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Show NotesUS Department of Health and Human Services on Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's Advisory on the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United StatesDr. Vivek Murthy's discussion regarding the Loneliness Epidemic at Yale School of ManagementFind your local death cafeMeetup.comBumble for FriendsThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings by Nick GrayNick Gray discussing The 2-Hour Cocktail Party on Build a Wealthy Spirit episode 120Build a Wealthy Spirit's example of a friend database template on Notion. If you would like your own copy, just click the “duplicate” button in the top right-hand corner of the browser. You will need to have created a notion account to create a duplicate.Build a Wealthy Spirit's step-by-step guide on How to Build a CommunityCommunity ShoutoutThank you Kendall, Clay and TJ for listening to our episode with Jordan Grumet author of The Purpose Code. You will be receiving a free copy of The Purpose CodeThank you Lucca, Becky, Marina, Paul and Harris for your thoughts on our episode about The Four Tendencies. Speaking of Lucca! If you love creative storytelling, bold ideas, and a touch of daring inspiration, subscribe to Lucca's new newsletter The Tattooed Ghost. It's a newsletter packed with unique insights, captivating segments, and a serialized story you won't want to miss!Thank you Raina for listening to the podcast!Thank you Masha for your thoughts on Deprogramming From the Corporate Mindset. Richa Vadini Singh thank you for listening and your thoughts on our Death Clock Episode!. Writing Coaching With Michelle VargheseHow Can I Help:Gentle but firm accountability to help you write consistently - support in knowing when to push and when to pauseCritical and supportive essay feedback for up to 5 piFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Why should people host more events than they do right now? Under what conditions shouldn't a person host more events? Do these suggestions apply to introverts? What's the best RSVP tool? What is "double opt-in"? What's the ideal length of time for a social event? What kinds of ice-breaker activities, if any, should hosts use? What are the primary factors that affect people's enjoyment of an event? What does it mean to "compress and release" in an event or party context? Which nights of the week are best for hosting events? When should hosts end the event? What should hosts do if people's energy or enjoyment seems to be flagging? Should everyone get a name tag? How should hosts follow up after an event? What is "the strength of weak ties"? Should events be used as business networking tools? How can someone meet more interesting people?Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and best-selling author living in Austin, Texas. He started and sold two successful companies: Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. Nick is the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. Over 75,000 people have watched his TEDx talk about why he hates most museums. He's been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine, which called him a host of "culturally significant parties." Connect with him on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, or TikTok; sign up for his newsletter; or learn more about him on his website, nickgray.net.Further reading:The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings, by Nick GrayThe Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, by Priya ParkerStaffSpencer Greenberg — Host / DirectorJosh Castle — ProducerRyan Kessler — Audio EngineerUri Bram — FactotumWeAmplify — TranscriptionistsMusicBroke for FreeJosh WoodwardLee RosevereQuiet Music for Tiny Robotswowamusiczapsplat.comAffiliatesClearer ThinkingGuidedTrackMind EasePositlyUpLift[Read more]

Show NotesUS Department of Health and Human Services on Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's Advisory on the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United StatesDr. Vivek Murthy's discussion regarding the Loneliness Epidemic at Yale School of ManagementFind your local death cafeMeetup.comBumble for FriendsThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings by Nick GrayNick Gray discussing The 2-Hour Cocktail Party on Build a Wealthy Spirit episode 120Build a Wealthy Spirit's example of a friend database template on Notion. If you would like your own copy, just click the “duplicate” button in the top right-hand corner of the browser. You will need to have created a notion account to create a duplicate.Build a Wealthy Spirit's step-by-step guide on How to Build a CommunityCheck out our talk about community at Camp FI  Want to Join Michelle's Sabbatical Course?Michelle and Toby recently reunited with the first cohort of their sabbatical course. It is more than just a course, it is a community of people looking to think outside the corporate box. Anyone interested in sabbaticals is welcome to join. . Click here if you are interested in joining the course!Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Today on the podcast, I cover something that is intensely practical: How to handle the social complexities of mixed dining. You know the feeling...you've gone to a nice dinner with friends, the bill arrives, and no one reaches for it. Now what? The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings by Nick Gray The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community: Building Bridges to Friends and Neighbors by Alexander Strauch

Humans are not meant to be alone all the time. But with jobs to fulfill,  businesses to run, kids to look after, and loved ones to spend time with, how do you gather old and new folks to rekindle friendships and encourage new connections? What better way to bring people together than hosting a cocktail party, right? Nick Gray, the founder of Museum Hack and author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings, joins us to share how he went from helping his family's businesses to launching his own tour operator business and then writing his very first book about the benefits of hosting social gatherings.  In this episode, Nick looks back at how he made it possible to help his family grow their business by leading their hiring, marketing, and international sales. He takes us back to when he started and grew Museum Hack and reveals why he sold and exited the company in 2018. Nick also talks about the benefits of hosting cocktail parties in widening your network and building connections. Topics include: How Nick became a museum tour guide and turned Hack the Met tours into a business How long it took Nick to launch his book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party Nick and Darius share one thing to consider before publishing a book How Nick grew Museum Hack before he stepped down and sold the company The biggest fear of a new party host and how to avoid it Nick reveals the best days to host a cocktail party The secret formula to successfully hosting parties and making new friends Nick explains why a conventional cocktail party lasts only 2 hours Tips for parents who want to host or attend a party How to leverage party hosting And other topics… Resources: How to Host a Party Website: https://party.pro/  The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: https://party.pro/book/   The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: https://amzn.to/39rfb2V   The Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking Event: https://party.pro/networking/  How to Plan a Clothing Swap (The Easy Way): https://party.pro/swap/  Hosting a Happy Hour: Nick Gray's How-to Guide: https://party.pro/happyhour/  Kids at Your Party: Get a Sitter: https://party.pro/kids/  Connect with Nick: Website: https://nickgray.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/?hl=en  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Andy's Pod, where we delve into the tactics and stories behind successful business networking and event hosting. In today's episode, we sit down with event hosting expert Nick, who shares his invaluable insights on using in-person events to strengthen business connections, enhance lead generation, and build a vibrant community.Discover why focusing on premium leads through carefully curated events can skyrocket your business networking efforts. Learn how Nick's strategic approach to event hosting, from choosing the right number of guests to crafting engaging icebreakers, transforms simple gatherings into powerful networking opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned creator looking to leverage events for growth or a business owner aiming to refine your go-to-market strategy with in-person gatherings, this episode offers a treasure trove of advice and real-life examples to inspire your next successful event.

Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and best-selling author who started and sold—not one—but two successful companies: Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. Over 75,000 people have watched his TEDx talk about why he hates most museums.  He's also the author of “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook” that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings.  He's been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.” Listen in for some great takeaways about Nick's journey of building and selling successful companies and using his love of cocktail parties to help make friends and grow businesses. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Learn more about entrepreneur Nick Gray [2:25]  How Nick become the Founder of “Museum Hack” [3:58] Successfully growing and selling Museum Hack [6:09] Learn to “hook” your audience in just three seconds [11:05]  Learn more about Nick's book, "The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” [15:43]  Check out our book, “Financial Planning Made Personal” [17:37]  Can you share why you wrote the book and what its message is? How someone who sucks at networking becomes the life of the party [19:53]  How can growing your network of “loose connections” help you succeed? [23:42]  What hosting a 2-hour cocktail party entails [26:00]  Renting an entire indoor waterpark for his 40th birthday [31:33] What Nick did today that put him in the right mindset for success [32:48] Resources & People Mentioned Check out our book, “Financial Planning Made Personal” Nick's Book, “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings” Museum Hack Connect with Nick Gray The website On Instagram On Twitter On Linkedin On Facebook On YouTube Connect With Mitlin Financial podcast*at*mitlinfinancial(dot)com - email us with your suggestions for topics or guests If you would like to learn more schedule a call: https://mitlin.us/FitCall https://mitlinfinancial.com  Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Facebook Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset Show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. Subscribe to Mitlin Money Mindset® on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Nick Gray, author of the The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, joins us today to talk about the best way to make friends as an adult, throw a party with new and old friends!If that sounds scary, Sammie and Michelle can relate. Luckily, Nick literally wrote the book on throwing the perfect party. On this episode we discuss the challenges of making friends as an adult, why cocktail (or mocktail) parties are a great way to create and deepen friendships, and we cover some of the best things to put in place to have structure for your party and to help ease your anxieties. By the end of this episode, we were excited to throw a party and hope you feel the seeds of that as well. Nick Gray's Information:Book: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small GatheringsWebsite: nickgray.netNick Gray's Instagram: @nickgraynewsNick Gray's Twitter: @nickgraynewsEmail: nick@nickgraynews.comBollywood Music VideoFind more of our show notes at buildawealthyspirit.com! There you can also leave us a comment and claim one of the five free copies of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party that we are giving away to our listeners. Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

See here for full show notesThe financial independence number is the amount of money a person needs to retire or not work again. Using information from the Trinity study, linked in the show notes below, we can find out our FI number by taking our annual spending and multiplying by 25.I've found knowing my FI number incredibly motivating in saving and knowing what my financial goals are. Michelle, on the other hand, feels that people place too much importance on the FI number. She finds that people use the FI number to trap themselves in a job or stay in a mediocre situation. Today on the podcast, Michelle and I discuss the FI number and debate its importance. Don't worry, there will be no hair-pulling or kicking each other's shins. Show notesThe Trinity Study: Retirement Savings: Choosing a Withdrawal Rate That Is SustainableMr. Money Mustache's take on the Trinity Study- The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early RetirementGrant Sabatier author of Financial FreedomCody Berman co-host of The Financial Independence ShowNavigating the Friend Recession: Building Stronger Communities, a conversation with Doc G of Earn and InvestSunrise Sun LampChoose FI episode 461, discussing community and Nick Gray's 2 hour cocktail partyThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings by Nick GrayAirHelp: Partner For This EpisodeCheck out our partner for this episode, AirHelp. AirHelp is a part of the Association of Passenger Rights Advocates (APRA) whose mission is to promote and protect passengers' rights. Click this link if you've had a cancelled or delayed flight as well as support our podcast: AirHelp Affiliate LinkFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

This week I was excited to welcome Nick Gray for a really fun conversation about how hosting small parties and gatherings can open the doors for so many networking and business relationships in fun and unexpected ways. Nick is the author of the new book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. Nick is a renowned party host and the mastermind behind countless successful gatherings. He believes that hosting parties is a powerful way to bring people together from different backgrounds and foster networking opportunities. In our conversation Nick shares his expertise on structuring events, organizing icebreaker activities, and encouraging networking. Nick also reveals the formula and structure he employs to attract diverse attendees and create an environment for engaging conversations. Many people feel the need to have a specific purpose for hosting a party, but Gray asserts that the act of hosting itself is reason enough. And you might be surprised by just how many people are excited to attend! By following his comprehensive N.I.C.K. Party system you'll gain the confidence to engage and participate effectively.  In addition Nick challenges the notion that you need to venture outside your home to reap the benefits of networking and socializing. Whether you identify as an introvert or an extrovert, he stresses the importance of human connection and networking for personal and career growth. So let's explore different types of parties as a starting point for meaningful possibilities and conversations. From casual meetups to more specialized themed events, discover how hosting can open doors and lead to unexpected opportunities. Make sure to check out our sponsors to help support the show! Connect with Nick:  Website  Linkedin  Twitter  Instagram  Helpful Tips for Your Party: How to Introduce Two People via Email: Sample Scripts 9 Career Day Speech and Presentation Ideas Party Times: Start, End, & Best Times Icebreaker Name Tags: Examples and How to Do It RIGHT How to Host an Event: Parties & Networking Where to Throw a Party? Ideas and Venues for 2023 Icebreaker Activities for Your Next Event Friendship Recession Website 7 Small Trade Show Booth Ideas for 2023 Connect with Erik: Sign Up For Our Newsletter LinkedIn  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  ________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and best-selling author living in Austin, Texas. Nick is the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. He's been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.”In this episode we discuss topics from his book starting with why people should host a cocktail party and the benefits that come with it. We are living in a time where social media has taken over and there is less human interaction than ever. A good party can help with business networking, confidence, and new friends. If your in the swimming pool industry this could be a great way to find new customers. Inviting neighbors, friends, builders, contractors, relators, vendors, and even local competition. You never know who you will meet and the doors that might open for you. If you enjoy this talk I highly encourage you to buy a copy for yourself . You wont regret it.Sponsored by: Lyon Financial can help you sell more pools by offering your customers the industry's best financing options! Call 877-754-5966 or visit www.lyonfinancial.net today! Pool Chasers: Website, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, PatreonTopics Discussed:[00:01:41] About Nick Gray[00:03:49] Why host a cocktail  party[00:07:10] People becoming disconnected & how parties can help[00:09:08] The fear of nobody showing up[00:13:25] Reserve RSVP list[00:16:21] How to prepare for cocktail party[00:18:04] How much you should expect to spend[00:20:13] Balance of men or women at these parties?[00:22:36] Ask core friends to show up[00:23:54] What is the theme or agenda[00:25:30] Guests not knowing anybody and clinging to the host[00:26:29] How to conduct parties with a pool[00:30:10] Dress code[00:32:05] What to be aware of?[00:33:16] What to avoid[00:34:21] Recommending party to clientsConnect with Nick Gray:Nick Gray's Personal WebsiteThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party BookAudio Book on AudibleYouTubeInstagram

We've all been to one: loud music, people huddled in clicks, and little to no guidance from the host. I'm talking about poorly run networking events. The kind of events that spike the anxiety of us introverts and solo attendees.But nobody wants to throw a bad event. The host wants to make sure everyone is having a good time and leaves having made meaningful connections. The problem is that nobody taught us how to throw a great networking party.That was until Nick Gray wrote The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings.Nick is a firm believer that hosting these simple, lightweight gatherings will accelerate your network. And he's given us the playbook for how to do just that.In this conversation, we cover how to make sure people show up, 4 secrets for hosting a great event, and how to politely kick people out at the end of your party. Nick also gives me an answer for the perfect number of attendees and the best day of the week to host your networking party.And actually, since this recording, I've been to two cocktail parties that used Nick's book to host their event, and they have both been far superior to the typical networking events. But they weren't flashy events with paid bartenders, catering, and a DJ, no they were well-run events and a great use of my time. I met a lot of incredible people and left feeling excited to continue those conversations.If you want to expand your network and know how to throw a simple yet amazing networking event, this is the episode for you.Key Takeaways:Why hosting consistent, small gatherings is the ultimate networking toolNICK: 4 secrets for hosting a great eventThe importance of name tags even when you know everyone at the eventHow to run icebreakers and an easy example to use at your eventWhy you shouldn't host dinner partiesThe perfect number of attendees to haveHow to politely kick people outThe perfect day of the week to host your networking partyNick's recommendation for event-hosting platformsHow to ensure people show up to your partyWhen to send and what to include in your reminder communicationMentions:Nick's event hosting platform recommendations: Partiful (https://partiful.com/) and Mixily (https://www.mixily.com/)More of Nick:The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Cocktail-Party-Relationships-Gatherings-ebook/dp/B0B2KW6T7JTwitter: https://twitter.com/nickgraynewsMore of The Struggle is Real:Find show notes and more at https://www.tsirpodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tsirpod/

How do you host a good event? In this episode, Nick Gray teaches us how to host the best cocktail party using a secret recipe he shares. He enlightens on how successfully organise events to make new friends, network and build big relationships. “If you want to meet interesting people, you have to do interesting things.” Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly stay connected by subscribing or following on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast  More inspiring episodes and show notes here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk  Every proceeds will be used for improving the quality of our work and outreach. Just to serve you better.  Links to visit: 32 Funny Ideas for Anything but a Cup Party Icebreaker Card Games: Questions & Review of 5 Popular 2023 Decks 31 Summer Camp Activities for Adults Icebreakers: The Ultimate Guide for 2023 Nick Gray's Website 7 Small Trade Show Booth Ideas for 2023 Friendship Recession site

You can build big relationships by hosting small gatherings!  All new relationships start in the acquaintance phase.  How could life be different if we had different friends and did different things?  We need more friends as adults not less! We get into our habits instead we need to get a sitter!  Switch things up!  Nick Gray knows about father/son bonding he learned sales from a young age from his dad. Let's see what my dad says about partying!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. On this episode of Better Call Daddy, the guest Nick Gray shares his insights on how to host a party with kids. He believes that it is essential to create adult relationships as we get older and suggests ideas to host a separate kids' party while adults socialize without using children as conversational crutches. Nick also discusses his experience as a museum tour guide and how he practiced and improved his skills by reading survey forms and getting feedback from guests. He offers tips on hosting a successful party, including small invitations and not overthinking the guest list. The episode also covers icebreaker questions for introverts, cutting people off, and how to judge character for social events. Additionally, Nick shares his experience working with his parents after college, helping his dad's newly established company that he started in the basement of their house. Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and author living in Austin, Texas. He started and sold two successful companies: Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. Nick is the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. Over 75,000 people have watched his TEDx talk about why he hates most museums. He's been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.” Visit his websites at www.nickgray.net and www.party.pro or find him on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Helpful links: Partiful Event Platform: Review and Comparison (2023) 32 Funny Ideas for Anything but a Cup Party 18 Color Theme Party Ideas for 2023 Icebreaker Card Games: Questions & Review of 5 Popular 2023 Decks How to Host a Party in a Small Apartment 31 Summer Camp Activities for Adults Icebreakers: The Ultimate Guide for 2023   Connect with Nick https://nickgray.net/ Nick's book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings Nick's business https://tripeak.com/   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast twitter.com/reenareena   Me and my dad would love to hear from you, drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy     Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space   Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.    Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://www.castmagic.io/?via=reena    

Als Party Host Leute zusammenbringen und selbst neue Freundschaften knüpfen, mach erst einmal Angst, oder? Ja, das haben wir uns auch gedacht, aber mit Nick Grays The 2 Hour Cocktail Party an der Hand könnt ihr nichts (okay, viel weniger) falsch machen. In der Folge erfahrt ihr die 6 wichtigsten Schritte um eine gute Party zu organisieren. Weirde Tricks inklusive: Dauert nur 2 Stunden, ist an einem Dienstag, es gibt keine Cocktails (trotz des Namens).Unterstützt den Podcast via Patreon und erhaltet exklusive Bonusfolgenoder holt euch das Buch via unserem Affiliate Link: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings---Schwarz auf Weiß Rating:

Nick Gray, author of the The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, joins us today to talk about the best way to make friends as an adult, throw a party with new and old friends! If that sounds scary, Sammie and Michelle can relate. Luckily, Nick literally wrote the book on throwing the perfect party. On this episode we discuss the challenges of making friends as an adult, why cocktail (or mocktail) parties are a great way to create and deepen friendships, and we cover some of the best things to put in place to have structure for your party and to help ease your anxieties. By the end of this episode, we were excited to throw a party and hope you feel the seeds of that as well.  Nick Gray's Information:Book: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small GatheringsWebsite: nickgray.netNick Gray's Instagram: @nickgraynewsNick Gray's Twitter: @nickgraynewsBollywood Music VideoFind more of our show notes at buildawealthyspirit.com! There you can also leave us a comment and claim one of the five free copies of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party that we are giving away to our listeners. Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

When Nick Gray moved to New York City, he didn't know anyone. He began going to different kinds of events and parties to meet people, but he quickly became disappointed that he still wasn't connecting with anyone. He soon realized that what he needed were better parties, so he decided to host his own. Through hosting over five hundred of his own parties, Nick learned what a successful party looked like, and people soon sought him out for party-hosting advice.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Nick about his book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings, and his journey going from hosting museum tours to hosting successful parties.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

We are excited for today's fun conversation with Nick Gray, an entrepreneur and best-selling author. Nick started and sold two successful companies: Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. Nick is also the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. Over 75,000 people have watched his TEDx talk about why he hates most museums. He's been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.” In this episode we discuss: A simple formula with step-by-step instructions to host a cocktail party Which days are best to host parties and what to do when guests arrive Ensuring your invitation gets responses and your guests show up ready to mingle Your pre-party checklist and activities to encourage new connections  The benefits of being the host We are excited to host our own Art of Living Well Podcast Cocktail Party this summer. Stay tuned! Special offer: Download the first five chapters of his book, as well as a pre-party checklist for 17 things you can do right now to make your next party a success. https://party.pro/book/ FB:   https://www.facebook.com/newfriend IG:  https://instagram.com/nickgraynews ----------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing Sponsor, Good Health Saunas.  Good Health Saunas is proud to provide top-of-the-line infrared saunas that deliver the most impactful results for overall health and wellness. For more information and for your special discount please visit, Www.goodhealthsaunas.com and mention The Art of Living Well Podcast. ----------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing sponsor, Organifi.  Organifi is a line of organic superfood blends that offer plant-based nutrition with high quality ingredients and less than 3g of sugar. As a listener of The Art of Living Well Podcast you get 20% off ALL Organifi products. To take advantage of your Organifi discount, use the link below and the code LIVINGWELL at checkout for 20% off your order.  Order Organifi products now! ----------------------------------------------------------- Ask us a question/make a recommentation We'd love to hear from you! Click here to share your feedback and suggestions. ----------------------------------------------------------- Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Missed our Spring 7 Day Functional Liver Detox? We now have a program where you can do it on your own schedule but still receive all the wonderful support and recipes of the full program.  Register here! ----------------------------------------------------------- Need more protein in your day? Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily.   Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase. ----------------------------------------------------------- Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here. ----------------------------------------------------------- How can you support our podcast? Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts,we make sure to read them all. Android users, please be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts so that you don't miss any of the action. Tell a friend about The Art of Living Well Podcast® and our community programs. Share your favorite episode on social media and don't forget to tag us @theartofliving_well. Shop our Favorite Products: https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/products Connect with us on social media: IG: @theartofliving_well FB: theartoflivingwell Get on our list so you don't miss out on announcements, programs and events. You can download our guests' favorite reads here. Learn more about your hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet Stephanie May Potter

Learn Speak Teach Episode #62 with Nick Gray. Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/nick-gray/ Watch The Episode: https://youtu.be/Fw3dy2Tc7f8 During this episode, you will learn about: [00:57] Introduction to the show [02:48] Nick Gray's bio [03:46] Why Nick hates most museums [05:12] How he moved from bored and lonely Friday nights to have a packed calendar of events [09:10] Your network is your net worth [10:36] Why a cocktail party is better than a dinner party [11:23] The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk [12:12] What's the first step for anyone interested in hosting a cocktail party [13:29] Which is the best day and time to host a party? [17:00] Why diversity is essential when hosting parties [21:15] Benefits of hosting meetups [22:23] How to invite different groups of people to your party [24:21] 3 crucial things you should do when hosting an event [26:38] The different online event platforms you can use to invite people to your party [27:03] Partiful Event Platform: Review and Comparison (2023): https://party.pro/partiful/ [28:03] Effective ways of boosting the event attendance rate [35:04] What to do when the party starts [38:48] How do you stop the party to lead a round of icebreakers? [42:31] Value additive icebreakers [44:59] Connect with Nick: https://nickgray.net/ [46:04] Rapid Fire Round [52:30] Formular for hosting gatherings; How to Host a Housewarming Party: https://party.pro/housewarming/ How to Host a Happy Hour Party: Best Guide for 2022: https://party.pro/happyhour/ How to Host a Baby Shower: Tips, Tricks, Checklist: https://party.pro/baby-shower/ How to Host a Digital Nomad Happy Hour; https://party.pro/nomads/ How To Host A Dinner Party: https://party.pro/dinner/ How to Plan A Networking Event: https://party.pro/networking/ [53:07] Follow Nick Gray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/ Key Takeaways: Your network is your net worth. [09:10] “Any big relationship, whether it's a friendship or a business partner, starts at the level of acquaintances.” ~ Nick Gray [09:53] Using name tags at social gatherings is inclusive and creates more conversations and more new connections [25:22] When you add generous leadership to your gathering, your event will be much better, and people will respect you. Additionally, you will start to get introduced to other people as a great host and organizer [32:08] Icebreakers not only create new conversations but they help break up existing conversations [36:27] “When you have fruitful relationships, it does lead to transactions.” ~ Ben Albert [54:07] People Mentioned and Other Resources: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk Icebreaker Card Games: Review of 5 Different Decks: https://party.pro/icebreaker-cards/ Nick Gray's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VWPHKABRQA Keep In Touch with Nick Gray: Website: https://nickgray.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickgraynews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray Business info: https://tripeak.com/

When It Comes to Success in Life and Business... It's About Your Relationships! We all have heard the saying, "it's not what you know, but who you know". And let's be honest the relationships we make are critically important to our personally lives, but most assuredly our professional lives. But what do you do when you find it difficult to create new relationships? And what is more how can you create relationships that truly make a difference? True you could join a meetup group, go to a networking event, but typically these events are forced impersonal and loud, and more often than not you can feel very alone. What is one to do? Well in this episode of A New Direction Nick Gray joins us to talk about how to create "The 2 Hour Cocktail Party". In this episode Nick coaches us on how to create an effective, intimate, fun party that truly builds real relationhips that translate into tremendous benefits for you personally and professionally. No matter what your age these small gatherings create huge dividends! You don't want to miss this episode...in could be career changing and life changing! Nick Gray's book, "The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings" is absolutely fantastic!  The more I read it the more I kept saying, "I should do this".  By the end of the book, I was saying, "I need to do this".  After thinking about it, I put it on my calendar, and I am doing this!  This book takes the pressure off of doing a long-drawn-out party.  It takes the awkwardness out of those "networking" events.  It puts you in the position where you are building real relationships that grow deeper that will positively impact you personally and professionally.  Charlie "Tremendous" Jones is correct in saying, “Five years from today, you will be the same person that you are today, except for the books your read and the people you meet." Nick Gray will get you on the way to change, because you will be doing both. If you would like to learn more about Nick Gray and how can great an effective and amazing 2-Hour Cocktail Party head on over to: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon Party Times: Start, End, & Best Times Partiful Event Platform: Review and Comparison (2023) How to End a Party: Exactly What to Do Icebreaker Card Games: Questions & Review of 5 Popular 2023 Decks Icebreakers: The Ultimate Guide for 2023 How to Introduce Two People via Email: Sample Scripts (2023) Friendship Recession Please thank our sponsors for their support of A New Direction: EPIC Physical Therapy, whether you are hurt from work, the recreational gym person, or a professional athlete. EPIC PT can help you get back to doing those things you not only need to do but want to do.  From recovering from major surgery to basic nutrition, lean on the physical therapists that so many professional athletes use.  Because you are worth it…be EPIC!  Head on over to www.EPICpt.com Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS they can help you sell your home or buy your next home.  For more than 38 years they have been known for helping people make their life transition with their “Legendary Customer Service”.  Let's face it, every place you have ever lived has been a transition in life.  And they help reduce the stress through their compassion, knowledge and experience.  And if you live in another area they can help you too.  As they are independent of the national and international brands, they are connected to the best real estate professionals in your area that they can recommend to help you with your residential real estate needs.  Learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com

One of the best ways to grow your network, find investors and make deals is networking. And today's guest has mastered the art of putting on a great networking event. Nick Gray is the bestselling author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. I'm a big believer in face-to-face events to help grow brands, recruit partners, and find deals, and Nick's unique strategy makes these events even more powerful and productive. In our conversation, Nick and I dig deep into how to host a successful networking event and how to market a great party that connects you to private capital. You'll discover how to bring the party to you instead of going to a boring party, why saying “no sales” makes it so much easier to sell to great people, and the beauty of sitting back, listening, and asking questions.  Key Takeaways with Nick Gray Nick's proven formula for becoming super connected in any city–even if you've just moved there. How to raise $2 million from two-hour cocktail parties (and why you don't want to only invite real estate people). Why so many networking functions are boring and unproductive. How to be seen as a super-connector and an expert. How the NICK method for 2-hour cocktail parties gets people excited, organically inspires conversation, and can boost your career–whatever it is.  Want the Full Show Notes? To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit https://acceleratedinvestorpodcast.com/350 Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of The Accelerated Real Estate Investor Podcast, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU! Connect with Josh Cantwell Facebook YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Sign up for the Forever Passive Income Partnering, Mastermind and Coaching Program with Josh Cantwell To unlock your potential and start earning real passive income, visit joshcantwellcoaching.com

This week's show features Nick Gray, a serial entrepreneur who has been living in Austin, Texas for the past two years. After moving to New York City in his mid-20s without any friends, he quickly adapted to the hustle and bustle of the city by walking up to 10,000 steps each day. Inspired by his love of museums, Nick created Museum Hack - a business that provides renegade museum tours led by stand-up comedians and Broadway actors. Museum Hack quickly became a multimillion dollar business, offering team building activities to businesses and companies across the United States. We discuss Nick's book: "The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings." Nick shares tips for improving event attendance and hosting successful parties. He discusses the use of icebreakers, delegating duties, and communicating the end time of a party. Additionally, Nick shares his experience with starting Museum Hack and provides tips for building confidence as a new host. Tune in for great advice on turbocharging connections with guests and making hosting parties a habit.[05.07] Making friends – Starting the conversation, Nick explains why it is difficult for adults to make friends. [09.50] Cocktail party – Nick shares the reason behind choosing the title cocktail party instead of a dinner party and the difference between the two. [25.01] Start small – Start small by inviting close friends, neighbors, and work buddies for a low-stakes party.[30.37] The attendance – Nick shares the steps you have to take to boost the attendance of your party with RSVPs, reminder messages and guest bios.[37.06] Name tags – We talk about the importance of name tags at parties. [39:00] Icebreakers - How icebreakers are used to get people talking and meeting new people at parties.[48:42] How to end a party - End party 15 minutes before scheduled time, turn off music and lights, tidy up and thank guests for coming.Connect with Nick:Website - nickgray.net/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/ Instagram - instagram.com/nickgraynews/ Twitter - twitter.com/nickgraynews Tiktok - tiktok.com/@nickgraynewsResources:Book by Nick The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings Book by James ClearAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad OnesBook by Priya ParkerThe Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters Articles by Nick:How to Host a Party WebsiteHappy Hour Best Practices: How to Plan, Host, and Throw a Great PartyThe Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking EventLaunch Party Ideas: 4 Tips for SuccessHow to Host a Dinner PartyHow to Plan a PicnicHow to Host a Housewarming PartyHow to Host a Party at Home with Kids

It's hard to create a successful strategy to take a book beyond the consumer market. What can you do to ensure the success of your work? Our guest today is Nick Gray, the Founder and Owner of Museum Hack and the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings, which is the ultimate guide for hosting the perfect party to make friends and network. While The 2-Hour Cocktail Party is full of excellent insights and has hundreds of 5-star reviews, Nick still struggles to get his book into the hands of those for whom it would have the most impact. Using Nick's book as an example, Peter walks through the process of taking a book from shelf to scale. Nick has seen real-estate agents and financial advisors have great success using the content of his book, together he and Peter dive deeper into those clients to develop a clear avatar, where to find them, and how to take the content to scale by approaching associations and parent companies to license the content on a large scale. Another component to taking a book to scale is moving the contents to versatile offerings. Nick and Peter discuss how the book could become a series of videos, webinars, and training sessions that would allow great access to the material at a wide variety of price points. If you've ever wondered what it is we do at thought leadership leverage this episode is like a sneak peek at the range of consulting services we offer and how we could help you take your material to the next level. Three Key Takeaways: * A good strategy covers:1) Who do we best serve; 2) How are we going to serve them; and 3) What products, offerings, and solutions do they need? * Knowing the audience that will get the most impact (and value) from your material is critical to a book's success. * If you are thinking about sharing your story, be sure to include real stories, human moments, and a personal touch to your experience and insights.  .

One of the greatest treasures somebody can have is a good friend. A friend is someone who, albeit initially a stranger, ends up playing a significant role in our lives. Pure friendship is enjoying someone without expecting anything in return, much like true love. However, as time passes by, it gets increasingly difficult to find these so-called friends. Other than the obvious, adults usually don't have any more time to spend finding good friends anymore unlike when they were children. Nick Gray offers a solution for anyone having the same difficulties. It's never too late to find friendship. Nick Gray hails from Austin, Texas. Nick is an entrepreneur and the founder of the successful businesses Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack, both of which he ultimately sold. He is also a best-selling author, and his book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings teaches you how to do the same by simply hosting a small gathering. In this episode, Nick talks about helping people who are having difficulties making new friends as an adult, solving the loneliness epidemic, the purposes and benefits of holding a party and making new friends, and the NICK Party Formula. Resources Nick Gray (official site) Nick Gray on Facebook Nick Gray on Twitter Nick Gray on YouTube Nick Gray on LinkedIn Email: hello@nickgray.net

In 2019 My friend Philip invited me to a 2-hour cocktail party at his tiny apartment in the Lower East side. True to his word, the gathering, which was on a Tuesday night, started at 7 PM sharp, and at 9 PM he kicked us out onto Orchard Street to enjoy the rest of our night and/or to get to bed on time (since it was a weeknight, after all!) I met a whole bunch of awesome people, and if I'm honest, I thought Phil was super cool for bringing such a lovely group of people together. The food and drinks were nothing to write home about, but no one cared. Phil stopped the party two or three times to get us to circle up and introduce ourselves and respond to an icebreaker prompt. It was pretty fun. He mentioned during the party that he was following an early draft agenda, a recipe if you will, for such gatherings, that was being developed by his friend Nick Gray, who I knew of through other friends. Nick had started a company called Museum Hack that had blown up - in the good sense. They were leading creative tours in Museums around the city, so I guessed this guy Nick knew a thing or two about getting people together. Cut to 2022 when Nick Gray's book “The Two Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with small gatherings” came out. Here it was, four years later! I was fascinated to talk to Nick because I thought “How much could there be to this? Isn't it all in the title!?” How much could the form have evolved over 4 years of prototyping and testing?!  I'll tell you folks…this is a polished gem of a book. If you've followed my work, you know that I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to gathering/facilitation/conversation design. I love card decks about it, books, diagrams, narrative metaphors to fuel creative innovation in gathering science for skilled facilitators to bring diverse stakeholders together to tackle wicked problems. I have coached leaders on this skill, all over the world. I hosted many, many cohorts of my 3-month Masterclass on Facilitation that people lovingly described as “drinking from a firehose” of facilitation while somehow being spacious and deeply mindful of how we gather. Managing complex gatherings is a crucial skill! Companies that can't come together to discuss and decide on actions for their biggest challenges will not survive! And I love these types of gatherings - they are never the same, they have to be absolutely customized, and deeply considered.  Nick, on the other hand, has designed the “CheckList Manifesto”, the “Design Sprint” or the “Joy of Cooking”...not for any and all types of gatherings - but for one, single, Life-changing, surprisingly powerful gathering - a 2-hour, midweek cocktail party. Nick's book is designed with absolute beginners, or those hesitant or nervous to lead gatherings in mind…but masters of gathering will be pulled in too…I was. Nick designed this insanely in-depth book to cover everything from snacks to drinks to how to write an invitation to…everything. Where to put name tags. How big those tags should be. You get the idea. While I am a nerd in the sense of being an omnivorous gathering nerd, Nick is an obsessive-compulsive nerd of this one form…and for good reason. Nick believes, and I now do, too, that if more people felt more comfortable with having more gatherings we would all be more connected. The midweek 2-hour cocktail party just might save the world. You can get the gist of the form from this conversation (I mean, even from the title!), but if you're a gathering nerd like me, you'll absolutely enjoy Nick's insanely thorough guide, which I found myself flipping through regularly as my wife and I prototyped our own first midweek,  2-hour cocktail party, which we titled a “Serendipity Salon”.  I think we all need more serendipity in our lives, and that's why I loved the opening quote I pulled from my conversation with Nick - the ability to take a short conversation with someone and turn it into a deeper one, to create a space where your old and new friends can connect with each other…only good things can happen from creating more of that type of serendipity in our lives. My wife and I have hosted two parties like this already and, as Nick has advised, we have our next one in the books! I hope you will, too. Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes, and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links Nick's website The 2-hour Cocktail Party

When Nick Gray moved to New York City, he was a shy introvert with few friends. But he wanted to build up his social network. So he started throwing cocktail parties to meet people. These parties changed his life, and he thinks they can change yours, too.Nick knows what you're thinking: you don't throw parties, and hosting them is simply not for you. But, he would encourage you not to tune out. He's got a great case for why you should give this idea a try, and just as he does in his book — The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings — Nick is going to lay out exactly how to throw a party that's low stakes and low effort, but will be highly successful in helping you build all kinds of connections.Today on the show, Nick shares what he's learned from throwing hundreds of parties and refining his hosting technique to a T. He explains why cocktail parties are better than dinner parties (and don't have to involve actual cocktails), the best night of the week to throw a party, why the party should only be two hours long and have a firm end time, how many people to invite, and who to invite when you don't yet have any friends. And he explains why he's a big fan of two things you might be hesitant about — name tags and icebreakers — and why two of his favorite things to include in a party are grapes and a harmonica.Resources Related to the EpisodeRelated articles by Nick:How to Host a Party at Home With KidsHow to Host a Digital Nomad Happy HourMocktail Party: How to Host When You Don't Drink AlcoholHow to Do Icebreakers: The Ultimate GuideEvent Platforms: Pros, Cons, and My FavoritesRelated AoM articles and podcasts:The Manly Art of HospitalityHow to End a Conversation9 Reasons You Should Host a Party This WeekendPodcast #378: Brunch Is HellPodcast #362: The Art of MinglingConnect With Nick GrayNick's websiteNick's newsletterNick on IG

Build big relationships by hosting small gatherings for authors | The 2-hour cocktail party for authors // Nick Gray, author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, joins Author Nation to talk about hosting events, building relationships, and making everyone feel like they are the life of the party. In this interview we will discuss:Building big relationships by hosting small gatherings for author,Making your book launch feel like a cocktail party,Using TikTok to build relationships with readers, andYouTube shorts for nonfiction authors.Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! =======================================================

Nick Gray was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. His goal is to teach people how to host small parties to meet friends, dream clients, and business partners. He has also sold two businesses for over a million dollars and has given a TEDx talk. He has hosted hundreds of these parties, so we discussed why host we should a 2-Hour cocktail party instead of a networking meeting or dinner party, as well as when and where to host parties for maximum effect. In addition, we discussed the planning and preparation for these parties, and well as best practices to make these parties more engaging. Finally, we discussed after-party follow up and staying connected with guests going forward. To hear more about how to plan and execute 2-Hour cocktail parties to build business connections and friendships, you can listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, or you can hear it at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio Additional resources: How to Plan a Networking Event the RIGHT Way https://party.pro/networking/ How to Host a Clothing Swap and Top Tips https://party.pro/swap/ How to Host a Book Swap Party: Tips and Tricks https://nickgray.net/book-swap/ 42 Cocktail Party Ideas https://party.pro/cocktail-party-ideas/ Planning a Baby Shower: Tips, Tricks, Checklist https://party.pro/baby-shower/ How to Host a Housewarming Party and Checklist https://party.pro/housewarming/

In this interview, you will meet Nick Gray. With an impressive resume and years of hosting events, Nick shows you the EXACT formula for hosting events for clients, leads, neighbors, and contacts. No more dry networking events or long, drawn-out, and expensive gatherings. This refreshing, new approach will have you wondering why you don't host events all the time as a Realtor. Nick walks through where most events fall short, and he pulls back the curtain on what it takes to host the perfect event. The amazing thing — his framework is built to have your guests in and out in 2 hours and ensures everyone has a great time. Nick's newest book is The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. Nick will highlight the steps needed, including the number of people to invite, where to host the event, and the necessary components of the event. Also, Nick showcases how your whole event can be hosted for less than $100. 0:00 Intro 2:03 Why do we not get the results from traditional networking events? 2:42 Where should we be hosting events? 6:25 How many people should we invite to our cocktail party? 8:29 Dinner parties vs. cocktail parties 12:35 Nick's exact framework 12:49 Name tags - why they matter and how to let people know about them 16:39 Icebreakers - the secrete way to facilitate conversation 24:46 Naming the event with a purpose 25:19 Cocktails - the importance of keeping these events simple 28:56 Kick them out - how to effectively end the party 33:01 What's the strategy for inviting people 36:38 What happens if you have a large database and want to invite everyone? As mentioned in the show Home Gear: The Best Stuff I Use Every Day (2022) Great links to learn more about Nick and The 2-Hour Cocktail Party How to Host a Party Website The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book info The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon Nick Gray's personal website How to Host a Party at Home with Kids The Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking Event Hosting a Happy Hour: Nick Gray's How-to Guide Sign up for the weekly Rev Real Estate School Newsletter: https://rev-real-estate-school.ck.page/5b0889360c Rev Real Estate School is here to teach real estate agents how to become successful in their careers and 2x your production while working 5 days per week by working your SOI. The real estate agent tips and tricks will benefit beginner agents and growing REALTORs® with marketing ideas, database marketing, social media, scripts, dialogues, habits, mindset, networking, skills, and negotiation.

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Having a podcast is a great excuse to talk to someone interesting for an hour Do not start a podcast if you wouldn't do it for free in perpetuity Focus on what excites you and not what  you think will move the metrics Tim Ferriss did a podcast with a person on how to make violins; 80% of his subscribers probably ignored it but 20% reached out to Tim and told him it was their favorite podcast episode of the yearWhen you're at a dinner table, what's the thing that you talk about that causes people to lean in to hear what you have to say?The answer to this question is what your podcast should be about Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgChris Hutchins recently left his position as Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront to focus full-time on his podcast, All the Hacks. If you're thinking about starting your own podcast or are simply interested in the process, be sure to check out today's episode. We dive deep on all things podcasting: the pros and cons, how to climb the charts, and how much time you should expect to spend on each episode from start to finish. We talk in-depth about the process, from pre-production to publication, and share all of the products we use for recording, editing, and publishing. Chris also offers some important tips and tricks on how to get your first subscribers and how to market and grow your podcast, as well as some incredible money-saving hacks that you can start implementing today.—Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/launching-and-growing-a-podcast-chris-hutchins-all-the-hacks-wealthfront-google/#transcript—Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this podcast:• Notion—One workspace. Every team: https://www.notion.com/lennyspod• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny• Lenny's Job Board—Hire the best product people. Find the best product gigs: https://www.lennysjobs.com/talent—Where to find Chris Hutchins:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/hutchins• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishutchins/• Website: https://chrishutchins.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—Referenced:• All the Hacks podcast: https://www.allthehacks.com/• All the Hacks newsletter: https://allthehacks.com/email• Andy Rachleff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arachleff• Kerri Walsh Jennings on All the Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/performance-psychology-kerri-walsh-jennings/• Descript: https://www.descript.com/• Erika Taught Me podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erika-taught-me/id1650076906• Leigh Rowan on All the Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/travel-hacks-leigh-rowan/• Kevin Kelly's “1,000 True Fans”: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/• Emily Oster's books: https://emilyoster.net/writing/• Chris Hutchins on The Kevin Rose Show: https://podcast.kevinrose.com/guests/chris-hutchins/• Nick Gray's newsletter: https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Cocktail-Party-Relationships-Gatherings-ebook/dp/B0B2KW6T7J• MrBeast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA• Gary Vaynerchuk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyvee• The Danny Miranda Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275• Ray Dalio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayDalio• Danny Miranda's newsletter on Substack: https://dannymiranda.substack.com/• ATRX2100 mic bundle on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100X-USB-Microphone-Bundle-Filter/dp/B082SYHRY9/r• Riverside: https://riverside.fm/• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR73T66• Sony Alpha 7C mirrorless full-frame camera on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B08HVZLQ4F• Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html• Pro Tools: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools• Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/• Simplecast: https://www.simplecast.com/• Chartable: https://chartable.com/• Podstatus: https://podstatus.com/• Overcast: https://overcast.fm/• Happy Money: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Ken-Honda-audiobook/dp/B07MJHJ57T/• Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel: https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/0812992180• Die with Zero: https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765• Animal Spirits Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-spirits-podcast/id1310192007• Mythic Quest on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/mythic-quest• Unclaimed money: https://www.usa.gov/unclaimed-money• Savendeals.com: https://www.savendeals.com/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Chris's background(03:25) Lesson's from Wealthfront(09:25) Why storytelling and communication are every bit as important as the product(11:04) Why you need to understand the user's experience and keep up with what others are building(14:56) Why you should focus on overall impact, not just doing what your boss wants(17:39) Why Chris likes working on big, crazy ideas(19:10) The early days of Chris's All the Hacks podcast(21:34) The pros and cons of starting a podcast(24:19) The time required to produce an episode(27:09) How Lenny started his podcast (28:29) Launch lessons and how Apple rankings work(30:49) Why you need to create authentic content(32:57) Be one person's favorite podcast(35:01) How Chris ideated and titled All the Hacks(40:09) How to get started and get your first subscribers(43:52) How Gary Vaynerchuk used Twitter to establish authority (45:07) How to take advantage of platforms with built-in growth engines(47:42) The power of in-person interviews(48:57) How to pitch to other podcasts(51:27) Equipment and products for producing podcasts(57:36) How many downloads it takes in order to be taken seriously(1:01:28) Using Overcast as a growth lever(1:09:02) Lightning round—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim : Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Chris Hutchins recently left his position as Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront to focus full-time on his podcast, All the Hacks. If you're thinking about starting your own podcast or are simply interested in the process, be sure to check out today's episode. We dive deep on all things podcasting: the pros and cons, how to climb the charts, and how much time you should expect to spend on each episode from start to finish. We talk in-depth about the process, from pre-production to publication, and share all of the products we use for recording, editing, and publishing. Chris also offers some important tips and tricks on how to get your first subscribers and how to market and grow your podcast, as well as some incredible money-saving hacks that you can start implementing today.—Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/launching-and-growing-a-podcast-chris-hutchins-all-the-hacks-wealthfront-google/#transcript—Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this podcast:• Notion—One workspace. Every team: https://www.notion.com/lennyspod• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny• Lenny's Job Board—Hire the best product people. Find the best product gigs: https://www.lennysjobs.com/talent—Where to find Chris Hutchins:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/hutchins• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishutchins/• Website: https://chrishutchins.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—Referenced:• All the Hacks podcast: https://www.allthehacks.com/• All the Hacks newsletter: https://allthehacks.com/email• Andy Rachleff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arachleff• Kerri Walsh Jennings on All the Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/performance-psychology-kerri-walsh-jennings/• Descript: https://www.descript.com/• Erika Taught Me podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erika-taught-me/id1650076906• Leigh Rowan on All the Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/travel-hacks-leigh-rowan/• Kevin Kelly's “1,000 True Fans”: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/• Emily Oster's books: https://emilyoster.net/writing/• Chris Hutchins on The Kevin Rose Show: https://podcast.kevinrose.com/guests/chris-hutchins/• Nick Gray's newsletter: https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Cocktail-Party-Relationships-Gatherings-ebook/dp/B0B2KW6T7J• MrBeast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA• Gary Vaynerchuk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyvee• The Danny Miranda Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275• Ray Dalio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayDalio• Danny Miranda's newsletter on Substack: https://dannymiranda.substack.com/• ATRX2100 mic bundle on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100X-USB-Microphone-Bundle-Filter/dp/B082SYHRY9/r• Riverside: https://riverside.fm/• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR73T66• Sony Alpha 7C mirrorless full-frame camera on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B08HVZLQ4F• Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html• Pro Tools: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools• Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/• Simplecast: https://www.simplecast.com/• Chartable: https://chartable.com/• Podstatus: https://podstatus.com/• Overcast: https://overcast.fm/• Happy Money: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Ken-Honda-audiobook/dp/B07MJHJ57T/• Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel: https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/0812992180• Die with Zero: https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765• Animal Spirits Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-spirits-podcast/id1310192007• Mythic Quest on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/mythic-quest• Unclaimed money: https://www.usa.gov/unclaimed-money• Savendeals.com: https://www.savendeals.com/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Chris's background(03:25) Lesson's from Wealthfront(09:25) Why storytelling and communication are every bit as important as the product(11:04) Why you need to understand the user's experience and keep up with what others are building(14:56) Why you should focus on overall impact, not just doing what your boss wants(17:39) Why Chris likes working on big, crazy ideas(19:10) The early days of Chris's All the Hacks podcast(21:34) The pros and cons of starting a podcast(24:19) The time required to produce an episode(27:09) How Lenny started his podcast (28:29) Launch lessons and how Apple rankings work(30:49) Why you need to create authentic content(32:57) Be one person's favorite podcast(35:01) How Chris ideated and titled All the Hacks(40:09) How to get started and get your first subscribers(43:52) How Gary Vaynerchuk used Twitter to establish authority (45:07) How to take advantage of platforms with built-in growth engines(47:42) The power of in-person interviews(48:57) How to pitch to other podcasts(51:27) Equipment and products for producing podcasts(57:36) How many downloads it takes in order to be taken seriously(1:01:28) Using Overcast as a growth lever(1:09:02) Lightning round—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Having a podcast is a great excuse to talk to someone interesting for an hour Do not start a podcast if you wouldn't do it for free in perpetuity Focus on what excites you and not what  you think will move the metrics Tim Ferriss did a podcast with a person on how to make violins; 80% of his subscribers probably ignored it but 20% reached out to Tim and told him it was their favorite podcast episode of the yearWhen you're at a dinner table, what's the thing that you talk about that causes people to lean in to hear what you have to say?The answer to this question is what your podcast should be about Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgChris Hutchins recently left his position as Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront to focus full-time on his podcast, All the Hacks. If you're thinking about starting your own podcast or are simply interested in the process, be sure to check out today's episode. We dive deep on all things podcasting: the pros and cons, how to climb the charts, and how much time you should expect to spend on each episode from start to finish. We talk in-depth about the process, from pre-production to publication, and share all of the products we use for recording, editing, and publishing. Chris also offers some important tips and tricks on how to get your first subscribers and how to market and grow your podcast, as well as some incredible money-saving hacks that you can start implementing today.—Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/launching-and-growing-a-podcast-chris-hutchins-all-the-hacks-wealthfront-google/#transcript—Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this podcast:• Notion—One workspace. Every team: https://www.notion.com/lennyspod• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny• Lenny's Job Board—Hire the best product people. Find the best product gigs: https://www.lennysjobs.com/talent—Where to find Chris Hutchins:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/hutchins• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishutchins/• Website: https://chrishutchins.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—Referenced:• All the Hacks podcast: https://www.allthehacks.com/• All the Hacks newsletter: https://allthehacks.com/email• Andy Rachleff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arachleff• Kerri Walsh Jennings on All the Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/performance-psychology-kerri-walsh-jennings/• Descript: https://www.descript.com/• Erika Taught Me podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erika-taught-me/id1650076906• Leigh Rowan on All the Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/travel-hacks-leigh-rowan/• Kevin Kelly's “1,000 True Fans”: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/• Emily Oster's books: https://emilyoster.net/writing/• Chris Hutchins on The Kevin Rose Show: https://podcast.kevinrose.com/guests/chris-hutchins/• Nick Gray's newsletter: https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Cocktail-Party-Relationships-Gatherings-ebook/dp/B0B2KW6T7J• MrBeast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA• Gary Vaynerchuk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyvee• The Danny Miranda Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275• Ray Dalio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayDalio• Danny Miranda's newsletter on Substack: https://dannymiranda.substack.com/• ATRX2100 mic bundle on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100X-USB-Microphone-Bundle-Filter/dp/B082SYHRY9/r• Riverside: https://riverside.fm/• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR73T66• Sony Alpha 7C mirrorless full-frame camera on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B08HVZLQ4F• Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html• Pro Tools: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools• Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/• Simplecast: https://www.simplecast.com/• Chartable: https://chartable.com/• Podstatus: https://podstatus.com/• Overcast: https://overcast.fm/• Happy Money: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Ken-Honda-audiobook/dp/B07MJHJ57T/• Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel: https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/0812992180• Die with Zero: https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765• Animal Spirits Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-spirits-podcast/id1310192007• Mythic Quest on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/mythic-quest• Unclaimed money: https://www.usa.gov/unclaimed-money• Savendeals.com: https://www.savendeals.com/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Chris's background(03:25) Lesson's from Wealthfront(09:25) Why storytelling and communication are every bit as important as the product(11:04) Why you need to understand the user's experience and keep up with what others are building(14:56) Why you should focus on overall impact, not just doing what your boss wants(17:39) Why Chris likes working on big, crazy ideas(19:10) The early days of Chris's All the Hacks podcast(21:34) The pros and cons of starting a podcast(24:19) The time required to produce an episode(27:09) How Lenny started his podcast (28:29) Launch lessons and how Apple rankings work(30:49) Why you need to create authentic content(32:57) Be one person's favorite podcast(35:01) How Chris ideated and titled All the Hacks(40:09) How to get started and get your first subscribers(43:52) How Gary Vaynerchuk used Twitter to establish authority (45:07) How to take advantage of platforms with built-in growth engines(47:42) The power of in-person interviews(48:57) How to pitch to other podcasts(51:27) Equipment and products for producing podcasts(57:36) How many downloads it takes in order to be taken seriously(1:01:28) Using Overcast as a growth lever(1:09:02) Lightning round—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

After seeing dramatically positive results (socially and financially) from hosting cocktail parties for several years, Nick Gray has made it his mission to help 500 people host their first cocktail party.His new book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings is a step-by-step guide that reveals the framework for the perfect social gathering, even if you've never hosted a party before.Resources:→  How to Host a Party Website: https://party.pro/→ The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book Info: https://party.pro/book/→ The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon: https://amzn.to/39rfb2V→ The Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking Event: https://party.pro/networking/→ How to Plan a Clothing Swap (The Easy Way): https://party.pro/swap/→ Hosting a Happy Hour: Nick Gray's How-to Guide:  https://party.pro/happyhour/→ Nick Gray's personal website:  https://nickgray.net/→ Louis' Article on Charisma Arbitrage: https://louisshulman.medium.com/charisma-arbitrage-426ba857611f Connect With Nick:→ Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/→ Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickgraynews→ Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/ 

Chris Hutchins recently left his position as Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront to focus full-time on his podcast, All the Hacks. If you're thinking about starting your own podcast or are simply interested in the process, be sure to check out today's episode. We dive deep on all things podcasting: the pros and cons, how to climb the charts, and how much time you should expect to spend on each episode from start to finish. We talk in-depth about the process, from pre-production to publication, and share all of the products we use for recording, editing, and publishing. Chris also offers some important tips and tricks on how to get your first subscribers and how to market and grow your podcast, as well as some incredible money-saving hacks that you can start implementing today.—Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/launching-and-growing-a-podcast-chris-hutchins-all-the-hacks-wealthfront-google/#transcript—Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this podcast:• Notion—One workspace. Every team: https://www.notion.com/lennyspod• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny• Lenny's Job Board—Hire the best product people. Find the best product gigs: https://www.lennysjobs.com/talent—Where to find Chris Hutchins:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/hutchins• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishutchins/• Website: https://chrishutchins.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—Referenced:• All the Hacks podcast: https://www.allthehacks.com/• All the Hacks newsletter: https://allthehacks.com/email• Andy Rachleff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arachleff• Kerri Walsh Jennings on All the Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/performance-psychology-kerri-walsh-jennings/• Descript: https://www.descript.com/• Erika Taught Me podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erika-taught-me/id1650076906• Leigh Rowan on All the Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/travel-hacks-leigh-rowan/• Kevin Kelly's “1,000 True Fans”: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/• Emily Oster's books: https://emilyoster.net/writing/• Chris Hutchins on The Kevin Rose Show: https://podcast.kevinrose.com/guests/chris-hutchins/• Nick Gray's newsletter: https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings: https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Cocktail-Party-Relationships-Gatherings-ebook/dp/B0B2KW6T7J• MrBeast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA• Gary Vaynerchuk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyvee• The Danny Miranda Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275• Ray Dalio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayDalio• Danny Miranda's newsletter on Substack: https://dannymiranda.substack.com/• ATRX2100 mic bundle on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100X-USB-Microphone-Bundle-Filter/dp/B082SYHRY9/r• Riverside: https://riverside.fm/• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR73T66• Sony Alpha 7C mirrorless full-frame camera on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B08HVZLQ4F• Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html• Pro Tools: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools• Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/• Simplecast: https://www.simplecast.com/• Chartable: https://chartable.com/• Podstatus: https://podstatus.com/• Overcast: https://overcast.fm/• Happy Money: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Ken-Honda-audiobook/dp/B07MJHJ57T/• Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel: https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/0812992180• Die with Zero: https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765• Animal Spirits Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-spirits-podcast/id1310192007• Mythic Quest on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/mythic-quest• Unclaimed money: https://www.usa.gov/unclaimed-money• Savendeals.com: https://www.savendeals.com/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Chris's background(03:25) Lesson's from Wealthfront(09:25) Why storytelling and communication are every bit as important as the product(11:04) Why you need to understand the user's experience and keep up with what others are building(14:56) Why you should focus on overall impact, not just doing what your boss wants(17:39) Why Chris likes working on big, crazy ideas(19:10) The early days of Chris's All the Hacks podcast(21:34) The pros and cons of starting a podcast(24:19) The time required to produce an episode(27:09) How Lenny started his podcast (28:29) Launch lessons and how Apple rankings work(30:49) Why you need to create authentic content(32:57) Be one person's favorite podcast(35:01) How Chris ideated and titled All the Hacks(40:09) How to get started and get your first subscribers(43:52) How Gary Vaynerchuk used Twitter to establish authority (45:07) How to take advantage of platforms with built-in growth engines(47:42) The power of in-person interviews(48:57) How to pitch to other podcasts(51:27) Equipment and products for producing podcasts(57:36) How many downloads it takes in order to be taken seriously(1:01:28) Using Overcast as a growth lever(1:09:02) Lightning round—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Ben Fraser is the Managing Director at Aspen Funds, a private fund that operates real estate funds for investors. He has raised over $100M in the past several years. Before Aspen Funds, Ben worked as a commercial banker and underwriter in boutique assets management. He's also a contributor to the Forbes Finance Council and a co-host of the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast. Ben's experience in real estate and banking taught him that even though successfully navigating a recession and rising interest rates can be challenging, the best opportunities appear when the economic landscape is shifting. In today's conversation, he reveals why ultra-wealthy individuals and organizations allocate significant portions of their investment portfolios outside the stock market and in alternatives—like real estate, private equity and hedge funds—while the average investor mainly works with stocks and bonds. We also go over his strategies for successfully navigating recessions, why he likes multifamily and self-storage, and his thoughts on the future of the US economy.Free GiftNick's giving away the first 5 chapters of his book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. The book is designed to show you how throwing small parties in a strategic way can be the easiest method to building your network. To get access to this gift, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/108Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/108Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/bookRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Gray is an investor, entrepreneur, and author who has started, scaled and sold multiple businesses. One of his most successful ventures was Museum Hack, which was his unique approach to offering museum tours for people who hate museum tours. It got into the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. Eventually he struck a 7-figure exit deal, and continues to own 15% of the company. While Nick could have enjoyed an early retirement, he decided to follow another passion: connecting with people and helping others build personal and professional relationships. After hosting hundreds of parties, he authored The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, which teaches anyone how to build relationships by hosting small gatherings. New York Magazine has described him as “the host of culturally significant parties.” In this conversation, we go over the lessons he learned from bootstrapping and exiting multiple businesses, why entrepreneurs struggle to find meaning after securing nine-figure exits, and why hosting events is the best way to build your professional network. Free GiftNick's giving away the first 5 chapters of his book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. The book is designed to show you how throwing small parties in a strategic way can be the easiest method to building your network. To get access to this gift, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/107Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/107Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/bookRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humans are not meant to be alone all the time. But with jobs to fulfill, businesses to run, kids to look after, and loved ones to spend time with, how do you gather old and new folks to rekindle friendships and encourage new connections? What better way to bring people together than hosting a cocktail party, right? Nick Gray, the founder of Museum Hack and author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings, joins us to share how he went from helping his family's businesses to launching his own tour operator business and then writing his very first book about the benefits of hosting social gatherings.  In this episode, Nick looks back at how he made it possible to help his family grow their business by leading their hiring, marketing, and international sales. He takes us back to when he started and grew Museum Hack and reveals why he sold and exited the company in 2018. Nick also talks about the benefits of hosting cocktail parties in widening your network and building connections. Topics include: How Nick became a museum tour guide and turned Hack the Met tours into a business How long it took Nick to launch his book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party Nick and Darius share one thing to consider before publishing a book How Nick grew Museum Hack before he stepped down and sold the company The biggest fear of a new party host and how to avoid it Nick reveals the best days to host a cocktail party The secret formula to successfully hosting parties and making new friends Nick explains why a conventional cocktail party lasts only 2 hours Tips for parents who want to host or attend a party How to leverage party hosting And other topics… Resources: How to Host a Party Website: https://party.pro/  The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: https://party.pro/book/   The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: https://amzn.to/39rfb2V   The Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking Event: https://party.pro/networking/  How to Plan a Clothing Swap (The Easy Way): https://party.pro/swap/  Hosting a Happy Hour: Nick Gray's How-to Guide: https://party.pro/happyhour/  Kids at Your Party: Get a Sitter: https://party.pro/kids/  Connect with Nick: Website: https://nickgray.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/?hl=en  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover a simple party-hosting formula with step-by-step instructions that help you meet new people, strengthen your relationships, and make you the person everyone wants to know. We also cover: How to host your first party and meet new people The 3 common mistakes you must avoid when you host social gatherings The word-for-word script of […]

My guest, Nick Gray, is an LGBTQ community ally, an author, and a cocktail party host, extraordinaire.  He shares his story of moving to NYC in his mid twenties, not knowing a single soul and what he did to create an epic social network, centered around meaningful connections and community.  He was so wildly successful, he decided to write a book. The book is so easy to follow that anyone can build their own connections and community by merely following his "paint by numbers" instructions.  If you experience any form of loneliness or isolation, Nick can show you how easy it is to put an end that.  All you have to do is "TAKE THE 2 HOUR COCKTAIL PARTY CHALLENGE!"  Due to the nature of this topic, this is the most FUN episode I've recorded.  Sharing it with you totally excites me!Nick's ProfileHow to Host a Party WebsiteThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book infoThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: AmazonNetworking Event: How to Host One, EasilyClothing Swap: How to Plan the PartyHosting a Happy Hour: Nick Gray's How-to GuideNick Gray's personal website Be a GuestFollow on FacebookMaddox's LinksMailing List SignupRate & Review

Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today's episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, entrepreneur, and investor– Nick Gray! Nick's new book, ‘The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings', just launched into the world, and it's here to make you an expert host!Nick is the founder of Museum Hack, and has hosted hundreds of 2-hour cocktail parties himself. He's distilled his extensive experience into a fun and practical how-to book that'll have you creating new connections and meaningful community in no time. Listen in on Nick's chat with Allison to hear about his publishing journey, the idea of ‘weak ties', and the formula to make hosting a habit– what Nick calls the M.V.P. Today's episode is for you if you're someone who wants to build community with authentic, fun, and low-stress methods. Nick shares a ton of practical tips and tricks to ensure that you can easily plan a great time, make sure that your guests have a great time, and actually have a great time yourself! This conversation is also great for any aspiring authors out there considering the self-publishing route! Nick's real-talk about the pros/cons and costs of self-publishing are super helpful in breaking down the realities of a process that can often feel overwhelming.You can get your copy of Nick's new book here, and you can follow Nick on social media at @nickgraynews. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Nick Gray is an entrepreneur who famously founded Museum Hack. His latest book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, teaches anybody how to host the perfect house party. We talk about how you can host parties and expand your network simply and easily.  Nick's book is an Amazon bestseller in three categories, including Event Planning.Nick's book is a near flawless approach to hosting a cocktail party. You can find out everything you want and more about the book here: https://party.pro/book/Nick Gray has an exceptional newsletter that I eagerly read weekly. I can't say that about many other newsletters. You can sign up here: https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/Everything else you want to know about this party thrower you can find right here: https://nickgray.net/

Good relationships and connections are keys to building a successful business. Every small business owner must look for ways to reach and connect with people that can greatly impact their business operations through mutual interactions and sharing of innovative ideas. However, what troubles the minds of many business owners is how to develop a working business relationship with people they barely know, as it's always intimidating and terrifying to ask someone out for a coffee or a drink because of the fear of being rejected. In today's podcast, Nick Gray, a seasoned entrepreneur, and author, and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss how to build a great relationship with the 2- hour cocktail party. 

Love making meaningful connections but hate networking? Do you thrive in small groups but drown in large, overcrowded convention halls? If forming meaningful connections is something you hope to do more of then Nick Gray is someone you have to meet. Fresh off of the launch of his new book, The 2 Hour Cocktail Party, me and Nick breakdown how to host a small event from when to start and who to invite to email templates and agenda's for the event. Notes:07:41 The Best Day To Schedule A Party09:53 Getting Guests To Leave Politely17:30 How To Use Icebreaker Activities22:44 Why You Should Host At Home29:37 How Many People To Invite40:58 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out this episode with Myka Meier on Business Etiquette. If you enjoyed today's episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today's episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone's gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

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#69: In this bonus episode of All the Hacks, entrepreneur and author, Nick Gray and Chris discuss all things travel. They cover how to get the best value when purchasing airfare, tried and true strategies for combatting jet lag, favorite travel destinations, and more.Nick Gray (@nickgraynews) is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Museum Hack. His new book is “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.” Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-bonus-episode-nick-grayView Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/250NrAu7IEw Selected Links From The EpisodeSouthwest- Wanna Get Away PlusChase SapphireTimeshifter appCouchsurfing AppPhoto of Eggplant Parmesan in rural TanzaniaNick's Travel ResourcesNick Gray's Kyrgyzstan Travel Videos[VIDEO] Azores AdventureMedellin, Colombia: Travel Tips and TricksBukhara, Uzbekistan | One day tourism adventure in Bukhara CityNick Gray's Trans-Pacific CruiseDisney CruisesVirgin Voyages Travel Destinations MentionedCanary IslandsBuenos AiresBogotáHawaiiJapanBangkokBaliVietnamThailandNew ZealandMexico CityCabo San LucasOaxacaCosta Rica Full Show NotesNick Gray and Chris discuss purchasing airfare tickets to get the best value: one-way vs round-trip [1:28]Chris shares how airline companies, post-Covid, have changed their policies regarding offering refunds and credits [5:39]Advice about how to get the most value for your points when booking flights [7:15]Jet lag strategies for international travel [9:22]Chris explains how his passion for building relationships with people from all over the world makes having an au pair a natural choice for his family [11:48]Given the option to drop everything and go away for a weekend, Chris and Nick share the travel destinations they would each love to visit [17:44]Nick and Chris' favorite travel gadgets [23:56]Nick Gray's travel recommendations to visit or avoid [25:41] Reasons to consider taking a cruise on your next vacation [26:38]  Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Interview by www.buildperspectives.com With: Nick Gray https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/ He is the founder of Museum Hack and the best-selling author of How to Make New Friends and Build Big Relationships. He brings his expertise with his 2-hour cocktail party format, NICK: Name tags, Icebreakers, Cocktails only, Kick them out at the end. He discusses the value when you bring together a mixed group of people with simplicity but added structure to ensure everyone makes meaningful connections. He offers many tools and tactics for anyone who wants to create successful mixers and events to expand your network and reach your goals.   

#68: Entrepreneur and author, Nick Gray joins Chris to discuss his mission to get people to host more parties, make connections, build friendships, and live a richer life. They delve into why Nick thinks name tags and icebreakers are non-negotiable for parties and get a complete run-through of everything you need to do to make your next cocktail party easy and effortless. Nick also shares all the museum tricks and tips he picked up while running Museum Hack, the multi-million dollar renegade museum tour company he founded and recently sold.Nick Gray (@nickgraynews) is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Museum Hack. His new book is “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.” Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/cocktail-parties-nick-grayView on YouTube: https://youtu.be/250NrAu7IEwPartner DealsMasterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlistVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornBlockFi: Exclusive bonus of up to $250 freeTrustworthy: 20% off The Family Operating System® Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Nick Gray: Website | Blog | TwitterNick's Resources:How to Host a Party WebsiteThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: WebsiteThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: AmazonHow to Host a Clothing SwapHow to Plan a Networking EventHow to Host a Happy HourIf I Had $10 Million Dollars, How Would I Live Differently?Music Playlist for Cocktail PartiesResources Mentioned: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It MattersMixilyPartifulChris' go-to lemon ricotta pancake recipeCapital One Cultivist Deal Academy of SciencesThe Apollo CircleMetropolitan Museum of Art's Young Patron's Program Bank of America Museum DealdeYoung MuseumAirBnb ExperiencesHow Nick Gray Sold Museum Hack PodcastNick's Favorite:MuseumsMetropolitan Museum of Art (Take the entrance on 81st St to skip the lines)Legion of Honor National Gallery of Art New York City RecommendationsNew York City's Central Park (Picnic at Sheep Meadow)Washington Square Park Scott's Pizza Tour Full Show NotesNick Gray, author of “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings”  explains the benefits of regularly hosting events [2:02]Advice about the best day of the week to host your cocktail party, the ideal duration, and who to invite [3:02]How to get 80% of the benefit with only 20% of the work of a dinner party and ideal number of guests to invite [5:42]Nick gives step-by-step invitation information and tips about hosting a party with kids  [8:01]Information to put on your event page and two unique features Nick includes for all of his parties [18:55]What to serve at your cocktail party, the NICK party formula [20:47]How to get people to leave when the party is over [21:55]Choosing the perfect music streaming channel and types of cocktails to serve [23:11] The reason Nick doesn't serve beer [25:11] Three parts of an icebreaker, examples, and how to use them during your cocktail party [29:08]The schedule and formula to use when sending reminder messages to your guests [37:08]Asking for feedback after your cocktail party [36:56]Advanced level party planning: Organizing a book or clothing swap [39:34]How to run a good icebreaker [40:55]Leading a party with generous authority [42:33]What people come away with after a successful cocktail party [43:34]Nick's Museum Hack business [44:35]How to experience a museum for the first time and avoid gallery fatigue [46:42]Nick's museum recommendations [50:55]Tips for getting good deals at museums [51:42]How to find a tour when visiting new locations [1:00:42]Selling a business using seller financing [1:01:54]Writing a quarterly newsletter (Life Updates) to your friends [1:04:01]Nick's favorite New York City recommendations [1:06:04]Where to find Nick Gray online [1:07:44] SponsorsTrustworthyTrustworthy is a secure online service that helps modern families protect, organize, and optimize their important information — ID's, Money, Property, Passwords, Insurance, Taxes, Legal, Emergency Instructions and the Family Archive. 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In this episode, Nick talks about his process of hosting a party, when and where to host a party, icebreaking questions, the cost of hosting a party, his process of writing a book, and much more!

Let's talk about building your influence. And I don't mean growing your follower count on social networks. I mean really growing the number of people that you have some degree of influence over. Now, for some of you who want to build a following online or offline and have true influence. Perhaps you want to be content creator that does brand deals and gets paid to create on social media channels. Or maybe you have political aspirations. Or you just see the value in growing your audience or network that you have an impact upon. Others of you probably see the value in growing the influence your business has. Perhaps over prospective customers. But more specific to what we talk about on this show, maybe you want to grow your influence over the influencers in your space. When you remove the guardrails of influencer marketing and stop focusing solely on follower counts and social networks online, you start to see true influence. That is often built offline. Face-to-face. At events. Think of it networking, not social networking which now seems to imply online. When I happen to stumble upon a person, brand, case study or resource that can help me explain and emphasize the offline part of influence marketing, without the R, I latch on to it. And I recently found one such resource. Nick Gray is an entrepreneur that you could say was an original influencer. He started a website and company on the side in the mid-2000s called Museum Hack. He did what he calls “renegade tours” of the Met and similar museums in New York City. The content exploded and Museum Hack became a full-fledged business with 50 employees. He sold it in 2019. Nick's climb to the top of the entrepreneurial success ladder, however, sprouted from a socially awkward kid who moved to New York City in his early 20s. The way he networked and grew his influence inspired a now five-year-long project that resulted in a book. It's called The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings. Nick and I caught up recently to talk about his book, the idea of hosting cocktail parties to grow your local and community influence and how the ideas in the book can help content creators and brands alike become more influential. Not just leverage influence or influencers. Today's episode is presented by Tagger, the complete influencer marketing platform. Get a demo to see if Tagger is right for you at jason.online/tagger. And don't forget to claim your $100 advertising credit on LinkedIn by going to LinkedIn.com/winfluence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices