#MarketingMixer | Business Matchmaking

As marketing matchmakers, Setup has traditionally hosted a quarterly #MarketersBreakfast to connect client-side and agency-side marketers. Given current gathering regulations, we pivoted to virtual bi-monthly #MarketingMixers to inspire, educate, and bring together marketers. 

Our February #MarketingMixer offered attendees the opportunity to learn about business matchmaking and then put their skills to the test in one-on-one Zoom break out sessions. 

The mixer began with a presentation by Setup CEO and Founder, Joe Koufman, who shared the secrets to successful business matchmaking:

  1. Be Curious

  2. Ask Smart Questions

  3. Listen for Key Facts + Pain Points

  4. File + Document Tidbits

  5. Look for Connections+ Solutions

  6. Check with Both Parties Before Connecting + Recap Challenges

  7. Make Intros that are Mutually Beneficial

Overall, the foundation of a prosperous romantic or professional partnership is finding the intersection between compatibility and chemistry. This mindset is the cornerstone behind our marketing matchmaker business when we pair marketing agencies and brands together. 

Read more - Building Chemistry in the Agency-Client Relationship

Here is a small taste of the event!

We created this Agency Scorecard resource to help clients navigate their relationship and chemistry with their current and potential marketing agency partners.

In the networking portion, attendees were challenged to not only connect with their match, but to hopefully connect their match with someone in their network. We are happy to report that the event had an average rating of 9 (out of 10) across the board, and that nearly every attendee connected with their match on LinkedIn for further conversation.


These types of things are not my comfort zone, but the format made it natural to connect.
— Keith Vest | Partner + Chairman | The Variable
Fun to feel like I’m networking again with people outside of my house!
— Tracy Arsenault | Goods & Services
Setup events are always fun, informative and valuable for both brand and agency attendees.
— Maureen Kelly | Head of Content + Brand Marketing | Hiscox USA 
Great energy! Felt warm and had wonderful conversations with the two rotations.
— Sara Saxner | Vice President of Growth | Three Five Two
I enjoyed the romantic (and fun) part of the presentation paired with how it relates to business, especially around Valentine’s Day! I got to meet some new connections as well which is always a plus!
— Parker Badger | Market Development Manager | Firat Education

Upcoming Events

The #MarketingMixers provide opportunities for marketers to learn and connect virtually in a stress-free environment. Learn more about past #MarketingMixers below.

Want to connect?

If you would like to know more about Setup, connect with us

If you would like Joe Koufman to speak about business matchmaking and networking at one of your events, contact us here!

We believe in connecting marketers in various ways, so let us connect you to the perfect marketing agency to suit your needs, to different industry marketers to learn from, and/or to relevant job roles/positions to grow your career. We are here and ready to make more marketing matches for you.