Dating, Inc.: Recruit, Select, and Retain the Right Man for the Relationship [Paperback]

Jeff Cohen (Author), Carol Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2006

"Dating Inc." is a practical, entertaining guide to finding true love using smart corporate business practices. From defining their dream guy using a Mission Statement (or "Wishin' Statement") to building a great relationship with him by honing their management (or "Manage Men") skills, readers will use the same techniques that made them VPs and CEOs to find Mr Right. Full of practical, prescriptive dating advice and fun sidebars, quizzes and worksheets, "Dating Inc." is the ultimate guide for any woman who wants a serious action plan for finding love.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"If you're looking for a no-nonsense approach to dating, Jeff and Carol Cohen's Dating, Inc. is for you."
- Liz Tuccillo, co-author of He's Just Not That Into You and former Executive Story Editor of Sex and the City

"Dating Inc is practical, funny and fabulous! If you desire to have both a work life and a love life, then get this book. You deserve to love what you do and be with the one you love."
- Dr. John F. Demartini, as seen in The Secret and Best selling author of The Heart of Love - How to Go Beyond Fantasy to Find True Relationship Fulfillment

"Ladies, polish up your resumes! Dating, Inc. plots out a surefire way to land your dream guy."
- Lisa Daily, dating guru and author of Stop Getting Dumped!

"A logical plan for daters. Not only will you understand the advice, you will be able to go out and implement what Jeff is telling you. This is a must read for all single women."
- David Wygant, the nation's leading dating agent and image-maker

"The only thing tougher than planning a wedding is living a life with Mr. Wrong. Carol and Jeff will make sure you walk down the aisle with Mr. Right."
- Toni DeLisi, Master Bridal Consultant, President of the NJ Association of Bridal Consultants and Memorable Events, Inc.

"Filled with brilliant insights and strategies, Dating Inc. helps us take our hearts temporarily out of the love equation to leave a little room for our heads and offers a modern approach to dating. Jeff Cohen knows, when it comes to love, we all can use a business plan."
- Aliza Silverman & Michele Economou, co-hosts, Single Talk Radio

"The business analogy in Dating, Inc. is a perfect match for relationship-seeking women currently bonded more to their BlackBerry than to a boyfriend. Whether a woman is just starting out on her search for love or wants to rethink her methods, this husband and wife team gets results."
- Alison Blackman Dunham (aka. "Advice Sister Alison of The Advice Sisters), Author, The Everything Dating Book, 2nd Edition

"If you are a single woman looking for a loving lifetime partner, read this book. The Cohens give you a road map you can trust to find a partner for life. It worked for them and it can work for you too!"
- Michelle L. Reina, Ph.D., co-author, Trust & Betrayal in the Workplace: Building Effective Relationships in Your Organization, 2nd ed.

"As a head of Recruitment and Selection, I know how important it is to find the right person for the job. Carol and Jeff are the perfect people to show you how to find the right person for a relationship."
- Marietta Cozzi, Vice President, Recruitment and Selection, Fortune 500 company

About the Author

Jeff Cohen is the About.com Guide to Dating and a columnist for Yahoo! Personals. He's appeared on CNN and Voice of America and been interviewed by USA Today, Daily News, MSN, Denver Post, the Chicago Tribune, and the Boston Herald. He earned a dual-degree in marketing from the Wharton School of Business and psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Jeff readily admits it took 77 blind dates before he found the one.

Carol Cohen, M.B.A., has held a variety of executive positions in retail, technology, and financial services, including Vice President of Talent and Organizational Capabilities at a global Fortune 500 firm. Carol has appeared on Good Morning America and was blind date #78 for Jeff.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598690760
• ISBN-13: 978-1598690767
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,010,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change the way you date!, May 26, 2007

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Dreaming of the ocean (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dating, Inc.: Recruit, Select, and Retain the Right Man for the Relationship (Paperback)

As someone without a business background, I was hesitant to read this book after a friend recommended it. I am so glad that I began reading, because once I started, I couldn't put it down! Even though I am not a business woman, I really felt like the authors were right there with me, talking me through their "business model" dating plan. This book is so practical and easy to use, and I appreciated all the great questions they ask as you move through the book. The authors take you from writing a mission statement and defining your goals and objectives, creating an action plan, and learning how to have a terrific, long-term relationship with the great partner you find. I love that they include a chapter on creating a healthy, loving marriage. There are so many words of wisdom in this book, and I can already see how this book is having a positive influence on my life!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Clever, May 28, 2007

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Sandy (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dating, Inc.: Recruit, Select, and Retain the Right Man for the Relationship (Paperback)

This book is unlike anything out there that I'm aware of. Think of how hard we all work at our jobs, and how our best results at the workplace come from smart planning, prioritizing, organization, and effort. Why not use the same approach in our love lives? This is the essence of Dating, Inc., and it is done in an organized but FUN way. The authors (male and female) help you think through what matters to you in a potential relationship, and they do it largely in the form of written exercises and very clever concepts & catchphrases. Who would have thought developing an action plan could be so much fun? The book is so smart and should definitely help anyone out there find who they're looking for.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun yet practical dating book!, May 28, 2007

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A Vath "Sabec" (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dating, Inc.: Recruit, Select, and Retain the Right Man for the Relationship (Paperback)

If you are in a dating rut, I highly recommend this book! I love that it's written by a married couple so you get both a man's and a woman's perspective. And the written exercises throughout the book are both fun and thought provoking. They forced me to answer some tough questions and focus on what is really important to me. Overall a helpful and creative guide to dating!