
The Music Industry Blueprint Podcast
The Music Industry Blueprint Podcast is consistently rated as one of the Top Music Business Podcasts.
Hosted by Taylor Swift's Former Manager Rick Barker. Rick is known for his straightforward and honest approach when it comes to the Music Business. This weekly podcast is designed to help keep you up to date with what is happening in the world of music and the latest trends when it comes to digital marketing.
Rick, also has a Subscriber ONLY Podcast that comes out daily called the "MIB Secret Society."
You can subscribe at www.rickbarker.com/secret
Latest episodes

Sep 5, 2019 • 28min
Episode 156: Great Conversation and some Nuggets with Kaytee Long from Diy PR Group
Proper PR Techniques for the 21st Century Musician.

Sep 2, 2019 • 12min
Episode 155: Scams, Songland and Letting Kids Be Kids...
Unfortunately there are still people making False Promises when it comes to the Music Industry. I

Aug 29, 2019 • 10min
Episode 154: Why is Taylor Swift Re-Recording Her Records?
Recently in an interview, Taylor Swift mentioned she will re-record her first 5 cd's. What does that mean? Why is she doing it? Rick's breaks it all down in this episode of the podcast.

Aug 26, 2019 • 21min
Episode 153: Getting Your Mindset Right with Patrick Cooke!
If you want to take it to the next level, mindset is KEY!

Aug 22, 2019 • 23min
Episode 152: Amazing Tools To Help You Run Your Music Business
You are your first Manager, Booking Agent, Record Company, Publishing Company and a whole lot more. When running a business it is vital to have the right tools.

Aug 19, 2019 • 32min
Episode 151: Sneak Pick.. Behind The Curtain of the Music Biz
Are you ready for a manager? How should you approach Social Media?

Aug 8, 2019 • 40min
Episode 150: Let the Q&A Session Begin! with Co-Host Maddy Newton
This is an epic episode with close to 20 of your submitted questions...

Aug 5, 2019 • 11min
Episode 149: It takes TIME and Patience!
You might not see results instantly in your business, but if you are doing things correctly, below the surface there is growth.

Aug 1, 2019 • 11min
Episode 148: Steps to Take Everyday To Build Your Audience
Are you doing everything you can everyday to get your music heard?

Jul 29, 2019 • 11min
Episode 147: When Is It Right To Hire a PR Firm?
When is it time to hire a PR Firm?