The 2-Hour Cocktail Party
Nick Gray
"A must read for anyone who wants to host a great event. Practical, actionable, and useful."
— James Clear, Atomic Habits
“An encouraging, upbeat, and useful call to host parties and make friends. Gray provides innumerable helpful hints and tips for prospective hosts and a new strategy for meeting people and networking. "
—Kirkus Reviews, Best New Books of 2022
You know that well-connected friend who exists only in the movies? The one who throws the best parties and can set up any introduction you need?
Everyone wants to know someone magical like this who brings people together. The secret is: You can be that person. You should be that person. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party will show you how.
Discover a simple formula with step-by-step instructions to host parties that help you meet new people, strengthen your existing relationships, and make you the person everyone wants to know.
You’ll learn which days are the best (probably not the ones you think!) and what to say to the first people who arrive. Hear how to ensure your invitations get responses and your guests show up excited to mingle. Plus, get helpful pre-party checklists and a breakdown of activities to encourage new connections.
With The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, you’ll make new friends, boost your career, and leave everyone asking, “When’s your next party?”
Duration - 3h 57m.
Author - Nick Gray.
Narrator - Nick Gray.
Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2022 Nick Gray ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"A must read for anyone who wants to host a great event. Practical, actionable, and useful." — James Clear, Atomic Habits “An encouraging, upbeat, and useful call to host parties and make friends. Gray provides innumerable helpful hints and tips for prospective hosts and a new strategy for meeting people and networking. " —Kirkus Reviews, Best New Books of 2022 You know that well-connected friend who exists only in the movies? The one who throws the best parties and can set up any introduction you need? Everyone wants to know someone magical like this who brings people together. The secret is: You can be that person. You should be that person. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party will show you how. Discover a simple formula with step-by-step instructions to host parties that help you meet new people, strengthen your existing relationships, and make you the person everyone wants to know. You’ll learn which days are the best (probably not the ones you think!) and what to say to the first people who arrive. Hear how to ensure your invitations get responses and your guests show up excited to mingle. Plus, get helpful pre-party checklists and a breakdown of activities to encourage new connections. With The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, you’ll make new friends, boost your career, and leave everyone asking, “When’s your next party?” Duration - 3h 57m. Author - Nick Gray. Narrator - Nick Gray. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Copyright - © 2022 Nick Gray ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Introduction
Duration:00:07:06
Chapter 1: Why Host a Party
Duration:00:16:16
Chapter 2: When to Host Your Party
Duration:00:12:42
Chapter 3: Where to Host Your Party
Duration:00:09:58
Chapter 4: Who to Invite
Duration:00:20:38
Chapter 5: The Magic of Name Tags
Duration:00:12:34
Chapter 6: Sending Out the First Invitations
Duration:00:08:03
Chapter 7: Setting Up the Event Page
Duration:00:14:08
Chapter 8: Inviting Your Great Guests
Duration:00:09:42
Chapter 9: Sending Out Reminders
Duration:00:20:28
Chapter 10: Pre-Party Preparations
Duration:00:22:52
Chapter 11: Navigating the First Twenty Minutes
Duration:00:16:35
Chapter 12: Beginner Icebreakers
Duration:00:19:22
Chapter 13: Advanced Icebreakers and Bonus Techniques
Duration:00:23:08
Chapter 14: Ending on a High Note
Duration:00:08:27
Chapter 15: The Day After
Duration:00:05:19
Conclusion
Duration:00:04:33
Appendix
Duration:00:02:13
Author's Notes
Duration:00:01:25
About the Author
Duration:00:00:57
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:24