{"id":2844,"date":"2018-01-11T08:54:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T08:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ivyrelations.com\/ivy-international-exclusive-dating-matchmaking-agency-empowering-successful-single-professionals-find-perfect-partner\/"},"modified":"2018-01-11T09:11:35","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T09:11:35","slug":"ivy-international-exclusive-dating-matchmaking-agency-empowering-successful-single-professionals-find-perfect-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivyrelations.com\/it\/ivy-international-exclusive-dating-matchmaking-agency-empowering-successful-single-professionals-find-perfect-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Ivy International \u2014 An Exclusive Dating &#038; Matchmaking Agency Empowering Successful Single Professionals to Find the Perfect Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><em><strong>The Short Version:<\/strong>\u00a0When Matchmaker Inga Verbeeck founded\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.datingadvice.com\/external\/?site=763b699a60bcfc5dc0f90dff5a4ba5bd9d0f890914a6f4ab5dccc1a36c5207d2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivy International<\/a>, she was clear about her driving philosophy: to stay true to her belief in what she calls \u201ctrickle-down-lov-o-nomics\u201d as a means of contributing to a happier world. Inga told us when successful, influential people find fulfilment\u00a0in their relationships it trickles into every aspect of their lives and into the lives of those around them. And her roster of clients worth millions of dollars and 16 offices around the globe are proof her personalized, psychology-based approach to matchmaking works. At Ivy International, Inga and her team are helping the world\u2019s high-net-worth singles connect with partners who share their lifestyles and aspirations.<\/em><\/h5>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.datingadvice.com\/external\/?site=763b699a60bcfc5dc0f90dff5a4ba5bd9d0f890914a6f4ab5dccc1a36c5207d2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivy International<\/a>\u00a0Founder and CEO Inga Verbeeck has dedicated her life to both the business and magic of helping influential professionals find love. Since 2011, this highly trained matchmaker and entrepreneur has given more than 300 couples the keys to unlock fulfilling, romance-filled futures together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think that if we can bring more happiness to people \u2014 especially to high-net-worth individuals who are influential and have power \u2014 then hopefully we can make a difference,\u201d Inga said.<\/p>\n<p>Her knowledge of the world and passion for helping others has been key to her long-term success. Inga\u2019s early work as a yachting journalist and photographer allowed her to report from around the world \u2014 a learning experience that would inform her later work as an entrepreneur and business consultant.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_161812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-161812 size-full\" title=\"Photo of Inga Verbeeck and the Ivy International logo\" src=\"http:\/\/da-v4-mbl.digitalbrandsinc.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of Inga Verbeeck and the Ivy International logo\" width=\"588\" height=\"224\" data-lazy-loaded=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inga Verbeeck founded Ivy International to connect successful singles with compatible partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>With a master\u2019s degree in finance and experience in journalism, she became CEO of a leading international steel trading company at 30. After 13 years in the steel industry, Inga chose to pursue matchmaking because, everywhere she looked, she noticed most people shared a desire to find lasting love.<\/p>\n<p>As a successful business woman, Inga was also able to bring her unique perspective on gender roles in the professional world into her work with successful singles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough we\u2019ve evolved towards being more equal, there is still a lot of work to be done towards true gender equality,\u201d she said. \u201cBecause of the whole feminist movement, a lot of men are confused. They are not sure what women want.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Inga told us it\u2019s Ivy International\u2019s goal to help bridge such gaps in understanding and create opportunities of a lifetime for modern singles. Inga and her team are determined to provide the best of value for clients. With a natural ability to read and match individuals, she is committed to providing her members with a world-class experience that is sure to deliver solid results. And it all starts with an approach that puts clients in control of their own destinies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"h2-header\">\n<h2>Personalized Membership Packages Capture Clients\u2019 Goals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>When you join Ivy International, you are more than just a number. Inga and her team go above and beyond to create a lasting impression and a one-of-a-kind experience through coaching built to guide, inspire, and, at times, challenge clients to move forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything we do is personal, discrete and executed with the highest level of professionalism,\u201d Inga said.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.datingadvice.com\/external\/?site=763b699a60bcfc5dc0f90dff5a4ba5bd9d0f890914a6f4ab8f52c7221073ab305dccc1a36c5207d2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Membership fees<\/a>\u00a0start from 15,000 euros for a Standard Membership. Executive and Premium Membership prices and details are discussed with clients only after a one-on-one meeting due to the personalized nature of these packages. But whichever route clients go, they can rest assured their efforts are likely to be fruitful. Ivy International\u2019s success rate continues to increase, with a 92% of male clients finding partners in the first year.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4h34IfIHWM0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, we are matchmakers, but true success in matchmaking is about enabling so much more than that,\u201d Inga said. \u201cAnything from goal setting and life mentoring to styling and dating etiquette courses \u2014 there\u2019s an extensive service menu that can be transparently tailored to each individual\u2019s needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ivy International clients range from 23 to 82 years old and are based mainly in Europe, the US and the Middle East. The majority of Ivy clients fall in the age bracket of 35 to 55; however, the firm has specific programs for both promising youngsters as well as silver singles (or those over 65). Inga told us membership and client diversity is what makes Ivy International stand out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have an incredibly international and diverse clientele with a large group being entrepreneurs and C-level management, but also creative individuals such as photographers, artists, musicians, and more,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"h2-header\">\n<h2><strong>A Heart-Centered Magazine That Hones in on Love as a Lifestyle<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>For Inga and her team, matchmaking is more than a strict formula \u2014 it\u2019s a lifestyle that captures the art of love. And nothing supports that more than\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.datingadvice.com\/external\/?site=763b699a60bcfc5d236cf980693299d0785fca45c77a8be112dd40072aa7cc826fb2db6aa2b7bbf0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivy Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As part of an upcoming relaunch, Inga told us she\u2019s turning the online magazine into a more blog-based format and will be publishing print editions twice a year. Inga said the magazine promotes discretion and helps create a communication platform where the team can share expertise, inspire others, and provide insights into the matchmaking profession.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yENnkkh2q-s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur service is highly bespoke, personal and discrete, and in our magazine you will obviously not find any information about our members,\u201d Inga said. \u201cJust our Inspirations section is viewable by the broad public as we set out to spread the word about matchmaking and put an end to any taboos people might associate with it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Through Ivy Magazine, Inga is committed to sharing ideas, tips, and expertise about all things love, food, and life.<\/p>\n<p>Inga told us the print magazine will cover similar topics as the online magazine but with a bigger emphasis on love and relationships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will not be doing travel tips and things like that but wider, more in-depth content, including collaborations and interviews,\u201d she said. \u201cAll of it will center on love as the glue and the common topic.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"h2-header\">\n<h2>People Are Talking About the Team\u2019s Success &amp; Accountability<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Out of all of her professional accomplishments, Inga said she is extremely proud of having found the passionate and skilled staff on her Ivy International team. People have truly taken notice and have come to depend on the team for help to find a perfect partner with shared values, a similar lifestyle, and perhaps a like-minded philosophy. Most importantly, Ivy team members assure clients that the right partner really is out there.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur team is key,\u201d Inga said. \u201cIt\u2019s probably what I\u2019m most proud of: assembling a unique team of individuals who are the heart of Ivy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Inga told us her team is very diverse and come from an array of cultural backgrounds \u2014 with 11 different nationalities on board. And, though the team may hail from different places around the globe, Inga said there is very much a family vibe present at Ivy International.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_161816\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-161816 size-full\" title=\"Photo of the Ivy International team\" src=\"http:\/\/da-v4-mbl.digitalbrandsinc.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC_0220-2.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of the Ivy International team\" width=\"588\" height=\"392\" data-lazy-loaded=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inga told us Ivy International\u2019s success is due, in large part, to the expert team she put together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe company culture within Ivy is like a family,\u201d she said. \u201dWe cook lunches together, we practice yoga together, and have quarterly team-building and training sessions in various parts of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Inga and her team have been\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.datingadvice.com\/external\/?site=763b699a60bcfc5dc0f90dff5a4ba5bd9d0f890914a6f4abc81ea88bb771de7f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">widely covered in the press<\/a>\u00a0for being thought leaders when it comes to exploring new approaches to high-end matchmaking. Inga has been featured on a number of international news outlets and this team\u2019s accomplishments prove time and again that those who stand out get noticed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery single one of us is passionate and driven by our company\u2019s mission and philosophy,\u201d Inga said. \u201cI do believe in inspirational leadership and allowing each team member to grow to their potential. I believe we have created a very nurturing environment which is especially important in our business as we need to empower our clients continuously and propel them toward success.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"h2-header\">\n<h2>Next for Ivy International: Rebranding &amp; Expanding Services Globally<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Inga is not one to rest on her laurels. She is constantly looking to push the envelope of her own success by continuing to rebrand and expand. Ivy will be completely re-launching its brand and website in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s rather exciting because it\u2019s what we\u2019ve been working on for the past two years,\u201d Inga said. \u201cWe found that the matchmaking industry truly needed a change. That is why we are disrupting and truly re-inventing it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Inga is also leading the company as it takes its headhunting expertise to the next level. Ivy International plans to invest in worldwide, classy, and inspirational campaigns, which are communicated through different channels for the sole purpose of creating a world of opportunity for those who need or want it. To get a preview of the kind of ideas that are being formulated, visit\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.datingadvice.com\/external\/?site=119cb9727c7af250170a4954d5157453b4d0971f4e82fa1154fa315b239f03ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SearchForVenus.com<\/a>. Inga\u2019s goal is to continue to strengthen Ivy\u2019s reputation as a truly unique, one-of-a-kind service agency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaking a difference in the lives of our clients means the world to us, and it\u2019s what makes every team member start every day with a smile,\u201d she said. \u201cOur clients\u2019 journeys with us broadens their horizon and provides opportunities that wouldn\u2019t occur in the normal path of life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With their new tagline, \u201cAma Tempus Tuum\u201d \u2014 which means \u201cLove Your Time\u201d \u2014 Inga and her team hope to motivate people to be proactive about their love lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLife is too short to just sit around and wait for an opportunity to pop up,\u201d Inga said. \u201cYour time is the most valuable commodity, so we must spend it wisely. What is life and riches without love? We all have the desire to share life and all of our happy moments with someone we love. It surely makes the ride of life worthwhile!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As featured in:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.datingadvice.com\/for-men\/ivy-international-helps-successful-singles-find-the-perfect-partner\">DatingAdvice.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Short Version:\u00a0When Matchmaker Inga Verbeeck founded\u00a0Ivy International, she was clear about her driving philosophy: to stay true to her belief in what she calls \u201ctrickle-down-lov-o-nomics\u201d as a means of contributing to a happier world. 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