Heart Inc. is a leading matchmaking company in Indonesia and was founded by Yoana Zola, do matchmaker certified in Indonesia. Founded in 2013, Heart Inc. offers exclusive, upscale matchmaking for busy professionals in Jakarta in search of serious and committed relationships.
What was the reason for starting Coeur Inc? What is your background?
My background is actually not in matchmaking, it is in international relations. I took a course for the Matchmaking Matchmaking Institute in New York and taught me about how to start a business, integrating what the love of industry, with role playing, etc., after I returned to Jakarta, I base my business.
What is the main reason for entering the industry love
Passion: I love making others happy. My happiness is when I see people find their happiness. Before, I enjoy matching people like my friends and they used to come to me for advice. I love when people find each other naturally, but I'm here for the people who do not have a chance to find love.
How have you realized that this passion could be turned into a viable business?
This is a unique company, which I refer as the "happiness business." It is very common in the United States, but not in Indonesia. I am the first and only certified matchmaker in Indonesia, which is why I felt it necessary to start this business here. It does not bother me if a competitor comes along, but I am proud to be the pioneer in Indonesia.
How matchmaking work at Heart Inc.
We offer many services :? Matchmaking, dating coaching, meetings abroad, image consulting and events. For matchmaking, the process works by first registering with us, then I'll meet each person for a one-on-one, so I can get to know them individually. I have to know their desires, their origins and previous love life before I can register them as a customer. If I like the person and they really need my help, then I'll take them.
A candidate must pay the administration fee and we will make an appointment for a second time. For this second meeting, they must fill out a customer form, which is a very detailed questionnaire about themselves and their potential match. Then we'll set up dating, according to their schedules.
Before the date occurs, the customer will be able to see the profile of their first date, which explains the personality, work and background, when they meet, they can focus solely on view if chemistry between them.
How do you know which person to match with that?
This is why I have to respond to each customer one by one, so that I can understand their personality to make a good match. It is more personal; I am your adviser love. I use my intuition and I match by hobbies, interests and compatibility for long term relationships. I also do background checks to ensure that all information that is truthful to me.
How are your fees?
A six-month subscription, you get five dates, including coaching on the back and don'ts in meetings at US $ 1.800. Then we have a one-year subscription for US $ 3000, which gives you unlimited dates in a year and you are entitled to the coaching relationship, a makeover and access to our events, which include speed dating and simple mixers.
"I'm looking for men and women independent, strong and financially stable, mostly in their 30s or above, who are willing to love. I do not accept desperate people. "
What is your mission for Heart Inc?
I want to see people happy. I do not just want to match my clients, but also give them knowledge about love, educate them on what relationships and love really is. Getting married is easy, but what happens next? I want my clients to understand that it takes to make it last.
What needs to be one of your clients?
I'm looking for men stable and independent women, strong and financially, mostly in their 30 or above, who are ready for love. I do not accept desperate people. people do not want to meet desperate people. I tell my clients need to have the four host :. balance, body, beauty, and brain
Do you think it is difficult for single people meet potential partners in Jakarta
it is quite difficult because Jakarta is full of traffic - there is a saying that goes' you get old on the road. " People also tend to have friendship circles within their industries, so when they meet, they do not meet the possible matches.
Have you expatriate clients?
Yes, I have customers from the United States and Scotland.
Do your customers often seek expatriates match?
Yes, they do. Indonesia relations can be complicated because of families and high expectations from them. Most of my clients are looking for expatriate men because they think they are more open minded and not complicated in terms of culture and age.
What are your customers looking male?
Generally they are looking for smart women who dress well and are not complicated. They just want someone who click with chemistry and actions they can be for the rest of their lives.
How long does it take for us to feel attracted to another person?
Women should 95 seconds whether they like a man or not. Men need only 90 seconds because they fall in love with them. Women fall in love through their ears; they do not care so many eyes, as long as man is kind and gentle.
How is business going?
Very good and feeling better. I have just under 500 members, who are high-quality single and are candidates and potential matches to my clients. We will continue to grow through the opening in Surabaya and potentially abroad. In the future, I will be more active as a coach of love, and to conduct group sessions, as well as an on-ones.
What challenges do you meet?
I have a client who is Indonesian but does not want to date women in Indonesia, only Brazilians, Russians and East Europeans. I have to work with matchmakers abroad to try to find him the right woman. It can be hard when I meet clients with very high expectations or customers who are not willing to be open and honest with me.
Could you share a success story with us?
One of my clients is in Singapore and their potential match was India, but Indonesia. On their first date, they do not feel any chemistry, but they were always willing to try a second date. The second day, they felt something click and they married last July!
Would you respond as for gay couples?
Not yet, but I'm open to it in the future.
What you see as being the key points to a successful relationship?
Trust, respect, and the ability to support each other. Relationships can bring out the best and worst of you, but the right person will bring out the best and encourage you to be a better person.
Any advice for singles there
Learn to love and appreciate yourself before you meet someone other - people will be drawn to the fact that you enjoy yourself. Also, be open minded, as you never know who will be your true love. And finally, get your flirt on!
To get in touch, email or visit zola.yoana@heart-inc.co www.heart-in.co