Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and Coach

Happy 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...

Happy 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 about Simplifying...

Happy 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...

Happy 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 othe...

Happy 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 in Hot Topic: "Digital Magnetism: Tai...

Happy 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...

OMG!!! Happy Woo Wednedays! It's my 100th episdoe of Get a HECK YES! What an amazing journey it's been. Thank you to my generous guests that have dropped so many knowledge bombs. I'm truly grateful and there is so much more to come.   Today, this is the audio of my speech at a WIPA Event. It's my big speaking event and 75 wedding pros attended. I teach you how to Fill your inbox with inq...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! I have my good friend Joyce Choi (photography) in the HECK YES house. She went through my 3-month coaching program 2 years ago. Now is fully booked and started a beautiful bridal studio in LA call House of Maray. She is also my lead associate photographer. https://www.instagram.com/houseofmarey/ House of Marey is a Minimal, Pre-wedding, Luxury, Editorial Studio with all-inclu...

Happy 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 tec...

Happy 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 weddings 1. Site Visits / Research 2. Collaborations / Styled Shoots 3. Marketing - SEO (blogs) + Social Media 4. Join Destination Wedding Pro groups/organizations...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Today I share with you my "networking" journey. I used to want to hide under a rock if my friend told me to go chat with someone that was a leader in the industry. I would get so scared to get stuck in a conversation. I've gotten better at it and I want to share with you things and mindset shifts that have helped me along the way. Tips 1. Change your mindset: you don't want t...

Happy 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 yo...

Happy 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://themu...

Happy 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...

Happy Woo Wednesdays Hot topic: Why you need a Great Website for ALL wedding pros Guess what: We added DONE FOR YOU copywriting services. DO you need a website and brand refresh? https://heckyesmedia.co/copywriting Cindy is my team member/partner here at heck yes media. if you haven't heard, w With my expertise coaching  and with the magic of Cindy's writing, voila. It's about time for your w...

Happy 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...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! A new episode just dropped with the amazing Melissa Rich. Hot Topic: Make a cool Lead Capture Form Melissa 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 he...

Happy Woo Wednesday! Hot topic: Book your Dream client by prequalifying them Duncan 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 c...

Happy 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 str...

Happy 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/links Rachel 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 count...

Happy 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...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Michele is my student and went through my Fill you inbox + Master the sales call program. Michele loves the  in person chat, and enthusiastic follow ups. She is a female who flashes. (OCF + color + artwork) She got on 2 venue vendor list and did a whole new rebrand, Congrats to Michele Hot Topic: when and how to rebrand your business Michele is a Texa...

Happy Woo Wednesdays! Molly McCauley is in the Get a HECK YES house. Hot topic: The ins and outs of editorial wedding photoshoots and workshops Molly 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 An...

Wedding Photographers: You can reach six figures+ in 2023 ~A mini course podcast on how I helped generate a total of $1.6MM in revenue for my students~ I'm a proud mama bear! After coaching dozens of students, I started to noticing themes and mindet shifts that helped them get unstuck and finally start booking weddings (with the clients they wanted to work with). Do you see yourself in any of thes...

Happy 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, reve...