Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Hacks and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
#68: Entrepreneur and author, Nick Gray joins Chris to discuss his mission to get people to host more parties, make connections, build friendships, and live a richer life. They delve into why Nick thinks name tags and icebreakers are non-negotiable for parties and get a complete run-through of everything you need to do to make your next cocktail party easy and effortless. Nick also shares all the museum tricks and tips he picked up while running Museum Hack, the multi-million dollar renegade museum tour company he founded and recently sold.
Nick Gray (@nickgraynews) is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Museum Hack. His new book is “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.”
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/cocktail-parties-nick-gray
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Nick Gray: Website | Blog | Twitter
Nick’s Resources:
How to Host a Party Website
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Website
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon
How to Host a Clothing Swap
How to Plan a Networking Event
How to Host a Happy Hour
If I Had $10 Million Dollars, How Would I Live Differently?
Music Playlist for Cocktail Parties
Resources Mentioned:
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
Mixily
Partiful
Chris’ go-to lemon ricotta pancake recipe
Capital One Cultivist Deal
Academy of Sciences
The Apollo Circle
Metropolitan Museum of Art's Young Patron’s Program
Bank of America Museum Deal
deYoung Museum
AirBnb Experiences
How Nick Gray Sold Museum Hack Podcast
Nick’s Favorite:
Museums
Metropolitan Museum of Art (Take the entrance on 81st St to skip the lines)
Legion of Honor
National Gallery of Art
New York City Recommendations
New York City's Central Park (Picnic at Sheep Meadow)
Washington Square Park
Scott's Pizza Tour
Full Show Notes
(2:02) Insights to Building Relationships through Small Gatherings
(3:02) Perfect Evening Crafting: Hosting Tips, Timing, and Guests
(5:42) Effortless Elegance: Simplified Dinner Parties and Guest Numbers
(8:01) Invitations and Kid-Friendly Affairs: Nick’s Step-by-Step Guide
(18:55) Elevating Events: Pages, Touches, and Uniqueness
(20:47) The NICK Party Formula: Crafting a Delightful Culinary Journey
(21:55) A Graceful Farewell: Navigating the Party’s End
(23:11) Atmosphere and Libations: Music and Cocktail Choices
(25:11) Brews and Beyond: Nick’s Approach to Beverage Selection
(29:08) Breaking the Ice: Mastering Effective Icebreakers
(37:08) Time Management: Timely and Considerate Reminder Messages
(36:56) Seeking Insights After Your Event: Valuable Takeaways
(39:34) Elevated Event Planning: Creative Book or Clothing Swaps
(40:55) Icebreaking Excellence: Strategies for Engaging Conversation
(42:33) Host with Authority: Leading with Generosity and Grace
(43:34) Transformative Takeaways from Successful Gatherings
(44:35) Museum Hacks
(46:42) Experiencing Galleries with a Twist
(50:55) Nick’s Museum Picks
(51:42) Budget-Friendly Museum Visits
(1:00:42) Enriching Tours: Discovering New Destinations
(1:01:54) Seller Financing in Business Sales
(1:04:01) Friend-Focused News: Crafting and Sharing Quarterly Newsletters
(1:06:04) Nick’s NYC Recommendations
(1:07:44) SWhere to Find Nick Gray Online
Connect with All the Hacks
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