Raise the Glass. Open the Mind
The Buddha Bartender isn’t another motivational act or spiritual cliché. It’s tequila tastings, live events, and storytelling that feel like ritual, barstool philosophy that feels like therapy, and conversations that linger long after the last sip. Equal parts grit and grace, this is where presence transforms a drink into connection — and connection into transformation.
Not your typical
Friday night at the bar
RITUAL. STORY.
CONNECTION. TRANSFORMATION.
RITUAL. STORY. CONNECTION. TRANSFORMATION.
RITUAL.
STORY. CONNECTION. TRANSFORMATION.
RITUAL.
STORY. CONNECTION. TRANSFORMATION.
a gimmick.
Let’s Be Clear
this is not...
The Buddha Bartender is the antidote to cookie-cutter conversations.
a guru act.
spiritual fluff.
Raise the
glass,
feel the
shift.
At its core, The Buddha Bartender is a bridge - between ancient wisdom and modern life, between a cocktail and a conversation, between who we are and who we’re becoming. Transformation doesn’t need to be grand. It can happen in a laugh, a story, or a single sip.
Hi, I'm Brian
ABOUT the
BARTENDER
From MMA fighter and bodyguard to PhD in pastoral counseling, The Buddha Bartender was born from dualities: a tattooed fighter with a heart for philosophy, a counselor who knows the value of a strong pour. This brand is the natural evolution of grit and grace — creating spaces where people slow down, lean in, and wake up.
ABOUT the
BARTENDER
From MMA fighter and bodyguard to PhD in pastoral counseling, The Buddha Bartender was born from dualities: a tattooed fighter with a heart for philosophy, a counselor who knows the value of a strong pour. This brand is the natural evolution of grit and grace — creating spaces where people slow down, lean in, and wake up.
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Forget the played-out happy hour. The Buddha Bartender brings storytelling, philosophy, and authentic connection to your team or audience. With humor, heart, and a few strong pours, these events create space for colleagues to drop their guard, share real conversations, and walk away more connected than when they arrived.
Part performance, part philosophy, part tequila ritual. The LIVE show is an unforgettable blend of entertainment and transformation - where a tattooed PhD and former MMA fighter mixes ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and barstool banter into a raw, captivating experience. Equal parts grit and grace, it’s a show that lingers long after the lights go down.
Not your average tasting - this is storytelling in a glass. Guests learn to savor tequila with curiosity, uncovering history, craft, and culture while being guided through sensory rituals that awaken presence. Every pour becomes a moment of connection, every sip a chance to see life with fresh clarity.
Where celebration meets soul. I bring craft cocktails, connection, and presence to every pour—turning receptions, welcome dinners, and after-parties into unforgettable experiences of love, laughter, and meaning. From signature cocktails inspired by your story to a bar experience that feels intentional, elegant, and alive, every detail is designed to make your guests feel something they’ll remember long after the last sip.
the Top Shelf
My favorite Tequila: Mi Familia Flores Reposado
My favorite vintage glassware
My favorite tees on the planet
You Can Shout and Still Be Lost
My Non-Negotiable Morning Routine
How I Close Out Every Day
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the Top Shelf
Honestly, that mix of old wisdom and bar talk was genius.”
"I came for the tequila, but I stayed for the stories."
I never thought a tasting could turn into a life lesson.
