
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, 2020 • 40min
Episode 196: Talking, Bloggers and Playlists with Submithub's Jason Grishkoff
In this episode, Rick talks with Jason Grishkoff who is the founder of Submithub. Its mission is to efficiently and transparently connect artists with curators.
https://www.submithub.com
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Mar 30, 2020 • 22min
Episode 195: How To Use The Lucrative World of Gaming as a Revenue Stream for Indie Artist...
In this episode, Rick talks with Jimmy Rhodes from the Indie Rock Label FiXT. They discuss the industry as a whole and what they are doing with their artist to generate additional revenue streams during the pandemic. FiXT has made a big impact in the world of Video Gaming and Jimmy shares their approach.
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FiXT
https://instagram.com/fixtmusic
https://fixtonline.com
FiXT Neon
https://instagram.com/fixtneon
https://fixtneon.com
Jimmy Rhodes
https://www.facebook.com/jimmyrhodes
https://twitter.com/jimmy_rhodes

Mar 23, 2020 • 9min
Episode 194: Your Career Doesn't Have To STOP During This Pandemic. It can actually get STRONGER!
In this episode of the podcast, Rick talks about what we cannot do in person but gives some alternatives that will help you advance and still keep people safe... Vocals, Songwriting, Touring, Recording......
You can check out these resources here:
www.rickbarker.com/resources

Mar 16, 2020 • 26min
Episode 193: With Crisis and Chaos, Come Great Opportunities (TO DO GOOD)
The date is March 16th, 2020 and much of the world is dealing with the Corona Virus. Many places instituting mandatory shutdowns of large gatherings like concerts, sporting events, even restaurants.
This is a great opportunity for creatives as Rick explains...
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Mar 10, 2020 • 7min
Episode 192: The Coronavirus Scare, How to Handle It...
In this episode, Rick talks about ways an artist can avoid getting sick. This is also something we should practice every day anyway.
Resources from this episode
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www.anchor.fm

Mar 2, 2020 • 35min
Episode 191: Marketing Magic with Omari MC
We are all Digital Marketers! Today more than ever you need to be at the top of your game. Rick talks with one of the best Omari MC. They go deep in strategy and what an artist can do today to stick out in a crowded space.
Rick also takes a question from a listener on what to do before and after releasing a project.
Connect with Omari at https://www.omarimc.com
If you are ready to Monetize Your Music Career go to Rick's Free Training! CLICK HERE
What to do before releasing a song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daIn-eQdw5g&t=6s
What to do after releasing a song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4gsh9BVzpA&t=64s

Feb 24, 2020 • 24min
Episode 190: An Amazing Tool for Songwriters and Producers
Having access to your music and publishing information in one place is so valuable. In this episode, Rick introduces you to a cool new tool to do just that.
Plus you will meet the guy behind one of the most helpful Instagram pages out there https://www.instagram.com/avoranowcom/
Musicspace: https://musicspace.io/
Karan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karanbeghi/
www.rickbarker.com
www.socialmediaformusic.com

Feb 17, 2020 • 9min
Episode 189: Clarity is KEY! You Cannot Hit a Fuzzy Target...
So often, creatives launch into a project with no plan. That must change if they want success.
In this episode, Rick talks about Clarity, Vision Boards, tools and resources to get that and how to effectively show up every day.
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Feb 10, 2020 • 14min
Episode 188: Taylor Swift Netflix Documentary "Miss Americana" My Take, plus insight...
I have been approached people wanting my opinion on the Taylor Swift Netflix documentary. So in the episode, I give it and I share some early observations that might surprise you on why her fans love her so much.
I also answer a listener question on what to do before and after releasing a song...
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What To Do Before Releasing a Song
What To Do After Releasing a Song

Feb 3, 2020 • 11min
Episode 187: Are You Surrounding Yourself With the Right People For Ultimate Success?
What are you doing to surround yourself with the right people. Who is in your "Circle of Influence?"
The DIY Music Conference is coming up and you need to be there.
In this Episode Rick will address these weeks question from a listener about having a Live Music Producer.
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www.managemymusiccareer.com
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