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Rick Barker is the President and CEO of the Music Industry Blueprint in Nashville, TN. He is a manager, entrepreneur, author, and consultant focusing on the recent changes in the music busin...
If you are serious about your career, you never stop learning. In this episode of the MIB podcast, Rick discusses what is currently happenin...
Are you creating a professional profile on Spotify that is attractive to your fans (and future fans)? Do you want to connect with your fans...
Do you want to get more plays on Spotify? Have you been wondering if you need outside help to achieve this goal or if it's something you can...
Do you currently use Instagram stories/lives to promote yourself? Did you know it can be a really great way to reach people who DON'T follow...
Do you need a manager? When should you sign a management contract? What makes a good candidate for a manager? Are you currently attractive t...
Are you making sure to develop yourself as an artist before putting your brand out there? Do you make sure that you're feeding your music to...
Do you currently use Facebook to help market your music and engage with your fans? What if I told you there was a new way artists were using...
Celebrating the 100th episode of the MIB podcast by honoring those that made this possible. Today I bring on my clients as guests to learn m...
If I asked you what your elevator pitch is, would you have something prepared? If so, what would it be? Have you ever been stuck with two ev...
Have you used crowdfunding to finance a record? Did you wait too long to deliver? Have you lost the trust of your fans because they invested...
Do you want to find out how to turn your social media into a personal ATM? Are you ready to take your social media engagement to the next le...
Are you willing to work HARD for your "dream?" Do you have the right tools to take this career seriously? Have you ever wondered what the "I...
Do you understand that branding is more than just colors and logos? Do you know that it's also okay for your branding to change over time? L...
How can I be my own publicist and pitch myself? Who can help me put together a marketing plan? What if I need help with my socials? Listen t...
What is it that makes you stand out? Is it for a good reason? Are you making sure that you're taking the time to get your music right before...
How does Mike Schwartz also know as The Rock Doctor recommend you beat the stresses that come along with a career in the music industry? Wha...
What happened after Rick quits as Taylor Swift's manager? How did he come to do the things that he's doing now to help musicians succeed in...
Your past does not define your future and Rick is proof of that. On today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick shares his...
If you need someone to help you in your music career, so you can focus on your art, then the answer is 'Muziqueen' Thalia Ewing. Like Rick,...
What numbers really matter? Do you have a lot of followers but not a not of engagement? Rick breaks down the importance of engagement on you...
On today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick talks with Dawn Beyer. Dawn is an independent singer/songwriter and online...
Today's episode features the TV shows "The Launch" and "Real Country". Hear how these two shows are changing the music industry's involvemen...
Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryb...
Rick and John talk about the fundamentals of advertising on Facebook for the music industry. John has a video out to help artists, around th...
On today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick talks about the retreat for musicians that he recently attended and Jiu-Jit...
Do you want to manage a band or become a music producer? Are you a newbie songwriter/singer who wants to grow your music influence from zero...
We are now on part 3 of the Q and A with Rick and iLL Factor at Beat Academy. Today they discuss how to increase the number of views of your...
Today's episode is part 2 of Q & A with Rick and iLL Factor from The Beat Academy. Grab a pen and paper as these two music industry entrepre...
Rick is a guest speaker on the iLL Factor Beat Academy. In this part 1 of questions and answers, Rick answers a couple of questions in great...
Rick explains why taking "me" time can help you be more productive during your working hours. Can you help yourself be part of the solution...
Rick and his team are in the collaboration business, not the competition business. Most of the top hits right now are collaborations. Rick a...
Every winner has a story of how they started. On today's episode, Rick talks about the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame that he recently a...
As Spotify opens their new playlist submission feature, Rick takes some time to give advice to artists looking to take advantage of this opp...
Family life and roles can get bent out of shape while pursuing the music industry. Today's episode features advice from Rick on how to show...
Everyone wants to be a winner and become successful. Sometimes, you need to learn how to quit some things before you win. Join Rick as he di...
What happens when Rick gets into an interesting conversation on Twitter? He gets the person's number and continues the convo on the podcast...
Scams come in all forms and sizes and even the music industry is no exception. Today, Rick shares an actual email from an alleged records co...
The music industry has become all about collaboration and "giving more than receiving." Rick interviews Ivan Corraliza, also known as iLL Fa...
Attempting to get into the music industry through other people's work will not work. Today's podcast features Rick's advise on how to start...
In this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick addresses a personal email from a parent and why it's crucial to educate yours...
There's been a lot of buzz regarding Spotify and the recent news now allowing independent artists to upload their music, and getting paid di...
Don't know how to make it in the music industry? Today's episode will show you how the music industry has changed for your benefit. Listen i...
In this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick interviews Cheryl B. Engelhardt. She's a musician and composer who has 4 recor...
In this short episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick will talk about building a fanbase. This advice goes to all the new arti...
On today's episode of the Music Industry Podcast, Rick interviews Ben Ganz, founder of Vego Pictures. Ben talks about his past, the creation...
More updates on the Rascal Flatts tour. Recently, an event had to be canceled on the tour because of an artist's vocal health. Rick reviews...
Rick is back on the road with Trent Harmon on the Rascal Flatts tour. On this episode you will hear some of the exciting things that are hap...
On this episode of the Music Industry Podcast, Rick interviews Chris Greenwood aka Manafest, music marketing genius and indie artist. Chris...
On today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint, Rick shares an old interview he had with Steve Palfreyman, founder of the Music Launch H...
In today's episode of the Music Industry Blueprint, Rick talks with Kyle "Circa" Lemaire, his good friend and founder of Indepreneur. They d...