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 music video on YouTube and what you need to know before you hire a manager. They also gave tips on writing a song and advice on becoming a music producer. With all the knowledge and information that you have received so far from this Q and A, Rick points out the most important thing that you need to do to be successful. “At some point, we overeducate ourselves… we want so much knowledge but we don’t go out and do it.”-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: 2:11 - How to increase the number of views of your music video on YouTube 4:00 - Factors to consider before hiring a manager 6:39 - The songwriting process plus tips on how to write a song 11:29 - Advice on how to become a music producer 14:00 - Doing what you have to do to drive people to hear your music 16:12 - The importance of having your own website Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick Michael Elsner Master Music Licensing: The 4 Step Plan to Licensing Success by Michael Elsner Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickba