#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

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