Episode 61: The Differences Between Major Label Artists and Indie Artists

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 happening behind the scenes.  On today’s episode Rick breaks down the differences between major label artists and independent artists. You can get a lot of chances if you’re independent but you do have to work for it. “You don’t get a lot of chances when you’re signed to a label, but you get all the chances when you’re independent.”-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: 1:20 - Anniversary of 9/11 3:19 - The job of a major label artist vs. the job of an indie artist 4:38 - The indie artists need to show that they are doing their jobs 6:22 - Build your audience, and the right people will hear about you Resources: Facebook Live with the Firefighters People mentioned: John Flanagan 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