How much does Barbie Adler's Selective Search cost?

Selective Search matchmaking packages start at $75,000 and can reach $500,000 depending on your requirements. When the service launched in 2000, pricing started at $5,000-$10,000 and eventually grew to $25,000-$50,000 as the company expanded nationally.

What is the "Meet Your Future®" process?

The "Meet Your Future®" process is Barbie Adler's trademarked 6-step matchmaking system that includes: Intake (consultations and interviews), Benchmarks (examining 225+ compatibility indicators), Screening (interviewing database candidates), Selection (presenting match details), Meeting (the actual date), and Evaluation (post-date feedback from both parties).

Does Selective Search charge both clients and matches?

No, Selective Search only charges clients seeking matches, not the candidates in their database. Adler explained to the Chicago Tribune that charging both sides leads to "irresponsible matchmaking" where matchmakers get lazy and fill quotas. By keeping one side free, she maintains a larger network to choose from.

Where does Barbie Adler recruit potential matches?

Adler's team recruits candidates through Ivy League alumni publications, Forbes magazine, in-flight magazines, LinkedIn, and upscale social events. All candidates go through the same in-person interview screening process that paying clients experience, even though candidates don't pay to join the database.

What cities does Selective Search operate in?

Selective Search has offices in major US cities including Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington DC. The company is affiliated with matchmakers all over North America, allowing them to work with single professionals across the United States.

What is Barbie Adler's background before matchmaking?

Before founding Selective Search in 2000, Adler was a headhunter with an executive search firm in the Chicago area, recruiting for Fortune 500 companies. She's been casually matchmaking since high school—two couples she paired up in high school ended up marrying each other after college.

Who is Barbie Adler's typical client?

Selective Search clients are successful professionals who prioritize quality in dating and are ready to find love. These are typically high-net-worth individuals who have advanced their careers while sacrificing their dating lives, and are now willing to invest $75,000-$500,000 to find a serious relationship.

How does Selective Search compare to other elite matchmakers?

Selective Search operates in the $75K-$500K range, similar to other elite matchmakers like Patti Stanger or SEI Club (which can cost over $1 million). Alternative services like VIDA Select offer professional matchmaking at more affordable prices with less upfront financial risk, while leveraging larger pools of potential matches. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.