Episode 72: Don't Believe Everything You Hear

What happens when Rick gets into an interesting conversation on Twitter? He gets the person’s number and continues the convo on the podcast of course! This episode is unconventional but jampacked with music advice for the new artist. Listen in as he gives his twitter follower actionable steps to succeed.  It’s time to turn up the volume and listen in. “The only person I have to blame of my business failing is me.”  - Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 1:45 Phone conversation with Joshua, Rick's Twitter Follower 3:15 Major Label  System is not powerful for every artist 6:44 Who to blame if your music business fail 7:33 The importance of finding the right audience for your music 10:19 Find out the power of consumers dictating the demand for great music 11:26 Rick gives Joshua actionable steps to do 14:38 Do you need to have a fund to get your music out 17:09 Where to put your energy and focus as a new artist 19:04 Differences between superstar and a good artist Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a guest on the MIB podcast show