Welcome to Shop Black University!
At Shop Black University, we know running a business solo can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer more than just events. Our programs are built to help you turn short-term wins into long-term growth.
With us guiding the way, and support from community partners, you'll get access to workshops, check-ins, and resources that fit your needs. Our goal is to help you make sales today, keep your customers coming back, and set your business up for lasting success.
Our programs—Beyond the Booth, Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamp, and Digital Growth Essentials——give you the support you need to go from pop-up sales to a business that works year-round. We’re here to help you build something steady, with real tools and guidance for every step.
Build a Real Business That Works For You Outside of Events
This program is different. We’re not just giving you a business plan template. Beyond the Booth is built for solopreneurs and creative entrepreneurs who are used to selling at pop-up events and want to turn those sales into something steady and reliable.
Over 10 weeks, we’ll focus on what really matters for growing your small business:
By the end, you’ll have real, practical steps you can use to grow a business that fits your life and goals—not just a one-size-fits-all plan.
This program is for solopreneurs and creative entrepreneurs who rely on pop-up events but want steady, year-round income. If you’re ready to move beyond “just getting by” and build a lasting business, this program will guide you with clear, easy steps.
By the end of the 10-week program, you’ll walk away with:
This program is all about giving you real tools and knowledge to build a business that supports you, so you’re not just relying on the next event or pop-up to make it work.
Build a Business That Honors Your Creativity
This bootcamp is designed specifically for creative entrepreneurs who want to turn their passion into a thriving business without losing the joy of creating. Over two days, we'll help you blend your artistic skills with simple business steps, so you can grow without feeling overwhelmed.
Creative entrepreneurs who want to build a business around their art, craft, or creative services and need practical steps to make it happen without sacrificing their passion.
By the end of the bootcamp, you'll have:
Learn to turn your creativity into a business with a clear plan, fair pricing, a strong online presence, and strategies for balancing art with business.
Leverage Data, Automation, and Social Media to Drive Sales
This 3-hour workshop is ideal for solopreneurs and creative entrepreneurs who want to take their business online in a smart, effective way.
Digital Growth Essentials focuses on using the right tools and strategies to save time, attract customers, and make data-driven decisions that help your business thrive.
Learn how to link your store to social media to make sales easy for your followers. We’ll cover how to create posts that drive sales directly and how to use social media to keep people engaged with your brand.
This workshop is for solopreneurs and creative entrepreneurs ready to make the most of technology and data to save time and increase sales. If you want to take control of your online presence and use tech to work smarter, this workshop is for you.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have:
With Digital Growth Essentials, you’ll have a tech-savvy approach to running your business online, helping you reach new customers and grow without added stress.