February 12, 2026

Pricing in matchmaking is not a marketing decision. It is a risk decision.

In this solo episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn examines why pricing determines far more than revenue. It shapes client behavior, expectations, refund exposure, and the level of accountability your business must sustain. This episode explores: • Why high-end clients often create less day-to-day friction• The difference between operational ease and structural risk• What actually goes into responsible […]

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February 6, 2026

Caring About Love Does Not Qualify You to Be a Matchmaker

Professional matchmaking is not built on intuition, empathy, or good intentions. It is built on responsibility. In this solo episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn examines the professional identity required to operate responsibly in modern matchmaking. The focus is not tactics, tools, or technology. The focus is on how professionals think before they launch, before they charge, and […]

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January 31, 2026

Why Most Matchmakers Fail in Their First Year (And the Systems That Prevent It)

Most people who call themselves matchmakers never make it past their first year. Not because they lack intuition or care for people.They fail because they launch without the systems required to survive. In this episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn breaks down 10 predictable failure points that quietly take down well-intentioned matchmakers and the infrastructure that prevents them. […]

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January 8, 2026

The Future of Matchmaking with Arlene Washburn

Professional matchmaking is changing, and the shift is already affecting how matchmakers run their businesses, serve clients, and manage responsibility. In this episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn breaks down the real conditions shaping the future of professional matchmaking. The focus is not on trends or predictions. The focus is on what is already happening as visibility increases, […]

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