How Patrick Dooley Brought the Boulevardier Story Back to Life

In this special milestone episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Patrick Dooley, bartender-turned-writer and creator of Boulevardier. Together they explore how one builds a narrative in hospitality, crafts a personal brand, and translates lived bar experience into meaningful storytelling and influence.

What You’ll Learn

• Patrick’s journey behind Boulevardier—why he writes and how the bar perspective shapes his voice
• The balance between bar work, writing, and maintaining relevance in cocktail journalism
• How to build content that resonates: finding your niche, staying candid, and evolving with your audience
• Strategies for monetizing creative work without sacrificing authenticity
• Live Q&A: managing criticism, staying inspired, and scaling your influence across the industry

Timestamp Highlights (Approximate)

00:02:30 – Patrick’s origin: how and why he started Boulevardier

00:14:15 – Crossover craft: blending bar life and writing voice

00:28:00 – Navigating content strategy, growth, and maintaining integrity

00:42:20 – Audience questions: growth pains, brand deals, and staying fresh

00:57:00+ – Looking ahead: new projects, collaborations & what’s next

🎯 Who It’s For

Bartenders, content creators, hospitality professionals, and anyone interested in how to turn passion into platform—this is for those who want to build something that lasts beyond the bar shift.

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