32: Becoming Cupid: The Business of Matchmaking, with Siobhan Copland

Are you that person in your friend group who likes to play matchmaker? Or maybe you know someone who does? Today's guest, Siobhan Copland, is so good at it that she grew her side hustle into the London, UK-based, award-winning dating agency Cupid in the City. Dive into today's episode for insights into what you can expect to earn as a matchmaker, where to find clients, and if you're looking for love, why dealing with a respected matchmaking service is such a completely different experience than swiping right or left on a dating app. What You’ll Hear: 02:11 Juggling 4 side hustles 04:43 Comedy shows led to speed dating 07:09 Being fired from full time work opened a door 08:10 Receiving the best advice - “don’t go get another job” 10:40 Inspiration from the Millionaire Matchmaker show 12:55 Where Siobhan was finding clients 13:40 Leveraging comedy club guests 15:45 Expenses in running the business 16:25 Siobhan pays commissions (maybe a revenue source for you??) 17:36 Vetting clients 19:55 Where she looks for new clients and matches 21:49 Most Cupid in the City clients get matched within 6 introductions 23:12 Her fees are “mid-market” at 5,500 pounds to 10,000 pound sterling 24:15 Includes coaching to get client ready for dating 25:50 A day in the life of a matchmaker 28:13 Her biggest surprise! 30:28 Ten years to a 6-figure business 31:34 The most recent rewarding match. Wow! 36:32 As a matchmaker, you just can’t take no 37:56 Siobhan’s best tip for taking action Closing Comments: 39:49 On being authentic Connect with Siobhan: https://www.instagram.com/cupid_inthecity/ https://www.cupidinthecity.com/ Connect with Joan: https://www.instagram.com/joanposivy/ https://www.facebook.com/posivy/ https://www.joanposivy.com/ Be on the show! https://www.joanposivy.com/be-our-guest.html