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Videos and articles about how to throw a party, run icebreakers, read real case studies, and make new friends.
Who To Invite to Your First Party
I’m going to tell you exactly who to invite to your party. Listen up, because this is important. Your first party should…
Core Group: Your Best Friends and Party Stars
Your core group will be an essential piece of your party puzzle. They’re people with whom you feel comfortable. They’re…
How Many People to Invite to a Cocktail Party
For your first party, aim for fifteen confirmed guests. I’ve found that fifteen people at a cocktail party gives the bes…
Who to Invite to Your Next Parties
This article will tell you exactly who to invite to your later parties. When you create your guest list for your second…
How to Grow Your Guest List
If you’re eager to grow your guest list, here are some things to try: Invite everyone you might want to see again Invite…
How To Make New Friends: Proven Strategies for Meaningful Connections
Hey! My name is Nick Gray, and I will teach you how to make friends, meet new people, and even build big relationships.…
Introducing the Party Harmonica
You probably saw a harmonica in the list of supplies to buy for your party. Perhaps you thought: What’s the deal with th…
How to Host a Party with Kids at Home
What do you do with a bunch of kids or children at a cocktail party for adults? The best advice that I've seen is to …
Podcast Interviews for The 2-Hour Cocktail Party
These are all of the podcasts I have been a guest on where I talk about party hosting and The 2-Hour Cocktail Party! How…
3 Party Reminder Messages You Can Copy and Paste
I once got invited to a friend's 40th birthday about a month out, then heard nothing until the day of. Here are the 3 re…
How to Host a Party in a Small Apartment (Even a Studio)
Find out exactly how many people fit in a small apartment, plus real tips on space, drinks, and birthdays from a host wh…
How to Host a Cocktail Party with Kids: Alex in Austin
Alex Zub lives in Austin, Texas. He’s married and has two young children. Alex read my book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party an…
