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, pricing rises, technology accelerates, and expectations sharpen.
Listeners will hear:
Why matchmaking is no longer private and how that changes client expectations
What clients are really paying for beyond introductions
How pricing without structure leads to burnout and service breakdowns
Why client experience depends on communication, pacing, and professionalism
Why documentation, CRMs, and privacy readiness are now essential
How technology and AI increase accountability rather than reduce it
What national and international work is required from a compliance perspective
Why role clarity and scope control protect both matchmakers and clients
Why trust has become the product in modern matchmaking
The episode includes a Compliance Corner focused on jurisdictional awareness and professional responsibility as the industry continues to mature.
This conversation is for professional matchmakers, matchmaking company owners, and industry leaders who want to operate with clarity, structure, and integrity.
Resources:
Matchmaker Training & Certification: LoveProMastermind.com
Matchmaking Accreditation: IMCBoard.org
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