Better Dates with The Match Artist

What does it really take for a man to date intentionally, heal after heartbreak, and prepare himself for a God-centered relationship? In this episode of The Match Artist Podcast, Nick sits down with John — entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the Jesus in Business podcast — to talk about what Christian dating looks like beyond clichés and surface-level advice. John opens up about:Why jumping onto da...

What happens when two photographers create a company to help men find love—and then use the same process to meet their own wives? In this heartfelt founder episode of The Match Artist Podcast, Nick Friesen and Shane White share the story behind The Match Artist and how their own online dating photos led each of them to their partners. They open up about:How a single photo changed everything and in...

After losing his wife of 20+ years to cancer, Gunnar found himself starting over in one of life’s most difficult areas — love. In this raw and honest conversation, he shares:-What it was like to grieve while raising kids during Covid-His first steps back into dating (and the stories along the way)-The role photos and intentional dating played in meeting his fiancée-Advice for men navigating dating...

How does a struggling photographer and a programmer with terrible Tinder photos turn a single "aha!" moment into a nationally recognized business? In this special episode, we pull back the curtain on The Match Artist. Co-founders Nick and Shane sit down to reminisce about the company's unconventional beginnings—from freezing Midwest winters and cheap studio rent to the exact moment t...

Are your dating profile pictures for men actively hurting your chances? In this episode, a professional dating photographer reveals the 5 photo mistakes that are killing your matches on Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble. In this deep-dive conversation, Nick sits down with The Match Artist photographer Mike to deconstruct the art and science of taking the best photos for dating apps. If you're struggli...

What does it take for an analytical man to re-enter the dating world after a decade-long relationship and completely transform his results? In this episode, we talk with Ted, an engineer who approached dating like a project—and achieved incredible success. After ending a 10-year relationship at 39, Ted started from scratch. He lost over 100 pounds, embraced his baldness by shaving his head, and de...

What does it truly take for a career-focused man to find a deep, lasting relationship in today's dating world? In this episode of the Match Artist Podcast, we sit down with Jake, a former client who went from struggling with online dating to meeting the love of his life. Before working with The Match Artist, Jake was laser-focused on his career in finance, leaving little time or energy for dat...

In this episode of The Match Artist Podcast, we sit down with recent client James, who went from being new to a city after a ten-year relationship to pausing his apps for someone special in just a few weeks. James shares his entire journey of starting over, from his initial nervousness about the photoshoot to the "overwhelmingly successful" experience that followed. He details how our fa...

Are your dating app photos getting you the results you want on Hinge and Bumble? In this episode of The Match Artist Podcast, we sit down with former client Rohit, who went from using a bad selfie to getting 5-6 matches a day and ultimately finding his fiancée. Rohit shares his entire journey, from his initial hesitation about working with The Match Artist to the details of The Match Artist experi...