Three Steps to Visibility
Sign Up & Create Your Listing
Fill out your business details, upload your product photo, and choose a plan. Takes less than 5 minutes.
We Review & Publish
Your listing is reviewed and published within 24 hours with its own shareable page. Share it everywhere — social media, email, your website.
Customers Shop Directly From You
Buyers click through to YOUR checkout page. You keep 100% of every sale. Zero commissions, ever.
You Keep 100% of Every Sale
Zero commissions. Zero transaction fees from us. Your checkout, your customers, your money.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Get a full refund within 30 days. No questions asked, no risk to you.
Put Your Business Where
Buyers Are Looking
The B1 Business Marketplace connects your products and services with a community that believes in buying Black and building Black wealth.
Reach Buyers Ready to Buy Black
Get in front of a growing community of consumers, professionals, and entrepreneurs trained to support Black-owned businesses.
Live in Under 5 Minutes
Fill out your details, upload your product photo, and your listing is reviewed and published within 24 hours.
Customers Come Directly to You
Buyers click through to YOUR checkout page. You own the relationship and you keep 100% of every sale.
Curated & Community-Backed
Every listing is reviewed for quality. Built and curated by Dr. Boyce Watkins and the B1 community.
Why I Built The B1 Marketplace
For years, I've taught my students one fundamental truth: economic power is the foundation of everything. We can't talk about freedom, legacy, or community strength without talking about where our dollars go.
The B1 Business Marketplace was born from that conviction. This is not just another directory — it's the infrastructure for our economic ecosystem. When you list your business here, you're not paying a middleman 15% of every sale. You keep every dollar. We just make sure the right people find you.
I'm looking for the first 100 founding members who understand the vision. If you're ready to build, your community is ready to buy.
Dr. Boyce Watkins
Founder, B1 Business Marketplace
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Three tiers. No hidden fees. Zero commission. Upgrade or cancel anytime.
VIP Concierge
or $2,990/yr — save more
White-glove treatment. We personally set up your listing, feature you in the hero spotlight, and provide quarterly strategy calls.
- Everything in Business
- Personal onboarding — we set up your listing for you
- Rotating hero spotlight on the landing page
- Exclusive VIP Concierge badge
- Quarterly strategy call with the B1 team
- Priority placement in search & browse
All plans include zero commission on your sales. Founding Members get pricing locked for life.
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