
Breaking The Pattern: Change Your Business
DOWNLOAD Business Clarity Workbook - https://www.soolehospitality.com/free-resources-1/business-clarity-workbookWelcome back to the Post Shift Podcast! I'm bringing back the Tuesday episodes, the Post...
13 Jan 8min

Sean Finter on Coaching Teams From Reactive to Proactive
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Sean Finter — operator, trainer, and mastermind behind some of North America’s most respected hospitality playbooks. From frontline execution to strategic l...
9 Jan 49min

Calen McNeil on Crew Culture, Chaos & Creating Restaurants People Love
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with chef-entrepreneur and hospitality operator Calen McNeil, founder of Zambris and Big Wheel Burger. Calen breaks down how he’s built loyal teams and passionat...
2 Jan 56min

Turn & Burn Seminar: Turning Hospitality Burnout Into Build & Belong
In this special seminar recorded live at Portland Cocktail Week, Shawn Soole delivers one of his most personal and impactful talks: Turn & Burn to Build & Belong — a deep dive into the culture of hosp...
19 Des 20251h 2min

John Gakuru on Purpose-Driven Hospitality: Creating Community Through Bars
In this episode, host Shawn Soole sits down with longtime industry veteran John Gakuru — a globally seasoned bar professional, brand strategist, and now founder of Coruscent Co.. John brings decades o...
12 Des 202549min

How Noah Rothbaum Records the True Story of Booze, Bars & the People Behind Them
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with renowned drinks author and journalist Noah Rothbaum — a true heavyweight in cocktail culture and spirits storytelling. From deep dives into whiskey history ...
5 Des 202554min

Sean Kenyon on Crafting Hospitality’s Next Chapter & Elevating Team Culture
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with industry legend Sean Kenyon—third-generation bartender, owner of the award-winning Williams & Graham and more—where they explore the true meaning of bar cul...
28 Nov 20251h 16min

From the Bar to the Boardroom: April Wachtel on Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with hospitality trail-blazer April Wachtel — a bartender-turned-entrepreneur with more than 25 years in the beverage world, now founder and CEO of Cheeky Cockta...
21 Nov 20251h



















