about how 2024 was for the industry and the outlook for 2025. This was his take on the federal GST holiday which rolled out late last year.

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Jan. 10, 2025

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! with Chris Maffeo, Maffeo Drinks

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Jan. 10, 2025

Episode 172 - Chris Elliot, Restaurants Canada

In this episode of the Post Shift Podcast, Shawn Soole sits down with Chris Elliot from Restaurants Canada to discuss the hospitality industry and the challenges and opportunities it faces. If you're a hospitality entrepreneur or looking for insights from a restaurant consultant, this episode is a must-listen! FOLLOW US…

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Jan. 9, 2025

Are We Fooling Ourselves About Sustainable Living?

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP EPISODES OF 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-165-jim-meehan.../ Join Shawn Soole, hospitality entrepreneur and consultant, on the Post Shift podcast as he discusses redefining luxury and the mindful way we consume in the hospitality industry. Listen in for valuable insights and tips for restaurant owners and entrepreneurs looking to elevate…

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Jan. 9, 2025

Watch How The Post Shift Podcast Evolved in 2025!

MAKE 2025 YOUR F*&KEN YEAR I have been pondering this one since New Year's Day, and instead of a #dailymotivation quote; I thought a video would be better. Hope you enjoy!

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Jan. 9, 2025

How Art of the Cocktail Changed Northwest Drinking FOREVER!

HOW ART OF THE COCKTAIL HELPED SHAPE THE CULTURE https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-186-the-early-days-of-victorias-cocktail-culture/ The early days of Art Of The Cocktail was a big definer and shift in the cocktail culture in Victoria, it helped shape it to what it became around 2013.

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Jan. 8, 2025

How I Learned Classic Cocktails at Famous NYC Bars?

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP TEN EPISODES OF 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-160-dave-mitton-global-brand-ambassador-jp-wisers/ The Denim Demon himself, Dave Mitton of J.P. Wiser's, chatting about the early days of Toronto's cocktail scene.

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Jan. 7, 2025

The Rise of Influencer Marketing in the Beverage Industry

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP TEN EPISODES OF 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-170-kait-stewart-likeable-cocktails/ Let's keep counting down the top episodes of 2024, this one with Kait of @likeablecocktails was a great insight into the ever evolving world of influencer marketing on social media platforms in the bartending world. #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration…

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Jan. 7, 2025

Why Being a Bartender Almost Broke Me Financially and Emotionally

THE EARLY DAYS WERE NOT EASY https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-186-the-early-days-of-victorias-cocktail-culture/ This week's shot is an exert from a session I did with Camosun about Victoria's cocktail scene including the early days at Clive's Classic Lounge when we just started doing proper cocktails and creating the scene that Victoria#HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration…

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Jan. 7, 2025

Post Shift Shot #186 - The Early of Victoria's Cocktail Culture

Another exert from my session with the Camosun College talking about the early days of the cocktail scene here in Victoria. Those days were tougher than I would like to remember but still a lot of fun. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW…

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Jan. 7, 2025

Shot #186 - The Early Days of Victoria's Cocktail Culture

Another exert from my session with the Camosun College talking about the early days of the cocktail scene here in Victoria. Those days were tougher than I would like to remember but still a lot of fun. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW…

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Jan. 6, 2025

Mastering Reputation Management Boost Your Star Ratings!

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP TEN EPISODES OF 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-166-jason-littrell-and-the-rise-of-ai/ Next up on the countdown is the episode with Jason Littrell, showing how automation and AI can truly help your business. #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity #BartenderGoals #DrinkTrends #BartendingSkills #HospitalityInnovation #BeverageConsulting #CreativeCocktails #MixologyArt #BarLife #SuccessMindset #CocktailEntrepreneur #entrepreneurtips

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Jan. 6, 2025

Rediscover Local Treasures - The Beauty of Nearby Ingredients

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP TEN EPISODES OF 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-164-hugo-togni-of-bar-pompette/ Next up on the countdown is the episode with Hugo Togni of Bar Pompette, who is taking farm to table cocktail making to the next level in downtown Toronto. #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity #BartenderGoals #DrinkTrends #BartendingSkills #HospitalityInnovation…

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Jan. 5, 2025

Creating a Legacy, Empowering Others for Industry Change

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP TEN EPISODES OF 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-161-kate-gerwin.../ Next up on the countdown is the episode with Kate Gerwin , seriously inspiring chat with someone who cares about the industry and the people in it, top to bottom.

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Jan. 3, 2025

What Really Matters More Than Awards and Recognition?

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP TEN EPISODES OF 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-156-kevin-demers-and-building-an-empire/ Next up on the countdown is the episode with Kevin Demers, we chat about what success means to him and how he's building his empire.

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Jan. 2, 2025

How To Define Success On Your Own Terms in 2025?

SUCCESS IS YOURS ALONE My last piece of advice before the New Year, hope it motivates you to do what you do.

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Jan. 2, 2025

Why Every Million Dollar Business Needs This FREE Game Changer!

COUNTING DOWN THE TOP TEN EPISODES OF 2024* https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-155-sean-finter-and-napkinomics/ Now that holidays are over, you can't beat the first episode of #postshiftpodcast 2.0 with @seanfinter6879 Deep business insights, great chat with the guy who inspired me to get back at it.

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