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The Best Resources to Learn More
These are the very best books, videos, long-form articles, and podcasts that I've found about hosting and networking. The Best Book: The Art of Gathering … Read More
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Corrections and Updates
More Small Groups at the Beginning (March 2026) One thing that I've changed since publishing The 2-Hour Cocktail Party i…
Venues, Tips, and Tricks: Hosting Elsewhere
You can still throw parties even if hosting at home is not a possibility. Try these, and please email me if you have any…
Cathy's Fiesta in DC: A Post-Partium
Cathy is a yoga instructor who lives in Washington, D.C. She told me she was hosting a Mexican-themed party on a Saturda…
3 Ways to Upgrade Any Party
Do you have a big party coming up soon? You can do these three things to make any party better for you and for your … R…
Music Playlists for Cocktail Parties
I usually stream the Beach Boys channel from a paid online music service like Spotify or Pandora. I love this channel be…
The Party Runway
If this is your first party using my formula, give yourself at least three weeks to plan the party. I'll explain why. Th…
My Press Links (Nick Gray)
Hi and thanks for clicking the link to check out my press mentions! Major Press New York Times: Get The Most Out Of A Vi…
Co-Host Best Practices
Hello and welcome! So, you're having trouble building a Core Group. Or you want to co-host a party using The 2-Hour Cock…
Party Games: List of the Best
If you’re someone who likes being over-prepared and you’re worried about what will happen if only a few people show up a…