GLR Spotlight is an interview series featuring Matchmakers, Dating Coaches & Relationship Experts
Global Love Report – December 11th, 2024
Interviewed by Global Love Report
Global Love Spotlight was created to feature some of our industry peers as a way for our community to get to know one another. Learn from what has worked successfully, as well as gain different perspectives and insights into various business strategies. We hope to continuously grow as an industry together by sharing these best practices with everyone!
Ellie Harrison
Meet Ellie Harrison, a certified Matchmaker & Global Headhunter at Ignite Dating. Discover more about her in the interview below!
Contact Number: 0333 366 0640
Global Love Report Interview
Global Love Report (GLR): What is the name of your company?
Ellie Harrison (EH): Ignite Dating
GLR: Which locations do you cover?
EH: UK/Europe/US/Asia
GLR: What was your career before entering the matchmaking industry?
EH: Personal Assistant
GLR: Why did you decide to become a matchmaker?
EH: I decided to become a matchmaker because I’m a true people person—I love connecting with others and finding ways to bring happiness into their lives. Matchmaking allows me to combine my passion for helping people with my enjoyment of headhunting, creating meaningful relationships that make a difference.
GLR: Did your perception of what a matchmaker is or does change after being certified?
EH: Not really. I was already quite busy with work, matchmaking, and headhunting, so I’ve simply continued with what I was doing. However, since becoming certified, I’ve taken on more responsibility as Michelle [Begy] has gained additional clients in NYC. I’ve been focused on headhunting for all of them, which has kept me even busier.
GLR: What are you looking forward to as a matchmaker?
EH: The things I most look forward to as a matchmaker is seeing my clients in a loving, happy and healthy relationship.
GLR: Have you met any other matchmakers? How has that experience been?
EH: Before becoming certified, I had already collaborated with various matchmakers, which was an amazing experience and a fantastic way to network within the industry. Recently, I attended the Global Love Conference in New York & London, where I had the opportunity to connect with many wonderful and inspiring matchmakers from around the world.
GLR: Do you have any advice for people still considering whether or not they want to be a matchmaker?
EH: I believe patience is absolutely essential in matchmaking. There are times when you headhunt someone specifically for a client, only to have them decline. It can take multiple attempts and a lot of perseverance before you finally secure a “yes.”
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