Case Studies
Real stories from readers who hosted their own parties using the methods in The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. See how first-time hosts across the world built new friendships and grew their communities.
Josh's Picnic Party in the Park with Kids
Josh read my book and hosted a picnic party in the park with parents and a bunch of kids. We come to appreciate our neig…
The Gathering Lab
In today's world, we're all wired for online connections. It's changing how we connect with each other. Physical social…
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…
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…
Sarah’s Party in Saudi Arabia: Mixing Business with Pleasure
My friend Sarah hosted a cocktail party in Saudi Arabia. This event style is super uncommon in this part of the world, s…
A Rooftop Grill Party with Louis in Scottsdale
After moving to a new town, Louis had one goal: make friends and build a community. He didn't know many people in Scotts…
Amsterdam Cocktail Party: Guests from Kazakhstan to Zimbabwe
One critique that I’ve heard is that only Americans can have parties with icebreakers. Does The 2-Hour Cocktail Party wo…
How to Host a Successful Book Swap
The only thing better than reading a great book is sharing and discussing it with others. My friend Marcus decided to ho…
