How to Make New Friends & Build Big Relationships Using The 2-Hour Cocktail Party Method with Nick Gray

Pool Chasers Podcast

Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and best-selling author living in Austin, Texas. 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. 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.”
In this episode we discuss topics from his book starting with why people should host a cocktail party and the benefits that come with it. We are living in a time where social media has taken over and there is less human interaction than ever. A good party can help with business networking, confidence, and new friends. If your in the swimming pool industry this could be a great way to find new customers. Inviting neighbors, friends, builders, contractors, relators, vendors, and even local competition. You never know who you will meet and the doors that might open for you. If you enjoy this talk I highly encourage you to buy a copy for yourself . You wont regret it.

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Topics Discussed:

• [00:01:41] About Nick Gray
• [00:03:49] Why host a cocktail party
• [00:07:10] People becoming disconnected & how parties can help
• [00:09:08] The fear of nobody showing up
• [00:13:25] Reserve RSVP list
• [00:16:21] How to prepare for cocktail party
• [00:18:04] How much you should expect to spend
• [00:20:13] Balance of men or women at these parties?
• [00:22:36] Ask core friends to show up
• [00:23:54] What is the theme or agenda
• [00:25:30] Guests not knowing anybody and clinging to the host
• [00:26:29] How to conduct parties with a pool
• [00:30:10] Dress code
• [00:32:05] What to be aware of?
• [00:33:16] What to avoid
• [00:34:21] Recommending party to clients

Connect with Nick Gray:

• Nick Gray's Personal Website
• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party Book
• Audio Book on Audible
• YouTube
• Instagram