On this episode, Rick continues answering questions from his email subscribers. Today he discusses the 2 types of publishing deals. Rick gives us some insider information on the hiring process, what staffed songwriters make and an inside look of the publishing process. If you are a songwriter, this episode is for you. “Hold on to your publishing as long as you can. The person that holds the copyright is the person that gets to make the rules and decisions. ”-Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   Time Stamps: 2:45 What is a publishing deal 3:25 2 types of publishing deals 4:50 What it’s like being a staff writer 7:00 Getting your songs out there on your own 8:00 Why you should hold on to your publishing as long as you can 8:23 The journey of a song written by a staffed writer   Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]

Recently, Rick asked his followers what they want to hear on the podcast. So, on today’s show, Rick is sorting through his mail and answering your questions. He gives tips on posting to your socials, as well as tips on what your website should look like.   “You may be listening to the podcast, but are you doing what I teach on the podcast?.”-Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! Time Stamps: 2:50 The issue with free content 4:00 Different music career paths 6:00 Tips for posting on social media 8:00 Why your website should match your music 8:15 Applying the information given on the podcast 9:30 One of the biggest mistakes companies are making with their social media 10:00 Things to look for in upcoming episodes Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]

On today’s episode of the Music Industry Blueprint, Rick discusses a new product from one of his favorite podcasts, Creative Juice. Aimed at the indie artist, you don’t want to miss the great content this program has to offer. Tune in to hear why Rick stands behind this product and its creators.   “You never, know it all. Things are always changing.” -Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! Time Stamps: 2:10 Why Rick buys his competitors’ programs 3:24 Circa’s passion about the indie artists 5:00 Who is The Creative Juice Podcast for? 6:10 New changes to the Indepreneur program Resources: Indepreneur | Music Marketing That Works The Creative Juice Podcast Perpetual Traffic Podcast Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]

On this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint, Rick passionately shares his thoughts on artists looking for validation. Artists must realize that they are the only ones that can make their goals and dreams happen.  Rick also discusses the work ethic and mindset that you need to make the right connections and be successful in the music industry.   “If you are waiting for someone else to give you permission to achieve your goals and dreams...STOP IT.” -Rick Barker    What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! Time Stamps: 2:30 Why you don’t need anybody's validation 3:12 Do you have the skills that you need? 4:00 Is the system not working, or is it you that’s not working? 4:50 Having the right connections 5:50 Stand out! DO NOT BE GENERIC 7:41 Recap of this podcast’s key points 8:40 Don’t waste your time, educate yourself 9:20 How to approach professionals People Mentioned: Gary Vaynerchuk - Wikipedia LeBron James - Wikipedia Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]

On today’s episode of the Music Industry Blueprint we are discussing TV talent shows once again! This time Rick gives us 10 valuable tips to follow when creating a submitting video for auditions. Currently, The Launch, American Idol and The Voice are all accepting audition videos, so make sure you take notes and apply these tips to your submissions. “Because you’re doing a video submission [to TV talent shows], take the time to practice.”-Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! Time Stamps: 2:17 Mistakes Rick has seen in submission videos 3:39 Tip # 1 Make sure your audio is crisp 3:47 Tip # 2-3 Telling your story with clarity 4:30 Tip # 4-5 Give us the best you in the shortest amount of time 4:53 Tip # 6 Don’t let your instrument drown out your voice 5:32 Tip # 7-8 Looking your best in front of the camera 6:15 Tip # 9- 10 Reviewing your video Resources: The Launch American Idol The Voice Fanbase Blueprint Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]

On today’s episode, Rick gives us a behind the scenes look at meet and greets. He shares some of strange requests and his experiences he has had with Taylor Swift and Trent Harmon fans. Rick also teaches us how to properly deal with these sometimes awkward situations. “A lot of times fans take things very personal when they have a request, but we have to take a look at the long term repercussions.”-Rick Barker What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   Time Stamps: 1:40 Dealing with strange requests from fans 2:46 The story behind why Taylor Swift stopped meet and greets 5:20 Current situation going on with Trent Harmon 6:30 What you do for one fan you have to do for all 7:11 Leave the hard decisions up to the manager 8:00 Why many artist won't look at fan’s emails and social media comments Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]

On today’s episode, Rick debunks the most common social media myth, that being active on social media will take up all of your time. Rick gives you some tips on how and when to schedule your posts so that you won’t be stuck on your socials all day. “Treat your social media like your meal plan. Give them something for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”-Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! Time Stamps: 2:03 Does being active on social media require a lot of time? 2:20 Determining what type of relationship you want to develop with fans 3:00 What times you should be posting 3:40 Tips for creating content 4:16 Recycling your popular content 5:03 How to track your content 5:15 Tips for scheduling posts Resources: Canva Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]

Grab and pen and paper! Today Rick shares insider tips on how to interact with fans, face to face. He gives practical information on how to manage the time that you spend with your fans so that things don’t get chaotic. Also, discover some of the best practices for selling your merchandise.   “You never want to be so big that you don’t have time for your fans, they are the only thing that keep you alive.” -Rick Barker    What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! Time Stamps: 1:50 What goes on at the CMA Music Fest 4:17 Tips on maintaining your fan base 4:55 When is it ok to approach someone famous? 5:30 What to do when you're with a fan and time is limited 6:33 Why you shouldn’t rush fans if you have the time 7:29 How to set limits when doing meet and greets 8:05 How to move your merchandise during meet and greets 9:25 How to get people to your merchandise table 10:10 Utilizing the best time to sell merchandise Resources: CMA Music Fest Bonnaroo Nashville Universe  People Mentioned: Bobby Bones Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud com Contact: [email protected]

Today on The Music Industry Blueprint, Rick sits down with the creator of Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast & Female Musician Academy, Bree Noble. On this episode Bree and Rick discuss why you need to know your purpose as a musician.  Also, tune in to find out how other artists are utilizing Facebook live and Facebook retargeting.   “You need to tailor your music business for what works for you.”-Bree Noble What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here! Time Stamps: 4:00 The 5 stages of music career growth 7:33 Why social media presence is a must when your on Spotify 8:50 What are your business responsibilities as an artist 9:18 Are your fans sharing your music? 10:25 How Bree started with house concerts 12:25 Understanding why connecting with your fans is important 14:00 How to utilize Facebook Live and re-targeting 17:24 How fans develop a relationship with you 21:30 Why you must know your “why” Connect with Bree: Facebook Twitter Femusician.com Podcast on iTunes Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]

Today on The Music Industry Blueprint, Rick continues his discussion on managers. On this episode, he discusses what you can do to make yourself attractive to a manager and the skills that you need to effectively manage yourself. Unlock the secret of how to get managers to approach you.   “Get the ball rolling and managers will find you.”-Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   Time Stamps: 2:45 How a managers position has changed over the years 5:20 Deciding which is financially best for you (hiring or DIY) 6:30 Things to be aware of when signing contracts 6:49 Skills you need to have as a DIY manager 7:30 Do you need a manager to introduce you to record labels? 8:13 How to get managers to find you 9:35 Deciding if a manager is right for you   Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud RickBarker.com Contact: [email protected]