If you’ve ever felt behind in the dating world because of your career or cultural upbringing, you’re not alone.
Steven, a 29 year old Asian optometrist from Texas, transformed his dating life after working with an Asian dating coach who truly understood his challenges.
From a professional dating app photoshoot to real results on Hinge, this is the story of how he 10x’d his matches and found a girlfriend with guidance tailored for Asian men.
Like many Asian men who spend their 20s grinding through school and focusing on career success, dating took a backseat for Steven. But eventually, he realized nothing would change unless he made a move.
That’s when he found Vincent, an Asian dating coach and online dating photographer, through Reddit. What started as casual browsing in a Discord server turned into a complete dating profile overhaul and real-world success.
When Steven arrived in New York, Vincent, a dating app photographer for men, guided him through his first professional photoshoot.
From expression coaching to outfit selection, every shot was tailored to highlight Steven’s strengths while staying true to his personality.
“I never really knew how to pose, but Vincent helped me look taller, more confident, and more natural.”
Each outfit and location brought out a different vibe (chill, stylish, and dateable), which is exactly what women respond to on dating apps.
After the shoot, Vincent helped Steven rewrite his dating app profile to align with his new high quality photos.
With expert prompt writing and profile optimization, the results were almost instant.
“I definitely got the newbie boost, but my photos weren’t holding me back anymore. When I liked someone, I usually matched quickly.”
Steven dove into online dating with momentum.
He reviewed Vincent’s messaging guides and made sure to avoid texting pitfalls.
“I didn’t want to become a texting buddy. I kept things moving and aimed to set up the first date fast.”
Steven's first date post-revamp ended in success with dessert, a walk in the park, a kiss, and more. While not every date was perfect, each one helped him improve.
From an awkward wine-tasting in Victoria to improvising a last-minute hotel logistics move in Houston, Steven applied what he learned to real-world scenarios.
“You can’t wait around hoping something will happen. Sometimes you’ve just got to take the lead and create the opportunity.”
He also learned to read signals and adjust. On one date, he correctly sensed the woman wasn’t ready for intimacy and backed off respectfully, later earning a second chance.
What’s most impressive about Steven’s journey is how fast he put everything into action.
Within days of getting his profile set up, he was already landing dates and navigating real-world dating dynamics with confidence. From awkward first impressions to closing a same-day lay, he went through the full dating spectrum in a matter of weeks.
And just shortly after this video discussion, Steven ended up getting into a relationship. He used the same principles, mindset, and strategies discussed here that were built on improving his appearance, owning his vibe, and learning how to lead interactions so he could naturally escalate things with someone who genuinely clicked with him.
Steven: Having a career is important. You shouldn’t ignore that. I did, and I feel like I’m behind. But once you get that one good date, momentum can build fast. I was lucky to secure a home run on my first real date, and that helped. But I also tried to stack the deck in my favor with good photos and a profile that wouldn't get rejected on looks alone.
Also, get a perm. For Asian guys, it makes a huge difference. And try not to be fat. It’s not about being shredded. It’s about not disqualifying yourself visually. All of it adds up.
Keep things casual. It’s just a date. You’re not signing a marriage contract. Use the first meetup to see if you vibe, take some risks, and adapt to your environment. If your city sucks, be willing to look elsewhere. I had to go from a small town to Houston to really make dating work.
Steven's a great example of someone who went from passive to intentional, and it paid off fast. Whether you're 29 or 45, it's not too late to get in the game and take control of your dating life.
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