Episodes
12
Sept. 22, 2026
EP 12. From Visibility to Conversations: LinkedIn for Professional Matchmakers with Natasha Walstra
LinkedIn visibility has little value if it never develops into meaningful professional conversations. In this episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn speaks with LinkedIn strategist Natasha Walstra about how professional matchmakers can use LinkedIn to strengthen their credibility, build relationships, and create new business opportunities without spending all day on the platform. Natasha explains how to make your profile sound like you, communicate what distinguishes your wo...
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Jan. 22, 2026
Matchmaking's Credibility Crisis: Why Trust is Eroding Across the Industry
Professional matchmaking is more visible than ever. Fees are higher, clients are more informed, and expectations are sharper, yet public trust hasn't risen at the same pace. This disconnect isn't accidental. The matchmaking industry has a credibility problem, and it shows up most clearly in how matchmakers explain what clients are actually paying for. In this solo episode, Arlene Washburn exposes the uncomfortable truth: client confusion isn't the root problem. Unclear value articulation is. Wh...