258 - Interview: Exactly how to host the perfect event in 2023

<p>In this interview, you will meet Nick Gray. With an impressive resume and years of hosting events, Nick shows you the EXACT formula for hosting events for clients, leads, neighbors, and contacts. No more dry networking events or long, drawn-out, and expensive gatherings. This refreshing, new approach will have you wondering why you don't host events all the time as a Realtor.</p> <p>Nick walks through where most events fall short, and he pulls back the curtain on what it takes to host the perfect event. The amazing thing — his framework is built to have your guests in and out in 2 hours and ensures everyone has a great time. Nick’s newest book is The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.</p> <p>Nick will highlight the steps needed, including the number of people to invite, where to host the event, and the necessary components of the event. Also, Nick showcases how your whole event can be hosted for less than $100.</p> <p>0:00 Intro</p> <p>2:03 Why do we not get the results from traditional networking events?</p> <p>2:42 Where should we be hosting events?</p> <p>6:25 How many people should we invite to our cocktail party?</p> <p>8:29 Dinner parties vs. cocktail parties</p> <p>12:35 Nick’s exact framework</p> <p>12:49 Name tags - why they matter and how to let people know about them</p> <p>16:39 Icebreakers - the secrete way to facilitate conversation</p> <p>24:46 Naming the event with a purpose</p> <p>25:19 Cocktails - the importance of keeping these events simple</p> <p>28:56 Kick them out - how to effectively end the party</p> <p>33:01 What’s the strategy for inviting people</p> <p>36:38 What happens if you have a large database and want to invite everyone?</p> <p>As mentioned in the show</p> <p><a href="https://nickgray.net/home-gear-2022/">Home Gear: The Best Stuff I Use Every Day (2022)</a></p> <p>Great links to learn more about Nick and The 2-Hour Cocktail Party</p> <p><a href="https://party.pro/">How to Host a Party Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://party.pro/book