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The Manager's Playbook

The Manager's Playbook
Music Industry
Tiktok
Artist Development
Artist Management
Mental Health
Spotify
Social Media
Content Creation
Kosign
Record Labels
Independent Artists
Public Relations
Music Publishing
Youtube
Music Management
The Beaches
CRM
Marketing
Women In Music
Drake

Hosted by Mauricio Ruiz, a music industry executive of 15 years, The Manager's Playbook is your essential podcast for insights into the music industry. Whether you're an artist, aspiring manager, music industry professional, or just passionate about the behind-the-scenes of the music business, this podcast is for you. Mauricio brings you in-depth interviews with top artist managers, entertainment ... more

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When Is an Artist Ready for a Manager?

In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz breaks down what artists and managers should understand before working together.

Mauricio talks about why management is rooted in value, trust, communica... more

In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz breaks down the early days of managing Jessie Reyez and the strategy behind her breakout single, “Figures.”

Mauricio shares what made Jessie undeniable from the beginning: her work ethic, voice... more

In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz breaks down how he helped build Mad Ruk Entertainment into one of Canada’s biggest music video production companies.

Mauricio reflects on the shift from million-dollar music video budgets to th... more

How did Mauricio Ruiz go from managing artists to building one of the music industry’s most trusted insider podcasts?

In this live, in-person episode of The Manager’s Playbook, the script gets flipped. Mauricio Ruiz sits on the other side of the int... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Johnson
Music industry executive and advocate for artists' rights and streaming economics
Spotify and related industry roles (as discussed)
Episode: Inside the Playbook: Bryan Johnson on How Streaming Changed Artist Power
Chris Anokute
Industry executive featured as guest
(not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: Inside the Playbook: Chris Anokute on How the Next Superstars Will Be Built
Khris Riddick-Tynes
Music industry professional discussed in episode title
Episode: Inside the Playbook: Khris Riddick-Tynes on Why the Song Still Comes First
Hitmaka (Christian Ward)
Guest explaining his career across writing, producing, and executive roles in the music industry
Independent producer and executive (Epic, Atlantic, Empire, etc.)
Episode: The Manager’s Playbook 063: Hitmaka - Hit Songs, Songwriting, A&R, Artist Development & Music Business
Mike Caron
Artist Manager and industry professional
Episode: Inside the Playbook: Mike Caren on The Reason Artist-Manager Relationships Fall Apart
Jacob from Kosign
Represents Kosign, discussed publishing royalties and songwriter revenue
Kosign
Episode: Inside the Playbook: Mike Caren on Why Most Artists Fail Before They Ever Become Great
Mike Caren
CEO of APG (Artist Partner Group); music industry executive with decades of A&R leadership
APG (Artist Partner Group)
Episode: The Manager’s Playbook 062: Mike Caren - A&R, Artist Development, Hit Songs & Executive Leadership in Music Business
Charlie Rocket
Entrepreneur and former music manager turned advisor/author
Episode: The Manager’s Playbook 061: Charlie Rocket - 2 Chainz, Music Marketing, Artist Development, Fan Building & Mindset
Tommy Brown
Music producer featured on the episode
Episode: Inside the Playbook: Tommy Brown on The REALITY of Music Producer Fees, Points & Publishing

Host

Mauricio Ruiz
Host of The Manager's Playbook

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Don’t sleep on this podcast

    In an industry that changes drastically as each day passes, this podcast is giving hyper-current information as to where the music business is and where it’s going. Keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeyboardistSB
    United States4 months ago
  • Best music business podcast out

    This guy knows what he’s talking about and so do his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheefguy
    United States9 months ago
  • Great pod

    Excellent conversations, much appreciated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dylan / field guide
    Canada10 months ago
  • 🙏 with thanks

    There isn’t anything out there that covers this topic quite like this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gillstrawberry
    South Africa10 months ago
  • In that good way

    Love it! Lots of great conversations lead by thoughtful questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alan Greyeyes
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners praise the depth and mentorship-style guidance from guest experts.
Shows current, practical insights that translate to real-world results.
The host asks tough questions and features no-nonsense industry perspectives.
Guests have deep, real-world experience in hit-making and artist development.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#167
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#206
Norway/Music
Apple Podcasts
#245
Philippines/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside the Playbook: Chris Anokute on How Disrespect Costs Record Labels Great Artists
Q: What are you looking for in an artist?
Desire, a strong point of view, and a unique perspective that resonates musically and spiritually, not just metrics like views.
Inside the Playbook: Khris Riddick-Tynes on Why “Folded” Worked
Q: Why are you asking this question?
Because I want to feel something.
Inside the Playbook: Hitmaka on The Truth About Songwriters vs Producers
Q: How did you pivot from writer to producer and executive and what drove that shift?
He describes recognizing the limits of traditional writer pay, expanding into producing, demo work, and leveraging relationships to own credits and revenue; the shift involved storytelling in the studio, rethinking credits, and building a business around both creative output and deal-making.
Inside the Playbook: Hitmaka on How Producers Really Get Paid
Q: I don't know. So in terms of like, yeah, who are those new rappers? So what are you getting at?
The guest explains that the game is in a refresh and emphasizes building and investing in new talent, creating a pipeline of artists who can succeed across different contexts, including collaborations and cross-label opportunities.
Inside the Playbook: Charlie Rocket on His Blueprint for Artist Development
Q: So if you were to get back into the business, how does Charlie Rocket do it?
He describes a practical, collaborative plan: assemble producers who share the journey, release a heavy slate of music with a tight schedule, cultivate a big fan base first, and then monetize through labels and opportunities once demand grows. He emphasizes speed, real-life engagement, and creating a community around the music.

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What is The Manager's Playbook about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep dive into the music business that centers on artist development, hit-making, and the evolving economics of publishing and rights. Listeners hear practical frameworks for evaluating songs, managing artist-manager dynamics, and building momentum through hands-on, offline community engagement as well as strategic, data-informed decisions. Guests include top music executives, managers, and producers who share concrete playbooks for long-term career building, ownership, and sustainable success in a fast-changing industry. Noteworthy is how branding, royalties administration, and cross-market experience (e.g., K-pop, Netflix show dynamics) are woven into actionable strategies for managers and artists alike. This show likely appeals to aspi... more

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Recent guests on The Manager's Playbook include:

1. Bryan Johnson
2. Chris Anokute
3. Khris Riddick-Tynes
4. Hitmaka (Christian Ward)
5. Mike Caron
6. Jacob from Kosign
7. Mike Caren
8. Charlie Rocket

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