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How To Make New Friends and Build Big Relationships w/ Nick Gray (TPS426)

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Discover a simple party-hosting formula with step-by-step instructions that help you meet new people, strengthen your relationships, and make you the person everyone wants to know.

We also cover:

  • How to host your first party and meet new people
  • The 3 common mistakes you must avoid when you host social gatherings
  • The word-for-word script of what to text people so they show up to your event

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    • Top 3 Productivity Resources [2:04]
    • How does Nick’s upbringing factor into his hospitality? [4:24]
    • What did Nick spend his time doing in college? [7:42]
    • How did Nick start Museum Hacks? [10:14]
    • How did Nick figure out the types of events he puts on in the current day? [14:20]
    • What makes adult friendship so difficult, according to Nick? [19:12]
    • What is the “NICK” Framework?” [22:50]
    • Why does Nick suggest not having a beer at networking events? [25:21]
    • What is the value of hosting gatherings at home to Nick? [27:38]
    • What makes for a good hosting space? [30:07]
    • Why are nametags important to Nick? [32:13]
    • What is an icebreaker to Nick? [36:43]
    • What does the final letter in the NICK process stand for? [47:00]
    • What is the “party runway?” [49:57]
    • How many guests does Nick suggest aiming for when hosting cocktail parties? [51:49]
    • What is Nick’s “secret weapon” for building a social life? [54:51]
    • How does Nick recommend inviting people to events? [56:42]
    • Does Nick have fun at his own parties? [1:00:06]
    • What is a big life philosophy Thanh has that relates most to hosting events? [1:04:53]
    • How much does it cost to host a party? [1:06:43]
    • Why a cocktail party over a dinner party? [1:08:09]
    • How does Thanh have no cancellations for events he hosts? [1:12:04]
    • What is different about how Thanh does parties? [1:15:50]
    • Why does Nick hesitate to allow people to bring a +1 to his parties? [1:19:29]
    • How can people with kids successfully host cocktail parties? [1:22:05]
    • What are some “horror stories” Nick has had hosting parties? [1:24:30]
    • What did Nick do for his 40th birthday party? [1:27:58]
      • Links:
      • Bloomberg Businessweek
      • Recomendo Newsletter
      • Roborock Vacuum
      • Rtings Reviews
      • Party.pro
      • Book: 2-hour Cocktail Party, By Nick Gray
      • Nick Gray TEDx Talk
      • Nick Gray Friends Newsletter
      • Productivity Academy
      • Become a member of TPS+
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