Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business 269 - Best of 2025! The Ultimate Entrepreneur Networking Guide: Host Events That Build Million-Dollar Relationships with Nick Gray
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Jan 13, 2026 
Nick Gray, a serial entrepreneur and author of The Two-Hour Cocktail Party, shares his expertise on networking and hosting engaging events. He highlights the importance of icebreaker questions in building rapport and how founders can leverage meetups to create strong support networks. Nick emphasizes the need for a personal website to enhance professional reputation and discusses how AI tools can help maintain relevance. The conversation culminates in the insight that deep connections, rather than surface-level interactions, drive real wealth.
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Own Your Personal Domain Now
- Buy a personal domain and publish a simple homepage today to control your online narrative.
- Nick Gray says the $20 investment signals professionalism and aids discoverability by recruiters and partners.
Meetups Multiply Serendipity
- Hosting small local meetups massively increases your 'surface area for luck' and real-world traction.
- Nick built real business momentum by giving people the gift of new connections through events.
Run Two‑Hour Happy Hours
- Start with small two-hour happy hours of 15–22 people rather than expensive dinner parties.
- Host quarterly or monthly meetups to consistently build relationships and local support.
