The solution for ambitious singles to ditch the apps, get excited about dating, and attract real love in real life.

The #1 place for dating content, coaching, and community, where real talk meets real connection for men and women ready to ditch the apps and attract real love in real life.

From Austin's most exciting dating experiences to private coaching, I help ambitious singles ditch the apps, get excited about dating, and attract real love in real life.

Let me guess...

You’ve tried the apps. You’ve matched, messaged, maybe even gone on a few dates, only to find out the person isn't emotionally available, can't communicate well and you're essentially dating the same type of person over and over and over again.

You’ve done the work, read the books, listened to the podcasts, and deep down you believe there is someone out there for you, but doubt is starting to creep in and maybe "you're meant to be single."

What if I told you that you're not, and your dream partner is much closer than you think.

What if dating could actually feel exciting again, full of laughter, authenticity, and actually calm your nervous system?

Ways To Work With Me

Private Coaching

1:1 coaching for singles ready to break free from dating app fatigue, rebuild confidence, and attract aligned love.

Hot Takes, Hot Dates Events

Austin’s most fun and social dating experience. Ditch the apps and meet in the wild.

Speaking & Media

Book me for panels, shows, or media appearances on dating, authenticity, and human connection.

Dating gets to be fun again.

I believe modern dating is broken. Apps and dating content have turned authenticity and connection into swipes, judgement and surface level bullsh*t, and it's creating increasing levels of disconnection, frustration and exhaustion.

That’s why I created Hot Takes, Hot Dates, a bold movement bringing men and women together with humor, authenticity, and real-life chemistry back into dating.

Joel Monteleone

Dating Coach | Creator of Hot Takes, Hot Dates | Emotional Intelligence Expert

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“Stop searching for your dream partner. Start becoming magnetic enough to attract them.”

- Joel Monteleone

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