– Opening banter00:18 – Introduction: Erica Ettin, the no-nonsense dating coach01:11 – Returning guest & the evolution of dating challenges01:47 – The #1 problem clients face with dating apps03:07 – Dating mindset: Job search vs. relationship search04:03 – Learning from every date (building your “resume”)04:49 – Taking ownership: the lunch date story06:08 – Overthinking & communication pitfalls07:53 – Ghosting, double texting & why it doesn’t matter09:17 – Bad dating advice: “If he wanted to, he would…”11:12 – Behind the scenes of running clients’ dating apps13:34 – Pressure, expectations & telling friends about first dates16:20 – Why short app conversations work best17:55 – Dating app algorithms & client expectations21:11 – Confidence, self-love & the struggle in modern dating25:29 – How self-perception impacts attraction29:23 – The dating industry & app complaints31:12 – How to improve dating apps & dating habits32:08 – Video intros, voice notes & FaceTime debates33:15 – Redefining a “successful” date34:33 – Fake Fact Fridays & bad profile bios35:48 – The right photos for your dating profile38:06 – Text or Next: Opening line game43:22 – Pun-ishment or flirt alert: Pickup line showdown45:44 – Closing thoughts & where to find Erica Ettin