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What is speed friending - franklinkelsey5 - 10-07-2025
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Speed Friending Guide + Questions &, Games (for Events) The contents of this article were updated to reflect a new software that we use and put out for everyone for free, we developed it inhouse , feel free to donate to our paypal if you feel like thanking us for it. Everything started pretty humble, in Austria, with our first Speed Friending in Vienna in 2017, soon we learned from our mistakes and possibilities which you will learn too &, at the end of this guide you will be able to see how you can also create an event like ours! RANDOM NOTE : In documents, spreadsheets and videos personal details have been exchanged with fake information.
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I want to get right into the good stuff, you as an organizer will learn how to organize, prepare and successfully get an event done off the ground with 50-100 participants, depending on the size of your city and effectiveness of your planning, this is an indepth, detailed guide. ⭐ Preparation. Before you do anything else, we will cover everything you need to know in order to get things going, in this section I will be talking about. ( Click a bulletpoint to jump ↓ to the section in the article ) Buying utilities OR getting things sponsored. (to put all the instructions and inside for each participant) OPTIONAL For outdoors: – Foldable table for outdoors – blankets for the grass – forks, spoons and knives for food – a car to drive there or transport things, i also used Uber &, Bolt. Creating accounts to promote &, finding contacts. To collect feedback or do dry runs, you can use forms.google.com from drive.google.com (You can add a message in the settings to personalize it a bit https://imgur.com/a/fNKsrvj) IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not the software or the way we organize the events, later more on that. account to run ads! (we never did but you could do it) (free) (pay for group) (was free before, now paid) (free) (free, you need to email them) events – also create company page for it (free) events – also create group &, page for it (free) to publish on Newspaper events pages to publish on Newspaper contacts for PR to send to when ready Local travel guide sites Bloggers Forums Local churches Platforms to post second hand stuff, sell or buy (ie. put the FREE tickets giveaway there) Collaborate with other groups or event promoters to help you promote – befriend other organizers Check if airbnb.com will accept it as a “experience” on their platform. Apps &, Social Media Accounts to install, use and prepare. or similar Shpock, ebay or similar Instagram! (for 24h story) TikTok! (short teaser seconds) WhatsApp! (for contacts and 24h story) Couchsurfing App (for the event “hangout” going live) Facebook! (for 24h story) Messenger (for 24h story) Snapchat (for 24h story) Optional : kakaotalk / telegram / line / viber / wechat Optional : sign up to livestream platforms (facebook already has, twitch &, youtube would be optional) Venues: finding (researching) and booking them ahead of time. Find a venue for outdoors (preferably parks) Check local law if you need to register event beforehand and get permission Note directions how to find spots in the grass (Google Maps PIN is very good!) NOTE: Preferably halls, discussion rooms &, should be big to hold 100 people with windows If you host indoor events, use a paper and mark signs with directions how to find doors in the hallways and outside church centers are good (using it) sponsored venues (not tested yet) cheap venues (not tested yet) Finding staff that is motivated and willing (1 person per 20 ppl) Reason: People tend to run around during the event and not listen to you Note: You could also do the events entirely yourself but its quite stressful. Print this STAFF Guide: https://goo.gl/ESh8D5. Write speech introduction (for event for each time to be reused) Why you are doing this How you got the idea Since when you do it. Prepare speeches for breaks. Jokes are good! Story how you got started What they can expect from the event: nothing. Comfort participants – no stress or pressure! Some “Friendship” quotes. Ask for : donations feedback on the website. Asking questions: Did you just move here? – Raise your hand! Who of you came to find new friends? – Raise your hand! Prepare the after party. Scout for good places to go after the event with Staff. Speed Friending Software to use. Software “Speed Friending &, Speed Dating Matcher” Software is provided (learn how to use it) If you have questions on how to use it, write a ticket in the “Issues section“ Check local laws and regulations for hosting events. Time when you can be noisy and when not? in Austria usually it is allowed until 10pm to make noise. Locations restricted or not? Do you need a registered club or company to host or do the events? Dirt bags needed for trash or trash will be removed by local authority? Designing and preparing welcome packages. 50 to 200 pieces – you never know buy strong paper 180g A4 letter Print papers for the event, follow guide here : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeeTESVRrzqHOwDbm7PztTiwjt5Ey7cI0 Next : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQrRA2FL8ls The most recent (up to date print is here including the script.google.com): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNJFm2Td4JbwQ0QXoBzYPre81fO65Ip-heu4SPsQ6Do/edit?usp=sharing. Finding media contacts and newspapers.
What is speed friending