Personal, vetted matchmaking for gay professional men in Chicago who want a real relationship — and are done wading through hookups to find one.
They're built to keep you swiping — not to get you off them and into something real. You're accomplished, you know who you are, and you're tired of being one profile in an endless grid. Somewhere between the ghosting and the "hey" messages, dating started to feel like a second job you never applied for.
You don't need more options. You need the right one.
A real conversation — who you are, what you've been missing, what actually makes you fall for someone. No forms fed to an algorithm. Just me, listening.
I personally find, vet, and meet potential matches on your behalf. Every man is real, screened, and looking for the same thing you are.
I make the introduction and set the stage. You show up to a date with someone genuinely worth your time — and I'm in your corner the whole way.
It's not for everyone — and that's the point. Spots are limited so every client gets my full attention.
I'm James. I started Beau & Arrow because gay men in Chicago deserve better than an algorithm's idea of compatibility. I've spent my career connecting the right people to the right opportunities — and matchmaking is that same craft, applied to the thing that matters most.
When you work with me, you work with me — not a call center, not a chatbot, not a grid. I take a limited number of clients so I can give each search real attention.
Matchmaking is an investment in doing this right. I only take on clients I'm confident I can help — and the first step is a conversation, no cost and no pressure, to see if we're a fit.
Book your intro callNo. There's no app, no swiping, no grid. It's me, working for you personally.
Through my network, curated events, active outreach, and a growing roster of vetted men — many of whom you'd never find on an app.
Completely. Discretion is the default, not an add-on. Your search stays between us.
We'll talk through packages and exactly what you can expect on our first call. I set honest expectations because my reputation runs on real results, not hype.
I'll tell you the truth about your odds before you spend a dollar. If I don't think I can help, I'll say so on the intro call.
Spots are limited. Tell me a little about yourself and I'll be in touch to set up your intro call.