
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

Apr 6, 2021 • 9min
Episode 246: Stay Offline, If You Are In This State of Mind!
In this episode, Rick talks about the best way to avoid the "Haters" Online and how to lift yourself up when others want to bring you down...
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Mar 30, 2021 • 41min
Episode 245: NFT'S For Dummies ( I am the Dummie:-)
In this episode of the podcast, Rick speaks with Eric Porper from Unboxed Venture Studio one of the leaders in the NFT space...
Eric even makes it so easy Rick could understand it:-)
Connect with Eric here https://www.unboxed.ventures/
Follow Rick on Instagram @rickbarkermusic

Mar 24, 2021 • 37min
Episode 244: Bulldog DM puts Live Streaming on Steroids!
In this episode, Rick speaks with John Petrocelli from BulldogDM. They are responsible for some of the biggest live streams in history.
Eavesdrop on a very interesting conversation.
Learn more about BulldogDM here www.bulldogdm.com

Mar 16, 2021 • 34min
Episode 243: Interview with Guitar Player Rod Castro
In this episode, Rick speaks with Rod Castroguitar player for people like Beyonce, Bootsy Collins, Bebe Rexha, and many more.
This conversation is very informative about the current state of the music business.
Follow Rod on Instagram @iamrodcastro

Mar 9, 2021 • 8min
Episode 242: No More Excuses!
In this episode, Rick discusses some of the things that might be holding you back.
To get the most up-to-date Social Media Training go to www.socialmediaformusic.com

Feb 24, 2021 • 10min
Episode 241: How This Statement is FALSE... "Knowledge is Power."
In this episode, Rick talks about why the statement "Knowledge is Power" is FALSE. He will also share his thoughts on what is missing.
This episode is brought to you by Social Media for Music.
If you want the most up-to-date strategies to build, nurture and monetize your fanbase, go to
www.socialmediaformusic.com for the Free On-Demand Training.
You can also rate this podcast at www.ratethispodcast.com/mib

Feb 16, 2021 • 23min
Episode 240: Understanding the Data with Mike Warner from Chartmetric
In this episode, I speak with Mike Warner from Chartmetric.com
We discuss the importance of data...
Email: hi@chartmetric.com and mention you heard about the Artist Special on this podcast and get a great discount...
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Feb 9, 2021 • 41min
Episode 239: Twitch For Musician's with Karen Allen
This platform is not just for gamers. In this episode, I speak with Karen Allen who wrote the book Twitch For Musicians.
go to www.twitchformusicians.com for more info and to grab two free chapters of her book.
Follow me at www.rickbarker.com

Feb 2, 2021 • 9min
Episode 238: Just In Time Learning!
In a day and time when we have the ability to get knowledge anytime we want, many have turned to "Just In Time Learning." I myself have been using that strategy for my entire adult life.
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Jan 26, 2021 • 8min
Episode 237: Different is The NEW Better
Quality is expected, Different is the New Better. Thank you Daniel Den for that great perspective.
When someone says, I don't want to be treated differently, I want to be treated the same. I have to ask why?
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Episodes: 232 and 232 My personal story...
Episode 184: Where I introduce the concept of different is the new better...