Building Momentum: The Art of Saying Yes with Music Mentor Greig Watts

Finding Success by Saying Yes: Greig Watts' Journey from Banking to Hit SongwritingIn 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/blueprintSinging / 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=100089439048327Greig Watts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greig.wattsTimestamps:00:00 Teaser Clip00:37 Introduction01:55 Welcome and Early Influences02:57 Teenage Years and Musical Growth06:47 Balancing Music and Career08:48 Transition to Full-Time Music11:17 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity12:36 Sponsor: Singing / Straw13:33 Founding DWB14:32 Mentorship and Development21:04 Diversifying in the Music Industry24:35 The Power of Getting Your Song Heard26:52 Mentorship and the Journey to Success28:52 The Importance of Saying Yes31:47 The Value of Co-Writing and Collaboration32:27 Writing and Releasing a Book35:10 Learning from Failures and Moving Forward37:10 Joining the Mentorship Program39:54 Building a Community of Songwriters44:08 Final Thoughts and Advice for Indie Artists47:38 The Coda