Matchmaker’s Playbook

Insights, strategies, and ethical guidance for building and scaling your matchmaking career.

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Arlene Washburn teaching in a classroom at the Love Pro Mastermind Academy

Program Participation & Continuity Snapshot

program completion rate 100%
Began with a Business 65%
Now in business 87%

Choose Your Certification Path

  • ♦ 6-Month Mastermind Certification (Experienced Track)
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  • ♦ 12-Month Matchmaker Certification (Foundational Track)

Key LPMA Program Features

  • Live, Structured Training
  • Clear Eligibility Pathways
  • Business-First Curriculum
  • Live Support During Active Client Work
  • Ethics and Compliance Embedded
  • Certification Based on Participation and Standards

What Makes the LPMA Program Different

LPMA is a live, done-with-you professional training program, not a DIY or self-paced course. Instruction is delivered in real time with active participation, implementation, and instructor review. Attendance alone is not sufficient for certification. Participants must complete required homework, demonstrate implementation, and pass a final exam with a score of 80% or higher. Certification includes review of pricing structure, marketing foundation, and core business documentation to confirm readiness to work with clients responsibly. Enrollment is rolling to support professionals entering at different stages. While Continuing Matchmaker Education (CME) is encouraged, LPMA does not charge recertification fees or require periodic recertification.

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6-Month Mastermind Certification (Experienced Track)

Who this is for:

  • Existing matchmakers
  • Established entrepreneurs entering matchmaking
  • Professionals with operational experience
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Who this is not for:

  • First-time founders
  • People without a defined business structure
  • Anyone not ready to work with clients now
Matchmaker on the phone speaking to a client.

12-Month Matchmaker Certification (Foundational Track)

First 6 Months

  • Company creation

  • Structure, pricing, compliance, positioning

  • No client work required

 

Second 6 Months

  • Client work begins

  • Live support while working with real clients

  • Still inside the program while practicing

LPMA Students in a classroom conversing about training

Not Sure Where You Belong? Start Here.

Working with LPMA means live, done-with-you training with required implementation, feedback, and accountability. Students also receive free monthly Q&A sessions, ongoing insights through the weekly Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, and continued guidance via the monthly newsletter, ensuring support extends beyond the classroom.


Enrollment is by acceptance only to maintain a focused, results-driven learning environment.

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What You’ll Gain

 

    • ◘ LPMA Certified Matchmaker credential upon successful program completion and meeting certification requirements

    • ◘ A structured, professional matchmaking business model, newly built or refined

    • ◘ Guided development of your Operations Manual and core Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • ◘ Documented systems for client acquisition, onboarding, and ongoing client management

    • ◘ Practical tools to track KPIs, capacity, and business performance over time

    • ◘ Live hot seats and implementation reviews for tailored feedback and peer-supported problem solving

    • ◘ Ongoing access to the LPMA Training Vault, plus free monthly live Q&A sessions

    • ◘ Continued professional insight through the weekly Matchmaker Mentor Podcast and monthly On the Radar: Business Intelligence Brief

    • ◘ Ethics and compliance alignment guided by the International Matchmaking Compliance Board Code of Conduct and best-practice frameworks

Format & Schedule

 

  • ◘ Duration: 6 or 12 months, depending on program

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  • ◘ Sessions: Live, every other week on Zoom

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  • ◘ Session Length: 90 minutes

    • ◘ 60 minutes of structured instruction

    • ◘ 30 minutes of live Q&A, hot seats, and implementation review

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  • ◘ Program Format: Collaborative mastermind combining expert instruction, peer learning, and accountability

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  • ◘ Implementation Requirements: Business milestone homework submitted through the GRGL portal for review and feedback

Enrollment 


Enrollment is selective to ensure alignment and readiness.


To apply, interested candidates must:

    • ◘ Submit a brief application outlining background, experience, and professional goals

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    • ◘ Book a call to discuss fit and program placement.
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    • ◘ If approved, receive an official acceptance notice prior to enrollment.
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    • ◘ Completing the form and booking a call does not guarantee acceptance.

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    • ◘ Rolling enrollment so you can join when you’re ready

LPMA provides education, structure, and professional guidance. Certification reflects participation, implementation, and demonstrated readiness. Business outcomes vary and are not guaranteed.