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Barry Katz · Manager, producer, consultant

The system that built $100M+ careers and billions of views

For forty years I've helped launch and scale the careers of Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Dane Cook, Whitney Cummings and thousands of other creators. Watch the 9-minute breakdown, then tell me where you're stuck.

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Barry Katz
40 years of pattern recognition
The relationships
A repeatable success framework
A plan built around your voice
The track recordCareers Barry helped launch and build
Comedians Barry has managed and developed
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The Blueprint, in nine minutes

Why talented people stall, why there's no "three tips" shortcut, and exactly what we do together inside the program.

"Every artist has a different fingerprint."
8:35
    Chapters
  1. 0:00
    Why I do this
    Changing someone's trajectory
  2. 1:25
    Why most people fail
    It isn't talent. It's the plan.
  3. 3:47
    Your blueprint
    No two careers are built the same
  4. 5:43
    What's inside
    Mondays, guests, courses, 1:1
  5. 8:00
    Your next step
    The two-minute questionnaire
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Tell Barry where you're stuck

I only work with people who are serious about taking action. If that's you, this takes under two minutes.

"I can't guarantee I can accept everybody. But you're here for a reason."

Barry Katz
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What you get

Inside the Blueprint

  • MON
    Live group Zoom calls with Barry every MondayWriting, showcasing, the business side. Bring your questions.
  • GST
    Industry pros and working comediansGuests who answer what you'd never get to ask them otherwise.
  • 100+
    Over 100 hours of contentIncluding a 20-chapter master course and exclusive insight from leading comedians.
  • 1:1
    Private sessions with BarryWhat to stop, what to start, and what to keep doing.
  • SKOOL
    Private Skool communityAn online forum where you chat directly with Barry and other members for feedback, questions, networking and much more.
Guest comedians and industry pros
Group meeting with Barry every Monday
Members making specials, channels and scripts
A Monday Blueprint call on Zoom with dozens of members
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The people who'd know

What Hollywood says about Barry

If you want an education on the entertainment industry, skip USC. Instead, listen to Barry.
Steve Levitan9-time Emmy winner · Creator and EP, Modern Family
Dr. Phil
Barry asks the questions that people in this business, or trying to break into it, truly want answered.
Dr. Phil2-time Emmy winner · Host, The Dr. Phil Show
Gavin Polone
More experience and understanding than anyone else talking about the entertainment industry.
Gavin Polone9x Emmy nominee · Manager, EP of Conan
Phil Rosenthal
In a show business world of superficiality, Barry goes in depth and personal.
Phil RosenthalPeabody and 2-time Emmy winner · Creator, Everybody Loves Raymond
Doug Herzog
Essential for anybody who hopes to turn their passion into success.
Doug HerzogFormer President of MTV, FOX, Quibi and Viacom Entertainment
Julie Ashton
He continues to pay it forward to teach an entirely new generation.
Julie Ashton2x Best Casting Director · 2 Broke Girls, Arrested Development
Matt Williams
One of the most informative and insightful, dealing with the entertainment industry.
Matt Williams6-time Emmy nominee · Creator, Roseanne and Home Improvement
Peter Engel
Barry encourages young people to pursue their dreams.
Peter EngelCreator, Saved by the Bell
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Real members, real results

Comics, writers and creators inside the Blueprint, in their own words.

"Barry made possible in 5 months what I couldn't have pulled off in 50 years."

Garrett Gunderson · on his hour special

"If you chart my stand-up career, you'll see a sharp upward spike. That came after a sit-down with Barry Katz."

Zane Lamprey · comedian

"He's like a comedy Yoda, if Yoda also gave career advice that saved you years of trial and error."

Rory Gardiner · member
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