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.

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Case Studies
March 2023

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…

Case Studies
March 2023

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…

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…

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…

Case Studies
September 2022

How to Throw the Ultimate Picnic Party: A Step-by-Step Guide

This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions for planning and organizing the perfect outdoor picnic party…

Case Studies
September 2022

Kunal's Cocktail Party in California

Kunal and his wife Jinal decided to host a party using my book’s formula. It was their first time gathering a large grou…

Case Studies
August 2022

Tatiana's Party Photos in Seattle, Washington

Tatiana lives in Seattle. She read my party guidebook after hearing about it during a Tony Robbins event for her Unleash…

Case Studies
August 2022

How to Host a Mocktail Party Without Alcohol

A real guide to hosting a mocktail party, plus how Justin and Jules built their own mocktail bar and ran a no-alcohol ni…

Case Studies
August 2022

Emily’s Girls Night in Denver (with Photos)

My sister Emily hosted a Girls Night for her friends. She lives in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado. She used my book The…

Case Studies
July 2022

My Parents Hosted a Party: Here's What They Learned

My parents hosted a party! They split their time between Denver, Colorado and Dallas, Texas. They are in their 60s and a…

Case Studies
July 2022

Lauren's Cocktail Party

Lauren is from Washington, DC. She read my book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party and then used my formula to host a cocktail pa…

Case Studies
July 2022

How to Host a Conference Meetup: Paul Millerd Style

This article will show you exactly how to organize a meetup or happy hour the next time you attend a conference or works…