2 – Insightful lessons and industry secrets shared by notable experts and successful professionals
Seasoned matchmakers and industry players from all over the regions can look forward to more sharing on matchmaking secrets, tips, strategies and exchange of knowledge from the line-up of notable speakers (which is still growing!) Ask questions, voice challenges, concerns, and share ideas in this safe and comfortable space.

3 – Learning and Certification opportunities for aspiring and established matchmakers
It is going to be the largest gathering of love industry professionals, organized by Matchmaking Institute of New York – the longest established matchmaking school in the world. If you’re looking for a new career in matchmaking or to grow you existing matchmaking business, this is the certification to grow a successful business that you should not miss. Topics include: sales process, successful matchmaking business models, PR and marketing, recruiting, branding or rebranding, collaboration for growth, and much more.

4 – Networking opportunities with industry experts, love professionals and media from over 50 countries!
Learn valuable resources for referrals and best-practices from fellow industry players and professionals. Collaboration is the key to growing the business and look forward to many strategic partnerships that may arise.

And if you’re still not sure…

5 – “Matchmaking is one of the fastest growing international franchises.”
No, we didn’t come up with that one, Forbes did. But it’s true. Many entrepreneurs are attracted to go in the dating and love industry, because one, it’s a growing and profitable industry worth over $2 billion, but more importantly, it is a career that is very meaningful and fulfilling as it can change people’ lives every day and impact generations to come.

For more information and to register on this event that will transform your career, visit https://matchmakinginstitute.com/nyc-2019/ and enjoy Early Bird prices now.

Over time, however, Lisa realized that she was giving back so much that she didn’t have enough left over for herself.

Lisa Clampitt founded the Matchmaking Institute to help matchmakers network and learn from one another.

Lisa had become a professional matchmaker in 2001, founded the Matchmaking Institute in 2003, and spent over a decade trying to transform the matchmaking industry for the better. And she was exhausted.

Lisa knew she had to make a change if she wanted to avoid burning out and losing the trust of the matchmakers and clients who depended on her.

Read here to find out what she did and how she’s helping other matchmakers do the same in this interview with Dating News…

https://www.datingnews.com/movers-and-shakers/the-matchmaking-institute-gives-professionals-tools-to-collaborate-on-a-global-scale/

We have a community committed to building connections and working together to advance the industry, expand individual tools, and foster continued collaboration.

In fact, this year we moved the Conference to Punta Cana to include more opportunities for relaxation, recharging, and more time for networking. Matchmaking and dating coaches don’t tend to take time for themselves and more and more research shows the importance of self-care for your life – and business success!

Here are 3 things you are guaranteed to walk away with from this year’s Global Love Conference at the Barcelo Bávaro Grand Hotel.

Grow Your Business

The weekend includes masterclasses and workshops to help you build an affiliate base for your brand to grow your list. Date coaching techniques to maximize client experience and matchmaking technologies and trends (and how they serve your business!)

We also focus on database management and multiplying your singles database so you have more qualified matches for your clients at your fingertips!

And as your business has grown, we know you’ve encountered various client needs and demands that sometimes leave you stumped. That’s why we devote time to helping you effectively handling various client personalities and demands with efficiency and professionalism.

Create Connection

Our conference is the largest gathering of love professionals in the world! We have matchmakers, date coaches, marriage and relationship professionals attend from 35+ countries!

Quite simply, you won’t find anything else like it. You have the chance to share ideas with a group of like-minded individuals committed to helping people find their perfect match – and keep them!

Incredible Speakers

This year, we have put together a group of speakers that will give you tools you can immediately implement in your business.

Angela Smith will show you how to deal with narcissistic and difficult clients. As a leading matchmaker, prospects want to work with you. They know you are committed to helping them find their perfect match.

This also means that, often, you get a very demanding client who has (what seems like) an impossible lists of “must haves.”

You’ll also learn when it’s time to raise your fees from Julia McCurley and the top three ways to skyrocket sales and connections with DeFy Sales founders Janelle Holden and Tina Vang.

Tal Itzhak Ron will make sure you have all necessary paperwork ready for your clients to protect you and your business.

Plus, Svetlana Mukha from Diolli Matchmaking will share her best strategies for matching international clients.

That’s just a sneak peek. Get the full agenda and list of speakers at  GlobalLoveCon.com.

Each morning, we will also have sessions devoted to self-care and self-love (something all us love connectors could use more of!) lead by Yudy Bueno.

If you’re ready to spread the love, grow your business and income – all while learning from some of the biggest names in the love industry – then grab your sunglasses and let’s go!

We have just a few spots left. You can learn more about The 2018 Global Love Conference here.

The thing is, it may not seem like that big of a deal as a matchmaker or dating coach. You may think you have more flexibility in your day or you love what you do so there isn’t really the need to take a “break”.

Sound familiar?

But matchmakers and love industry professionals are constantly overworking and spread thin because they end up playing multiple roles in their business, while still being leaders in their personal life.

That’s why it’s crucial to think about self-care. In fact, research shows that lack of self-care can be a contributing factor when a business doesn’t succeed.

So what can you do?

You need to schedule self-care in just as you would a client meeting. It can be small things like stepping away from your desk every day for fifteen minutes and taking a walk outside. It can be scheduling your lunch for the same time everyday so you know you have those few minutes for yourself.

It’s also important to plan larger acts of self-care, as well. And we believe that the more motivated you are, the better your business will be. That’s why we’ve moved our Annual Conference to a little oasis with some serious sun and self-care built in.

Our Annual Global Love Conference will be held in Punta Cana. For the past 10 years we have hosted the Conference in New York City. But after hearing feedback from former attendees on wanting more connection and collaboration, an environment that fosters the opportunity for more relaxation and down time and a more affordable, yet luxurious experience, we knew that we had an incredible opportunity to combine self-care with serious strategy for your business this year.

Here are some of the things we will be covering:

• The latest in industry trends you need and ones to kick to the curb, date coaching techniques, and the must-have matchmaking technologies.
• Quickly overcome challenges when starting and growing your business, manage clients seamlessly, and build a database.
• Curated time built into the weekend to connect and collaborate with other attendees to develop professional relationships to help expand your business this year.
• Uncover a unique focus on the psychology of relationships – and how this impacts all areas – career, health, friendships, and self-image.
• Learn from leading industry experts and speakers offering a holistic, comprehensive experience to help singles find and keep love – while tackling challenges and roadblocks with confidence, enthusiastic support, and building a healthy self-image.

Some of the best ways to incorporate self-care are taking time for connection, being active, scheduled rest, and having fun (yes, this is a real one!). We have made sure that each and every one of these will be available during the Global Love Conference this year.

If you have been looking for the perfect way to add more self-care to your routine in 2018, then we have you covered.

To learn more about The 11 Annual Global Love Conference, click here.

What will you do for yourself today? Sound off in the comments below.  

Right now, you may currently offer some sort of coaching for your clients. But there is a major problem within the industry and it’s that we naturally give advice based on our experience with other clients, our own past situations – no matter how objective we try to be.

It’s really important and irresponsible to coach clients and not understand the full picture. Thing is, there’s an actual studied science to dating and successful relationships. And if you learn it, you might be on your way to your best year yet.

The Science of Love

As you know, more and more, matchmaking doesn’t work without the right coaching. When you realize that there is specific science and data, it actually becomes easier to help your clients.You no longer have to rely on past experiences or your own personal opinions. You can use the science to help establish the best course of action. Learning these tools will give you the confidence that what you’re telling your clients is on point. Plus, this makes you a better matchmaker because you are better equipped to help clients find their perfect match.

As a matchmaker, you want to make sure your clients are ready to attract their perfect match. And you also want to make sure that they have everything they need to manage the relationship. This is why it’s important to, not only, have a keen eye for the best matches but also know the tools and strategies to help your clients uncover their best self (and lead with it!).

Dr. Terri Orbuch, world-renowned relationship expert, author, and therapist has devoted her life to this exact kind of research. She is the director of a landmark study, where she has been following the same couples for almost 3 decades. Dr. Orbuch is widely published in scientific journals and the author of “5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage From Good to Great.” and “Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Happy Relationship.”

Her study has helped her document and provide tremendous insight into the ingredients for a healthy relationship and the often overlooked habits that are the key to success.

Things like identifying personal triggers and understanding what may be holding you back from providing the best service to your clients.

Learn From The Best

Here at The Matchmaking Institute, we want to make it simple to incorporate these insights into your business. That’s why Dr. Orbuch will be teaching an exclusive class for our students.

In this Science-Based Coaching Certification course, students will have the opportunity to discover the science-based research that’s been proven to help singles find and keep love. With a step-by-step guide to becoming a certified dating coach, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn from America’s most trusted relationship expert.

Things like being able to easily recognize patterns/habits. You’ll know immediately the lessons clients need to learn about past relationships so they can finally move on with a clean slate, while addressing their self-sabotaging beliefs and attitudes.

You’ll also uncover the top 15 qualities for clients that will clearly identify their key life values (and why!) so they know exactly what they need in a partner going forward using the 6 Secrets to Happy Relationships, along with resources and scientific articles.

This will help you instruct your clients how to conflict effectively, communicate clearly, and deal with common relationship strains/stressors, completely supported by science based research. This training provides the foundational structure and skills needed to successfully work with singles.

Dr. Orbuch will show you the exact steps to dig deeper into their client’s’ relationship habits and personalities so more singles can create marriages and relationships that are fulfilling and lasting.

Your Best Year Yet

This year, you have the unique opportunity to connect on a deeper level with your clients helping them understand their patterns, what’s been holding them back, addressing self-sabotaging attitudes, and the insights and effective dating skills they need in order to find their perfect match.

You can learn more about the Science Based Certification here.

Focus on learning the must have ways to help clients focus on their work values, life purpose, vision, relationship requirements, and self-awareness.

This kind of comprehensive approach will only increase your matching success helping to further establish your reputation as a go-to in your industry who is committed to working with clients in a holistic and transformative way.

As the New Year approaches, love experts tend to get a surge of recently singled men and women ready to get back in the dating game with intention and support.

But many couples will wait til after the holidays to announce a divorce or separation, especially if they have children. So while the holidays may seem quiet in terms of divorced singles, this is actually a smart time to start planting the seeds for how valuable your insights, guidance, and expertise really are.

Here’s how you can strengthen your business and help divorced singles…

It’s All About The Kids

Many couples are unsure how to talk to their kids about divorce. Afterall, as parents, we don’t get a manual and play-by-play guide to know exactly what to do and say when life’s moments inevitably happen – either good or bad. Many matchmakers and dating coaches have backgrounds and extensive education in family therapy, social work, psychology, etc. So if you have worked with families before or have experience working with divorced singles, then this is a great time to offer your support and services.

You can be a trusted voice to know how to navigate and anticipate what’s ahead in January and how to use the holidays to create a safe and supportive environment.

The Divorce Attorney

In order to be successful in business, you have to constantly be getting new clients. That’s what it’s all about. And it’s also about nurturing those relationships instead of just constantly “selling” at them all day, every day (and every email).

One of the best avenues to getting new clients is to make friends with the divorce attorneys in your area. Make a point to meet with them and explain how you can work together to help their clients. Together, you can help them understand their options as they become single again, the dating landscape, and be a source of guidance when they are ready to start dating again.

As a divorce attorney, usually your work ends when the papers are signed. But there is such uncharted opportunities to cultivate relationships with love experts in your area in order to offer your clients a better way to get back in the dating game. You can even offer a session with a client after their divorce to begin this conversation.

By forming these strategic partnerships, you create a community that’s committed to helping people find and keep healthy, loving relationships.

At the same time, you are helping them understand that divorce isn’t the end of their lives or a failure. It can be a time of renewal, strength – a rebirth of sorts to go after your dreams and goals in a bigger, more vivacious way.

That’s why there’s no better time than the holidays to remind people of their personal power, strength, and sparkle. Have more questions about helping your divorced clients? Email us a quick message with your question and we’ll get back to you (or leave a comment below!). Here’s to spreading the love this Christmas!

It’s also a time of gift giving to let the people we love most know we appreciate them. And when we give gifts, it impacts our overall wellbeing, as well. Increasing production of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin in the brain will – quite literally – boost your mood. One of the easiest ways to get that “happiness high” is by giving to others.

But when it comes to business, it seems that the holidays can be seen as a time to get more “buyers”. It’s not your fault and it’s also not a “bad” idea entirely. We have been programmed by Black Friday deals (starting on Thanksgiving!) and never-ending shopping incentives. And people do buy. But what if you offered “gifts” this season that impacted your fans, followers, and clients in a real way? The kind that could skyrocket your relationships with your fans and followers for the New Year?

Here’s 3 ways to do just that…

A Gift of Gratitude

Your best clients are the people that have worked with you already. Whether it’s a client you helped find their perfect match for or coached them as they decided to get back in the dating game after some time away, these people can spread the word about the good, life changing work that you do. It’s the kind of marketing you literally can’t get anywhere else.

So thanking your existing clients and customers is one of the smartest things you can do this holiday season.

Consider offering them a mini course or workshop to help them keep the love they’ve found. You can even invite a few special clients you’ve worked with into the office for a festive toast and thank them in-person. Any of these gestures will be, not only, appreciated but will help you stand-out from so many emails and coupon codes. And, as you already know, the best thing a client can do for you is tell others about your work. Reminding your current clients that they are valued and appreciated is a sincere and thoughtful way to further your business, without feeling “salesy”.

Thoughtful Discount

There is nothing wrong with a holiday discount and making it easy for someone in need of your services or products to buy from you. But throwing a bunch of ideas up at the wall and hoping it will stick isn’t the best idea when you are running a boutique business. Take a look at the most valuable thing about your business (hint: it’s you!). In this digital world, we constantly get lost in posts, hashtags, videos, boomerangs – you name it – and forget that connecting with our audience and potential customers, one-on-one, offers something truly immeasurable.

So this season considering offering a discount on a consultation with you. Clearly explain what they will get  – how it will impact them in the year to come and one or two ways they can start implementing as soon as they hang up the phone, walk out of your office, or log out of that Zoom call. This kind of thoughtful discount makes it simple for potential clients and customers to understand your value, insights, and expertise – and how it can change their life for the better.

Love Your List

Your list is most likely made up of people who vibe with you. They like what they’ve seen from you or you offered something of value online or at an event, and so they signed up to get more. December is a great time to show them some love.

Put together an ebook that provides solid, good content where they will feel supported. If this seems like a daunting task, remember it doesn’t have to be brand new content. Go back and bundle some of your favorite blog posts from this year or posts from other thought leaders and experts that you like. Offer them a gift idea or some simple tips to take care of them first this Christmas.

Remember that the seeds you plant this holiday season will only strengthen and support your vision, goals, and next steps for 2018. Have some great ideas for your fans, customers, and clients? Leave a comment below and tell us how you’ll invest in your audience this holiday season!

While many of us nod in agreement when reading the above statement, Jennifer Hayes is breathing life into it every time she helps someone find their perfect match. It’s the motto and perhaps the driving force behind her successful business.

As the recent winner of our #MatchmakersUnite video challenge in honor of National Matchmaker’s Day, Jennifer spoke about helping a 73-year old woman find love again after her husband had passed away. Take a peek at the video here.

And it’s this passionate belief in love that makes Jennifer excited to get up every Monday morning and help someone else find it.

Meet Jennifer

“I fell in love with the process 20 years ago,” Jennifer explains. After gaining a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Jennifer first dreamed of being a teacher. After being laid off from a company shortly after graduation, she stumbled upon a job ad in the matchmaking industry.

“You know, I love love. I saw the ad and it just sounded interesting. I felt like I would be good at it,” Jennifer says. “And in the process, I’ve learned so much about myself and my own journey with love.”

After working for many matchmaking companies including Matchmaker’s International, Jennifer partnered up with executive matchmaker, Debra Gibas, to form her own business called South Carolina Matchmakers. As more and more graduates are hitting the job market with an incredible skill set and eagerness to make a difference in their community, Jennifer’s story shines a light on how matchmaking can be a fulfilling – and much needed – career.

“There’s never a day where I wake up and wish I was doing something else,” Jennifer shares. “Of course you have those moments, but at the end of the day nothing compares to helping people find someone to share their life with!”

Married for over 13 years, Jennifer discusses that before she met her husband and had their son, she was a highly educated, smart, and successful woman but she knew something was missing.

“And I know how even more fulfilled my life is with my family. At the end of the day, if I could bottle up and sell what I have with my husband and my kid, it would fly off the shelves.”

That’s exactly what she’s trying to do for so many men and women, especially when a client thinks it’s not possible for them.

“There’s something really special about helping someone find their last love, ya know? When they come to us thinking it’s over and done for them, we can totally transform their lives!” For Jennifer, that’s the power of finding and keeping love.

Always In Style

“Love is gonna be around forever. It’s not going out of style,” Jennifer says. That’s why Jennifer feels it’s such an important job. And not one to be taken lightly.

“To become a really good matchmaker, you have to be pragmatic with your clients,” Jennifer shares. “You have to know who they are and take that time. How to speak to both sides of them in order to match them and every client you meet is going to be different so you make that commitment to go deep with every single one.” She also believes honesty is key.

“People’s lives are so busy and I think matchmaking is needed now more than ever. It offers a hands-on the opportunity,” Jennifer explains when talking about why matchmaking is a unique opportunity for singles. “You get someone who is on your side. Even people who come to us who have been successful with online dating but the relationship didn’t last – we get to be the coach and the cheerleader to help them filter and figure it all out.”

And with that cheerleading, Jennifer believes that most people who come to matchmaking are looking for someone to, not only, hold their hand, but help them grow. They want real results.

“I look at it like a personal trainer,” she says. “You go to a trainer for them to get you into shape – to push you and get you out of your comfort zone. That’s where the change happens. I’m helping people jump off the diving board every day and the benefit is so worth it for them – and for me!”

Choosing Your Community

Clients put their trust in their matchmaker. That’s why it’s important that everyone on Jennifer’s team share that same spirit and drive to help people.

“Yes, we want to make money. But the bottom line is our clients,” Jennifer explains. She makes sure to instill that same passion and drive for everyone at South Carolina Matchmakers.

And this trust is a major component in the industry. That’s why having a community of like-minded, motivated love professionals is so important.

“What I like about The Matchmaking Institute is that it offers incredible ways to reach clients – whether through marketing, education, networking. It’s a strong community.”

Especially with the rise of social media, it’s important to keep up with the latest trends and strategies, as well as understanding what works for your business.

“Depending on your clientele, one platform might be better than another. Taking time to understand that and market accordingly can be a game changer for your business,” Jennifer shares.

Love Big

Jennifer is also a fictional romance writer and renowned radio host. She has been working on a new book titled Love Big or Be Single which will be available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, just to name a few, in early 2018.

“This time it’s not fiction! It’s about my own journey with love and how it jumpstarted my career in matchmaking,” Jennifer shares on the premise of the book. “I wanted to give people an inside scoop on finding love. Taking all my years of experience and really help people.”

For Jennifer, one of the biggest things she wants people to know is that you really have to go all out to find love – that the work you put into your friends, your work, your family is the same kind of work you have to invest in order to find the love of your life!

“Bottom line is you have to be open to possibilities.” For Jennifer staying open to possibilities has been the key to her own journey and her clients. Whether the client is 25 or 75. Because like Jennifer tells us, none of us truly are ever too old for love.

Forbes writes, “Introduce them [employees] to other professionals that can serve as mentors or coaches, sign them up for professional industry associations, send them to training courses and workshops, and create and attend networking events.” This is important information as a certified matchmaker because, often, after we complete our training or have been in business for awhile, it can be all too easy to forget just how important outside support is and the game changing ways it can improve your business.

That’s why when we sat down to develop our Live Trainings here at MMI, we made sure to include a Masterclass for new and established matchmakers, alike. Our focus is on replenishing your mindset. Often, just hearing another colleague or mentor speak on the industry can ignite new ideas or strategies you hadn’t thought about (and they tend to be easier than you think to implement!) Masterclasses also offer the latest techniques. As matchmaking is one of the fastest growing franchises (also according to Forbes) it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

There is also an incredible sense of motivation and collaboration at a live, in-person event. It allows a break from your daily routine and grind and offers a fresh perspective that often result in big results. Here at MMI, we always invite a highly successful, knowledgeable, motivating keynote speaker to help facilitate the conversation. Our past speakers have included The Millionaire Matchmaker herself, Patti Stanger. Others include Paul Carrick Brunson, Dr. Terri Orbuch, and Dawn Maslar, just to name a few.  And the results are real. Attendees have reported to us how valuable this and connection is in order to grow personally and professionally.

In fact, our next Live Training will take place in London from September 30th to October 2nd. Our Masterclass will feature Radboud Visser ,CEO of Mens en Relatie the Netherlands’ largest, leading and longest established Personal Matchmaking Service.

You’ll get the behind-the-scenes tips and strategies on the latest trends happening on and offline and how you can use them to expand your database, recruit more matches, and get more clients! With over 20 years in the industry, Geneviéve’s holistic approach to matchmaking will be a game changer for your business. For more information, be sure to visit our website.

What we have come to realize is that taking the time to attend a workshop or masterclass tailored to your industry forces you to take time to organize and create a plan for the next best steps. Too often, we find ourselves working endlessly, without learning how to work smarter – the undiscovered ways to stay motivated, expand your skillset, and stay up-to-date and in-demand in your niche. That’s why no matter your level, taking time to connect and collaborate can be the best decision you make for your business this year.  

Lisa Clampitt’s background in social work and nonprofits means she’s constantly trying to bring people together around good causes. When she started working as a matchmaker, she saw how competing matchmaking services kept their distance, refusing to share information, and she felt this was a missed opportunity.

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