Welcome to the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, a professional podcast for aspiring and established matchmakers who want to build ethical, sustainable, and credible matchmaking businesses.
Hosted by Arlene Washburn, the podcast examines what it actually takes to operate responsibly in a highly trust-based industry. Episodes focus on the intersection of ethics, psychology, business structure, and innovation, with attention to the real-world decisions matchmakers make behind the scenes and the impact those decisions have on clients, reputation, and long-term viability.
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Welcome to the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, a professional podcast for aspiring and established matchmakers who want to build ethical, sustainable, and credible matchmaking businesses.
Hosted by Arlene Washburn, the podcast examines what it actually takes to operate responsibly in a highly trust-based industry. Episodes focus on the intersection of ethics, psychology, business structure, and innovation, with attention to the real-world decisions matchmakers make behind the scenes and the impact those decisions have on clients, reputation, and long-term viability.
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In this episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn sits down with another industry innovator to explore the matchmaking system explicitly designed for professionals who want to grow, without compromising on quality, ethics, or personalization.
You’ll hear how matchmaker April Beyer leveraged 25+ years of experience to develop a psychology-driven, values-based platform that eliminates the guesswork in client compatibility, improves efficiency, and empowers collaboration across the industry. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by operations or unsure about client fit, this conversation offers the clarity and structure you've been looking for.
💡 Inside this episode:
The moment matchmakers know they should refer a client, and how to do it right
Why professionalism, presence, and relatability are essential for attracting top-tier clients
A deep dive into the 10 values-based compatibility categories behind “The Myers-Briggs for the heart”
A robust framework for running your matchmaking business smarter, not harder
How technology can elevate—not replace—your matchmaking expertise
Whether you're building your business or ready to scale, this episode is your roadmap to a more aligned, future-forward matchmaking practice.
🔗 Connect with April Beyer:
Website: aprilbeyer.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aprilbeyer
Instagram: @april__beyer
Email: adbeyer@levelconnections.com (for demos and collaboration)
🎙️ Hosted by Arlene Washburn, Matchmaking Mentor | Ethical Matchmaking Advocate
Matchmaker Accreditation: IMCBoard.org
Dater's Resource: WWRNetwork.com