Unfortunately, Indie Artists continue to fall victim to this particular scam. In this episode, Rick will show you how to tell if something is a scam and the research you can do to avoid it. You can watch the video version on Spotify CLICK HERE. 

Many of us set goals every year. The question is did you hit your goals? In this episode Rick talks about setting realistic goals, and if getting the attention of a label or manager interests you at all, what they look for in new artists and how your goals can coincide with what they are looking for. https://ratethispodcast.com/mib https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/subscribe DM me on IG @rickbarkermusic

As a trailblazing woman in the music industry, Jenny Powers is the founder and CEO of Blue Avenue Music Group - artist management, marketing, and label services provider. Created after experiencing for herself the challenges artists face when navigating the often intentionally complex business aspects of the music industry, Blue Avenue Music Group gives artists the resources to build a solid business foundation and monetize their efforts in the industry. Having worked with thousands of indie artists and had key roles in game-changing platforms like Artisthub, Jenny has quickly become a leader in the artist development space and can provide interviews on the topics of:- The Importance of Growing A Real Fanbase- Simple Offers To Get Fans To Subscribe to Your Community- How The Pandemic Changed Artist Development- How to Effectively Utilize Digital Marketing For Emerging Artists https://www.blueavemusic.com/

In this episode, Rick talks about why most artists won't make money with their music. www.rickbarker.com

In this episode, Rick speaks with Todd McCarty. Todd has had great success building and monetizing cover songs. You can learn more about Todd here https://bandbuilderacademy.com/RickBarkerMusic/join Follow Todd on IG @bandbuilderacademy

In this episode, Rick breaks down why the statement "Work Smart NOT Hard" is total BS. To get access to The Free Strategy Session Rick mentioned go to https://rickbarker.com/strategy/

In this episode, Rick talks with Kris Ahrend from The MLC. The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is a nonprofit organization designated by the U.S. Copyright Office pursuant to the historic Music Modernization Act of 2018. In January 2021, The MLC began administering blanket mechanical licenses to eligible streaming and download services (digital service providers or DSPs) in the United States. The MLC will then collect the royalties due under those licenses from the DSPs and pay songwriters, composers, lyricists, and music publishers. The MLC has built a publicly accessible musical works database, as well as a portal that creators and music publishers can use to submit and maintain their musical works data. These tools will help ensure that creators and music publishers are paid properly. www.themlc.com

Anything that lasts, takes time to build. Your Music Career is no different. Slow down! To listen to my Free Music Marketing Training go to https://rickbarker.com/vault/marketing-replay/ You will learn what to have in place at Discovery. Pre-Release Strategies Post Release Startegies  And I will show you what is inside The Music Marketing Vault...  Follow me on IG @rickbarkermusic

With so many changes in the Music Industry, keeping up is almost impossible. Entertainment Attorney Debbie Egel has a solution. Her personality is infectious and her knowledge is undeniable. Plus she has a cool accent. Enjoy... Link for her book is  https://www.emusicentertainment.net/ The discount code is RICKBARKER

This interview is packed with some amazing gems not only on music but on life. You will find those gems in Clinton's new book "How To Win Big in the Music Business. You can grab a free copy by CLICKING HERE or go to www.clintonsparks.com Follow Clinton on IG @clintonsparks