With over 13 years of experience helping singles match and make friends, I have unique insights into the mind of the opposite sex. I have even had successful matches that are together still. Dating and searching for the right person is full of pitfalls and problems, as well as happiness and elation.
I offer classes and training sessions for you to deal with certain issues most singles deal with when trying to find someone online. Please read descriptions and submit the form to check scheduling and be invoiced for your class or workshop. Price and duration is shown for each, as well as discounts available for members. Most are provided in group format with minimum attendance necessary, but I can also offer one-on-one training at tutorial prices.
Beginners: The Dangerous Dating Game
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COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
Sometimes it seems we live in a time that lacks honor, decency, respect, and self control. You never know what you are going to get. This workshop class will cover some of the pitfalls and problems with trying to date strangers online. Take steps to protect your privacy, your dignity, and your physical self using tips and techniques covered here. Safety is a good start with dating sites. You don’t really know who you are dealing with out there.
Write Right: How to write an effective ad for singles sites
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
I have been successful in meeting singles online because of my ads. I can teach you what others are looking for, what to avoid, and how to narrow the field to people you would actually date. We will develop an add for you that should be effective to get you noticed and on your way to success. Truth, emotion, and communication are key. This will take place at your home, or in a group setting for discount. Don’t pay attention to my personal profile. It is always an experiment and work in progress to have examples for your training.
Step 3: Fine Tune Your Profile
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
Now that you got the basics going, does your profile really reflect well on you? Have you been honest about what you like to do, or did you list things you haven’t done in years? How about your demeanor and attitude? Did you spell-check and Grammarly your profile? Take a few more minutes and you will have the ultimate tool at your disposal to find the right person. I will show you how to make this happen and have the best chances to write for the person that is right for you.
No Results Yet: Your Profile Can Use Help
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
You don’t have time to spend on your profile, right? Did you attend the previous classes and still have no luck? It only takes a few minutes if you have it planned and can make a world of difference using materials from this class. We may even complete it in our workshop. You will save time (and frustration) by not dealing with lack of response, wrong responses, and scammers. You will save time after all, when you do it right the first time. Why not attract the right people, instead of wasting your time?
Pic Pic Pic: Effective picture taking for singles ads and other purposes
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
You see many types of pictures online. Some good, some bad, some ugly ~ not the people, the pictures. Yes it is possible to take an ugly picture. What makes a picture effective, what represents you best, and what is inappropriate. That too-tight skirt, the pursed lips that look like you want to suck on a straw, the shirtless flex and strange grin. Let’s get your picture done right.
Communication: IMHO IDK WTH To Say
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
Not only is communication a two way street, you have to know how to merge safely into traffic. People are so fast to use abbreviations and emoticons, or just to dismiss things completely. Be patient and respectful, and answer people that contact you. Be patient when waiting for a response to your contact. Know what to say to get the best results, and how to respond to get what you want and avoid what you don’t. We’ll even get them to help you!
Translation: Read between the lines of single-speak / Get an answer every time!
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
You write to someone to either get no answer or get an answer that they are not interested or you are not a match. This can be from a combination of things, but maybe you are picking the wrong people to contact. I will teach you what ads mean, who to contact, and who to avoid. There are certain keywords that should be avoided, and some that should attract you. I teach you the difference and figure what you should look for based on your own needs.
Online Success: I Caught One, What Now?
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
Let’s say you got past the first hello. What next? There is a whole deal of etiquette that goes along with dating that many people forget. First, get to know about them. Second, let them know about you. Third, put them to the test. Fourth, take your time, cheek their patience. Fifth get one and take a swig. Sixth, know how to respond when they ask to contact you by phone or text. Last, arrange to meet. We will also discuss steps to make that safer.
Let’s Play The Scammer: Who is it, Where are they?
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
Scammers do what they can to get money out of people they victimize. I will teach you how to spot them and protect yourself. Why not turn the tables on them and see how far you can take them? I share my experience doing this, and how you can look forward to their contact. First you have to learn how to spot them to protect yourself, right? I will show you what to never share, and how to deal with them without letting it get you upset.
The Truth of Introspection: How do I use these test results?
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
People talk about introspection, their personality traits, and even take tests on some dating sites. What do Myers Briggs results really mean? If you don’t answer the questions truthfully, it means nothing at all. You should enlist someone who knows you well to help answer questions and talk about yourself. You don’t know yourself as well as you think you do, no matter what you want to believe. We will work that all out and get to it.
Success Anywhere: How to meet singles outside of dating sites
COST: $25 + $5 (supplies paid at event)
DURATION: 2 hour workshop
MINIMUM: 5 attendees
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 off -or- free supplies
There are many other sites and offline places to meet people and make arrangements to find some awesome friends and candidates for romance. We will set up some accounts, deal with online calendars, and I will show you how to find places to meet people that fit your criteria.
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