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Sep 3
32m 7s

You’re Making a HUGE Mistake on the Apps...

Connell Barrett
About this episode
If you struggle on the apps, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett reveals the big mistake that costs you matches and dates—and how to fix it. Plus, Connell shares his best Hinge prompt ever. Then he unveils the 3 must-have prompts every profile needs to FINALLY make online-dating work for you.

Highlights of this Episode:

01:00: Online Dating is NOT Dating—Here’s What It Is

03:01: The Real Reason You Struggle to Get Quality Matches

05:18: What Don Draper Knows about the Dating Apps

07:42: Connell’s #1 Hinge Prompt—and Why It Works

18:47: The 3 Prompts You Need on Your Hinge, Bumble or Tinder Profile

BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO LEARN ABOUT 1-ON-1 COACHING: http://www.DatingTransformation.com

EMAIL CONNELL FOR A FREE COPY OF HIS BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKSBUT YOU DON'T”: Connell@datingtransformation.com
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