The Company Reimagining Matchmaking for the Modern Dater

The Short Version: Modern daters need support and resources that recognize that dating is different than it used to be. Next Evolution Matchmaking gives singles hands-on guidance with their online dating profiles, so they can enjoy the best parts of online dating without worrying about the technicalities. 

Daters have never had so many options. From online dating to social clubs to matchmaking, modern singles have countless options to find connections at their fingertips. Now, the challenge is finding the avenue that’s right for you.

All the different online dating options can be overwhelming, and each app and site has its pros and cons. You may not know the right clubs or activities to get involved in to meet like-minded (and single) people, and matchmaking can be confusing to research if you don’t know anything about it.

It can be challenging to find the information you need to make an educated decision about which dating avenue is right for you. But making the right choice is important. 

Joshua Pompey is an online dating expert and the founder of Next Evolution Matchmaking. Next Evolution Matchmaking is a dating service that gives singles hands-on professional support as they navigate online dating. 

It was born out of the modern dater’s need for a hybrid dating approach. Not all singles need a matchmaker, but everyone could use extra help in formulating a successful online dating strategy. Next Evolution Matchmaking offers the perfect solution.

“The world has shifted quite a bit, and traditional matchmaking doesn’t work for everyone,” Joshua said. “I help my clients run their online dating apps, which we believe provide the best opportunities for finding success, and take care of the tedious aspects so they can just enjoy the better parts– the actual dating experience.”

The emergence of online dating changed the way people meet, what they look for, and how they approach relationships. Once an unconventional way to meet people, online dating is firmly mainstream. 

“I’ve been helping online daters for many years, and at some point, I realized a whole lot of men and women didn’t have the time, energy, or desire to manage online dating apps on their own,” Joshua said. “They would benefit from just a little bit of extra assistance.”

Joshua married aspects of online dating coaching and matchmaking to create his process. He realized that with so many singles using online dating, finding and connecting with the right people can be a challenge. It becomes a matter of learning how to attract and get dates with compatible people.

“Maybe 15 years ago, it might have been a little taboo to talk about being on a dating app,” Joshua said. “But these days, if you’re single and not on a dating app, you get asked why. I do think it’s the best place to find a relationship and meet new people.”

Joshua and the team at Next Evolution helps clients form attractive and engaging profiles. They sort through other profiles, perform searches for their clients, write their messages, and arrange dates. 

Clients get the hands-on attention that comes with a traditional matchmaking service while enjoying all the convenience and perks of online dating. Joshua said cultivating a strong relationship with clients is essential to Next Evolution’s model.

Since clients allow their matchmaker to log into their dating accounts, the matchmaker must get to know their clients on a personal level and establish trust. 

“What differentiates us from other companies is that we have intimate relationships with our clients,” Joshua said. “We’re not a company that outsources a big staff and just assigns you a random staff member. We’re small and hands-on.”

Next Evolution uses a tried-and-true process that’s proved successful for hundreds of singles. “It’s a full service in the sense that we start from the beginning. We create our clients’ profiles,” Joshua said. “We help them to decide which sites would be best for them, and then create profiles on these sites.”

Before deciding on which apps and sites to use, a Next Evolution professional meets with their client. They take notes, build a file, and get to know who the person is and what they’re looking for. Next Evolution learns specifically about their relationship history and goals.

Next Evolution then begins to source photos and information to create profiles on their selected sites and apps. “We usually encourage our clients to send whatever photos they have that might be useful or desirable,” Joshua said. “Then we’ll review them.”

Next Evolution gives clients feedback on their submitted materials. Joshua said that if a client’s photos need upgrades, the team will guide them on how they might set about acquiring the right collection of photos. Next Evolution’s strong suit is creating profiles that show off the user’s personality and attract well-matched profiles.”

Once a client’s Next Evolution matchmaker has a firm grasp on their personality and desires, their profile goes live. The matchmaker works on the profile five days a week and sends their client daily reports. 

The matchmaker’s daily tasks include targeted searches, email management, filtering out unwanted profiles, and making daily adjustments to the profile. These aspects of online dating are essential for success, but they are tedious, time-consuming, and not always doable for busy singles.

Clients will receive a daily report from their matchmaker detailing the events of the day, plus personalized tips and coaching resources. Clients still have full access to all of their online dating accounts and can be as involved in the process as they wish.

“As all dating goes, it’s a numbers game, so you never know if there’s going to be chemistry even if it seems right on paper,” Joshua said. “The more dates you go on, the sooner you’ll get the face-to-face chemistry, and we can make better matches.”

Next Evolution serves men and women and boasts impressive client success rates. “The ideal client is anybody looking for love,” Joshua said. “It can vary from people in their 20s to people in their 70s. We work with everybody.”

VIP Membership gives singles unlimited access to Next Evolution’s online matchmaking services. These include profile and photo creation, messaging management, selective matching, phone consultations, and email coaching.

Next Evolution gives each client the opportunity to personalize their experience. Some clients are interested in sitting on the sidelines and allowing their personal matchmaker to take the lead. Others want to be more involved and rely on their matchmaker for support here and there.

Joshua said some clients want their matchmaker to message and set up dates on their behalf. Some clients prefer their matchmaker to make targeted searches and create lists of promising profiles. It’s up to each single to decide on their dating strategy.

Online dating makes it easier than ever to meet new people, but that doesn’t mean it’s simple. A unique approach like Next Evolution’s harnesses the best parts of digital dating while leaving the hassle behind.

“We’ve had a tremendous success rate over the years and so many happy clients,” Joshua said. “Online dating is the way to meet people, and we make it easier.”