“The substance of Rick’s insight and guidance cannot be overstated.  His comprehensive knowledge and unique perspective of the music industry is unparalleled and in my estimation, invaluable.  With seeming ease, Rick fashions business plans that produce immediate results.  He is a trove of knowledge and an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Tim Latham
(Grammy Award winning Engineer / Mixer and Client)

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“Rick is a straight shooter with considerable music industry experience as both an artist and an A&R man.  If you are a musician who is feeling lost or over-whelmed and you want to move your career forward I have 3 words for you: Hire Rick Goetz.”

Ariel Hyatt – (Cyber PR)

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“Rick Goetz is one of the brightest, most creative, and most trustworthy people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. He possesses a rare blend of business acumen, technical fluency, and creative instinct around the rapidly evolving music landscape, and his work ethic is unimpeachable. A natural mentor, Rick is an invaluable source of knowledge and guidance for any artist looking to advance his or her career.”

Frank Hajdu (VP, MySpace Music)

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“I first met Rick Goetz in the mid 1990s when we both were working at Atlantic Records. He would be a great asset to anyone in music looking to advance their career given his understanding of the online and offline music business from both the artist and executive perspectives.”

Lou Plaia (Co-Founder ReverbNation.com)

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“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Rick Goetz for over a decade, as we have worked together in various capacities and at various companies over the years. I can attest that his knowledge of the music and entertainment industries is simply exhaustive. He’s not only forward thinking and tech savvy, but personable, trustworthy, and passionate. I recommend him highly in any capacity to any artist, company, or venture. Rick is your man!”

Vivek Tiwary
(CEO/Founder Starpolish.com, Director and TONY Award winning producer)

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“I have known Rick since the mid 1990s when we were doing A&R for different companies. I have always found him to be a man of his word and knowledgeable about all aspects of the music business and very involved with emerging technology. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rick to any musician or executive who needs guidance as he has considerable experience in both roles.”

Jason Jordan (VP A&R, Hollywood Records/Disney Music Group)

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When I first met Rick as a high level executive assistant fifteen years ago– I knew that I had met someone special. Rick has the unique combination of Industry savvy, the artistic ear coupled with a progressive pragmatic approach to all facets of a creative business. Rick has become the insider and the “must call” person for many artists and businesses looking to move to the next level. He is the rare person people automatically trust implicitly. Combined with his understanding of technology – anyone looking to get anywhere should have Rick as their industry GPS.

Ronald Bienstock
(Entertainment Lawyer whose clients include: Billy Joel, Goo-Goo Dolls, Simple Plan, Bret Michaels and many more)

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“Rick Goetz is my “go-to guy”. The music business is a roller coaster with extreme highs and lows. Rick gives me sound, sensible guidance and pulls no punches. His vast knowledge of the inner workings of all facets of the entertainment industry has been priceless for me. Whether it’s connecting me with the RIGHT person from his vast network, fine tuning web concepts or guiding me creatively – I know I’m in great hands.”

Jason Appleton (Producer, Songrwiter & Artist)

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” I have known Rick Goetz for over a decade and we have worked on various projects through the many facets of his career. There are very few people who have the breadth of music business experience that he does and I am continually impressed with his ability to stay on top of new developments in technology. Anyone looking to grow their fan base or music related business would benefit from his counsel.”

Mark Shulman (Vice President, Northeast – AEG Live)

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“When in doubt, ask Rick Goetz” has been my mantra for the past ten
years. Not only has he survived the rigors of the roughest business
there is, but he lives to tell the tell with true wisdom, evolved
experience and with all of his industry contacts intact! Rick’s the
kind of guy that everyone knows and loves – not only is he easy to be
around, but he’s a veritable hub of creative advice and task-specific
information. He’s one of the few people I truly trust in the music
business!”

-Andy Action (drummer for 2 Skinnee J’s, Apes & Androids, Speedball
Baby & others, Producer, Artist Manager, Merchandise Fulfillment)