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Modern dating has changed completely, and Ayesha Sehra, founder of Coffee and a Good Date, has a front-row seat to what men and women are actually looking for. She and Michael Chernow break down dating apps, modern matchmaking, why men approach women less, what women want in men, provider energy, attraction, age preferences, and the endless-options problem that makes commitment harder today. They also discuss why dating apps and social media can create the feeling that someone better is always one swipe away, and why meeting people in real life may matter more than ever. Michael shares the story of meeting his wife and explains why building the confidence to approach someone in person can completely change your dating life. If you're single, tired of dating apps, or trying to understand modern relationships, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the reality of dating today.

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We can all put our best foot forward when everything's going well. But how we react to the small stuff usually tells us a lot more about a person.How you handle a curveball, not a crisis, just the little stuff, a messed-up reservation, a late Uber, a plan that falls apart last minute, can be very telling. Matchmaker Gina Hendrix has seen this play out hundreds of times, and shares two very different reactions to the exact same kind of hiccup. One took it in their stride, the other cancelled a date.The lesson? Watch how your date reacts to minor setbacks, but watch yourself too. Do you want to be the type of person who's derailed or the type who rolls with the punches?This episode of Secret's They'll Only Tell a Matchmaker is packed with calls from women seeking dating advice. One caller wants to know what's normal on Bumble these days when so few men fill out a bio.And there are red flags to look out for. Once you know what they are, you'll stop wasting time on low-level men.Another caller replays a strange moment from a great first date, when her date jumped up mid-conversation to say an oddly warm goodbye to two strangers, and Gina answers a question many of us have: what are the clearest signs a man is only looking for something casual?We discuss wearing fancy jewelry on a date, slightly cringe dating profile pictures, and what putting in effort actually looks like.And then the topic of libido. How do you ask, in a ladylike way, whether his libido is compatible with yours?The takeaway from this episode of Secret's They'll Only Tell a Matchmaker: don't sweat the small stuff. Nobody remembers how you handled things when everything went perfectly, they remember how you showed up when it didn't. All you can control is yourself, so choose grace, choose to pivot, and be the woman who's unforgettable because she's cool under pressure.Gina's "One In A Million Glow-Up Experience", a goddess weekend in Los Angeles with Gina Hendrix is back.This isn't some regular makeover, it's a takeover! You'll leave looking better, feeling better, and knowing how to show up with more confidence in your photos and your dating life.Only 10 spaces are available. Find out more and apply to attend: https://academy.ginahendrix.com/luxury-glow-upCHAPTERS:(00:00) Introduction(01:05) Handling Life's Curveballs(05:43) Glow Up Weekend Invite(12:44) The Bumble Bio Red Flag(16:59) How to Vet Dates Properly(18:34) Talking About Libido(22:35) Dating Safety Advice

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Ricky Hollywood is not joined by busy bee EmmaVP but that's okay, we thought you'd still want to hear this interview with Luxury lesbian matchmaker Sophia Spallino! We miss you, broads. As the Luxury Lesbian™ Matchmaker and Founder of The Queer Country Club®, Sophia Spallino leads the movement for monogamous women looking for their Future Wife®. After coming out later in life, losing everything, and realizing finding a wife in a hookup world is hard, she created a better way for queer women to meet with intention and aligned values. Ways to work with The Luxury Lesbian™ Matchmaker, Sophia Spallino: Platinum Private Luxury Lesbian™ Matchmaking – For the woman who wants her Future Wife® delivered on a silver platter, our matchmaking team handpicks your matches so you can focus on falling in love. Explore Private Matchmaking: https://queercountryclub.com/private-lesbian-matchmaking-service 2 The Queer Country Club® – Our premier dating platform for monogamous queer women who are living amazing lives, but missing just one thing… their Future Partner®. Apply to Join QCC: https://queercountryclub.com

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Matchmaker Maria sits down with licensed therapist Nadine Ahmed to unpack the "angry dad theory," how growing up with emotionally unavailable or angry parents can affect our relationships, and why learning to apologize to your kids can break the cycle.!Then, Maria and Nadine answer Hotline Questions from YOU! From listeners waiting three years for a proposal, whether you should stay friends with an ex who is dating someone you once worried about, and if you should be engaged before moving in together. They also get into destination weddings, financial compatibility, renting out your NYC apartment, and why dirty socks and dishes might actually be about respect and compatibility!   Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors! Get 25% off Cowboy Colostrum with code MATCHMAKER at http://cowboycolostrum.com/matchmaker

He came to make someone else fall in love. Awkward. Julia Schaeffer has a charming bed-and-breakfast, bills that refuse to disappear, and absolutely no vacancy in her life for Ethan Duchamp—the childhood sweetheart who broke her heart. Unfortunately, Ethan has a plan. He needs Julia's dreamy Upstate New York cottage to pull off a celebrity matchmaking scheme that could rescue his PR career. Julia needs the business. What neither of them needs is forced proximity, unresolved history, crisp autumn nights, and the annoying realization that some chemistry apparently has no expiration date. Kat Sloane's The Matchmaker's Cottage wraps second chances, childhood sweethearts, small-town charm, celebrity matchmaking, and delicious fall coziness into one romantic getaway. Turns out the matchmaker may have matched the wrong couple. #KatSloane #TheMatchmakersCottage #SecondChanceRomance #ChildhoodSweethearts #SmallTownRomance #FallRomance #CozyRomance #ForcedProximity #RomanceReaders #RomanceTok #BookTok #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #ListenReadPonder

Kat Sloane joins me for Intermissions, where The Matchmaker's Cottage gets temporarily checked out and the woman behind the romance gets checked in. We're skipping the traditional author questions and getting into the fun stuff—quirks, quick choices, unexpected confessions, and whatever happens when an author who creates romantic chemistry is handed questions she definitely didn't prepare for. No matchmaking required. No fictional characters available for rescue. Just Kat, me, and a few questions that may have seemed like a good idea when I wrote them.

Susie watched the Boeing documentary, Freefall, which exposes the company's negligence that likely led to many of the recent airplane crashes, malfunctions, and fatalities. We learn about a Titanic-themed slide a family installed on their farm, which infuriated residents who thought it was insensitive. We debate whether making light of the tragedy is inappropriate or people are being overly sensitive. We learn the crazy reason clownfish lose all but one of their stripes as they age. We hear about a man paying a ton of money for a matchmaker, but has been on 40 first dates, and hasn't found Mrs. Right. We think we know why. In the middle of recording Susie receives dozens of texts about Dolly Parton's death, and we eulogize her on the fly. We learn what happens in the brain when we have an "aha moment." And we find out that humans are not the only animals who have pets.00:00 - Personal Updates, Exam Stress, and Comedy Show Mishaps11:27 - Unpacking Boeing's Negligence and Air Travel Anxiety20:29 - Is a Titanic-Themed Slide Insensitive or Harmless Fun?29:15 - Peer Pressure Makes Clownfish Lose Their Stripes34:09 - Why a $25,000 Matchmaker Client Stays Single44:30 - An Emotional Eulogy for Dolly Parton (False Alarm)49:25 - Exploring the Science Behind Our "Aha" Eureka Moments01:00:32 - The Evolutionary Enigma of Animals Keeping Pets01:08:17 - Reflecting on Cultural Grief and Saying FarewellBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Head to https://airdoctor.com and use promo code CANDY to get UP TO $300 off today! TDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.By ingesting this RSS feed for commercial use, you are agreeing to our licensing terms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Our special guest on Secrets They'll Only Tell a Matchmaker is David Matthews, author of “Every Man Sees You Naked: An Insider's Guide to How Men Think.”David is a men's dating coach and he's here for a candid conversation about how men actually think, communicate, and approach dating. He and matchmaker Gina Hendrix cover why the idea that men are intimidated by successful women is mostly a myth, why directness gets better results than hints or games, and a surprisingly practical trick for getting past the polite "yes" answer everyone gives to "are you looking for a relationship?"The Q&A covers a wide range of topics. There's a discussion on what to do with unexpected likes and messages from couples on the apps, and how to handle it when someone you've politely declined pushes back and demands feedback.One caller opens up about juggling health challenges and dating burnout, another wrestles with a small but persistent "ick" from an otherwise great match, and we try to answer the big question: is true love real?All of this is couched in some self-reflection and a realization that the more responsibility and hustle a woman carries, the more their softness and femininity can quietly get buried under it. The takeaway from this episode of Secrets They'll Only Tell a Matchmaker, with Gina Hendrix: the world only sees us the way we present ourselves to it, so it's worth asking whether you're showing up to dates as the guarded, hardened version of yourself or the lighter, more open one. CHAPTERS:(00:00) Introduction(04:01) Rejecting Without Debate(08:42) Introducing David Matthews(10:31) How Men Think Today(14:28) Texting Intentions And Truth(17:29) Getting Honest Relationship Answers(19:59) Awkward Intimacy Questions(23:22) Apps, Love And Better Date Questions

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It's been widely reported by the daughter of French First Lady Brigitte Macron, who is 42, has a new boyfriend 20 years younger than her. This follows the pattern of her mother, who is 25 years older than Emmanuel Macron.It begs the question: do these relationships last? How much of a factor is age, and when does it become an issue?Joining Seán to discuss is Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker with Love HQ Matchmaking.

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If you're single, sick of the apps, and feel like it's impossible to meet someone in real life, there may be another option... professional matchmaking. Lauren Hunter joins Matt and Anna to talk about her extensive matchmaking career, what is in demand in the dating pool, how to be 'elite' and find an 'elite' partner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paolo Zampolli, the Italian modelling agent who introduced Donald Trump to his future wife, Melania, has gone from the 1990s fashion world to the very top of the Trump administration, joining the small circle of loyalists Trump likes to keep close to advance his brand and influence. It is a story about how power works at the White House and how the distinction between private interests and public office are increasingly blurred.Reporter: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Jonathan Lewis and Amalie SortlandSound Design: Dominic DelargyArtwork: Emma O'NeillEditor: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bear Woznick talks about his new book "Men of Grit & Grace". Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon opens the school year with a discussion about red flags in Catholic Schools as it relates to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the Pope's Prayer Intentions for September, and the Season of Creation...and, an incredible story of Padre Pio as a matchmaker. Dr. Germain and Ortrud Bianchi share the story of their time with Padre Pio.

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At 83, Gina Ceccarelli thought the romantic chapter of her life was over. Then she met Dwight Moberg, a 91-year-old widower from California. There was just one complication, Gina speaks Italian and Dwight speaks English, so most of their conversations happen through hand gestures and a translation app.The person who brought them together is Menbere "Menbe" Akiklu. Forty years earlier, Menbe was a young Ethiopian mother living in a shelter in Rome, trying to rebuild her life after escaping an abusive relationship. One of the few people who showed her kindness was Gina, who brought food, knitted clothes for her baby son and helped her find her feet in a foreign country. Over the years the two women lost touch, but decades later, after building a successful life in America, Menbe found herself thinking about the woman who had helped her. Determined to thank her, she went back to Italy to track Gina down.When she finally did, Menbe saw that Gina, now widowed, was living alone and so decided that repaying an old kindness would require something more than a simple thank you. She brought her to the US, setting in motion an unexpected matchmaking mission and a little nudge towards love. Presenter: Asya Fouks Producer: Edgar MaddicottLives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else's life and expect the unexpected.   Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784   You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

Practical, Biblical advice if you are looking for a partner.The Bible, which begins and ends with a wedding, reveals the unique importance which God Himself attaches to marriage.Support the show

Practical, Biblical advice if you are looking for a partner.The Bible, which begins and ends with a wedding, reveals the unique importance which God Himself attaches to marriage.Support the show

Practical, Biblical advice if you are looking for a partner.The Bible, which begins and ends with a wedding, reveals the unique importance which God Himself attaches to marriage.Support the show

Dating can feel like a full-time job full of stress, anxiety and so much spiraling. But it doesn’t have to! On this bonus episode of Tommy Talk, Tommy enlists the help of Hollywood matchmaker Jaydi Samuels Kuba to give you your crash course to dating, from making a great first impression and knowing what to look for in a potential partner to navigating red flags, communication, rejection, and everything in between. Whether you’re newly single, back in the dating world, or simply wondering why dating feels harder than it used to, this episode is packed with honest advice and tips to help you date with more confidence, intention, and less stress. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People rarely sabotage promising relationships because of what actually happened, they sabotage them because of the story they told themselves about what happened. In this episode of Secrets They'll Only Tell a Matchmaker, with Gina Hendrix, we're having a reality check - is the story you're telling yourself the truth, or one you've made up?Gina walks through a recent matchmaking date that went sideways because both people showed up carrying baggage and skepticism instead of just meeting who was in front of them.Dating can mean playing the long game, learning about someone and really getting to know them, rather than creating stories about people we don't really know that well yet.In this quick fire Q&A, we hear from one woman who wants to know if seeing familiar faces resurface on dating apps after a decade is a red flag, another admits she can no longer get past a slightly feminine voice, and we hear from a woman seeking advice about a date she doesn't want to go - but it's due to happen tonight!Then we hear from a woman who found herself in an uncomfortable situation - a man she'd only just started video chatting with peppered her with explicit sexual questions, we also discuss age gaps - one caller's been told she is too old, another worries her date is only with her because she's young.And we discuss the dangers playing detective and over-analyzing for potential red flags.The big takeaway from this episode of Secret's They'll Only Tell a Matchmaker: dating isn't about eliminating uncertainty as fast as possible, it's about learning to navigate it. When anxiety shows up, don't let it become your storyteller. Stay curious, gather real information, and let people reveal themselves before you decide what their story means.CHAPTERS:(00:00) Introduction (03:15) Friend Setups and Lifestyle Fit(08:18) Red Flags Age Gaps and Boundaries(16:02) Canceling the Pushy Date(22:36) Stop Red Flag Detective Mode(28:31) Standards vs Reality on Apps(31:08) Why Dating Gets Harder

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Nina Kharoufeh, matchmaker, comedian, and former Match Me Abroad host, joins Matchmaker Maria to talk about what really happened when Americans went to Morocco looking for love. It didn't end in finding a "trophy wife" like one man thought! They then discuss why daters are rejecting second dates over tiny things, and why height, weight, and other physical preferences can keep you from meeting someone great. They get into hotline questions, answering a listener whose friend is hiding a former sugar baby arrangement from her fiancé, and give advice to a woman dating while working in a male dominated industry.   Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors! Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at http://Lolablankets.com by using code MATCHMAKER at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. #ad

Practical, Biblical advice if you are looking for a partner.The Bible, which begins and ends with a wedding, reveals the unique importance which God Himself attaches to marriage.Support the show

Practical, Biblical advice if you are looking for a partner.The Bible, which begins and ends with a wedding, reveals the unique importance which God Himself attaches to marriage.Support the show

One random night watching a Yankees and Orioles game somehow turned Ben Maller into the executive producer and kingpin of "The Maller Matchmaker: Friend Edition," a completely spontaneous and unnecessary adventure some 2,300-miles away from the People's Republic of California, co-starring Marlins Man and Sports With Coleman. Because when you see Marlins Man behind home plate, naturally the next move is to start meddling in people’s lives. Along the way, Ben plays the adult version of Where’s Waldo?, while Bob Uecker, Don King, Casey Kasem-style “long-distance dedications,” and the Pentagon somehow wander into the story. Sure, why not? Then there’s the important historical investigation nobody requested: What clothing item did President Truman, Elvis Presley, Tom Selleck, and Jimmy Buffett help make popular? We also squeeze in the Atari 2600, Jonestown, and the philosophical dilemma that has tortured mankind for generations: What exactly qualifies as Kool-Aid? It’s Friday’s Fifth Hour — a perfectly normal podcast made by perfectly normal people, unless it's not. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMallerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special bonus episode of “Tommy Talk," Tommy is diving into the world of online dating with Hollywood matchmaker Jaydi Samuels Kuba, author of Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker. After chatting with so many friends who are ready to give up trying to find love on dating apps, Tommy was inspired to find out the ways in which they can really have a shot at winning on these apps. From creating a dating profile that actually shows who you are, to choosing the right photos, spotting true incompatibilities, and avoiding the pressure to appeal to everyone, Jaydi shares her expert tips for finding meaningful connections in the swipe era. Tommy and Jaydi also talk about why you shouldn’t dismiss someone too quickly, the importance of leading with authenticity, and why your future person just might be looking for you online. If you’re dating, or know someone who is, this is the crash course you need to stop swiping wrong and start dating smarter. Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's NPC Prompts were: Steampunk Setting, Librarian, Wheelchair Bound, Feminist, Lawful Good, Teaches Adult Literacy, Wheels are a printing press, Hairpin makes police leave her aloneAs the puddles dry on the streets of London. You may notice a string of messages trailing away from the gathered water. Following the subversive messaging before it dries you will find a curious, steam-powered wheelchair that hosts the esteemed Mrs. Francine Mallory. A firebrand now in her late 50s and a survivor of a tragic accident, she uses her keen mind to spread the word of feminism through the city, and has nightly literacy lessons at the local library. Somehow, every time she is approached by the constables for her inflammatory speech, one tap on her silver hairpin compels them to let her go. Submit a form here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/oSMMhMWpvZcLdGPK7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resonantmoon.com/npc-matchmaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠This project is for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dog Days of Podcasting ⁠⁠⁠​Music is "Air Prelude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sometimes a date can take a turn for the worse, and it's not entirely clear why.In the early stages, it doesn't matter too much. If you're not that interested and not 100% invested, just move on - life really is too short.But matchmaker Gina Hendrix says often, when we look back on why things took a turn, we can learn a lot - and more times than not it comes down to one thing: we weren't curious enough.Not detective-style curiosity, trying to figure out if he's lying or a match on paper, but real, innocent interest in another human being. Not only does that curiosity give us more opportunity to spot a mis-match early on, it's also a sexy, magnetic quality in a person.The theme of genuine curiosity comes up throughout this episode of Secrets They'll Only Tell a Matchmaker.One caller asks why men feel intimidated by her lifestyle - have they been properly pre-qualified? Another asks how to pick profile prompts that spark real depth instead of surface-level small talk. And we hear from one woman who wants to know why some men go flakey after a couple of conversations.The conversation turns to whether where you live makes dating more difficult, why dating and manners in general seem to have declined, and how to know when a divorced or widowed man is really ready to start dating again.The big takeaway from this episode of Secrets They'll Only Tell a Matchmaker with Gina Hendrix: bring your energy and your curiosity everywhere you go, because that, more than anything, is what people remember.New episodes every week. Follow Gina on TikTok and Instagram @MatchmakerGinaHendrix and visit ginahendrix.com to learn more about her matchmaking for men and coaching programs for women.CHAPTERS:(00:00) Introduction(02:07) Detective vs Conversation(05:23) Saying No With Grace(09:31) Profiles That Spark Talk(10:54) Flaky Messages Wiggle Room(13:37) Apps Culture And First Dates(24:45) Prequalify And Bring Energy

Most people who buy a franchise fall in love before they ever run the numbers. And by the time they realize their mistake, they've already signed the check.On this episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show, host Don Williams sits down with Melissa Lewis, known in the industry as The Franchisologist, for a conversation that every entrepreneur, aspiring business owner and corporate professional thinking about their next move needs to hear. Melissa has spent over two decades matching people to franchise brands, and she has watched hundreds of hopeful buyers make the same costly mistake over and over again.This episode goes far beyond the basics of franchising. Don and Melissa talk about why so many entrepreneurs resist systems and structure, and what has to shift in their mindset before a franchise can actually work for them. They dig into the real difference between running a single successful business and building a true franchise brand, and why so many founders trip up the moment they try to scale. Melissa shares how she guides her clients through a structured process that keeps emotion out of the decision until the research is done, and why she believes the best business decisions still end with a gut check.You will hear stories from Melissa's own journey into the franchise world, including the early days that shaped how she coaches entrepreneurs today. Don and Melissa also get into what community really looks like inside a franchise system, why entrepreneurship can feel isolating without one, and what a well built franchise actually looks like a decade down the road, both financially and in day to day life.Whether you are a small business owner exploring franchising for the first time, a founder thinking about turning your own business into a franchise brand, or simply someone tired of the corporate grind and looking for a new path, this episode gives you a front row seat to how the right guidance can change the entire outcome.Press play and find out what separates the entrepreneurs who build something lasting from the ones who learn the hard way.Mentioned in this episode:Guest: Melissa Lewis, The Franchisologist, Franchise ConsultantHost: Don WilliamsShow: The Proven Entrepreneur ShowWebsite: Franchiseologist.comConnect with Melissa: LinkedIn, YouTubeTopics discussed: Franchising for entrepreneurs, franchise consulting, mindset shifts for business owners, scaling a business through systems, franchise culture and community, emotional versus analytical decision making, evaluating franchise brands, building generational and legacy wealth through franchising

Today's NPC Prompts were: Fantasy, Human (mostly), Tavern keeper, Eidetic Memory, Chaotic Good, Junk(?) Collector, Mages Destroyed his Tavern, Prefers trading trinkets for info instead of gold. At the base of a smoldering tavern, you find a sturdy human with an impressive beard, staring blankly at the remains of his tavern. Aiden Coldforge is known for trading information stored in his near perfect memory, preferring trinkets over gold for his equally impressive collection. But now the collection and Tavern are gone. He'd heard the mages whispering the night before that they needed to send a message. What kind of message, they didn't say, but he can tell you exactly what they were wearing. Submitted by Paul Maki​Submit a form here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/oSMMhMWpvZcLdGPK7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resonantmoon.com/npc-matchmaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠This project is for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dog Days of Podcasting ⁠⁠⁠​Music is "Air Prelude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Suzy Welch joins Matchmaker Maria to break down VALUES and what your core values can reveal about dating, compatibility, marriage, and the life you actually want. They get into why values (not personality) can make or break a relationship, the "divorce values" to watch for, why place and "belovedness" can be major dealbreakers, and whether couples really need to share the same top values. Also, Suzie shares what happened when her daughter and her fiance took the Values Bridge and discovered their top six values were exactly the same! Check out the The Values Bridge code MATCHMAKER today and comment your top 5 in the comments!

Today's NPC Prompts were: Horror, Awakened Flesh Golem, Vagabond, Innately Decent Person, Chaotic Neutral, Unsettling Physique, Multiple Limbs, Innocent MindBelov doesn't know where his name came from, nor why he has more arms than most people. He has memories from before, when he could stand in the light and be swarmed by loving family instead of flies and curses. He likes to stay on the docks at night. People don't scream at him there. But they do scream. And he is able to help... or hurt as needed. If you go to the abandoned warehouse that he calls home, you'll find a notebook from his creator. The name the creator places on the schematics of the creature you've come to know is Beloved. Submitted by RoySubmit a form here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/oSMMhMWpvZcLdGPK7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resonantmoon.com/npc-matchmaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠This project is for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dog Days of Podcasting ⁠⁠⁠​Music is "Air Prelude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brittany is playing Matchmaker, The Traitors: New Blood has a MN connection and when are we getting Taylor and Travis Wedding Pics!?Wayback Wednesday to the wild story behind the discovery of Sue the T-Rex.Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock's "Practical Magic" Reunion, Anne Hathaway's very REAL Baby Bump and Kyle Cooke/Carl Radke giving building business advice.Hot to Go with Anne Hathaway's Bump, Movie and Princess Diaries 3. Blake Lively is starting the slow roll comeback and Zach Braff/Rachel Bilson gonna start leaning into PR Relationship. Kendall drooled in front of her contractor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in “The Battle of the Sexes,” notching a victory for feminism, women's athletes, and societal equality. In America's collective memory, the iconic sporting event was on the up and up. But what if Riggs, a man nicknamed “The Happy Hustler,” needed money so badly that he threw the match? Was the fix in? Check out the 2013 ESPN article “The Match Maker,” by Don Van Natta: https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/9589625/the-match-maker Help us reach 10k followers on Instagram! @⁠theconspiracypod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER—WHO'S THEIR PERFECT MATCH? We heard you, you Cupids! Does Kody require a strong female protagonist? Does Janelle need an outdoorsman, or a Santa-type who specializes in major repairs? Is there a man alive capable of meeting Meri's needs for French doors and aggressive affirmation? THIS WEEK'S LINEUP:

In today's ep we're assigning reading syllabi to some of our favorite celebrities and telling them what we think they should be reading! And if you didn't already guess, we took the assignment VERY seriously.   Becca's Celebs Glen Powell - Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, The Guncle by Steven Rowley, The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett, The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Tree Paine - The Boys' Club by Erica Katz, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan  Anne Hathaway - All Fours by Miranda July, Famesick by Lena Dunham, The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland, Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino   Olivia's Celebs  Alicia Carmody - Strangers by Belle Burden, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn, Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed, Little Women by  Louisa May Alcott Noah Kahan -  The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, Good Material by Dolly Alderton Pedro Pascal - Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, John of John by Douglas Stuart,  Bonus Travis Kelce Pick - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano    July's Book Club Pick - The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff    Summer of Sol Bonus Book Club Picks 8/20 - One and Only by Maurene Goo 9/17 - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza   What we read this week Olivia -  The Children by Melissa Albert, London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe Becca - Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan, Once, Again, Always by Amanda Gayle (out Oct 6)   Obsessions Becca - MapTap.gg   Sponsors Skims - Shop our favorites at SKIMS.com. Let them know we sent selecting "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Caraway Home - Visit Carawayhome.com/BOP or use code BOP at checkout to take an additional 10% off your next purchase.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Order Olivia's Books, Little One, and Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club, and preorder Back Where We Started!   Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

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