Article by Elizabeth Garone
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"A Matchmaker With a Rich Niche"- Interview with Patti Stanger, of Millionaire Matchmaker
Q: So, your job isn't just about matching people up for dates or relationships? You do the prep work.
A: [Early on] I realized coaching was three-quarters of what we do in matchmaking. It's not really just getting them on the date. It's making sure they know what to do and say on the date, like you see on the show. It's asking, "How was the date?" "What did you wear?" "What did you eat?" "What did you do?" "How did you ask her out for the next time?"
Exactly! Usually if he/she is a millionaire and hasn't had many lasting relationships, there is something with the personality/style/image that isn't working. That's where G2G comes in!
We realize that not everyone is socially equal--some are just naturally cool and charistmatic, others not so much.
How You Can Get There, Too
Best advice: "You have to follow what you know to be true," says Ms. Stanger. "If I listened to everybody else, I would never be doing what I'm doing now."
True! This goes for everyone. Matchmakers, matched, singles...do what you love.
Skills you need: The essentials are intuition, a sixth sense, seeing both sides of the story, and knowing what the truth is, says Ms. Stanger. "It's not just fixing people up. It's also counseling all day long. It's like being a therapist."
xo,
Shannon
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