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May 8, 2025 59 mins
Back in the day, Jonathan Badeen was an introvert struggling to meet women and get dates. (Sound familiar?) So he did what any guy would do—he co-founded Tinder, invented swiping, and changed dating (and the world) forever. In this encore episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” Badeen joins host and dating coach Connell Barrett to help you finally get quality matches on the apps.

In this episode, Jonathan and Connell discuss:

5:59: Why Tinder is for More than Just Hookups

19:26: The Aha Moment when Jonathan Came Up with Swiping

22:49: Why Authenticity is What Women Want—on Tinder and in Real Life

31:57: The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Good Matches

35:35: The Myth that “Dating Apps Just Don’t Work”

39:29: How to Inject Fun into Your profile to Get Women Messaging You First

41:15: How Shy Guys and “Nerds” Can Win on the Apps

52:21: Why Jonathan Would Swipe Right on Minnie Mouse

Listen now for wisdom from the man who changed dating—and finally land great Tinder dates!

FOR A FREE STRATEGY CALL WITH CONNELL TO FIND OUT IF DATING COACHING IS RIGHT FOR YOU:
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