The Short Version: Dating coaches take on a serious responsibility in mentoring single people. But who coaches these coaches? In truth, few training programs exist to help dating coaches build their business and master proven techniques. That’s why Hart Coaching Academy has gotten a lot of attention in the industry. Its online lessons train aspiring dating coaches around the world and put them on a path to success. A self-taught dating coach named Christine Hart launched this academy to inform and inspire a new generation of love leaders.
In 2018, the American dating market made $2.5 billion in revenue. A survey of the market found that 400 dating coaches operated within the United States, and that number has only grown larger in the last few years.
Dating coaches are an important resource for singles who want to up their romantic game and improve their relationship skills. Singles who receive guidance from a trained dating coach can see a big difference in all sorts of dating scenarios whether it’s setting up a good dating profile or sharing reliable conversation starters. Dating coaches may even help some clients overcome shyness or build confidence.
Hart Coaching Academy delivers industry expertise to newcomers to the business.
What draws a person to the career of dating coaching? Christine Hart of Hart Coaching Academy suggests that aspiring dating coaches are people who love love.
“They’re already the go-to person in their circle of friends. They drop everything to hear about their friends’ dates. They want to know the details — how they felt, where they went, how they dressed. They often help their friends create online profiles,” Christine said.
Hart Coaching Academy recognizes such talent and helps individuals turn it into a full-fledged business. Christine started coaching in 2007, and she brings her experiences as a self-taught pro to the academy.
She told us the idea to start a Hart Coaching Academy came when she found herself fielding questions from colleagues and newcomers in the industry. In 2013, she realized that dating coaches could use a coach of their own, and she could fill that role.
“I knew so much about the industry, and people were coming to me saying, will you mentor me? I want to do what you do,” she told us. “I put together a full curriculum where I teach others everything I know.”
Participants Learn From Christine Hart’s Firsthand Experiences
Most would-be coaches who enroll in Hart Coaching Academy are from the United States, though Christine said she has worked with students from around the world. Recent graduates have started practices in Tasmania, France, Germany, and Canada.
“Love is an international thing. Everyone is struggling with their dating life everywhere on the planet,” she said.
About 90% of Christine’s students are women, and students range in age from 22 to 63. Most are entrepreneurs or hard-working professionals who are looking for a new business opportunity. Maybe they’re switching careers, or maybe they want to expand their matchmaking agency to include coaching. Whatever their background, the academy gives them a comprehensive introduction to how dating coaching works.