SBU is made for people like you who sell their products at pop-up events like festivals or markets. We understand the challenges you face -- wearing many hats and often not having the income to hire marketing professionals. Our goal is to provide both done-for-you and do-it-yourself marketing tools to help you get more customers.
Shop Black Fest
4000 Businesses Served
Since 2019, we've been hosting festivals in Nashville, Memphis, St. Louis, and Huntsville. These events give vendors a great chance to showcase their products and services.
Shop Black University (SBU) is an extension of Shop Black Fest, designed to support and elevate solo entrepreneurs with a focus on marketing and sales.
SBU offers a wide range of marketing /sales resources, trainings, and networking opportunities to help business owners thrive in today’s competitive market.
We are committed to helping businesses stay open by bridging the information gap on marketing and sales for solo entrepreneurs. We recognize that while there are many resources, coaching programs, classes, workshops, masterminds, grants, and loans available, the real challenge lies in the knowledge gap—the know-how to make these things work for your business.
Our ultimate goal is to help Black-owned businesses stay open and thrive by bridging the knowledge gap—knowing how to use what's out there and make it apply to your business.
Bridging the Information Gap:
By bridging this gap, we aim to make sure that our members not only survive but thrive. We provide the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of marketing and sales, ultimately leading to sustained business success. Shop Black University supports our community every step of the way, from initial exposure to long-term growth and stability.
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