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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Fall 2015 36 PROFILE "ey are wonderful, they make the dating game a joy," is just one example of the many warm and positive responses from the sublime and so very successful dating service called Elite Connections - a matchmaking company dedicated to finding lasting love for VIPs and executives who shy away from the hook-up mentality that seems to be so prevalent everywhere. And who better to be at the helm of Elite Connections than Sherri Murphy, who was assisted herself by another firm to find the love of her life. She began the company in 1994 after a successful real estate career. Today, the firm is regarded as one of the best in the world boasting a dedicated team of compassionate and professional matchmakers, along with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and the Business Consumer Alliance. Bringing her daughter Tammi into the business as Vice- President of Elite Connections, who is a natural matchmaker in her own right, they have together brought back the art of matchmaking for love. Because of their success they are also philanthropists who host the annual black tie benefit - Party with a Purpose – for children in need, and an animal fundraiser for Pug Nation LA. We understand elite here at Private Air and wanted to take a moment to catch up with this matchmaking alchemist to find out just a few secrets of finding true love… What prompted you to start Elite Connections? As a single mother selling real estate, I wasn't interested in dating a coworker. I got a call from a matchmaker, joined her program and before I knew it, I had met my future husband. I remember thinking after our first date: "What a great way for people to meet each other!" I started my own matchmaking company a few months later and have now been in the business for 21 years. Why do you enjoy what you do? I have always loved helping people — it's an amazing feeling to help someone find the love of their life. Plus, it's a lot of fun when I get invited to their destination weddings! Describe your perfect client for us: My ideal client is an attractive, successful business owner, possibly living in two locations, who is ready to get married. Our clients are a mix of celebrities, models, executives and entrepreneurs who are very good at what they do. Most of our clients live in New York, Miami, and Southern California, but we also have some in other parts of the U.S. and foreign countries. What is the key to finding real love? Have an open mind and a good job, be in good physical shape and be happy with your life. Most importantly, be ready to have someone in your life permanently, and make sure you're over your last relationship and ready to move on. What couple impacted you the most? ere was one couple I introduced after both of their memberships were over. I really liked them, but they just weren't available at the same time. e man and I had become friends, so I gave him some coaching and talked him into giving the woman some time to get to know him. ey were married a year later in Palm Springs, and I can't imagine them never meeting at this point. Stories like that are exactly why I don't cut people out of my life when their memberships end. How do you define luxury? It's the best of the best, which is what we give to our clients. We go above and beyond; they even have our cell phone numbers. What are you most proud of ? My family! I married an amazing man, and my children and their children are the best I could have ever hoped for. I am one lucky girl. For more information on Elite Connections contact Sherri Murphy, murphy@eliteconnections.com,1-800-923-4200 THE BUSINESS OF MATCHMAKING – ALL ABOUT LOVE Love and marriage go together – just ask Sherri Murphy who has been putting successful people together to form loving bonds for over 21 years. By: Jennifer Agress

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