091: Nick Gray, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author & Founder of Museum Hack: Guide To Hosting A Party That Doesn't Trash Your Sleep
You might love the idea of getting together with friends and connecting with new people. But sometimes, it can feel like the party scene is just too much…you decide that you're going to feel run down & tired after—and that's when you start thinking about staying home and watching Netflix instead. (*Or even if you identify as an introvert and avoid human interaction like the plague…but you’ve heard rumblings that social contact is good for your health and your sleep…keep reading!) It turns out that you can have it all!! On today’s episode, we've got Nick, a master of hosting hundreds of thoughtful & meaningful parties (and here you thought that they were all just about drinking 😆 !), here to share secrets from his book, ”The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, “ about how to throw successful events without cutting into your or your guests' sleep schedules. Turns out, no matter who you are and no matter if you feel like you don’t know anyone, it’s achievable to put together your own event! You just need a guide. —With Nick's approach, you'll get all the actionable steps, from handling RSVPs to closing the event with style, so everyone can socialize without ruining their sleep goals. Tune in to learn AWESOME tips to help you plan and execute your next event with ease. So don't miss this one! Party on!
The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast · Nick Gray, Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman, Mollie McGlocklin Eastman
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Show Notes
GUEST BIO:
Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and author living in Austin, Texas. He started and sold two successful companies: Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. Nick is the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. Over 75,000 people have watched his TEDx talk about why he hates most museums. He’s been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties.”
SHOW NOTES:
🥳 What was Nick's initial motivation for writing his book?
“The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings Paperback.”
🥳 From hosting events, what are some of the most valuable lessons Nick has learned?
🥳 How a 2-hour cocktail party can help you improve your health, social life, and sleep
🥳 What we should know about MVP - “Minimum Viable Party.”
🥳 The rise of “low and no alcohol” events
🥳 Healthy habits we can apply from Nick's night and morning routine
🥳 How to Host a Party Website https://party.pro/
🥳 The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book info https://party.pro/book/
🥳 The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon https://amzn.to/39rfb2V
🥳 Amazon — The Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking Event https://party.pro/networking/
🥳 Clothing Swap: How to Plan the Party https://party.pro/swap/
🥳 How to Host a Happy Hour: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices https://party.pro/happyhour/
🥳 Nick Gray's personal website https://nickgray.net/
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