Networking without the "work"
A supportive community so building your business is a breeze! Join District Bliss and get growing today!We get it. Building a business isn’t easy on your own.
You need your people!
Getting the prospects you need in order to be a successful entrepreneur can be stressful and time-consuming. Networking can feel overwhelming — let’s change that!
District Bliss is a community of creatives and business owners who want to expand their networks quickly, build their businesses with ease, and just find their people! We host socials that take the “work” out of networking and workshops taught by leading experts to get you on the road to success without the stress!
Fun, easy, supportive, and rewarding!
So, if you’re looking for networking that is fun and monetizes, business resources to get you those ideal clients, and a supportive community to help you achieve your goals, you’ve come to the right place!
The stress-free way to skyrocket your business!
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A Community Of Business Owners Who Are Ready to Uplevel, Succeed, And Support Others
If you’re going to join one networking organization, District Bliss is it!
We offer online workshops and support, light-hearted networking socials, support collaborations, help you feel more motivated, and cultivate friendships!
Get inspired and get growing!
After ONE networking event, I booked three new clients and have continued to book new clients at each subsequent event! Because District Bliss makes the events so warm, engaging and welcoming, that awkward networking ice is broken right away and business owners can immediately connect with perfect-match, top paying, high integrity, fun customers. You won't find this at other events. With the top-tier sponsoring opportunity, we are truly thrilled and have found a comfortable, monetizing networking hub — couldn't be happier!
“District Bliss is fantastic! The events are impeccable and SO much fun. They bring together local talent to help you build your business in a comfortable space.”
“What an amazing find District Bliss has been! As a District Bliss sponsor, Sara immediately helped me connect with all the great District Bliss members by hosting my free workshop and promoting it extensively.”
October 2021
Writing to Reflect Your Personal Brand
What is your writing saying about you? Your writing speaks for you when you’re not in the room. We'll help you understand what a personal brand is and dispel the myth that you don’t have one or don’t need one. Learn that your writing—even if you don’t consider yourself “a writer”—is a critical part of your personal brand.
Find out more »November 2021
Ask Sara Anything: Monthly Office Hours with the CEO of District Bliss (Members-only Event)
Monthly office hours with Sara Alepin, CEO of District Bliss, where you can peek behind the curtain, hash out some ideas, collaborate, and get your burning questions answered!
Find out more »Virtual Co-Working (Members-only Event)
District Bliss brings entrepreneurs together for a virtual co-working session so you can stop feeling isolated and get accountability
Find out more »Roundtable (Members-Only Event)
Monthly Roundtable | An Entrepreneurial Mastermind — for Members only. Each month, we have a master topic with a training and specific Q+A for District Bliss Members.
Find out more »Are You “Entrepreneur Curious?”
Wondering if it's time to take the plunge and start your own business or if your side hustle has full-time potential? We've got you! Come find out what it really takes to be a successful solopreneur!
Find out more »Virtual Networking Coffee | Create Authentic, Lasting Connections
Networking Coffee Date! Build lasting connections in our warm, welcoming networking events
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District Bliss brings entrepreneurs together for a virtual co-working session so you can stop feeling isolated and get accountability
Find out more »November Networking Social | Authentic Networking, Lasting Connections
Networking online with an in-person vibe, quality connections, and tons of fun
Find out more »December 2021
Virtual Co-Working (Members-only Event)
District Bliss brings entrepreneurs together for a virtual co-working session so you can stop feeling isolated and get accountability
Find out more »Ask Sara Anything: Monthly Office Hours with the CEO of District Bliss (Members-only Event)
Monthly office hours with Sara Alepin, CEO of District Bliss, where you can peek behind the curtain, hash out some ideas, collaborate, and get your burning questions answered!
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4 tips for handling objections as a business owner
As an entrepreneur, you will inevitably run into objections along the way. Sometimes, they will appear in the form of questions, poor reviews — or even lack of sales — and, sometimes they will be unexpected.
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In 2020, the number of organizations planning a virtual event doubled. Why (pandemic aside) do you think this happened?
online events are an amazing way to:
🔹 Educate on a topic you know
🔸 Increase your email list
🔹 Fill your marketing funnel
🔸 Make money!
🔹 Gain exposure and credibility
🔸 Generate new opportunities
🔹 Build a community
Follow @districtblissevents on Instagram!
It's Fri-YAY! Let's celebrate! Drop your wins in the comments 👇 so we can cheer each other on! 🥂
There’s nothing like networking to get you on the road to success…. and provoke anxiety.
I like to say that when I invite people to a networking event, people often have the same reaction as if I said,
“Hey! Do you want to go sit in traffic with me?”
Traffic sucks.
So, let’s make sure that networking doesn’t feel like “work” …. or traffic.
As a photographer, I used to go to tons of networking events in hopes of meeting other business owners in my industry, entrepreneurs who might become friends, and, yes, photographers, too.
But a lot of photographers weren’t really interested in meeting me.
They saw me as the competition.
We’ve all been there, right?
We’re trying to grow our networks, but we’re not always sure the best way to do it.
So, I decided to break the system and District Bliss started hosting welcoming, collaborative networking socials.
They were immediately popular.
Clearly, I wasn’t the only person craving this type of environment where everyone can feel welcome, safe, and really enjoy meeting new people!
Today, I thought I’d share a few of my tips for networking that I’ve seen work time and time again:
⚡Go into the event with an open mind.
⚡Don’t forget that even people who you consider to be your competition may need to refer to — or hire — you at some point.
⚡Don’t avoid networking altogether.
⚡Ask questions, engage, and really listen to the people you meet.
Will we see you at today's Networking Social?
Join us at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT for some welcoming networking that is 🌟fun🌟
Hit the link in bio to RSVP!
Handling objections as a business owner — does that sounds scary, overwhelming, frustrating, and maybe impossible to anyone else out there? 🙋
As a business owner, you will inevitably run into objections along the way.
Sometimes, they will appear in the form of questions, poor reviews — or even lack of sales — and, sometimes they will be unexpected.
We use these simple steps to remove the objections — and sometimes even convert sales!
⚡ Neutralize the discussion. Start by saying something along the lines of, “thank you for bringing this to my attention.” Once you've brought the emotional reaction back to zero, it's much easier to move forward with eliminating the objection.
⚡ Be direct, unattached, and concise. Use language that is not emotionally charged when acknowledging the objection.
⚡ Take the high road. Regardless of whether or not their objection is legitimate in your eyes, you cannot remove an objection by telling someone that they are incorrect in feeling the way that they do.
⚡ Refer them to the proper person to remedy the objection. If the objection is a public review, requesting that the person reaches out to your email address — or the email address of your customer service equivalent — goes a long way. It shows everyone reading the review or seeing the objection that you care and that you're taking it seriously. It also indicates to the person raising the objection that you've heard them and that you're committed to fixing the problem.
Shout out to @csecoaching and @sproutcreativela for imparting some of this knowledge to me and always encouraging me to handle objections head-on, rather than hiding from them. 🙌
We can't always avoid objections, but handling them in a professional, courteous manner goes a long way — and can even convert a sale if handled properly!
What are some of your tips for handling objections? 👇
(District Bliss is a safe space where Members can have conversations about important things that are not always easy to discuss. Want to check out all of the Member benefits? Click the link in bio)
There is no room for people-pleasing in a six-figure business.
Are you ready to uncover super sneaky self-sabotages that are keeping you stuck?
This workshop is for you if you're ready for…
✅Re-connection to your intuition and certainty (and tools to return to this level whenever necessary!)
✅Deep backbone-level confidence and finding joy in expressing your boundaries with everyone, especially clients and family!
✅Awareness about your personal people-pleasing type and tools to stop self-sabotages quickly and at their core
Step into your Business-Backbone Power and say, “No thank you, I prefer cashmere," with us today, 10/19, at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT
4 "Good Things" You're Doing in Business That Are People-Pleasing Sabotages with @_poppylead
"Just what I needed. @_poppylead provided some eye-opening lessons, many opportunities to connect with like-minded, powerful, caring people, and she was an inspiration overall!" - workshop attendee at ATTAINABLE event
Click the link in bio and RSVP today!
PS: District Bliss Members get FREE access to our workshops and events! Ready to join? Click the link in bio and apply today!
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Are you ready to uncover 4 super sneaky self-sabotages that *feel so good* in the moment, but are actually people-pleasing actions that are keeping you stuck?
This awareness allows you to step into your business-backbone power so that the next time one of these itchy old sweaters of people-pleasing slips on, you can say: “No thank you, I prefer cashmere.”
If you struggle with...
🔸Feeling lost and uncertain in business, teetering on the edge of the mindset spiral of imposter syndrome, and scarcity?
🔹Burn out by trying to keep everyone (family, clients, audience, friends, networking groups, etc) happy at your own expense?
🔸Deeply rooted people-pleasing tendencies and all its various self-sabotages?
Then, you don't want to miss this workshop with @_poppylead —
4 "Good Things" You're Doing in Business That Are People-Pleasing Sabotages
"Working with Allison, I realized how much control I have over my reactions and responses. The session helped me put into words where I am now, where I want to be, and generate concrete ideas of how to get there." - Lana K.
Join us on Tuesday, 10/19, at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT!
PS: District Bliss Members receive FREE access to our events. Not a Member yet? Apply today!
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The bees have spoken and their knees are all about Instagram Reels right now.
And, while it may feel like just another chore within your social media strategy, learn why it's taking center stage, how to even start with Reels, and to incorporate them into your marketing plan.
Because the Reel deal is that short-form video is here to stay.
Do you struggle with...
✅ Getting overwhelmed by Instagram shifting its focus from photo to video?
✅ Feeling frustrated that your posts aren't showing up in front of your followers (ugh... Instagram algorithm)?
✅ Not liking the idea of Reels or short-form video content?
✅ Having no idea how to make Reels work for your business?
This workshop is for you if you're ready for…
🌟 A new mindset on Reels and short-form video content
🌟 Confidence and excitement about creating Reels
Ideas on what kind of Reels to create
🌟 A system to batch Reels alongside your existing social media strategy
Join us today, 10/13, at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT for The Reel Deal | Become an Instagram Algorithm Master Virtual Workshop with @bernadettemarciniak
"When I was feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the pressure of marketing my business on social media, Bernadette came to the rescue. Before working with her, it would take me so long to plan content and I would waste endless hours scrolling for inspiration." - June Suepunpuck, Joy Guide June
Get in front of clients and stand out even if you hate video, are overwhelmed by the process, or dread using social media
RSVP today! Link in bio!
(PS: District Bliss Members get FREE access to our events. Click the link in bio to join the Community today!)
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I consider myself a recovering people-pleaser. I realized early that being a people-pleaser as a business owner was not going to work.
There is no room for people-pleasing in a six-figure business.
Enter @_poppylead! 💃
She's taking over our Instagram today to share tips + tricks before her workshop, 4 "Good Things" You're Doing in Business That are Actually People-Pleasing Sabotages on Tuesday, 10/19, at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT
See you there! Link in bio to RSVP!
Are you feeling frustrated by the constant changes on social media?
We sooooo get it!
@bernadettemarciniak is here to help you crack the code and get your content in front of your ideal clientele using Instagram reels!
If you're ready for...
⚡A new mindset on Reels and short-form video content
⚡Confidence and excitement about creating Reels
⚡Ideas on what kind of Reels to create
⚡A system to batch Reels alongside your existing social media strategy
... then, this workshop is for you!
See you on Wednesday, 10/13, at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT for The Reel Deal!
Hit the link in bio to RSVP!
(PS: District Bliss Members get FREE access to this event. Ready to join? Hit the link in bio to apply!)
Are you feeling frustrated by the constant changes on social media?
We sooooo get it!
Today, @bernadettemarciniak is taking over our Instagram to help you crack the code and get your content in front of your ideal clientele using Instagram reels!
She's only hanging out on our IG for a day, but she's coming back on Wednesday, 10/13, to share her extensive knowledge in The Reel Deal workshop.
If you're ready for...
⚡A new mindset on Reels and short-form video content
⚡Confidence and excitement about creating Reels
⚡Ideas on what kind of Reels to create
⚡A system to batch Reels alongside your existing social media strategy
Then, this workshop is for you!
See you on Wednesday, 10/13, at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT for The Reel Deal!
Hit the link in bio to RSVP — and enjoy Bernadette's Instagram takeover today!
The bees have spoken and their knees are all about Instagram Reels right now. 🐝
And, while it may feel like just another chore within your social media strategy, learn why it's taking center stage, how to even start with Reels, and to incorporate them into your marketing plan.
Because the Reel deal is that short-form video is here to stay.
Do you struggle with...
🔹 Getting overwhelmed by Instagram shifting its focus from photo to video?
🔸 Feeling frustrated that your posts aren't showing up in front of your followers (ugh... Instagram algorithm)?
🔹 Not liking the idea of Reels or short-form video content?
🔸 Having no idea how to make Reels work for your business?
If that sounds like you, join us for The REEL Deal and discover creativity, confidence, and excitement about Instagram Reels with the amazing @bernadettemarciniak
The workshop is Wednesday, 10/13, at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT.
Head on over to the link in bio to RSVP today!
PS: District Bliss Members receive FREE access to our events! 🎊 Apply today!
I'm going to need a few lattes (can I just order a gallon?) after this weekend's Events that Monetize Bootcamp.
It was awesome.
Our guests went from idea 🤔 to finding their ideal audience⚡ to creating an incredible guest (and speaker) experience 🙌 to prepared to execute a profitable event! 🌟
We had an amazing group and it was an absolute blast!
And, now, I'm taking the day off. Because self-care is a thing and I need to recharge (and caffeinated 😂 )
📷 @photosfromhart
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“There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long-range risks of comfortable inaction.” - John F. Kennedy
This is your sign! End 2021 💪 strong with a clear vision, and a tangible plan to host your next successful online event.
Events That Monetize | Action-Packed Bootcamp for Online Event Hosts
We begin tomorrow! Friday, October 1st, and run through Sunday, October 3rd.
This bootcamp is 3 full days, where we teach you about hosting successful online events. We have 3 experts, 9 panelists, worksheets, templates, and more!
Don’t try to host online events alone:
👉 Use the resources and information we give you over and over
👉 See the results build each time
👉 Hit those goals and monetize your efforts
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