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How To Get Married By 40

SAN FRANCISCO----No luck in love? Don't despair. An author wrote a book claiming she has the foolproof way to get you married before you turn 40.

The book is called "Find A Husband After 35... Using What I Learned At Harvard Business School." Author Rachel Greenwald says her 15-step action program is for anyone looking for love. That's why we decided to talk to some eligible bachelors about this approach.

Rich Britton is a San Francisco firefighter and Saul Kato is the CEO of a tech company and a DJ at night. They are two good looking guys with good jobs, but they're single. We caught up with them at Rich's 38th birthday party. They agree finding the right person isn't easy.

"It's got to be easier for women because it's men who have to decide," says Britton. "The men have to go up and make the first move... and all that."

Could it be difficult because they have no game plan? Experts say finding romance takes more than hanging out with other singles.

Author Rachel Greenwald says reality TV and dating shows make finding love look easy, but it isn't. So if you're sitting at home alone tonight, get off the couch and implement Greenwald's 15-step plan for love.

Here are a few highlights:

"Step number 10 is Telemarketing. You need to go through your Rolodex and ask everyone you know from a teacher to your dentist asking them if they know anyone they can fix you up with," urges Greenwald. "Step number 14 is called quarterly performance reviews." This sounds harsh, but you've got to swallow your pride and ask why you got dumped.

The MBA love advisor says it's very important not to be judgemental about prospects. "I do have a rule... ask yourself at the end of the first date, 'is this person a nice person?' and if that person is nice then give that person three more dates, then give them a kiss after that third date... because often chemistry can build," says Greenwald.

Greenwald also advises looking for love online.

That's about the only step that Saul and Rich have done, but they are open to some of Greenwald's other suggestions..

"Raising money is a lot like buidling a relationship... it's like any sales process," says Kato. "You have to build the relationship over time."

"If you're trying to catch someone you have to throw a wide net," says Britton.

But the two bachelors aren't quite ready to embrace the entire business plan for love. They are hoping relationships will blossom through chemistry, not through corporate tricks.

"The business plan thing... that takes all the fun out of it," says Britton.

That may be true, but at this point, Rich and Saul are still single. They might consider Greenwald's track record. She says after a consultation, many of her private clients have met that special someone within 12 to 18 months.

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