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- 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+
- Take the Productivity Quiz
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