In The Press
Love Meets Business, Amanda Hood on Matchmaking & Building a Brand
The Crush Confidential
We’re honored to be recognized by the Dayton Business Journal
as one of Dayton’s Startups to Watch 2025!
Curating Relationships for the Nation’s Most Exceptional Singles
We are honored to share that The Crush Confidential was recently named one of Dayton Business Journal’s “Startups to Watch in 2025”—a distinction that speaks to the extraordinary growth, vision, and client experience that define our brand.
Founded in 2023 by luxury matchmaker Amanda Hood, The Crush Confidential is quickly emerging as a national leader in the niche world of elite relationship curation. With bespoke packages beginning at $20,000, our firm caters exclusively to high-achieving singles—entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and accomplished individuals typically between the ages of 40 and 65—who are ready to invest in the one area of life they can’t delegate: their love life.
“Singles are feeling defeated with the dating apps and are looking into the matchmaking world much more closely,” Hood shared in her recent feature. “Professionals spend approximately 10% of their annual income on dating, and many times, it is continuously the wrong person for them. We are certainly here to take that over for them.”
A White-Glove Alternative to Modern Dating
Unlike algorithm-driven apps or impersonal platforms, The Crush Confidential delivers a hands-on, concierge-level approach to matchmaking. Our clients aren’t wasting time swiping or vetting potential partners. Instead, they receive thoughtful, vetted introductions, personalized coaching, and curated date experiences designed to foster meaningful connections—while preserving privacy, elegance, and discretion.
Scaling Smart, Serving Nationwide
While the company originated in Ohio, we now serve clients nationwide. Our national reach, paired with an intimate, boutique structure, positions us as one of the most exclusive firms in the country—one of just over 100 boutique matchmaking agencies operating in the U.S. today.
In just over a year, The Crush Confidential has already tripled its revenue, with a projected 400% growth in 2025. Amanda expects the firm to become a million-dollar agency by this time next year.
“2024 was about establishing a brand and really hustling to get the business off the ground,” Hood said. “A lot has been learned in the past 13 months, and we now have a better grip on how to expose our company to our target market. The next phase is all about scale—with intention.”
Why It Matters
This recognition is not just a business milestone—it’s a testament to a larger shift happening in the dating world. High-powered singles are demanding more. They want efficiency, authenticity, and expertise. And they’re no longer willing to leave love to chance—or algorithms.
At The Crush Confidential, we’re honored to be leading that evolution.
Ready to meet your match?
If you’re a high-achieving single who’s tired of wasting time and energy on the wrong people, let us show you what a curated relationship experience can look like.
Schedule a confidential consultation today and take the first step toward something real.
