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Tutorials
January 2023

How to MC a Baby Shower: Script, Games, and Guest Bios

A baby shower is a fantastic way to celebrate with soon-to-be parents. It is the perfect event to bring parents and kids…

Tutorials
January 2023

How to Use Icebreakers at a Networking Event, Bar, or Party

I love using icebreakers at my parties to create new connections. But what about when you’re not hosting the party? Can…

Book Stuff
January 2023

Accountability for Hosting Your First Party

The most difficult part about hosting your first party is getting started. Fortunately for you, I’d be happy to help by…

Tutorials
December 2022

Launch Party Ideas: 4 Tips for Success

After hosting hundreds of networking events and cocktail parties, I can honestly say that these launch party ideas will…

Tutorials
December 2022

First-Time Party Hosts: Read This

Your party is tonight! Or it is coming up soon. How are you feeling? Are you excited? Nervous? Looking forward to meetin…

Key Concepts
December 2022

The Party Cheer

Have you ever been to a party with low energy? It’s no fun. You stand there and contemplate whether you should leave the…

Tutorials
December 2022

Name Tag Games: Examples & How to Play

You can use name tag games to organize different groupings of your guests at a party. I like doing this especially for l…

Tutorials
December 2022

How to Host a Digital Nomad Happy Hour

Are you a traveler or digital nomad who wants to make new friends? Maybe you just arrived in a new city and your goal is…

Invitations
November 2022

Partiful App Review: Tips, Tricks & Settings You MUST Know

The text arrived at 10 p.m.: "Rooftop gathering this Saturday. Bring friends!" Clicking the Partiful link, I was immedia…

Tutorials
November 2022

How to Host 15 People for $100

Hosting people for a party at your home or apartment doesn’t have to be expensive. In this article, I will show you exac…

Tutorials
October 2022

How To Host A Dinner Party

Dinner parties take a lot of planning. You have to set a menu, invite your friends, serve the food, and then manage the…

Case Studies
October 2022

European Version of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party

Does the book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party only work for Americans? Would Europeans be willing to wear name tags, do icebr…