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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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Dec. 24, 2024

Unlocking the Secrets of a Tiny Craft Distillery

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-171-simon-ford.../ The last episode of the year really is a masterclass in brand building from Simon Ford of Fords Gin; if you are a small distillery, this is a must-listen.#hospitalityconsulting #SooleHospitality #PostShiftPodcast #HospitalityLeadership #CocktailCulture #BarConsultant #HospitalityProfessional #BusinessOfBars #IndustryInsights #HospitalityExcellence

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Dec. 22, 2024

Why Saying YES to Everything Made Me More Successful?

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-171-simon-ford-masterclass-in-brand-building/ I have talked a ton about work life balance but I did love Simon Ford's take on how he does it.

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Dec. 20, 2024

What Makes Ford's Gin SO SPECIAL?

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/episode-171-simon-ford-masterclass-in-brand-building/ It's the last hashtag#postshiftpodcast for the year, couldn't have been happier about sitting down with legend Simon Ford of Ford's Gin as he gave us a masterclass in brand building.

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Dec. 20, 2024

Episode #171 - Simon Ford, Masterclass in Brand Building

In this episode, we get a masterclass on brand building from Simon Ford, owner of Ford's Gin. We dig deep on his journey, the early days and how he built it into the "bartender's gin" and the new challenge of retail sales and growth. If you are a small brand,…

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Dec. 20, 2024

Post Shift Podcast #171 - Simon Ford, Masterclass in Brand Building

In this episode, we get a masterclass on brand building from Simon Ford, owner of Ford's Gin. We dig deep on his journey, the early days and how he built it into the "bartender's gin" and the new challenge of retail sales and growth. If you are a small brand,…

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Dec. 20, 2024

Post Shift Podcast LIVE! #174 - Ian Tostenson, BCRFA

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Dec. 19, 2024

MASSIVE Success Awaits You From Inspiration to ACTION!

https://www.postshiftpodcast.com/shot-185-success/ Last exert of this week's episode is about how serendipity can change your life trajectory.

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