Today on the Music Industry Blueprint, Rick discuss the 360 deal. This episode breaks down how the 360 deal came about and who benefits from the deal. Rick shares insider tips on negotiating deals, and what investors should look for with potential artists.   “Make sure that if anyone is participating in any form of the revenue stream that they are helping contribute a little bit.” -Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   Time Stamps: 1:30 Are 360 deals fair to the artist? 3:18 How the 360 deal came about 5:50 Negotiating the terms of the 360 deal 7:00 Paying your investors 7:55 What type of artist should I invest in? 8:15 Educating yourself as an investor Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com