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Tutorials
July 2022

How to Host a Clothing Swap Party

Hosting a clothing swap is one of the most satisfying parties you can throw. Everyone shows up with clothes they're tire…

Key Concepts
June 2022

Lightning Talks: What and How to Do Them

Lightning Talks are meant for your party attendees to share interesting information with each other where several speake…

Book Stuff
June 2022

List of Awesome Party Hosts

Help me host 1000 parties! My goal is to hear from 1000 people who read my book and hosted their first party. So far I …

Case Studies
June 2022

16 Office Party Ideas & Examples

This article will provide you with top office party ideas and guide you on how to host a successful event. You and your…

Tutorials
June 2022

What Time Should a Birthday Party Start for Adults?

I've hosted hundreds of parties with a wide range of start times. Here's the one thing I know for certain: you must incl…

Tutorials
June 2022

36 Icebreaker Questions for Work

I saw a great list of interview questions in the book Talent by Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross. These can be used as icebr…

Key Concepts
June 2022

Don't Host a Dinner Party. Do This Instead

Do not position this as a dinner party. Dinner parties are too hard for new hosts to manage. They take a lot of work.…

Tutorials
June 2022

How to Host a Happy Hour Party at Home

What creates a great happy hour? Is it the location, the discounted drinks, or the tunes? I think none of those factors…

Tutorials
June 2022

How to Successfully Plan a Networking Event (Step-by-Step Guide)

Networking events don’t have to be lame. With the right planning and structure, you can create valuable connections that…

Book Stuff
June 2022

Media Kit and Press Resources

This page includes headshots and a bio for Nick Gray, as well as cocktail party photos, testimonials, and more. Biograph…

Tutorials
June 2022

Make These 3 Party Signs for Your House Party

A few small handwritten party signs can help make your house party feel more welcoming to guests. You’ll also reduce the…

Case Studies
June 2022

Party in Toronto: Carrie's First Time

Carrie Perreault lives in Toronto, Canada. She read my book about how to throw a party as an early reader. Now that she…