
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

Jan 20, 2021 • 11min
Episode 236: How I Went Viral on Tik Tok
I am now a viral Tik Tok Star:-) Just kidding. On a serious note, at the recording of this episode, I went from 600 followers to over 6700 and had one video hit over 560,000 plays in under 36 hours and another do over 80,000 in 24 hours with close to 1500 shares. How?
I had an amazing teacher Alex Stemplewski @alex.stemp on Tik Tok. And, I listened:-)
You can follow me and see the journey on Tik Tok @rickbarkermusic
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Jan 12, 2021 • 27min
Episode 235: The Difference Between "Talent & Artist" with Mr. CSA2k
In this episode, I am joined by Terrell "Mr. CSA2k" Varnes. We discuss many things to help artists including the difference between being a person who is talented, and a person who is an artist.
You can connect with Terrell Mr. CSA2k Here:
Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook are all @mrcsa2k
Here is a link to his past show episodes:
**Every Sunday 10am EST**
https://www.coalitionkingdom.com/newmusicsundayreview
Also here is Dash Radio link:
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Company website:
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Jan 5, 2021 • 11min
Episode 234: Thoughts on 2021
No more resolutions, just some things I feel I need to do better and ideas I wanted to share to help you also.
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Dec 29, 2020 • 30min
Episode 233:(PART 2) Your Past Does Not Define Your Future ( Rick's Personal Journey)
As we finish up with my story and 2020, we get into how I ended up managing Taylor Swift. Also some very valuable lessons about being different and how that can be an advantage, especially today.
Pollstar Story about Rick and Taylor
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Dec 22, 2020 • 32min
Episode 232:(PART 1) Your Past Does Not Define Your Future ( Rick's Personal Journey)
Many know Rick as Taylor Swift's former manager, consultant to Major Record Labels, Husband and Father. Over the past 7 years, his online and personal training has helped thousands of indie artists achieve their dreams of making money with their music. But there was a life before Taylor and many don't know his story. In the first part of this two-part series, Rick will take you on his personal journey and he holds nothing back.
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Dec 15, 2020 • 11min
Episode 231: New Strategy for HASHTAGS ###
At some point, things change and we have to change with them. One of those is the use of HASHTAGS#...
In this episode, Rick will explain why and how to fix the problem...
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Dec 2, 2020 • 8min
Episode 230: How to Deal With Overwhelm?
In this episode, Rick discusses a very common problem and some of his tips for dealing with Overwhelm...
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Nov 24, 2020 • 7min
Episode 229: We Could All Use A Do-Over:-)
Today Rick talks about how to grow something Online and manifest it offline...
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Nov 17, 2020 • 18min
Episode 228: FINALLY, An Easy Way To Learn The Legal Side Of Music...Interview with Kamal Moo Esq.
In this episode Rick speaks with Entertainment Attorney Kamal Moo. Kamal just released his new book The Straightforward Guide To The Music Biz.
This is a must listen for anyone and the book is a must get!
CONNECT with Kamal by CLICKING HERE
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Nov 10, 2020 • 56min
Episode 227: How To Step Up Your Merchandise Game with Corrin Campbell of Indepreneur
In this episode, Rick catches up with Corrin Campbell from Indeprenuer who is not only an amazing artist but one of the brightest and smartest marketers in the game. They talk about merchandise and Indeprenuers new offering with Full Stack Merch.
Watch the video version here https://business.facebook.com/musicindustryblueprint/videos/359388042025120/
Connect with Corrin at www.corrincampbell.com
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