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>> how much do you think people will pay to find love? according to the millionaire matchmaker, $20,000. take a look. the computer nerd have cracked the code to successful tech companies, but when it comes to the language of love they aren listing a little help. meet amy anderson. youre a matchmaker. thats an old job, right? >> it is an old world business. >> an old world business with tech ipo pricing, access to link and drink events like this and a guarantee of eight quality matches cost membe...

Theyre leaders of industry, but maybe losers in love. silicon valley geeks are getting help in fighting a mate, if moneys no object. >> reporter: silicon valleys computer nerds cracked the code to successful tech companies, but when it comes to the language of love, theyre enlists a little help. meet amy anderson. youre a matchmaker. thats an old job, right? >> its an old world business. >> reporter: an old world business with tech ipo pricing, access to link and drink events like this one, plus...

Happening now in the newsroom, four homemade bombs, guns, and a checklist for a massacre. >> he just pulled a fire alarm and hes got a gun out. >> the 911 call that saved lives at a florida college. and you know the westboro baptist church, well talk to a man who has moved in across the street from the church and painted the rainbow flag on his house. and would you pay $100 to meet mr. or mrs. right? the new high-tech, high-priced matchmaker hot in silicon valley. hoop heaven is here. the ...

Ethnicity, religion, personality type. >> reporter: before you end up here, you go through boot camp. >> reporter: okay, so remove the hoodie? >> take it off right now? >> did she outlaw from anything? any habits that died hard when you met amy? >> like being on time. geeks are notorious for being late. >> reporter: its been great. i met two people. one of them i was in a relationship with for a while. >> reporter: and amy boasts results. 45 couples in exclusive relationships and nearly 20 marri...

And since thousands of people pass through there every day and could have been anywhere in the world. but it turns out the lucky ticket, close by all along, in the hands of a virginia couple. >> happy valentines day to them. >> yes! >> they certainly could afford more than these balloons. that guy better not show up -- >> a trip around the world. thats what you do when you win that much money. >> thats right. after you get the lawyers and the accountants and advisers together. then, come on. >> ...

Forced to endure. >> you can imagine after all these days things are getting a little ripe on that ship. oh, man. i know those guys will be happy for a hot shower and a nice meal. man. also a valentines day date set up by a professional matchmaker. well tag along with a couple. why they allowed us to do this ill never know. but we did tag along to see if hiring a professional cupid really works and what singles can learn from them. we all know first dates can be awkward. so imagine a network t...

♪ ♪ cupid, draw back your bow and let your arrow go ♪ ♪ straight to my lovers heart >> getting in the mood already. all right. were less than 24 hours to that special day dedicated to cupid and finding love. >> it made us wonder, can you learn to be a matchmaker? or better yet, can you make a living out of it? welcome, lana. what can you tell us, what secrets are there? >> get professional help. its a big, big business. $2 billion and a sizable share of that cash is going to personal mat...

So i would love to know what you learn as a matchmaker. my record is like 0-10. >> really? >> its really bad. im no longer allowed to do it. >> that piece is for you then. plus, chris brown creating trouble again. theres a fresh fallout from the bad boys community service scandal. it may now be costing someone their job. well explain all that in "the skinny." >> he just cant stay out of the headlines. new details on the breaking news overnight from southern california. christopher dorners ru...

>> reporter: and they have advice for you. first, be specific. >> be decisive and say lets go out next thursday at 8:00. anyone can do that. >> reporter: ignore the nonessentials. >> most people are so interested in shared interests, like what kind of music do you listen to? >> reporter: and of course, you cant hurry love. >> immediately on date one, theyre talking about getting married. it comes across as being very -- whats the word im looking for? >> reporter: desperate. >> desperate, exactly...

Bank, and its backed by the sba, allowing the banks to take a little more risk than they otherwise may do. todays guest has tips, if you are applying for an sba loan at a bank. brandon hinkle is the ceo of a free online matchmaker between banks and small businesses seeking commercial loans. great to see you. >> great to be here. >> so thats the biggest misconception, right? im getting an sba loan, its coming from the sba. >> thats right. a lot of people assume the check is coming from the govern...