NBC NY – Jan 12 – Siggy Flicker is the head matchmaker for Model Quality Introductions in the New York tri-state area. Lisa Clampitt is the president of VIP Life and co-founder of the Matchmaking Institute, a book author and a professional matchmaker since 1999.
Q: Who are your millionaire clients?
Flicker: We have clients that range from celebrities, CEOs, Doctors, Dentists, Attorneys and Inventors.
Clampitt: VIP Life male clients tend to range from late 20’s to mid 50’s, with varied occupations.
Q: What are they looking for?
Flicker: Attractive, fun, polished, intelligent, classy ladies who posses “THE WHOLE PACKAGE” – beauty, brains and a body.
Clampitt: These days, looks alone don't cut it. Men are looking for it all; looks, style, personality, intellectual compatibility, good nature and in the end; LOVE.
Q: What are some tips on dating and keeping a millionaire?
Flicker: Act like a lady and keep conversations on the first few dates light. Don't talk about failed past relationships or financial problems or politics.
Clampitt: One of the biggest requests VIP Life gets from its male clients is that they want a sweet and genuine woman who is not angry or jaded.
Q: Who are your female clients? What are the chances for an average looking gal to date a millionaire?
Flicker: Age 20-50. The chances are great.
Clampitt: From early 20’s to mid 40’s. They are beautiful and sophisticated.
Q: What are your fees?
Flicker: Men pay $20,000 and up a year. The women, if accepted pay nothing.
Clampitt: Fees start at $12,500 and up for men and membership is free for exceptional women who qualify to enter the database.
FULL ARTICLE @ NBC NEW YORK
Mark Brooks: Case in point, the internet dating industry is leaving money on the table.
LIME LIFE – Jan 22 – Studies show that individuals with low self-esteem are more likely to cheat on their partners. In mid-2009, David Reese, the owner of UK-based Married and Looking, said that he saw an increase of subscribers to his site. Ashley Madison, which specializes in promoting extramarital affairs has seen steady growth since January 2008: the traffic rank went from around the top 15,00 to 4,500 in January 2010. Philanderers.com, which not only provides dating services for committed individuals looking to cheat, but gives tips on not getting caught, stayed strong through tumultuous economic changes. FULL ARTICLE @ LIME LIFE
