'Dating Concierge' & NBC Star De-mystifies Relationships in Online Coliumn

EKC's latest online addiction is BFF founder Rachel Canis' article series on dating and relationships.

In real life, Rachel gets paid to use her relationship savvy to help her clients achieve dating success. But in her online Examiner column, the dating pro gives free advice on everything from pre-date jitters to Facebook dos and don'ts. Check it out if you haven't already-- single or not, you have to admit she has some pretty insightful things to say!

The Measures People Take to Meet Mr. & Mrs. Right

Stef Saffron is a Chicago matchmaker. She's the founder of Stef and the City. Stef has a lot of experience and her costs are affordable. She prides herself in being able to pair off commitment-minded daters who are in the "dating sweet spot" (ages 26 to 32) and finding dates for men.

But what happens to singles who aren't so easy to match via the Internet of otherwise? What about locals who have taken a break from dating and have missed the whole social media craze? What about people who don't have a lot of free time but have significant emotional baggage? What about women who aren't in their child-bearing years? What about the fashion and appearance challenged?

At Best Foot Forward, we consider ourselves the go-to team. As a professional dating concierge, we take the necessary steps to ensure individual success stories. Across the nation, there are extreme examples of what singles are doing to meet or market themselves in search of a mate.

New York's Janis Spidel and Los Angeles' Patty Stanger charge a minimum of $25,000 to scour their cities to find the "perfect" match for their male clients. Whether or not you believe in the longevity of these matches, the media is giving these women a lot of attention.

Outside of Chicago, a 23-year-old guy at DatingBrian.com has left his love life to Facebook and Twitter. People can vote to determine the future of his dating life. (read more...)

Wealth Builders Summit Organizers Discuss Their Vision on Examiner

Examiner.com interviewed John Halpin and Robert Finkelstein, founders of Wealth Builders Global, who produced this past weekend's hugely successful Wealth Builders Summit in Downtown L.A. Penny Stein talks to the guys about what goes into planning an outstanding self-help seminar:

A thunderous clap of applause exploded from behind closed doors at the Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles hotel as James Malinchak dominated the stage espousing speaking and motivational tips that electrified an audience teetering on 400.

That was a common scene at a recent three-day Wealth Builders Summit in downtown Los Angeles as America’s leading self-help experts worked the room sharing their guiding principles and product offerings designed to open the audiences’ mind to the unlimited possibilities of personal and corporate success.

I pulled myself away from the California Room to steal a few minutes with co-producers John Halpin and Robert Finkelstein.

I asked the duo to share with me and my readers how they met, what brought them together, and what their plans were for future Wealth Builders events.

I was surprised when John told me that he and Robert connected on Facebook. John reached out to Robert after discovering they had like interests, they met, brainstormed and ultimately formed Wealth Builders Global, a company centered on bringing top motivational speakers and personal improvement experts together in a forum where they can share what they have learned with individuals seeking to take it to the next level. (read more...)

Examiner Eagerly Anticipates the Wealth Builders Summit

Penny Stein of Examiner.com discusses her plans to attend the Wealth Builders Summit this Saturday in Downtown L.A.:

You alone are the architect of your future. Plan it, design it, and go build it.
--- Penny Stein

If you feel stuck in that perennial rut, come out to the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, network with enterprising minds and learn from well-known financial and marketing experts such as Brian Tracy – renowned author and speaker, Robert Allen – real estate investor and author, Stephen Pierce – internet wealth building star.

This summit is designed to guide you toward creating the life that you were born to live. Using the proven techniques, tactics and strategies of these experts you will be positioned for success only once imagined.

Join Wealth Builders Summit’s co-producers Robert Finkelstein and John Halpin and a plethora of leading entrepreneurs at this weekend’s Wealth Builders Summit. Eileen Koch & Company, INC., a top-shelf Los Angeles Public Relations firm, is responsible for marketing this dynamic event. (read more...)