Welcome to Instant Friend

At Instant Friend, we believe in the power of human connection. Our platform provides companionship via Zoom, by phone or by email where you can engage in authentic and enriching conversations. Just 40 cents a minute. Introduce yourself for only $4 

Three Ways to Communicate

Zoom Video Call

Zoom calls are a terrific way to talk "face to face".  I will send a link to your email. At the scheduled time, just click on the link. When the Zoom screen opens, make sure your computer's camera is  turned on. Make sure your audio is on. You're ready to go!

 

                  By Phone

At the agreed upon time, I will call you. I'm originally from Detroit, so a 586 area code will appear on your caller ID. 

 

 By Email

I've written 5 books and my email address is Steelauthor3@gmail.com I answer all emails except the ones from Nigerian Princes. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I feel awkward talking to you?

Never. Have you ever met somebody and 5 minutes later you feel like you've known them your whole life? That's how you're going to feel during our very first conversation. 

How can I schedule our first conversation?

The simplest way is to email me at Steelauthor3@gmail.com

My  phone will notify me immediately, and if I'm not currently on a call, I will email you back to make sure our availability matches up.

  • Regardless, you will hear back from me within one hour. I will send you a Zoom link for a "face to face" conversation or we can talk on the phone. Your preference.
  • No credit card or membership required. 
  • Payments accepted through Venmo (it's easy to set up, I'll guide you through it).  PayPal is also widely recognized. Or suggest an alternative that you're comfortable with.
  • Both of the above are secured. We will never have your credit or personal information.
  • Pay as you go. Stop anytime.  

At 40 cents a minute a ten-minute conversation is just $4.

What if I don't know what to say?

In that case I'm going to ask you some general questions in order to help me get to know you better. You can skip any question you want. I have dozens more. Or, you can feel free to ask me a question and I will give you a brief answer. As a Private Investigator, I usually asked and answered questions in "sound bites" to save time. The time you have scheduled is valuable, and I recognize that, so you won't get a "long winded" answer. I'm more interested in what YOU have to say. 

“I was feeling lonely and disconnected, but Instant Friend changed that for me. I've made a new friend and found a sense of community that I never thought possible.”

[Glenn Grenadier]

Due to some health issues, I felt like a hermit trapped here in my home. I live in a rural area and my nearest neighbor is 1/4 mile away. Instant Friend (meaning Mark) has helped me feel less isolated. I just tell him whatever is on my mind and nobody judges me. 

(Steve Gordon) 

Deep down I knew my marriage was over. My husband spent long periods of time at his rental properties and when he returned home he seemed "different." When I realized that Mark at Instant Friend was also a retired Private Investigator, I contacted him...more for affordable advice than friendship. His advice was very insightful, and after my divorce is final I will still contact him regularly. 

(Karen Baleno) 

I'm a widower and a veteran of two wars. I worked for the Secret Service and have traveled all over the world. I wanted to video record the important parts of my life but didn't know where to start. Mark at Instant Friend talked me through it and recorded 4 hours of conversation on his computer. He sent me 6 copies on a thumb drive. My friends were surprised after watching theirs, to say the least. The entire process cost me less than $200. Very satisfied.

                                                                                                           (Lucas Lansdown)

        Contact us

                         (It's Free!)

What's the easiest way to begin? Simple. Send an email to the link below and wait a bit for a return email.

                      OR      

Include a phone number with your email along with the best time to contact you. 

 

Mark Steel lives in the mountains of North Carolina but travels on occasion to Sarasota Florida and the suburbs of Detroit. He can connect with you from anywhere.

Location

Instant Friend,  Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States

About us

Instant Friend is a virtual platform based in Black Mountain, North Carolina that aims to foster connections and personal growth through engaging conversations. It is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where individuals can discuss anything at almost anytime.