<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Learn Speak Teach Episode #144 with Nick Gray.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Making new friends doesn’t have to be challenging. With the right approach, you can build meaningful personal relationships and grow valuable business connections with ease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Joining us today is Nick Gray, an entrepreneur and the author of the best-selling book &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://party.pro/book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;In the episode, Nick shares practical tips on how to make new friends and expand your social circle. He also highlights trending tools that make connecting with others easier, whether for personal growth or business networking.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Nick also dives into his viral blind date that gained 27 million impressions, offering an inside look at what made it so successful. Moreover, he discusses how to create a Personal Friend Newsletter that provides real value and fosters genuine connections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Finally, Nick discusses the importance of having a personal website and shares tips for creating one that stands out. He also provides guidance on how to tour a museum for the best possible experience.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;During this episode, you will learn about:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[00:00] Trailer&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[01:17] Nick’s First Time On The Show&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://realbusinessconnections.com/podcast/nickgray/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt;&amp;nbsp;https://realbusinessconnections.com/podcast/nickgray/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[02:30] Making New Friends&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[03:40] The 2-Hour Cocktail Party:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[06:05] Viral blind date&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[07:40] Friend Newsletter&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[20:33] Personal Website&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[24:01]&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://personalwebsites.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; PersonalWebsites.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[25:21]&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://realbenalbert.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; http://realbenalbert.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[29:18]&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://personalwebsites.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; PersonalWebsite.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[32:59] Museum Hack&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;[48:01] Connect with Nick&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;• Friend Newsletter:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://party.pro/book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://party.pro/book/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Key Takeaways: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;• When sending a friendship newsletter, focus on adding value first, such as offering personal recommendations. ~Nick Gray [10:56]&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;• “Perfect is the enemy of good. ~Nick Gray [15:45]&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;• Including a picture of yourself in your friend newsletter is helpful because it creates a personal and human connection. ~Nick Gray [19:52]&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;• A personal website is one of the simplest ways to influence the first few results that appear on Google and ChatGPT. ~Nick Gray [20:56]&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;People Mentioned and Other Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;1. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;2. Partiful:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://partiful.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://partiful.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;3. Luma:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://luma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://luma.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;4. Carrd:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://carrd.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://carrd.co/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;5.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://nownownow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; nownownow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Keep In Touch with Nick Gray:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Website:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://nickgray.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://nickgray.net/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Twitter:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/nickgraynews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://twitter.com/nickgraynews&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Instagram:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Facebook:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;YouTube:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Follow Balbert…&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Facebook:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Instagram:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Website: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt;&amp;nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;–&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;LST is made possible by&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt; www://&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"&gt;balbertmarketing.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Real Business Connections

Ben Albert

How to Make New Friends and Stand Out Online w/ Nick Gray (LST #144)

FEB 2, 202649 MIN
Real Business Connections

How to Make New Friends and Stand Out Online w/ Nick Gray (LST #144)

FEB 2, 202649 MIN

Description

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #144 with Nick Gray.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Making new friends doesn’t have to be challenging. With the right approach, you can build meaningful personal relationships and grow valuable business connections with ease.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joining us today is Nick Gray, an entrepreneur and the author of the best-selling book </span><a href="https://party.pro/book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings</em></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the episode, Nick shares practical tips on how to make new friends and expand your social circle. He also highlights trending tools that make connecting with others easier, whether for personal growth or business networking.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nick also dives into his viral blind date that gained 27 million impressions, offering an inside look at what made it so successful. Moreover, he discusses how to create a Personal Friend Newsletter that provides real value and fosters genuine connections.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Finally, Nick discusses the importance of having a personal website and shares tips for creating one that stands out. He also provides guidance on how to tour a museum for the best possible experience.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this episode, you will learn about:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:17] Nick’s First Time On The Show</span></p><p><a href="https://realbusinessconnections.com/podcast/nickgray/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://realbusinessconnections.com/podcast/nickgray/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[02:30] Making New Friends</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[03:40] The 2-Hour Cocktail Party:</span><a href="https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[06:05] Viral blind date</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[07:40] Friend Newsletter</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[20:33] Personal Website</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[24:01]</span><a href="https://personalwebsites.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> PersonalWebsites.net</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[25:21]</span><a href="http://realbenalbert.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> http://realbenalbert.com</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[29:18]</span><a href="https://personalwebsites.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> PersonalWebsite.org</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[32:59] Museum Hack</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[48:01] Connect with Nick&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Friend Newsletter:</span><a href="https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://nickgray.net/signup-for-email-updates/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The 2-Hour Cocktail Party:</span><a href="https://party.pro/book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://party.pro/book/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• When sending a friendship newsletter, focus on adding value first, such as offering personal recommendations. ~Nick Gray [10:56]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Perfect is the enemy of good. ~Nick Gray [15:45]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Including a picture of yourself in your friend newsletter is helpful because it creates a personal and human connection. ~Nick Gray [19:52]</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• A personal website is one of the simplest ways to influence the first few results that appear on Google and ChatGPT. ~Nick Gray [20:56]</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">People Mentioned and Other Resources:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party:</span><a href="https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://bit.ly/3Ix0OYk</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. Partiful:</span><a href="https://partiful.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://partiful.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3. Luma:</span><a href="https://luma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://luma.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4. Carrd:</span><a href="https://carrd.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://carrd.co/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5.</span><a href="http://nownownow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> nownownow.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Nick Gray:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://nickgray.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://nickgray.net/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Twitter:</span><a href="https://twitter.com/nickgraynews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://twitter.com/nickgraynews</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://</a><a href="http://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><p><br></p>