+ What makes Shannon’s Circle different from other matchmaking firms?

As a boutique, white-glove matchmaking company, the key difference is Shannon, her established network of intellectually curious singles, her personal touch, and strategic approach.

Let’s start with Shannon. She is an entrepreneur and highly educated Ivy League graduate/ MBA that has enjoyed a 20+ year career in the corporate world as a senior executive. That is a rare combination in the matchmaking world.

Exclusive Network. As a function of Shannon’s background, her rolodex/ database is flush with those same types of singles. These singles that work with Shannon want to meet someone who is intellectually curious - an intellectual peer that has a similar background.

Personal Approach - She takes time to get to know you, your relationship history and what you want in your next chapter. Shannon is selective and only takes on clients that are a good fit with her brand and that she can truly help. She only works with a small number of clients at a time.

Strategic Lens - Shannon’s goal is to get you into a great relationship. She takes a holistic approach as your trusted partner on your love quest. When you start your engagement she has a strategy in mind for getting you there. As you go along, she evaluates what is working/ not working and revises the approach. She weaves in other services such as date coaching, online dating concierge service, and mock dates depending on what is needed.

As a result, Shannon’s niche is pretty specific and she is definitely not the matchmaker for everyone. Her clients are highly educated C-suite business leaders, CEOs, venture capitalists, top physicians, and scientists that are top in their field.

+ What is Shannon’s philosophy about matchmaking?

Shannon is focused on getting you into the right relationship with a wonderful partner. Her goal isn’t to get you on a series of dates to check a box. Shannon is continually working on the puzzle of finding your person. As needed, she will weave in other strategies (date coaching, online dating concierge, mock dates) to get you there.

+ Who is Shannon’s Circle a good fit for?

Our Clients are intellectually curious and kind. They are highly educated, high achievers making a difference. Our clients typically have earned graduate degrees from an Ivy League school and are at the top of their chosen field.

+ Do you match your clients with only the singles already in Shannon’s Circle?

No, we leave no stone unturned. Shannon and her team look far and wide to find the right person for her client. Her Circle (private database) is just one resource she taps into. She also taps into her personal network connections, as well as her connections with matchmakers who have their own database of singles. Her team does targeted outreach as well to find the right person for her client.

+ How much does matchmaking cost?

It varies and is tailored to each client’s search. Shannon’s Circle Matchmaking packages are typically in the 5-figure range. VIP packages are a larger investment.

+ How long is the matchmaking engagement?

It is customized to each client. Typically an engagement is between 6 and 12 months. Shannon estimates how long it will take her to find “the one” for the client to inform the engagement.

+ What is Shannon’s success rate?

80% of the time our clients end up in a relationship. While no one can promise that you will fall in love, Shannon stands by her promise that her clients will meet highly educated, intellectually curious, healthy and kind singles while working with her. See our Love Stories and Testimonials.