New Episodes Every Tuesday & Friday

Season 1

Feb. 18, 2020

Post Shift Shot #49 - Fireside Chat with Bill Ashburn of Forty Creek

Had the amazing pleasure to sit down with Bill Ashburn, Forty Creek Master Distiller and jack of all trades at the distillery. Been making whisky at Forty Creek since day one and an amazingly funny gentleman. Something a litt...

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Jan. 31, 2020

Episode #54 - Jeffrey Morgenthaler

It's my 100th episode and so I wanted to do something extra special and interview long time friend, mentor and peer, Jeffrey Morgenthaler. This is an epic episode and I just love this guy, he is the epitome of a …

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Jan. 28, 2020

Shot #46 - It's OK Not to Have Things Figured Out, Chase Happiness

This episode was spawned out of spending a bit of time on Reddit lately, so many people out their confused as to what to do with pressure from parents, friends and outside influences. Chase happiness and everything works out....

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Jan. 24, 2020

Episode #53 - Treve Ring on Wine Culture and More

I got to sit down with long-time friend and mentor, Treve Ring and chat about her love of wine and travel and what a day in the life looks like for her; which shocked me. Join us every Tuesday & …

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Jan. 21, 2020

Shot #45 - So you Want to Be a Hospitality Consultant?

This week, I discuss what it takes to be a consultant in the hospitality industry. If this is a route you are wanting to take, than this is a great episode for you. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as …

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Jan. 17, 2020

Episode #52 - Bacardi Legacy with James Grant, Pablo in Edmonton

One of my favourite bartenders in the country is James Grant, ridiculously talented and a great competitor. This is all about his new spot, Pablo and his journey for Bacardi Legacy. I have sat down with him during the TOCC …

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Jan. 14, 2020

Shot #44 - How to Start a Podcast

Wanted to change it up a little this week and chat about how I started and continue to post 4 podcasts a week. Hope this brings value. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole …

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Jan. 10, 2020

Episode #51 - Bacardi Legacy with Max Curzon-Price, Botanist at the F…

Chatting with the super talented Max Curzon Price about his journey to Bacardi Legacy and how his cocktail is changing his community. This was a great episode. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart...

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Jan. 7, 2020

Shot #43 - Drink Trends of 2020

My love/hate relationship for drink trends list evolved into a podcast. What are your favorite trends from the list? What am I missing? Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews...

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Jan. 3, 2020

Episode #50 - Bacardi Legacy with Mike Norbury, Veneto Ristorante

Local boy Mike Norbury has made it to the finals of Bacardi Legacy and so I sat down with him over a breakfast sandwich at Sherwood to chat about the competition and what he did to get there. Join us …

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Dec. 31, 2019

Shot #42 - Social Media Marketing for Restaurants

Social Media is slowly becoming a part of my business and I believe that if you look at the questions ask you personally about what you have been up to and you post something on your personal social media once …

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Dec. 27, 2019

Episode #49 - Logan Gray, Discovery Coffee

Sitting down for the last episode of 2019 with good friend and successful coffee entrepreneur, Logan Gray. We sat down and chatted about his path to today and while we sat in their brand new roastery, laid out the long …

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Dec. 24, 2019

Shot #41 - 3 Levels of Mentorship

It's the second last podcast for the year, so I am pulling a few threads of episode from this year and quantifying them into mentorship. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interview...

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Dec. 20, 2019

Episode #48 - Rebecca Wellman of Eat Magazine

I got to sit down with and chat with long-time friend and immensely talented photographer, author and all-round nice person, Rebecca Wellman from Eat Magazine, First we Brunch and so much more! Join us every Tuesday & Friday ...

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Dec. 17, 2019

Shot #40 - Podcasts and Audio Books

It's coming time to Xmas and the holiday season, so I decided to chat about an educational element I have been working with as of late and that's audio. I am loving audiobooks and podcasts and think that more people …

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Dec. 13, 2019

Episode #47 - Kristen Needham from Sea Cider

We sit down and chat with entrepreneur and apple lover, Kristen Needham about her love affair with terroir, apples and of course cider. Get a little deeper into the world of entrepreneurship, business versus passion and build...

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Dec. 10, 2019

Post Shift Shot #39 - Reflecting on Failure and Embracing Success

I have done this a lot this year, I have talked about it, mentored about it and more but it is something that I need to harp on more and more. If you are an entrepreneur or just a regular …

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Dec. 6, 2019

Episode #46 - Sterling Grice

Had a great time sitting down with Sterling this week and chatting about success and failure in the hospitality industry along with how to deal with both as it usually is a huge toll on your life mentally and physically. …

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Dec. 3, 2019

Post Shift Shot #38 - Succession Plans

A post from last week about succession plans for long term restaurant owners spurred me to get some information down in audio. You don't need to leave your dream behind to retire, you can have both with the right strategic …

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Nov. 29, 2019

Episode #45 - Shawn Dalton of Marrow Vermouth

Creating a niche product in an already niche category of craft spirits in BC is not an easy task but I sat down with Shawn Dalton of Marrow Vermouth and got behind his inspirations and why he continues to create …

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Nov. 26, 2019

Post Shift Shot #37 - You Have The Remote Control to your Life

This week we get a little raw about how to control things in your life. It's up to you to chase happiness and you always control everything that direct effects you. Own your life, you only have one. Join us …

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Nov. 22, 2019

Episode #44 - TOCC #13, Jayce Kadyschuk

We take a deep dive into Jayce and Clive's Classic Lounge and how to deal and build on legacy. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top t...

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Nov. 19, 2019

Post Shift Shot #36 - Be the Pie not the Slice

This week we talk about the market you are in, becoming the driving force on making the market bigger over just taking a slice of it. some good points about market saturation, education and my take on awards and media. …

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Nov. 15, 2019

Episode #43 - TOCC #12, Shane Beehan

One of the best bartenders in Canada with a deep love and affection for the maritimes; I had an absolute pleasure asking him why he never left Halifax. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn …

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