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Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEp. 172 - Building Equal Partnerships Through Wedding Planning with Felicia Kashevaroff💖 Episode Description:In this episode of Get a "HECK YES"! with Carissa Woo, we're diving deep into how wedding planning can be more than just organizing a big party—it can lay the foundation for a strong, equal partnership in marriage. Carissa sits down with Felicia Kashevaroff, the founder of Tend Task and creator of I Do Differently, to explore how couples can transform wedding planning stress into opportunities for connection. Felicia shares her unique blend of wedding officiant expertise and relationship coaching, offering practical tips on how to establish shared decision-making systems, create meaningful rituals, and challenge tradi...2025-03-2647 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEp. 171 - How to Build a Thriving Mobile Bakery Business with Lizzie Johnson💖 Episode Summary:In this episode of Get a "Heck Yes!" with Carissa Woo, I'm chatting with the amazing Lizzie Johnson, owner of Lizzie’s Bakery! Lizzie is a talented baker and creative entrepreneur specializing in custom cakes and desserts for any occasion. As a mom to two crazy and fun boys, Lizzie has mastered the art of combining business and motherhood while staying true to her passion.Lizzie dives into her exciting journey of expanding her bakery business with mobile retail units — including a bakery horse trailer and bakery shed! She shares her best tips for creatin...2025-03-1243 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 170 - The Power of Memberships in Your Creative Business with Becky DuriganEpisode Description:In this episode of Get a “Heck Yes”! with Carissa Woo, I sit down with Becky Durigan, the powerhouse behind Denver Photo Collective. Becky is a Chicago native balancing her thriving photography studio rental business in Denver, mentoring creatives, and full-time motherhood—all with grace and passion.We dive deep into the importance of memberships in your creative business and why they can be a game-changer for building sustainable income. Becky shares her insights on curating membership programs that benefit both you and your clients, budgeting with your bottom line in mind, and how commun...2025-03-0547 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 169 - Create a lasting community with Lauren Tetef Flourish LocallyEpisode Description:In this episode of Get a "HECK YES"! with Carissa Woo, we chat with Lauren Tetef, the creative mind behind Flourish Locally. Join us as we dive into the world of [her industry/niche], uncovering the secrets behind her success and how she consistently gets a “Heck Yes!” from her dream clients.Lauren shares her journey, insights into her unique “Woo Factor,” and her favorite sales techniques that keep her clients coming back for more. Tune in to learn actionable tips and get inspired to elevate your own business!Main Takeaway...2025-02-2645 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEp. 162 - Automate Client Communication - Melissa RichToday Melissa is going to teach us the implementing just a few key workflows, wedding photographers can streamline their processes, deliver a flawless client experience, and generate more referrals. Automating key touchpoints not only reduces stress but also creates raving clients who keep coming back and spreading the word.Hot Topic:-Workflow/Tip 1: Automate Client Communication to Create a Consistent Client Experience (focus on onboarding/welcome sequence)-Workflow/Tip 2: Streamline Your Client Journey to Eliminate Stress for You and the Client (how to provide a nurturing client experience from start to finish)-Workflow/T...2024-11-2045 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 150 - How to buy a home - Ele PerezHappy Woo Wednesdays! I have my good friend Ele Perez in the HECK YES house. She is one of my lead associates for Carissa Woo Photography and runs her own photography and real estate business. I was so proud of her when she told me she was starting her real estate business and so impressed when she won ROOKIE of the year!Hot Topic : How to buy your first homeEle's Bio. From the South Bay, Los Angeles, California, I started photography at an early age when I borrowed my Father’s 35mm camera on tr...2024-08-2146 min
Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEp. 125 - Wedding Content Creators: Myths & Truths - Vivian Hana SocialsHappy Woo Wednesdays! Do you know what a wedding content creator is? Honestly I didn't even know what they did until a couple months ago. In the next couple of years, I think most couples will want to hire one. I met Vivian from a mutual photographer friend and we have become besties. She came to one of my weddings and directed better than me. I was truly impressed. She make amazing video content at weddings with her phone, and edits multiple videos by the end of the night. She also helps small business win in the I...2024-02-1449 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 107 - How to book more high-end clients - Elizabeth SolaruHappy Woo Wednesdays! Today I have Elizabeth Solaru ,Best selling Author, keynote speaker, best luxury wedding cake majer.Elizabeth is an international speaker and  a competition judge who travels the globe speaking to fellow cake makers, women in business, wedding industry professionals, and other entrepreneurial groups. She presents on a number of topics ranging from her own inspirational creative journey from Microbiologist, and Headhunter to luxury cake designer, successfully distinguishing her company in the industry..Today's hot topic: How to book more high-end clientsLuxury clientsLuxury sellingLuxury buyingC...2023-09-2742 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 106 - TikTok Ads with Mark Chapman - The I Do SocietyHappy Woo Wednesdays!I have Mark is the President of The I Do Society - the wedding industry's authority on advertising. The I Do Society helps wedding businesses use Google Ads, Meta Ads and TikTok Ads effectively to reach and convert the right couples.Me and Mark were both speakers at the Wedding Summit last month and I knew my audience would love to hear about this topic.They are the most experienced team in the industry when it comes to deeply understanding ad platforms as well as the wedding industry and by pai...2023-09-1340 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 105 - Simplifying content creation - Renee SternhaganHappy Woo Wednesdays,Today I have my current student going through my new program. He name is Renee Sternhagan and she is truly my soul sister.She was inspired by episode 101 with Ed Super Simple Marketing about ChatGPT. She listened to the episode and then wrote 3 blogs post with ChatGPT that night.I said, "hey, lets make a podcast episode about that"Today's hot topic is all aboutSimplifying content creation - removing the feeling of being overwhelmed using...Chat GPT 1. bogging 2. email marketing 3. social media2023-08-3049 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 104 : Keep reinventing yourself to keep the passion : Mark AddingtonHappy Woo Wednesdays. I have Mark Addington in the Get a Heck Yes house. His passion and smile are contagious and I can literally hear him smile through the phone.In 2019 Mark was elected Director of Education for the local San Francisco Chapter of WIPA, then stepping into the role of International Director of Education for WIPA just two years later. He has helped me with my speaking career and I can't thank him enough.Hot topic: Keep reinventing yourself to keep the passion and avoid burnout.Mark says to schedule time to...2023-08-2349 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 103 - Mental Health - Kyra IversonHappy Woo Wednesday!Today I have my past student Kyra Iverson photo. Even though she was a photographer veteran for 8 years, she hired me because she wanted to level up her personal brand and get more leads. That she did. She now is crushing it with her new studio. Check out her amazing work.Kyra wants small businesses to learn their success is based on how they care for themselves and others. They don't have to hide their struggles in order to be successful.Today is the most important topic: M...2023-08-1648 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEps 102: Digital Magnetism: Tailoring Your Website to Attract the Right Clientele - DJ MOJOEHappy Woo Wednesday!have Joseph Rivera in the Get A HECK YES house! He's one of my fave dj,mc's and we have been working together for over a decade now. He plays the most original games at weddings that people go crazy for.DJ MoJOE also has the best website I have ever seen. We are going to dive deep into how you can make your website work for you. Tune inHot Topic: "Digital Magnetism: Tailoring Your Website to Attract the Right ClienteleBackup 1: "Sophisticated Persuasion: Subtle Selling Strategies f...2023-08-0245 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 101 - 3 Marketing Secrets with ChatGPT - Ed OyamaHappy Woo Wednesdays!My followers have been telling me they want an episode of Chat GPT. Here it is. You are going to be mind blown by Ed OYAMA. Also, if you want your biz to be on the front page of google, hit him up.When you collaborate with ChatGPT the right way, it's like magic - helping you get past the hard and boring stuff in marketing so you can get back to what you do best!Ed Oyama is the founder of Super Simple Marketing! Ed helps local business owners...2023-07-261h 00Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 98 - How to easily batch video content - Elise DarmaHappy Woo Wednesdays! I have a super special guest today. Elise Darma! She is on youtube and Instafamous. I've been following her for many years and she's a good person to follow. She is an introvert and is not naturally one to be in the spotlight. She is living it up in Barcelona with her fiance and baby bump now with because she has built the online biz of her dreams.Her fave HECK YES technique; Make your offer a NO-BRAINER.Hot Topic:How to easily batch video content: Know what s...2023-06-1448 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 97 -How niching down can help you book destination weddings - Sarah WangHappy Woo Wednesdays!I have my dear wedding planner friend, Sarah Wang from My Wedding Song Bird in the Get a HECK YES HOUSE. We have been working together for over a decade now.How niching down can help you book destination weddings1. Site Visits / Research2. Collaborations / Styled Shoots3. Marketing - SEO (blogs) + Social Media4. Join Destination Wedding Pro groups/organizations & attend conferences so your followers & industry peers see you as a pro in destination weddings!Sarah Wang is the founder and principal planner at My...2023-06-0736 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode 97: How niching down can help you book destination weddings - Sarah WangHappy Woo Wednesdays!I have my dear wedding planner friend, Sarah Wang from My Wedding Song Bird in the Get a HECK YES HOUSE. We have been working together for over a decade now.Hot topic: How niching down can help you book destination weddings1. Site Visits / Research2. Collaborations / Styled Shoots3. Marketing - SEO (blogs) + Social Media4. Join Destination Wedding Pro groups/organizations & attend conferences so your followers & industry peers see you as a pro in destination weddings!Sarah Wang is the founder and principal pla...2023-06-0736 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEpisode Creating Revenue On Demand - Heidi ThompsonHappy Woo Wednesday! I have the one and only Heidi Thompson in in the Get a Heck YES house.Wedding pros, do you want more money in the bank now? You are going to love this episode because it's going to change your mindset from waiting and praying to let's get the ball rolling. You don't have to sit around twiddling your thumbs and quietly panicking while you wait for clients to find & book you.But because this is the prevailing wisdom in our industry, you don’t realize just how much power you have as...2023-05-2428 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to become a speaker - Carissa Woo - Episode 94Happy Woo Wednesdays!Today I share tips on how to become a speaker. I decided I wanted to become a speaker 2 years ago and I have a big announcement.After rejection after rejection, I didn't give up. I've improved my skills with Toastmasters and networked my booty off.I'm going to be the main speaker on the big stage for a WIPPA event on June 27th at the beautiful venue https://themuck.org/ : This is for all wedding pros.The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in fullerton.My hot topic : How to...2023-05-1714 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEps. 93 - How to blowup on Tiktok - Meagan CulkinHappy Woo Wednesdays!We have Meagan Culkin in the Get a Heck Yes house and she has blown up on TikTok.There are so many things we are already doing within our businesses that can easily be converted into social media content, which allows us to reach new potential clients.TikTok 101: A Guide to Getting Started: Do you keep hearing about how you need to be on TikTok but don’t know where to start? In this presentation, I will walk you through the reasons why we need to be showing up on Tik...2023-05-1045 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachWhy you need a Great website - Cindy Suzuki - Episode 93Happy Woo WednesdaysHot topic: Why you need a Great Website for ALL wedding prosGuess what: We added DONE FOR YOU copywriting services. DO you need a website and brand refresh?https://heckyesmedia.co/copywritingCindy is my team member/partner here at heck yes media. if you haven't heard, wWith my expertise coaching  and with the magic of Cindy's writing, voila.It's about time for your website to work as hard as you do.Cindy Suzuki, founder of Copybento, helps new entrepreneurs w...2023-05-0343 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachMarketing Funnels - Carissa KruseHappy Woo Wednesdays! Carissa Kruse is in the house. The Carissa's are explaining it all today.The biggest takeaways There is not just one marketing tactic that works, you need to create a marketing strategy that involves 3 stages --> cold, warm, hot!Hot Topic: How wedding pros can easily incorporate content marketing in their business to gain new followers and keep their audience engaged (no dancing required), so they can get noticed and boost their bookings instead of them getting bored and unfollowing them (or maybe never even hitting that “follow” button at all).We...2023-04-2641 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachMake a cool Lead Capture Form - Melissa RichHappy Woo Wednesdays! A new episode just dropped with the amazing Melissa Rich.Hot Topic: Make a cool Lead Capture FormMelissa Rich is the founder of Virtually Done Systems, a business dedicated to all things systems and workflows for wedding pros. She's spent the last 15 years behind the camera as a full-time wedding photographer, secretly enjoying all of the behind-the-scenes work more than her time making pictures. Now, Melissa specializes in helping busy wedding professionals get their lives back by implementing proven, pre-strategized systems, workflows, and automations to take care of the day-to-day tasks...2023-04-1939 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachBook your Dream client by prequalifying them - Duncan BlountHappy Woo Wednesday!Hot topic: Book your Dream client by prequalifying themDuncan Blount is a blend of creative energy and entrepreneurial passion. I am the venue manager of La Venta, an event venue in Palos Verdes, CA. I also write music and screenplays. His innovative mindset helps with building businesses, forming effective teams, and hosting memorable events. From public speaking to having coffee one on one, he is open to connecting.Connect with Duncanhttps://www.instagram.com/laventainn_pv/https://www.instagram.com/duncan.blount/...2023-04-1238 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachAutomation and tech tool - Advanced with AdaHappy Woo Wednesdays!Do you want time back in your lives? Let's talk Automation and Systems today with Adad.Ada is an Online Business Manager who has witnessed many a time when entrepreneurs end up wearing all the hats in their business and get held back from business growth. She got into Online Business Management because she loves being in your business- literally! By helping entrepreneurs streamling their workflows and providing custom support strategies, she empowers photographers to focus on their creative vision and maximize their business potential!Hot topic: Automation and tech...2023-04-0535 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachLove your newsletters - Rachel Larsen WeaverHappy Woo Wednesdays!Rachel is my favorite family photographer and does long form family shoots meaning she's with the family ALL Day. I love the way she loves herself, her family, her clients, and her body.www.rachellarsenweaver.com/linksRachel Larsen Weaver is an artist-educator and film photographer in Maryland on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. She is a mother to five who travels the country creating art with families and she mentors photographers who are interested in building businesses that are rooted in their creative longings.Today's Hot...2023-03-2936 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachDecoding Client Inquiries - MARGAUX FRAISEHappy Woo Wednesdays.I med Margaux at a couple of WIPA events and she is a powerhouse planner and educator. She hosts a 2X YEARLY FREE ONLINE SUMMIT FOR WEDDING PROS CALLED WEDDING SUMMIT SERIES. GET ON HER WAITLIST.Today's Topic: Decoding Client Inquiries - What are your potential clients really trying to tell you? Let's read behind the lines. Also, are you tracking where all of your inquiries areMARGAUX FRAISE IS THE OWNER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF HARMONY CREATIVE STUDIO, an award-winning boutique wedding firm in Los Angeles, CA. Since moving from...2023-03-2249 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachThe ins and outs of editorial wedding photoshoots - Molly McCauleyHappy Woo Wednesdays! Molly McCauley is in the Get a HECK YES house.Hot topic: The ins and outs of editorial wedding photoshoots and workshopsMolly goes deep into the importance of play in your craft.She is very direct, which can catch people off guard -- but she likes to flush through the fuss to help people get results. Molly McCauley is a fine art photographer Based in Los Angeles and New York. With a masters degree in photography and a background in design and fashion, Molly's approach is thoughtful and...2023-03-0845 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to write a book in a week with ChatGPT - Carla WhiteHappy Woo Wednesdays!How to write a book in a week with ChatGPT to make yourself famous and credible overnight. Whattt!! You can use Carla's guide "Prompt Publish Profit" to write a book, FAST!I met Carla at an Elite Speakers Conference in Florida. Her energy was buzzing. She started https://hiro.fm/ which I use for my students. Check it out. You can now elevate your reach, revenue and impact with our interactive private podcast and audiobook platform that you can set up in minutes.She is your typical busty blonde but peo...2023-02-2247 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachCollege and Sorority Photography - Rob GreeneHappy Woo Wednesdays!Today I have Rob Green in the Get a heck yes house! (photographer coach and podcaster of THE BOP.The biggest takeaway is that College and Sorority Photography is the greatest untapped market in photography today. If you're not jumping in on it, you've got a $100,000 hole in your business. This is the next gold rush in photography.HOT TOPIC: College and Sorority PhotographyThere are 17 MILLION college students attending our nation's THOUSANDS of 4-year schools. Photos are their social currency, and yet they remain the most underserved...2023-02-0851 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachDo's and Don'ts for 2nd shooting - Lisa MarieHappy Woo Wednesdays!Lisa Marie Photographie is in the get a heck yes house. A repeat guest and a dear friend of mine. Check out our past episode about how to brand yourself in a new location.Fun fact about LisaShe was in the restaurant industry for about 17 years.. which she believes helps her in this industry a ton! She even met her hubby Igor while working at Macaroni Grill!She used to be a second shooter lead photographer for the Carissa Woo photography team before until she sadly moved...2023-02-0131 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachJasmine Star - Finding Fulfillment and all things social mediaHappy Woo Wednesdays!It's been a dream of mine to interview Jasmine Star. My editor said this is the best episode. I'm on fire after this episode. My motivation is level 10.Register for my masterclass onI took Jasmine's Stars workshop 13 years ago. She said we are going to turn this generation of photographers upside down and that we did with her help.She was the 1st photographer to share all her secrets on her blog. Her motivation, intelligence, way that she communicates not over drives her to the top but dr...2023-01-2550 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachCreating boundaries for 2023 - Jen Taylor - Biz CoachHappy woo Wednesdays! I just dropped a new episode of Get a heck yes.Jen Taylor wedding pro biz coach, podcaster, certified Director of Operations, is in the house.Achieve your dreams as a badass business owner with Jen.Implement streamlined systems and improve your work-life balance while your business grows.Today we talk about the b word boundaries. The main takeaway is Letting you know that is OK to take care of your self! Setting up boundaries is a way to make sure you have time and space for yourself, y...2023-01-1144 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachWhat types of questions to ask to have prospects close themselves - Kelly PeckHappy Woo Wednesdays! Happy New Year! We talk all things sales today with Kelly Peck. She believes in selling is a conversation between two people who want to do business together. Her superpower is teaching people how to sell and stop stressing out about where their revenue is going to come from.The main takeaway is - Mindset and setting intentions- What hard questions to ask during their calls- Have an on-the-spot payment systemKelly Ann Peck, Business Sales Coach with Sales UpRising, is a respected and trusted source f...2023-01-0454 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachWedding Photography Horror Stories - Michelle Luciano and CarissaHappy Woo Wednesdays! It's engagement season so this episode is for any future bride or grooms.Today is a fun episode with my bestie and lead associate for Carissa Woo Photography. She has the gift of easing up any situation. Michelle has been shooting with me for 7 years. Besides shooting, we love walking at Wilson Park Torrance with our kiddos. We just ran the Turkey Trot together. We did Orange Theory for a year together. We also love taking tequila shots together.I love this girl so much!The hot topic today is We...2022-12-1422 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachClient Experience - Jordan KentrisHappy Woo Wednesdays! I have Jordan Kentris from A Good Day in the Get a Heck Yes house! We talk about Client Experience today and so much more.That identifying and honing in on your ideal client can help with sales and connections with your clientsJordan's ideal clients are passionate about paper so when he geeks out and shares the possibilities they get jazzed about the process. He has have a background in design and love for art history, architecture, and fashion. His experience in user experience allows me to create holistic experiences for...2022-12-0744 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachGiving Back and Telling Stories - Jason Barr from BreseeHappy Woo Wednesdays!I've been volunteering for Bresee for 6 years. I photograph the big Gala every year at the Tagylan. It's always a night I look forward to. I also photograph families and events throughout the year.  They raised over 175k this year for the kids, just incredible!Bresee’s mission is to battle poverty by empowering youth and families in Los Angeles with the skills, resources, and relationships necessary to thrive.Today I have Jason Barr, Teen Tech Center Coordinator at Bresee, in charge of building and breaking STEAM based programs for hig...2022-11-3040 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachLayering your marketing efforts - Melissa Wilmont WedbrillantHappy Woo Wednesdays. I have Melissa Wilmont, creator and owner of Wedbrillant. She's one of my favorite humans and I just met her.Melissa is a wedtech entrepreneur and believer in everyone with a great idea! She launched WedBrilliant after planning her own wedding and wishing there was a platform to post all her wedding needs and receive bids from vendors to help narrow down choices. She loves the happiness that goes along with weddings, and am hoping WedBrilliant helps take out some of the stress and brings new, dream clients to our wedding pros!A...2022-11-1650 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachBuilding your dream team - Courtney and Dana from Hustle and GatherHappy Woo Wednesdays!Today we have Courtney and Dana dynamic sister duo based out of North Carolina who are perpetual entrepreneurs. They are unapologetically authentic. They don't believe in the BS and aren't afraid to tell you the hard truth.I get emotional hearing about them growing up while their parents were always working. They had to take care of themselves and while they were doing that, they were learning life skills and teamwork. They started out as wedding planners and then opened up a beautiful wedding venue from the ground up called the Bradford.2022-11-0952 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachCreate your Wedding Day Timeline in 5 minutes : Hooman BahraniHappy Woo Wednesdays.I have Hooman Bahrani in the Heck Yes house, a wedding photographer veteran that developed a solution to a problem. He created Wedding Day Timeline. You can have a complete minute by minute timeline in 5 minutes! Bride and grooms, just this out. Wedding Professionals, refer this to your couples. I love the google maps feature.Your wedding day timeline is perhaps the most ignored but the most important part of wedding planning. Why do couples ignore this? You should figure this out first and it will empower you throughout your planning process.2022-11-0244 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachBalancing multiple brands - Nora SheilsHappy Woo Wednesdays!I have Nora Sheils in the Get a Heck Yes House, an industry veteran with 20 years of weddings under her belt! Nora is 100% Iraqi, a boy-mom and wife to a man she met working a wedding :) Lastly, her business partner is my sister-in-law!The Hot Topic TodayBalancing multiple brands is possible and it can be more achievable and simple than you would think!Nora Sheils is the co-founder of Rock Paper Coin, the first software platform to bring together wedding planners, couples, and vendors into one system f...2022-10-2643 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachBullet Journaling - Lisa AiharaHappy Woo Wednesdays.Any badasses out there? My girl Lisa Aihara is here for you. Lisa is on the Get a Heck Yes Team and has done all my branding for my photography and coaching company.Today she is my co-host for my Lead Generation Masterclass for wedding photographers. I seriously couldn't do it all without her. Lisa runs all my systems and automates my whole life. Yes, I trust her with all my passwords.She is an organizational Queen!! Today our hot topic is: Bullet JournalingI started bullet journaling a...2022-10-1933 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to get 3 thousand Reviews - Alan KatzHappy Woo Wednesdays!The ceremony doesn't have to be the most boring part of your wedding.I have Alan Katz in the Get a Heck Yes House. He is my favorite officiant and we've been working together for over a decade. We are in WPPI together and he always has the most amazing colorful outfits. He's crazy as HELL.When Alan shows up to a wedding, I'm put at ease, and the whole crowd is cracking up.Allan Katz is the owner of Great Officiants. It is the largest wedding officiant...2022-10-1240 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachReflection on Post-Covid Brides - Bridget from EnblancHappy Woo Wednesdays!Let's say Yes to the dress today!I have Bridget Doory in the house, owner of Enblanc. Enblanc is the cutest and most beautiful wedding gown store in the heart of Santa Monica. Bridget shares how she survived the pandemic, came back stronger, and is expanding to new locations. The whole bridal dress community came together and supported each other. What a testament to "community over competition".En bland redefines the bridal gown shopping experience. Their mission is centered on making this the most pleasurable experience you’ll find during th...2022-10-0536 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachOvercoming Loss and Obstacles - Deana MukaiHappy Woo Wednesdays!Deana is on the Heck Yes Media team and today she is on my podcast. This episode is dedicated to her mom. If you are dealing with grief, know that you are not alone.I met Deana when her family hired me for a family shoot. She was in her teens but editing for a luxury wedding videography company. I kept in touch with her.She is my video editor and go-to girl. She has edited the last 64 episodes and she is finally on. Deana edits all my youtube videos...2022-09-2845 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachSecrets to Networking - Robert HiloHappy woo Wednesdays.Today I have my 1st repeat guest, my buddy Robert Hilo (Hilo Productions), best wedding DJ MC in town. My hubby and I loved him at our wedding back in 2015.He is a master at networking and he drops the mic numerous times. Networking is something you must practice guys and girls. It didn't come easy to me at all.Robert refers me like crazy and I refer him like crazy. All I have to say it, "Robert and his team get the party started" to my clients and all...2022-09-2145 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachAI Software that can edit your weddings in 30 mins - Jaki PortoleseHappy Woo Wednesdays! I love this episode with Jaki. She is so fun and now I know why Shotkit hired her to do their content. She inspired me to buy a drone. Check out her drone work. www.portolesephoto.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ShotkitI love that she asks her potential clients what the nerdiest thing about them is and admits that she had a 15 year long on again off again relationship with World of Warcraft. So cool.I love how to share the AI software that let's her edit in 30 mi...2022-09-1445 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to hold yourself to the highest standard - Kylie CochranHappy Woo Wednesdays!I have my girl Kylie Cochran, owner of sprinkles of love events in the Heck Yes house. We worked together and she plans the most magical events.A big takeaway in this episode is what to look for in a good planner/coordinator so your day will run smoothly. I love how she overcomes objections about her being so young and how she turns it into a benefit. She booked out her year even though she started her business during the pandemic. She leveraged Wedding Wire and share tips and tricks....2022-08-3139 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachClient Experience with BreeHappy Woo Wedesndays!I have Bree in the house : San diego and Las vegas based destination wedding photographer & educator. She turned her high school side hustle into a full-time photography business led with passion and purpose that works with her lifestyle. She is an enthusiastic national park adventurer and lead photographer for Parallel 33 Photography.I asked Bree to come on because I was so impressed by her instagram, marketing, and templates in her shop. I use all of them. https://p33photography.com/guides Get 15% off with code HECKYES15A great Client Experience is...2022-08-2437 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachIt's time to go legit, Legal Stuff with KunbiHappy Woo Wednesdays!It’s time to go legit!  Let's talk about legal Shit. I love this open conversation with Kunbi from Legally Set, while she was breastfeeding her 2nd child. That's life for you. I had no idea she owned Perfete wedding blog. I've been a fan for over a decade. Crazy who life connects you to when you follow your passion. If you are one of my past brides, check out this blog https://perfete.com/Owning a small business can be overwhelming AF. With all the moving parts of running a business, leg...2022-08-1742 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachMy 3 month coaching program - with yours truly Carissa WooHappy Woo Wednesdays!
It's my 1st personal podcast after posting 57 interviews.
Today I share all about my 3-month coaching program for wedding photographers.Â
This program is near and dear to my heart. I share about where you are in your journey and if you were put into a machine (my program), where you will be after we work together.
I couldn't just freely speak to a mic a year ago. I would start shaking and wouldn't be able to get my point across. Practice definitely makes progress. ...2022-08-1016 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachSetting up your brand and starting a business - Kimberly TaylorHappy Woo Wednesdays!
I have my past student Kimberly Taylor in the house, mom and owner of KTay Photography in San Francisco Bay. She went through my "The Woo Factor Method" 3 month program.
Before working with me, her IG feed was of her cat. Now she is shooting high end weddings. I helped her launch her new website, make-over her ig, execute a whole rebrand, and re-did her copy. We named her the chasing colorful sunsets photographer and I will always remember her as that. Her warmth is contagious.Â
Her m...2022-08-0343 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachClone your best wedding clients - Heidi ThompsonHappy Woo Wednesdays!
I love Heidi Thompson and I'm so excited to be a speaker at her summit on August 22nd.
She is no-fluff and very pragmatic. Her background is in marketing so she brings a different perspective to the industry than many others who are wedding pros turned business coaches. She actually marketed poop for a living for a time. Helping wedding pros market their amazing skills and talents is way easier than that!
The old way of looking at ideal clients isn't doing anything for them and instead...2022-07-2748 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachBreak out of your bad money stories - Wei HoungHappy Woo Wednesdays!
Do you have a bad money story that is holding you back? You may have a bad money story and not even know it.
Today, we dive deep into what could be holding you back from making the next digit in your paycheck. Level up with us today. The only thing holds us back from our greatest and UNIQUE path of success and happiness is the willingness to understand and embrace the truth that everyone creates their life by design differently. And the less we buy into the rhetoric of living someone...2022-07-2058 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to cope with anxiety - Robyn GrahamHappy Woo Wednesdays!
Wedding photographers and pros? Do you struggle with anxiety? I do. Robyn is going to help us today.
Robyn is a former photographer and now
✝️ Business & Mindset Coach
Entrepreneur
Passionately helping women live their purpose & scale their business with a positive mindset. Author: “You, Me, & Anxiety”🎤I love her podcast, The Robyn Graham Show.
Robyn's Woo Factor is that she brings mindset, strategy, and tech and processes to the table in addition to creativity…both sides of my brain are always on dut...2022-07-1349 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow systems make you money - Rebecca JonesHappy Woo Wednesdays!
Systems help you run an efficient (and easier) business and can also be a source of potential revenue.
We have Rebecca Jones in the house!!!
👩🏻‍💻 Strategic biz partner, project & operations manager
✨ Systems are the backbone to business
🏠CA girl living in the South
Rebecca Jones is the founder of Rebecca Jones Solutions, an operations management house for wedding professionals. She serves wedding industry professionals by helping them organize the backend of their business, find clarity, and gain more freedom by improving their operational efficiency throu...2022-07-0640 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachInstagram and Tik Tok hacks - Cassidy LynneHappy Woo Wednesdays!
Cassidy is insta tik tok famous. I was honored to be on her podcast a couple of months ago talking about Mastering the Sales call. Cassidy is a matcha-obsessed Michigan wedding photographer and photography educator focused on helping you grow as a photographer.
Social media is super important for growing a business & you need to treat it that way. Cassidy schools us today and whips us into shape. She blows my mind with hashtags.
Her Woo Factor is her! Her personality is what makes her different from anyone...2022-06-2953 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachGet organized even during wedding season - Aida GlowikHappy Woo Wednedays!
Is it  possible to feel at ease AND get your work done during the wedding season. Aida shares her secrets and shares her digital planner with us to make your life so much easier.
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My Wedding Season Planner is a digital planner that is custom-designed to help overwhelmed wedding photographers who are feeling stressed out because they are struggling to: stay organized, keep track of their client work and reach their goals. I am happy to focus on how they can become better organized by...2022-06-2248 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachFinding love for high-performers - Christine ChangHappy Woo Wednesdays!
I've been following Christine for 13 years on social and she is my girl crush. She is calm, trustworthy, and funny. I love everything she does for the wedding and creative industry. I was obsessed with every wedding she shot. Now I consider her the love doctor. This conversation is so deep. If you are looking for love or having a deeper connection with you SO, you are going to love this episode.
Finding love for high-performers. We’re often great at work but can find romantic re...2022-06-1546 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and Coach49: Creative Visualization - Krista MarieHappy Woo Wednesdays! We get super WOO WOO today.
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Are you into mindset work? If you are or aren't yet, you are going to love this episode.
Krista dives deep into Creative Visualization to manifest your dreams. I tried her methods after this call and I got a hot coaching inquiry the next day!
Hot Topic: Creative Visualization - Words from Krista
- The one mindset strategy you need to help you follow through & achieve your goals
Krista i...2022-06-0851 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and Coach48; How to create and book luxury clients - Alora RachelleHappy Woo Wednesdays! Today Alora and I are doing a double trouble episode. I'm posting this on my podcast and she is posting the same convo on her podcast.
Today she is going to share her insight on how to create luxury high-end clients and I'm giving insight into how to close them. It's just a real and raw conversation.
We met on the gram and shortly learned that we are twins, both wedding photographs and educations, podcasters, moms of 2 kids the same age and have so much more...2022-06-0158 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachGrow your IG - 1k-22k in one year - Nathan Chanski
Happy Woo Wednesdays!
Do you want to grow your Instagram and following and personal brand? Who doesn't.Â
Nathan grew his following from 1k-22k in one year, wowie!!!! This is one of my favorite episodes of Get a Heck Yes.
Nathan talks about mindset, tactics, and how to build/grow a personal brand online. He has the most personal, authentic, and empowering brand!
Nathan Chanski is first and foremost, a child of God and a husband to his wife K...2022-05-2554 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachVendor Matchmaking with Holly GrayHAPPY WOO WEDNESDAYS!
LET'S GET IN THE MIND OF A FAMOUS WEDDING PLANNER...HOW HOLLY CHOOSES HER VENDORS FOR HER COUPLES.
IF YOU WANT TO GET ON PREFERRED VENDOR LISTS, YOU ARE GOING TO WANT TO TUNE IN.
Holly Gray is the CEO of Anything But Gray Events and a second-generation wedding planner in Los Angeles. Her focus is on colorful wedding planning and design for the joyously creative. With a mindset of community and a drive to create a more inclusive and welcoming wedding industry, Holly...2022-05-1743 min
Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachTips on adding faith to your business - Tiffani MatsuuraHappy Woo Wednesdays!
Do you want to have a faith based business> Tiffani has been my buddy for 13 years. We are Southbay natives and grown-up in the industry together. Her and her sister shot my wedding in 2015. I'm sure you heard of Sun and Sparrow.
https://californiaweddingday.com/real-weddings/carissa-stu-fabulous-affair-where-whimsical-meets-modern-pop
She left her photography biz to go into ministry. Her sister Ellie took over the biz.
I opened up about my faith with God.
What we chat about today:
2022-05-1148 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachSEO for photographersHappy Woo Wednesdays!
I've been hearing about SEO search engine optimization for the last 12 years. Do you really understand it?
If you don't understand it fully, you will want to tune in this episdoe. Most photographers over-complicate SEO (image tagging! Alt text! Blogging!) and focus too much on the tiny details. The bigger picture is more important-- what are your clients searching for, and how can you create the most helpful information on that topic?
Sara Dunn is a Wedding SEO Specialist for wedding...2022-04-2748 min
Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachThe energy behind sales - Melanie AubertHappy Woo Wednesdays!
I think Melanie has changed my life forever. She explains money so well. I love her story about having addict parents and how she saw nothing but opportunity. I had so many money mindset shifts after this conversation.
From Corporate dropout to 7 fig CEO, Melanie has navigated out of poverty and into prosperity. She helps other women rise to multi 6 & 7 figs online with money mastery, marketing and soulful selling.
Hot topic: the energy behind sales
- How we see...2022-04-2051 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and Coach5 Steps to Strategically Position Yourself in the Wedding Marketplace - Renée SaboHappy Woo Wednesdays!
I have a very special guest, Renée Sabo, named Best Wedding Planner by Boston Magazine. She is incredibly detailed oriented and personal with her clients! They all mean a great deal to her and she give them the best client experience.
I was on her podcast called The Confetti Hour a couple weeks ago chatting about how to get on the preferred vendor list. I spill my most embarrassing wedding stories, it's so funny.
You are going to love this H...2022-04-1351 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachDo you want to be published? - Jainé KershnerHappy Woo Wednesdays!
Today I have a special guest Jainé Kershner. I was on her podcast a month ago chatting about mastering the sales call. You can listen to it here. https://www.teawithjaine.com/blog/how-to-master-the-dreaded-sales-call-with-carissa-woo
Jainé Kershner is an amazing wedding photographer and coach in the Hamptons.
Today we have another HOT topic and it's all about Submissions. I remember the first time I got published on 100 Layer Cake, I almost died of happiness. It changes the trajectory of your business. You can see the feature here. https://www.100layercake.com/en...2022-04-0752 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachI'm writing a book, so can you - Paul ZakrHappy Woo Wednesdays! I turn 37 this week so I thought it was fitting to announce that my new book for wedding photographers comes out by the end of the year. It was actually never a dream of mine to write a book but I felt a calling during the pandemic to share my decade long experience, mistakes to avoid and a roadmap to a thriving business in wedding photography (the best career in the world in my opinion).  Get on the waitlist and you will be the 1st to know when you can get your hands on this. https://carissa-woo.my...2022-03-3042 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEvoke genuine emotion in your photos - Hannah QuintanaHappy Woo Wednesdays! Do you want to evoke more emotion in your photos? That's what potential clients want when they are looking for a wedding photographer. I met Hannah 4 years ago when she lived in LA and I was sad when she moved. I always felt like her images had so much emotion in them. Hannah is a luxury Colorado & destination wedding & lifestyle photographer for couples madly in love who cherish classic, timeless, and elegant art. Our hot topic today is how to evoke genuine emotion in your subjects, you couples and people in general.2022-03-2248 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachWhy you should niche down - Taylor de la FuenteHappy Friday! Today I have a bonus episode with Taylor from Lemon Tree Editorial. Today we dive deep on why you should niche down.  Taylor de la Fuente is a Copywriter For Wedding Pros  Writing bold copy for badass wedding vendors. Fast, inclusive & done-for-you websites + more Ready to make fat stacks? 💵  Connect with Taylor  lteditorial.com/instagram  https://www.lteditorial.com/  https://www.instagram.com/lteditorial/  Connect with Carissa  https://www.instagram.com/carissawoophotography  https://www.instagram.com/carissawoo    2022-03-1850 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachAttracting dream clients using google - Ingvild KolnesHappy Woo Wednesdays! Today's conversation is so deep with Ingvild. Ingvild is a Photographer + mentor, Host of Sustainable Photography 🎙 She helps overwhelmed and underpaid photographers build a sustainable business. Ingvild Kolnes is all about teaching talented, overworked photographers how to best run their business. A business where you make good money and attract clients you love working with. all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He focus is on how to work with the right clients and how to set up your business so you can have the life you want, and not just on the money you...2022-03-1637 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachKnow your numbers - HaileyI have a wonderful bonus this Friday. It's still finance week so today we have Hailey (book-keeper for wedding pros) and we are talking about bookkeeping! Trust me, the episode is still super fun even with a not-so-fun topic. Hailey is not the typical man behind a desk, pushing his glasses up and using big words that make you feel small and shameful of your disorganized finances. She is here to make it fun, easy and sometimes a little boozy with my Weekly Bookkeeping Drinking Game. Bio Hello! My name is Hailey and I am the Wedding...2022-03-1139 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachTaxes are fun with Branden DrakeHappy Woo Wednesdays! Today me and Braden chat about finances: business entities, tax, or cash flow. He puts things in lamen terms and makes knowing your numbers fun! We deep dive into -why people are afraid of numbers and taxes -the types of insurance you need and -how you should protect yourself if all your sd cards get wiped-What type of LLC you should get Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is your gay best friend here to help you get your legal, tax, and financial shit legit. B...2022-03-0945 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachRunning your business on your own terms - Jenna Henderson Happy Woo Wednesdays! I love this topic. Jenna teaches us how to run your business on your own terms. She believes creative small business owners have to be super proactive and intentional about setting your terms and boundaries, because we have a lot working against us.  Tips- 1) Create balance instead of find it, 2), start small with micro bravery & small nos, 3) allow yourself grace.  Check out her mini course  "The Confident Communicator" which is a step-by-step formula for people pleasers who need to tell a client no.  https://jennahenderson.mykajabi.com/confident-communicator  Jenna Henderson is a business coach and photographer, with more...2022-03-0242 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachWebsite Myths every entrepreneur should know - FifaHere is a special bonus episode with Fifa. Website Myths every entrepreneur should know: 1. Having a website guarantees visitors and leads 2. There's no point in hiring a web designer if you can do it yourself 3. A visually appealing website is everything 4. The work is done once my website is live The main takeaway While having a website may help you in generating leads for your business but it doesn't guarantee it. A website is simply one touchpoint of your overall brand and allows you to nicely tie everything together into one place. But...2022-02-2540 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachBook more brides with Kate StoreyWedding Pros, Do you want to book more brides? Say Amen. Kate Storey is here to the rescue. She is a Wedding Business Marketing Guru.  She has the Winning Website Formula + blueprint for online success!  You're an amazing wedding pro, and you've built a business that couples rave about for their wedding; but you know that word-of-mouth and referrals can only get you so far. To grow your business, stay competitive and bring in more of the couples you want to work with, you need a strong online presence...and you needed it yesterday.  Today you will le...2022-02-2346 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachBranding yourself to attract High End clientele - Jeremy Chou Happy Woo Wednesdays!  Today's episode is with the famous Jeremy Chou. We have been friends for over a decade and it was so nice to connect. Jeremy is a huge reason why the industy is what is is today. He started the FB group Southern California Wedding Professionals over a decade ago and it's been amazing to see everyone in the group succeed (200 members).  When you see his, work, your mouth is going to drop. I love chatting about his mindet of going from a 10k photographer to striving to become a 20k photographer.  HOT TOPIC: We can talk about bra...2022-02-1648 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to recalibrate and create balance in your business - Aleya Harris Happy Woo Wednesday! Wedding Photographer and Pro, are you feeling burnt out. Let's fix that. Hot topic: How to recalibrate and create balance in your business. Tip 1: See the big picture and use visualizatipon method. Tip 2: Hire a VA Tips 3: Stay true to your authentic voice  Aleya Harris is a BioEnergetic Business Coach and the owner of Flourish Marketing.  She teaches you how to MAKE GOOD MONEY DOING WHAT YOU LOVE About Flourish Marketing : We use the StoryBrand SB7 Framework to create highly-converting copy, empowering education and BioEnergetic Business Coaching solutions, and pr...2022-02-0941 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachExplode your business with Tiktok - Becca SimmonWedding photographers and professional that want to explode their business with Tiktok, you are going to love this episode. She inspired me to start my own Tiktok Becca believes that The freedom lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of is closer than you think. Bio Hey, I’m Rebecca Simon, founder of The Success Society. If you’re questioning this “freedom lifestyle” I completely get it — I used to question it myself. I didn’t know if I could create a business that replaced my corporate income and allowed me to drink mimosas at my fav Huntington Bea...2022-02-0238 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachPersonality Branding - Taylor KinzieHappy Woo Wednesdays,  Taylor will help you get fired up to do big things in your business. She can't stress enough about the importance of consistency and that little moves can bring big results.  Taylor Kinzie is an international lifestyle & wedding photographer for free spirited souls. Starting her business in 2013, Taylor has since honed her skills in grassroots marketing and personality branding to build a six figure business that is beyond her wildest dreams. In her free time, Taylor loves catching up on the latest Netflix shows (or reruns of The Office) with her fiancé, Paul, and her two mini schn...2022-01-2639 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachCreating margin in your life with albums - Shaun Austin Kiss BooksHappy Woo Wednesdays!  Shaun Austin is the man and I've been using his album company KISS books for 12 years. They are gorg with the best colors and he makes the process so simple.  We chat about how albums can create margin and space in your business because you can make more with less clients. Shaun is so passionate about helping wedding photographers have a happy and healthy business. He teaches you how to create an amazing experience for your clients and have every clients have a wedding album to take them back to their very special day. Bio: Hey Be...2022-01-1945 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachInstagram Captions that get your couples to say HECK YES! Lindsey RomanCalling all wedding photographers and pros that want to write better Instagram captions. You are going to love this episode. Lindsey Roman is a business coach, social media marketing aficionado, and photographer based out of Lawrence, Kansas. She’s one of the founders of The Heart University and she co-hosts The Heart & Hustle Podcast, a top business podcast for creative entrepreneurs. Lindsey’s mission is to help women know their worth, value, and identity in who they are and boldly do what they were created to do. When she’s not speaking, teaching, or dancing on Instagram, you ca...2022-01-1246 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to capitalize on the WEDDING BOOM - Hannah BargasCalling all wedding pros that want to speak clearly to your ideal client. The only question they should be asking you after going on your website is...Where do I sign? Meet Hannah: ✨ She has a Marketing Agency for Wedding Pros 💰 She is dedicated to bringing in your ideal clients 📍 Texas based Hannah Bargas from Writefully Yours, is a multi-passionate female entrepreneur that strives to help wedding professional grow in front of their ideal client. She also owns a Dallas wedding publication called Something Blue Journal Dallas. She shares how she made 6 figures in 6 mon...2022-01-0548 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to use PR to get a HECK YES from your dream clients - Meghan ElyCalling all wedding pros that want to elevate your brand and business. This episode is all about how to use PR to get a HECK Yes from your dream clients. OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, CWIP (Certified Wedding Industry Professional), combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights. Her team’s publicity efforts are regularly honored by the Public Relations Society of America, and most recently, Meghan was named the 2020-21 NACE Speaker of the Year. A long-time industry speaker and writer, sh...2021-12-2944 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachMental strength during the wedding boom - Ralph GonzalesHappy Woo Wednesdays. Today I chat with my friend Ralph. We talk about passion, dedication, mental strength. It's all about mindset. He's the hardest working guy in the industry. Ralph is my main videographer on the Carissa Woo team. Ralph has really helped me with my mindset this year with back to back weddings. I never had a business year with all the reschedules and wedding boom. He taught me how to get back energy when I'm feeling low. He taught me how to eat a breakfast that doesn't bring you d...2021-12-2243 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and Coach20 - Scale Your Business With Facebook Ads with Lattice HudsonWedding Pros - Do you want to scale your business with FB ads? Lattice is my business coach and she as changed my life in the past 6 months. She is super relatable and makes business simple. Het HECK YES sale technique : Asking them what they want! People are wired to answer questions! Lattice is a business coach, leadership mentor and social sales expert. Lattice is on a mission to help women make more money, increase their impact all while living a life that they love. “A woman with wealth, is a wo...2021-12-1547 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to create a perfect portrait - David Christopher LeeToday's episode is with David Christopher Lee. He is a famous celebrity photographer and he happens to be my cousin. We have a very creative family. I'd always admired him for his fearless mindset. Our hot topic is how to create a perfect portrait. Check out his portraits. They are perfect. https://www.dclee.net/ He chats about how he found his niche and his story about photographing Lady Gaga. You will be inspired by this episode. Bio As a celebrity portrait photographer, creative director, and producer, David has worked with...2021-12-0834 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and Coach18. Megan Gillikin - Imposter SyndromeHappy Woo Wednesdays! We are struggle with imposter syndrome at every level of business. Megan helps us understand and overcome it. This is such a deep and real conversation. Make sure to check out Megan's podcast for wedding professionals. It's called Wedding For Real. She has 140 episodes. Megan Gillikin is a veteran wedding planner, podcast host and international speaker dedicated to making life easier for her fellow wedding pros. Her love for mentoring blossomed from her tumultuous entrepreneurship journey. Between her own experiences and hearing others’ stories first-hand as the host of the Weddings For Real podcast, Me...2021-12-0145 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachClient Experience with Kolby MoserI'm working with Kolby's team next year. We have a wedding in the Big Island. I found her through hashtags and she is literally Miss Hawaii. She does it all and truly gives back. Kolby is a filmmaker and owner of ARIA Studios, a wedding and commercial film and photography studio based in Hawai’i. Kolby is also an award-winning producer, business coach and mom. She was recently recognized as one of Hawaii’s 40 under 40 by Pacific Business News. He Aria Studio Team has a great team, that feels a lot like a family, that has...2021-11-2441 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachThe secret sauce to standing out in a saturated Market - Catalina BlochHappy Woo Wednesdays! Catalina is a badass boss babe! The funny thing is that Catalina used to hate photo-booths. She thought they were hideous and she wasn't about to put a wig on her head as a prop, ewe. When she was introduced to Brandon Wong's (episode 8) Photobooth Supply Company at WPPI she was amazed at how stunning the photo-booth looked. She bought her 1st booth with her parents emergency credit card, named her company MDRN Photobooth Co. and hit the ground running turning his biz into a 7 figure business in less than 6 years. 2021-11-1041 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachFinding your happiness again - Laura WeintraubHappy Woo Wednesdays! Today's episode is with Laura Weintraub (creative artist, writer, published author and entrepreneur.) She owned a wedding photography company called Weintraub with her late husband for 20 years. Their team shot 80-100 weddings a years. Wow! Laura recently did a rebrand and is focussing on couples over 50. They were the top top top photographers in the south bay and she is still thriving but on a smaller more niche scale. She is also a happiness coach so if you are going through a transition in your life or going through loss, she can...2021-11-0347 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachSurviving and shifts during the pandemic - Amani RobertsI was on Amani's podcast 3 years ago so we have come full circle. Anyone that is into music, especially R & B should listen. His new book is coming out. The pandemic was hard on wedding professionals to say the least. We rely on weddings and events. Listen to this podcast about how Amani pivoted and survived the pandemic and is doing better than ever. His tips are so innovative and creative. Amani Roberts is a DJ, producer, professor and author based in Los Angeles, California. You can find him live-streaming three days a...2021-10-2743 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to get your REELS to convert - Brandee GaarBrandee Gaar is a visionary in the wedding industry and her podcast for wedding pros is my favorite. ✨She helps wedding pros build a business and a life they love! 👏🏼 She is a mom of 3 daughters and believes you CAN have it all👏🏼 🎙Host | She Who Dares Podcast Check out her REELS course. https://offers.brandeegaar.com/reeltraffic-01 Use the code CARISSA for $10 off Follow Brandee https://www.instagram.com/brandeegaar/ https://brandeegaar.com/blog/ Follow me on IG http://instagram.com/carissawoo...2021-10-2046 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachYou need a Copywriting Unincorn - Mine is Cindy Suzuki from Copy BentoCalling all Wedding Pros, you need a great copy-writer. My copywriting unicorn is Cindy Suzuki. We met at our kids Japanese school in Gardena. She recently moved to Texas and her story behind this is inspirational. You must listen. Check out this AMAZING freebie she is offering. Cindy is offering a sales copy evaluation for 3 people. She is looking to help folks who are just starting out so please send her your story, and she will choose the ones who need the most help. Email Cindy at hello@copybento.com A d...2021-09-2940 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to Market Yourself in a New City with Lisa MarieLisa lived in Torrance and has her own thriving company and also worked as an associate for the Carissa Woo Photography Team. She moved to Tahoe about a year ago. In this episode, Lisa talks about how to market yourself in a new market. She booked weddings in Tahoe before she moved out there. She also talks about how she manifested her perfect day and perfect life into existence. Key points 1. How to make the decision to move markets. 2. How to get found in your new market 3. How to network with locals in y...2021-08-2547 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachIt's not about you! Powerful questions and sales techniques with Hilo ProductionsEver wondered how to stand out in the wedding business? Or the right questions you can ask to land your dream client? In this episode, we are chatting with my good friend and accountability partner Robert Hilo of Hilo Productions. Hilo Productions provides DJ services throughout Orange County, California that handles the triple M’s of your life (most memorable events). From weddings, engagement parties, anniversary parties, and more. Hilo Productions is passionate about making people happy and by doing so they are able to tailor, shape, and create “knockout” events for their clients. In this episode, Robert we will be...2021-08-1845 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachHow to find the North Star of your brand with Ellette Studio with Lisa AiharaIn today's episode, we speak to the amazing Lisa Aihara, owner of Ellette Branding Studio. With programs such as Canva and stock images, we are starting to live in a very copy and paste world. The same images and fonts are being used throughout social media and business websites. It's no wonder we have lost the beauty of handmade art. With her strategic marketing mindset and business background, Lisa started a strategic branding studio for ambitious entrepreneurs, coaches, and bosses who are tired of seeing the same old boring generic designs. Lisa now uses her creativity and v...2021-08-1843 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachPivoting to a Boho Branding and Boudoir studio during the pandmic with Eric Chen PhotographyIn 2019, the world was hit with a global pandemic that took out the wedding circuit, and everything was put on hold. Many wedding photographers (like me) and wedding vendors all wondered the same thing, how would we overcome this obstacle and bring in revenue to survive. In this episode, I’ve invited my good friend Eric Chen from Eric Chen Photography who has been a wedding photographer for over sixteen years. During the pandemic, Eric decided to take a step forward and purchased a home during the crisis. With his years of experience in photography, he used his...2021-08-1837 minGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachGet a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo....Coming August 17th!!!Welcome to "Get a Heck" Yes with Carissa Woo. I'm your host, Carissa, and I've been a wedding photographer for over a decade. I've traveled the world, built my team, and seen it all. I now coach wedding photographers to land their dream clients, make 10K a month and build a thriving business. I'm not holding anything back in this podcast. We're going to be talking about the struggles of the business and how to push through the noise. Some healthy hustle, mindset shifts, time hacks, self-love, confidence, and a little bit of woo woo are some o...2021-08-0502 min