Matchmakers and love industry professionals are constantly overworking and spread thin because they end up playing multiple roles in their business, while still being leaders in their personal life. That’s why it’s crucial to think about self-care.

It’s really important and irresponsible to coach clients and not understand the full picture. Thing is, there’s an actual studied science to dating and successful relationships. And if you learn it, you might be on your way to your best year yet.

But many couples will wait til after the holidays to announce a divorce or separation, especially if they have children. So while the holidays may seem quiet in terms of divorced singles, this is actually a smart time to start planting the seeds for how valuable your insights, guidance, and expertise really are.

Holidays is a time of gift giving to let the people we love most know we appreciate them. And one of the easiest ways to get that “happiness high” is by giving to others.

While many of us nod in agreement when reading the above statement, Jennifer Hayes is breathing life into it every time she helps someone find their perfect match. It’s the motto and perhaps the driving force behind her successful business.

Back in 2015, Forbes posted an article on the “8 Key Tactics for Developing Employees.” One of the tactics stresses the importance of getting connected to a network of key contacts that can help you and your business grow and stay engaged in your career. Forbes writes, “Introduce them [employees] to other professionals that can serve as mentors or coaches, sign them up for professional industry associations, send them to training courses and workshops, and create and attend networking events.” This is important information as a certified matchmaker because, often, after we complete our training or have been in business [...]