February 2, 2026

Is Matchmaker Certification Required? The Truth About Licensing and Regulation

Matchmaker certification is not legally required in the United States.

That doesn’t mean matchmaking is unregulated, and it definitely doesn’t mean “anything goes.”

The real risk isn’t operating without a certificate. It’s launching without contracts, compliance awareness, ethical boundaries, and client protection systems.

A PDF certificate won’t protect you when a client asks for a refund, files a complaint, or questions your process. Systems will.

That’s the difference between being certified and being client-ready.

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November 3, 2025

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Matchmaker Business (And How Certification Fixes Them)

Let’s be direct about something: most matchmakers are running their businesses wrong. They’re making critical mistakes that not only sabotage their own success but also damage the credibility of our entire industry. Every unprofessional matchmaker makes it harder for all of us to be taken seriously. Here’s the reality: the matchmaking industry has no formal government licensing or state-recognized certification […]

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October 16, 2025

Why Professional Matchmakers Lose Clients Before the First Call

Why do professional matchmakers lose clients before ever getting on a discovery call? It’s not your pricing or process—it’s how unprepared your business looks online. Arlene Washburn reveals the exact mistakes costing matchmakers thousands in lost business: unprofessional email addresses, broken website links, missing privacy policies, deceptive “As Seen On” marketing, and false success rate claims. Learn why Gmail addresses […]

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September 23, 2025

Protecting Your Matchmaking Business: Compliance, Contracts & Accreditation with Peter Nahmias

Running a matchmaking business is about more than helping people find love — it’s about protecting yourself, your clients, and your reputation. 💼💘 In this powerful episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn sits down with international attorney and arbitration expert Peter Namas to uncover the critical legal and compliance issues every matchmaker needs to know. 👉 You’ll […]

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September 10, 2025

Radical Inclusivity in Love: Danielle Selber on Redefining Modern Matchmaking

Today, I’m sitting down with Danielle Selber — a matchmaker who has spent nearly 10 years building love connections in Jewish and LGBTQIA+ communities with her signature approach of radical inclusivity and zero judgment. 💖 In this episode, we dive deep into:✨ Why matchmaking is about community building—not just one-on-one introductions.✨ How cultural competency shapes healthier, more respectful dating.✨ The […]

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August 26, 2025

Why AI Can’t Replace Matchmakers: The Human Advantage in Love

✨ In a world where dating apps feel like fast food and AI is writing love notes, what role do REAL matchmakers play? In this solo kickoff episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn shares:💡 Why human connection, empathy & accountability can never be automated💡 How today’s swipe culture has stripped away intention in dating💡 The rise of loneliness—and […]

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August 15, 2025

Love, Loss & Caregiving: When Matchmaking Meets Real Life Challenges

What happens when dating, love, and family caregiving collide? 💔💖 In this powerful episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn sits down with internationally recognized caregiver advocate Pamela D. Wilson to uncover the raw truth behind balancing relationships while caring for aging parents—especially those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. 🧠💬 From early family planning and legal must-haves 📝, to finding […]

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August 8, 2025

Leading with Empathy: Emotional Intelligence, Boundaries, and Business Growth for Matchmakers

💥 Are you a matchmaker—or aspiring to become one?Tune in to this powerful episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast as host Arlene Washburn sits down with leadership coach and speaker Susan Asher for an inspiring conversation on what it truly means to lead in the love business. From setting healthy boundaries to mastering emotional intelligence and building real client trust, […]

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July 23, 2025

Primal Truths & Modern Love: Evolutionary Psychology Meets Matchmaking

What if the modern dating struggle isn’t about swiping left or right—but about ignoring evolution? On this thought-provoking episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn welcomes evolutionary psychology expert and bestselling author Tim Ash, co-creator of Primal Dating. Together, they unravel the science of attraction, biological asymmetries, and the critical disconnect between how we’ve evolved and how we […]

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July 16, 2025

YouTube for Matchmakers: Build Authority, Visibility & Profit

Are you a matchmaker or coach struggling to build visibility and credibility online? 🚨 It’s time to stop hiding and start showing up—strategically. In this powerhouse episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, award-winning mentor and matchmaking industry leader Arlene Washburn dives deep with with Vicki O’Neill, a YouTube coach and marketing strategist who teaches service-based business owners how to leverage […]

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