A simple formula for parties people can't stop talking about.
You'll learn which days are the best to throw events (probably not the ones you think!) and what to say to the first people who arrive. Learn how to ensure your invitations get responses and your guests show up excited to mingle.
Plus, get helpful pre-party checklists and a breakdown of activities to encourage new connections, and leave everyone asking, "When's your next party?"
Guides, ideas & real party stories
10 Color Theme Party Ideas: Dress Code, Decor, and How to Pull It Off
A color theme party is one of the easiest ways to make your gathering feel special. The dress code does half the work for you. ……
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55 Tips for Hosting People at Home
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Alina’s First 2-Hour Party
I received an awesome message from someone who heard me speak at a conference. Alina read my book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party— fol…
7 Icebreaker Questions to Use at Your Next Networking Event
I recently led an interactive workshop for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) in Fort Worth. The goal was to get a room full of…
10 Best Dinner Party Tips
We all know the power of a great dinner party for making new friends and deepening existing relationships. But what if I told you…
MEET THE AUTHOR
Nick Gray (that's me!) is an investor, entrepreneur, and author. I'm 42 years old and I live in Austin, Texas. I started and sold two successful companies: Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack.
Over 75,000 people have watched my TEDx talk about why I hate most museums. My book is meant for people who have near-zero hosting experience, if you want to learn how to host a great, simple, small event, this book is for you.