MBM

09/01/2026

Guys: ever wonder why a first date that seemed to go fine from your perspective never leads to a second one? 🤔

You show up, you're polite, the conversation flows "ok", and you leave thinking it went pretty well... and then nothing. No text back. No second date.

Here's the truth: going "fine" is exactly the problem.

Our Dream Team partner, Consultant Chris, who coaches men on confidence and communication, just broke down the five first date mistakes that quietly make you forgettable, and most of them have nothing to do with what you'd expect.

This is exactly why Chris is part of our Dream Team. Chris helps our male clients build the confidence and communication skills that can help change a date's entire trajectory, turning "fine" into something more memorable, meaningful, and built to last.

Curious which mistake you might be making? Read the full breakdown below. 👇



http://www.connectedbymbm.com/dating-advice/the-five-first-date-mistakes-that-make-you-instantly-forgettable

08/31/2026

Whenever I'm out in the wild simply talking to people, or actively working events promoting our Luxury Matchmaking Services, I hear the same exhaustion come up over and over.

* Real and founded complaints that there is a lack of "Old School Dating" - aka Organic Meetings in real life that could potentially lead to romance and a committed relationship.

* The endless swiping that goes nowhere.

* The conversations that fizzle out before they even become anything.

* The quiet frustration of feeling like they're doing everything to meet someone real and still coming up empty.

And then I tell them what I do and how I do it, and something shifts.

It's not confusion. It's hope. That flicker in someone's eyes when they realize they don't have to keep doing this alone. That there's a better way to meet someone. That Dating can and should be intentional and that there's a real and dedicated person right here in their own community who actually sees them, hears them, and wants to help them find someone to enjoy their life with.

And that person is me. And that Company is https://www.connectedbymbm.com/

We are a Boutique Luxury Matchmaking Service. I keep how many clients we work with at a time small intentionally, because I want to actually know the people we're working with, not just their preferences on paper. Behind every tired swipe is someone who still believes something real is possible, they just need someone in their corner to help them get there.

To everyone still hoping there has to be a better way to find love: this is exactly why MBM exists.

Hi - I'm Michelle - CEO/Executive Matchmaker and the Founder of MBM.

If I haven't met or talked to you in person yet - I'd welcome that opportunity. And if you're ready to start dating with Intention and would like to learn more about Matchmaking and Intentional Dating, you can schedule your MBM Fit Session and Consultation at https://calendly.com/michelle-connectedbymbm/new-meeting

MBM... Because it's just better here.

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

If you’re dating with intention, speak your truth.

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

👏 Meet Howard Myles-Kimmel — MBM's Preferred Photographer & Personal Brand Builder! 👏

Let's be honest: your photos are doing more talking than you are.

Before someone reads a single word about you, they've already decided a lot... confident? approachable? genuine? All from a handful of images, in just a few seconds.

That's exactly why we're so excited to welcome Howard to the MBM Dream Team. 🎉

Howard isn't just a photographer, he's a personal brand builder. He helps our clients show up as exactly who they are... because the right photo doesn't just look good, it tells the truth about you. And that's what draws the right person in.

Here's something else worth knowing: MBM will never be about swiping or public profiles. But we DO believe in the power of collaboration. Through our membership in the Matchmaker Alliance and the reach of LEVEL, our Private National Database, your profile can (with your permission!) be seen by other vetted matchmakers across the country - even across the WORLD - should you choose that option. That means more possibilities, more chances, more paths to your person.

Which makes great photos even more important. The more eyes that may see your profile, the more your pictures need to capture the real you, instantly.

Because confidence photographs. Authenticity photographs. And when your personal brand is built with purpose, the right connections tend to follow.

Welcome to the Dream Team, Howard! We're so glad to have you walking beside us on our clients' dating journeys. 💛

Want to see more about Howard and the rest of our Dream Team? 👉 connectedbymbm.com

MBM - Because you deserve better.

08/22/2026

What a beautiful evening at Spice Farms last night.

Dining under the stars, amazing fresh food from the earth and even more beautiful company. ❤️❤️❤️

Ty for my birthday gift, Cat Gyure, I love you!

08/20/2026

We are so excited to have Pat on our Dream Team!! You can read more about how Pat assists our clients in looking and feeling their best in their dating journey and every day life at connectedbymbm.com/our-team

Welcome to the team, Patty!

A New Partnership...and a New Season of Confidence ✨

Dating in this season of life can feel very different than it did years ago.
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Maybe you’re newly single. Maybe you’re considering dating again after a long relationship. Or perhaps you’re simply ready to open your heart to what’s next—but when you look in your closet, you realize your wardrobe no longer reflects the woman you are today.

That’s where I can help.
I’m honored to share that I’ve been selected as an Esteemed Referral Partner on the MBM Dream Team, a handpicked circle of trusted professionals working alongside Michelle Blank and , a luxury matchmaking service.
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Michelle personally vets each professional on her Dream Team, and I’m grateful to be someone she trusts to help women navigate the important connection between personal style, self-image, and dating confidence.
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Together, we can refine a personal style that feels authentic to you now—choosing colors and silhouettes that flatter you today, creating outfits that help you feel beautiful and comfortable, and preparing looks for everything from a casual coffee date to dinner, special events, or travel.
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Most importantly, I want you to walk into a room or onto a date feeling confident, current, feminine, and completely yourself.
Whether you're a Connected by MBM client or simply navigating a new chapter in your own life, I'd be honored to help you prepare for what's next.

You can learn more about Michelle and the full MBM Dream team here http:www.connectedbymbm.com/our-team, or reach out to me directly to talk about how personal styling can support you on your own dating journey.

Style with Purpose. Confidence for What's Next.