Finding Success by Saying Yes: Greig Watts' Journey from Banking to Hit Songwriting

In this episode of the Second Verse podcast, host Becky Boyland interviews Greig Watts, a music publisher and songwriting mentor who transitioned from a career in banking to co-founding DWB Music. Watts shares his inspiring journey of pursuing his passion for music, the importance of mentorship, and the power of saying 'yes' to opportunities. He discusses developing and guiding songwriters, the significance of being accountable, and how to keep the creative spark alive. Greig's story is a testament to the courage needed to follow your dreams and the rewards that come from perseverance and open-mindedness.

Sponsors:

• Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprint
• Singing / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)

Follow Greig Watts & DWB Music:

• DWB Website: https://www.dwbmusicgroup.com/
• DWB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwbmusic/
• DWB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwbMusicLtd/
• DWB Songwriting Mentors: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089439048327
• Greig Watts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greig.watts

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Teaser Clip
• 00:37 Introduction
• 01:55 Welcome and Early Influences
• 02:57 Teenage Years and Musical Growth
• 06:47 Balancing Music and Career
• 08:48 Transition to Full-Time Music
• 11:17 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity
• 12:36 Sponsor: Singing / Straw
• 13:33 Founding DWB
• 14:32 Mentorship and Development
• 21:04 Diversifying in the Music Industry
• 24:35 The Power of Getting Your Song Heard
• 26:52 Mentorship and the Journey to Success
• 28:52 The Importance of Saying Yes
• 31:47 The Value of Co-Writing and Collaboration
• 32:27 Writing and Releasing a Book
• 35:10 Learning from Failures and Moving Forward
• 37:10 Joining the Mentorship Program
• 39:54 Building a Community of Songwriters
• 44:08 Final Thoughts and Advice for Indie Artists
• 47:38 The Coda