Katie chats to professional matchmaker Siobhan Copland of Cupid in the City in this fun and informative episode. Siobhan shares her journey into becoming a professional matchmaker, the process of finding compatible matches, and how she accommodates specific preferences. She also discusses the cost structure of her services and shares some favourite success stories. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering hiring a matchmaker or looking for their perfect match. KEY TAKEAWAYS ·      Matchmaking is ideal for those who are intentional about finding a long-term partnership and want someone to share their established lifestyle with ·      Compatibility is assessed through personality tests, shared values, and physical attraction ·      Siobhan's matchmaking process includes a Zoom call, a face-to-face meeting, and a membership that provides coaching, personal styling, and introductions for up to a year ·      Men tend to have more specific physical preferences, while women's attraction can grow based on personality and how a man makes them feel ·      Communication is key to maintaining interest between dates, and Siobhan recommends men take the initiative to plan the second date soon after the first ·      Joining a matchmaker's network is free, but becoming a client ensures more personalised attention and a higher likelihood of finding a compatible match ·      Mindset plays a significant role in dating success, and working with a matchmaker can help clients gain clarity on what they want and identify patterns in their dating habits   BEST MOMENTS "If a guy can't even meet that basic standard to book, to find a coffee shop, to sit down and make sure she has a seat, like... No" "In these early stages, you want a man to be slightly obsessed with you" "80 per cent of it is actually mindset. Just going in being like, I'm going to have a great date” "I want my clients to feel special, I want them to feel, you know, that it's like a start of a new process”   VALUABLE RESOURCES Siobhan Copland - https://www.instagram.com/siobhancopland/ Cupid in the City - https://www.cupidinthecity.com/ Single Sounds - https://www.instagram.com/singlesounds/   ABOUT THE GUEST Siobhan Copland is a passionate matchmaker dedicated to helping singles find their perfect match and is the founder of the matchmaking service Cupid in the City. What began as a series of delightful events in 2010 evolved into a more personalised approach, leading to the launch of the personal introductions service in London in 2013. Under Siobhan's guidance, her team has successfully united numerous individuals, creating beautiful and lasting partnerships. Their expertise and commitment have earned Cupid in the City multiple accolades, establishing it as a premier matchmaking agency for professionals throughout the U.K. Cupid in the City believes in fostering genuine and meaningful dating experiences. Their approach combines expert advice with a curated pool of eligible singles, eliminating the need for endless swiping, database browsing, or playing games. They focus on facilitating authentic connections that lead to real dates and, ultimately, fulfilling relationships. ABOUT THE HOST Katie McNamara - London. I started Single Sounds to create a new fun method of dating as I felt that there is now little variety with how to meet people. I absolutely love podcasts and believe in the strong sense of self you can get from them so I thought it was perfect for a dating medium. As I like to say this podcast is for people who have too much personality for a dating app.  Katie McNamara: https://www.instagram.com/katiee.mcnamara/ CONTACT METHOD - Linktree - https://linktr.ee/singlesounds  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singlesounds/  singlesoundspodcast@gmail.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices