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REFLECTION ON 2024 https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-174-ian-tostenson-bcrfa/ In the last episode of the 2025 Outlook Series, I chatted with Ian Tostenson from the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association about how 2024 unfolded and advice on what we can do as an industry in 2025. #fyp #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity…

In this episode, I chat with BCRFA President and CEO, Ian Tostenson and the state of 2024, the GST holiday rollout and the outlook for 2025. Another indepth chat with the people on the ground for legislation and governmental changes. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality…

THE THREE BIG FOCUSES https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-188-awards-dont-mean-shit/ Before awards are even mentioned in your business, these three things should be your focus. #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity #BartenderGoals #DrinkTrends #BartendingSkills #HospitalityInnovation #BeverageConsulting #CreativeCocktails #MixologyArt #BarLife #SuccessMindset #CocktailEntrepreneur #entrepreneurtips

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-188-awards-dont-mean-shit/ Wanted to reposition my thoughts on the awards season this week. Chase rewards over awards. #fyp #HospitalityTips #BartenderLife #MixologyMasters #CocktailCrafting #DrinkCulture #BarInspiration #IndustryInsights #CocktailCommunity #BartenderGoals #DrinkTrends #BartendingSkills #HospitalityInnovation #BeverageConsulting #CreativeCocktails #MixologyArt #BarLife #SuccessMindset #CocktailEntrepreneur #entrepreneurtips

In this episode, it's awards season so I chat about why they shouldn't matter as much as people make out that they need to be. Hope this gives you some perspective. 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

IT'S AWARDS SEASON, SO I HAVE SOME OPINIONS https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-188-awards-dont-mean-shit/ It's award season, so I gave a few pointers on how I view awards. I have been fortunate to receive plenty, but it's not the reason why I do what I do.

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-173-jeff-guignard-able-bc/ I have brought this up on several occasions that many governments don't fully understand the size of our impact on the GDP. Jeff Guignard from the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) lays it out perfectly.

In this episode, it's awards season so I chat about why they shouldn't matter as much as people make out that they need to be. Hope this gives you some perspective. 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.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-173-jeff-guignard-able-bc/ While the year is rolling, I recorded a couple of episodes with key stakeholders in the industry to give their perspectives on 2025. This one is from Jeff Guignard from Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) speaking to the shift on consumer behaviour in 2024.

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.…

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.

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.…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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…

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…

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!

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.