Nick Gray is a successful entrepreneur and author of "The 2 Hour Cocktail Party."

During the interview, Nick discusses his approach to making new friends and building a strong network through hosting small gatherings.

Hundreds of people have used his "NICK party formula" to host their first happy hour or networking event. Nick has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.”

00:00 Intro

01:40 Challenges of hosting events as an introvert

06:55 The power of loose connections

11:07 What makes an event successful

14:35 Tips for ending conversations at events

14:35 Tips for ending conversations at events

18:09 How to become the person everyone wants to talk to

23:24 Effective opening questions in conversations

28:42 Steps for planning a small event

38:20 Curating guest lists for events

42:34 Hosting events at home vs. external venues

47:00 The 'NICK' method for hosting events

52:18 Handling unexpected situations at events

58:21 Maintaining connections after events

01:02:41 Nick Gray's views on online events

👉 CHECK OUT "THE 2 HOUR COCKTAIL PARTY": https://amzn.to/423PbSn

📚 OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:

How to Introduce Two People via Email: Sample Scripts: https://nickgray.net/how-to-introduce-two-people-via-email/

9 Career Day Speech and Presentation Ideas: https://nickgray.net/career-day/

Party Times: Start, End, & Best Times: https://party.pro/time/

Icebreaker Name Tags: Examples and How to Do It RIGHT: https://party.pro/icebreakers-on-nametags/

How to Host an Event: Parties & Networking: https://party.pro/how-to-host-an-event/

Where to Throw a Party? Ideas and Venues for 2023: https://party.pro/where-to-party/

Icebreaker Activities for Your Next Event: https://party.pro/icebreaker-activities-2/

Friendship Recession Website: https://friendshiprecession.com/

7 Small Trade Show Booth Ideas for 2023: https://nickgray.net/trade-show-ideas/

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