Summer 2018 is still 6 months away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about how you can grow your business by setting up shop at the 2018 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans this July.

We caught up with “Made By A Black Woman” founder Shelly Bell and she had a little advice for small business owners on why taking your entrepreneurial vision to the next level by becoming a vendor is crucial. Check out what Shelly had to say in the video above and then click HERE for more information on how you can apply to become a vendor at ESSENCE Fest 2018.

See you in NOLA!