Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Hacks and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray

Published: Aug. 3, 2022, 9 a.m.

b"#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.\\nNick Gray (@nickgraynews) is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Museum Hack. His new book is \\u201cThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party\\u201d How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.\\u201d\\xa0\\nFull show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/cocktail-parties-nick-gray\\n\\xa0\\nPartner Deals\\nMasterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist\\nVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn\\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\\n\\nResources Mentioned\\nConnect with Nick Gray: Website | Blog | Twitter\\nNick\\u2019s Resources:\\n\\nHow to Host a Party Website\\n\\nThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Website\\n\\nThe 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon\\n\\nHow to Host a Clothing Swap\\n\\nHow to Plan a Networking Event\\n\\nHow to Host a Happy Hour\\n\\nIf I Had $10 Million Dollars, How Would I Live Differently?\\n\\nMusic Playlist for Cocktail Parties\\n\\nResources Mentioned:\\xa0\\n\\nThe Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters\\n\\nMixily\\n\\nPartiful\\n\\nChris\\u2019 go-to lemon ricotta pancake recipe\\n\\nCapital One Cultivist Deal\\xa0\\n\\nAcademy of Sciences\\n\\nThe Apollo Circle\\n\\nMetropolitan Museum of Art's Young Patron\\u2019s Program\\xa0\\n\\nBank of America Museum Deal\\n\\ndeYoung Museum\\n\\nAirBnb Experiences\\n\\nHow Nick Gray Sold Museum Hack Podcast\\n\\nNick\\u2019s Favorite:\\n\\nMuseums\\n\\n\\nMetropolitan Museum of Art (Take the entrance on 81st St to skip the lines)\\n\\nLegion of Honor\\xa0\\n\\nNational Gallery of Art\\xa0\\n\\nNew York City Recommendations\\n\\n\\nNew York City's Central Park (Picnic at Sheep Meadow)\\n\\nWashington Square Park\\xa0\\n\\nScott's Pizza Tour\\n\\n\\xa0\\nFull Show Notes\\n(2:02) Insights to Building Relationships through Small Gatherings\\n(3:02) Perfect Evening Crafting: Hosting Tips, Timing, and Guests\\n(5:42) Effortless Elegance: Simplified Dinner Parties and Guest Numbers\\n(8:01) Invitations and Kid-Friendly Affairs: Nick\\u2019s Step-by-Step Guide\\n(18:55) Elevating Events: Pages, Touches, and Uniqueness\\n(20:47) The NICK Party Formula: Crafting a Delightful Culinary Journey\\n(21:55) A Graceful Farewell: Navigating the Party\\u2019s End\\n(23:11) Atmosphere and Libations: Music and Cocktail Choices\\n(25:11) Brews and Beyond: Nick\\u2019s Approach to Beverage Selection\\n(29:08) Breaking the Ice: Mastering Effective Icebreakers\\n(37:08) Time Management: Timely and Considerate Reminder Messages\\n(36:56) Seeking Insights After Your Event: Valuable Takeaways\\n(39:34) Elevated Event Planning: Creative Book or Clothing Swaps\\n(40:55) Icebreaking Excellence: Strategies for Engaging Conversation\\n(42:33) Host with Authority: Leading with Generosity and Grace\\n(43:34) Transformative Takeaways from Successful Gatherings\\n(44:35) Museum Hacks\\n(46:42) Experiencing Galleries with a Twist\\n(50:55) Nick\\u2019s Museum Picks\\n(51:42) Budget-Friendly Museum Visits\\n(1:00:42) Enriching Tours: Discovering New Destinations\\n(1:01:54) Seller Financing in Business Sales\\n(1:04:01) Friend-Focused News: Crafting and Sharing Quarterly Newsletters\\n(1:06:04) Nick\\u2019s NYC Recommendations\\n(1:07:44) SWhere to Find Nick Gray Online\\n\\xa0\\nConnect with All the Hacks\\nAll the Hacks:\\xa0Newsletter\\xa0|\\xa0Website\\xa0|\\xa0Membership\\xa0|\\xa0Email\\nChris Hutchins:\\xa0Twitter\\xa0|\\xa0Instagram\\xa0|\\xa0Website\\xa0|\\xa0LinkedIn\\n\\nEditor\\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post."