12 Things I Have Learned From Hosting Gatherings

NYC Gatherings and podcast episode

1. that I would really like it :)

2. that it gets easier with more reps AND that is still tough each time (in a good way). I think a good event is usually hard to pull off and/or takes a fair amount of work. If it is really easy, maybe there is a way to make it more meaningful, impactful, etc… If it is really easy and special, that’s cool too haha!

3. skills and experiments that I do with my personal events help me with the work events that I host too 

   

4. how having an event on my calendar fuels me for the days leading up to it

5. figuring out an event experience format is hard, but once you find one that works, it is such a gift

6. that people will always cancel last minute. Hosting events is a good way to develop a sense of resilience with rejection 

7. that my standards for other events have risen too, which is good and bad

   

8. how much pre-event communication and the first few minutes of an event impact and influence an event. If you take your events seriously, other people will too! 

9. how ending an event on time is important and is also kind of hard. I like taking a group photo near the event end time, which sometimes helps people that were thinking about leaving, leave. I think Irish exits are under-rated too. 

10. how new event formats emerge over time when you host regularly. You can learn more about my different Podcast Mixer formats here!

    

11. hosting events is an incredible way to stay in touch with friends. Haven’t talked to someone or seen them in a little bit? Invite them to an event that you are hosting!

12. hosting regularly keeps your hosting skills and mindset towards it fresh and accessible. Inertia is powerful. Lean into it, if you can and want to! 

PS: have any questions about hosting gatherings? reply back and let me know!

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NYC Gatherings: check out the NYC Gatherings calendar for fun gatherings to attend in NYC!

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🎧 Podcast Episode

Want to learn EVEN MORE about me hosting events haha? I shared how I started hosting Hot Pod Podcast Mixers in this week’s podcast episode here.

You can also hear about how other people started an event series, a company, and much more!

That’s it for now!

Create a great day,

David Nebinski, who can’t stop laughing at this haha

PS: how was your October? Reply back and let me know! I would love to hear an update from you!