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Videos and articles about how to throw a party, run icebreakers, read real case studies, and make new friends.
This Party is Not an MLM
Several people who have bought and read my book have mentioned they’re getting feedback that their party seems like a ML…
Bulk Order for The 2-Hour Cocktail Party
Hi. Nick Gray here. My book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party is available for bulk orders. How To Buy If you want to buy five…
How To Meet Your Neighbors in Australia
How do you meet people when you're new in town? Ying decided to read my book because she wanted to build her network and…
The Perks of Being a Second-Time Host
Hosting is a skill that takes time to learn. Maybe your first party wasn't a 10 out of 10. That’s normal, by the way: th…
From “Will Anyone Come To My Party?” To 29 Guests
Is your first thought when deciding to host a party, “Will anyone even come?” That was exactly what Andrew L. told me wh…
Creating Community Connections: Tips For Your Next Gathering
Some of the best party hosting advice I've ever heard came from two women in a small coastal town in Mississippi. Jennif…
Must-Listen: Art of Manliness Podcast Interview
I did a life-changing interview with Brett McKay on his Art of Manliness podcast. Our discussion directly resulted in hu…
Housewarming Party Games
Housewarming parties are a great way to celebrate a new home and create memories with friends and family. In this post,…
Luma Event Platform: Best Tips, Tricks, and Things to Know
Planning events should be as enjoyable as attending them, but traditional tools often make the process tedious and unins…
Editor’s Pick by Publisher’s Weekly
My book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party got highlighted by Publishers Weekly as part of their BookLife program. It was also ch…
Introverts Party: See How Lee Ann Did It
Can introverts enjoy parties? You bet they can! My friend Lee Ann hosted a cocktail party for the Richmond chapter of Ri…
A Singles Comedy Mixer in Montana
This is an article showing how Jake Hastings used The 2-Hour Cocktail Party to host a mixer for single people before a c…
