Today’s episode features the TV shows “The Launch” and “Real Country”. Hear how these two shows are changing the music industry’s involvement in television and opening doors for young artists. In this jam-packed episode, find out how you can learn from the artists on these TV shows and find your own opportunities for success.   “If a fan is an avid Facebook user don't expect them to go to Instagram to find you. You gotta meet them where they're at!” -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: 1:31 - Why The Launch started and how it differs from American Idol 3:38 - The problem that the show had and how Rick got involved to fix it 5:18 - The premise of Real Country and why it is a door for artists to walk through into success Resources: The Launch TV Show Scott Borchetta Real Country TV Show 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

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

Rick and John talk about the fundamentals of advertising on Facebook for the music industry.  John has a video out to help artists, around the world, learn how to put ads on Facebook and have a fantastic ROI if done correctly.  Some of the information can seem overwhelming, but the fundamentals are pretty simple, and to succeed as an artist, you must be willing to communicate with the correct audience.      “In the real world, businesses don’t really run that way...you find a market, figure out what it wants, you spend money, and focus on getting that ROI” -John Oszajca     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: 3:24 - Did you think the internet was just a “fad” when it first came out? 7:09 - John ran his first ad for a friend on the internet in 2009 8:08 - Working outside the “system” allows you to cut out the middleman 12:30 - What is one of the main problems with labels? 19:19 - Rick finds out what a “module” is 20:39 - What is the Dynamic Creative? 29:37 - Don’t try to outthink Facebook Resources: Music Marketing Manifesto How to Build Facebook Ads Free Book and artist assessment from Rick Baker Connect with John Oszajca Website Facebook Twitter Instagram 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

On today’s episode of the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast, Rick talks about the retreat for musicians that he recently attended and Jiu-Jitsu. Discover why Rick doesn’t want to try Jiu-Jitsu and how you can use its philosophies in your life and music career to be successful. Rick also shares why the investment that he puts in making this podcast is all worth it. “I truly believe in serendipity, and that everything happens for a reason.”-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: 2:43 - All about the retreat for musicians that Rick attended 3:22 - Meeting Victoria Gracie, one of the mentors, and her husband Ryan who brought the subject of Jiu-Jitsu to Rick 4:02 - Why Rick didn't want to try Jiu-Jitsu plus what Jiu-Jitsu really is 5:44 - How you can apply Jiu-Jitsu’s strategies in life and in your music career to be successful 8:00 - Why the investment that Rick puts into the podcast is worth it Resources: gracieuniversity.com vicgracie.com neverlandretreats.com 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

Do you want to manage a band or become a music producer? Are you a newbie songwriter/singer who wants to grow your music influence from zero? On this last part of Q and A with Rick and iLL Factor of Beat Academy, they delve into what does it takes to become a good manager or producer.  They also talk about the mindset you should have if you are just getting started and how to grow your influence from zero. And what’s more, Rick gave tips on how often should you release or share your music. “Just because you promoted something for a month, now it’s old. It’s old for you, it’s brand new for somebody else every day.”-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: 2:10 - The mentality and attitude of a good music manager or producer 5:17 - Rick’s story on how he became Taylor Swift’s manager 7:00 - Growing your influence from zero plus the mindset a new artist should have 9:55 - How often do you have to release your music 12:22 - Active and passive listening - how to know if people are connecting to your music Resources: iLLFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick Taylor Swift Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: rick@rickbarker.com Contact: podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com for a chance to be a gues

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

Today’s episode is part 2 of Q & A with Rick and iLL Factor from The Beat Academy. Grab a pen and paper as these two music industry entrepreneurs teach you how to manage your time between engaging with your audience online and creating music. They also dive into how to promote your EP before and after its release and how to register your music properly.   “There is no shortcut for success, but there is a shortcut for time.”-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: 2:33 - Managing your time engaging with your audience online and creating your music 5:33 - How to effectively promote your EP in social media before and after its release 8:43 - Why Rick and iLL Factor do what they do - teaching and sharing their knowledge 11:20 - ASCAP and Distrokid - what are they and why do you need them both 14:04 - What else do you need to register your music properly Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick ASCAP BMI SESAC Distrokid TuneCore SoundExchange Songtrust Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter

Rick is a guest speaker on the iLL Factor Beat Academy.  In this part 1 of questions and answers, Rick answers a couple of questions in great detail from some of iLL Factors audience.  Are you doing what the superstars are doing? “This is your real estate.  You have the ability to make your house look any way you want it to look.”-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: 2:05 - How to attract the right audience 3:58 - Focus on quality vs. quantity 6:27 - This business isn’t for everyone 7:00 - What are the superstars doing? 9:14 - Stories sell 10:15 - How to release a new album Resources: illFactor.com beatacademy.com/rick 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

Rick explains why taking “me” time can help you be more productive during your working hours.  Can you help yourself be part of the solution instead of part of the problem? Rick also sends out a challenge to all of his listeners.     “All they are is excuses, and I am the one making them.”-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: 2:52 - Is your head in the game? 4:44 - Do you have nomophobia? 5:35 - Are you doing more harm than good? 7:22 - You need to take time for you every day 9:35 - My challenge to you Resources: Persell Farms Neverland Retreat in Costa Rica Nomophobia Tim Ferriss, The Four Hour Work Week 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

Rick and his team are in the collaboration business, not the competition business.  Most of the top hits right now are collaborations.  Rick and his team collaborate with others in the same field because “there is enough room for everybody.”    “There is something to learn from everyone, and if you are only learning from one person, you will not grow.” -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: 3:57 - Why should we collaborate? 5:02 - Sharing is caring and be sure to give credit where credit is due 11:00 - True collaboration - there is something to learn from everybody 12:15 - Harsh reality 14:25 - Don’t do yourself a disservice   Resources: Chris Greenwood Leah McHenry Circa and Corrin / Creative Juice Podcast   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