Will Dempsey on Going Viral, Quitting His Job for Music & Building a Country Music Career

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter Will Dempsey for an inspiring conversation about pursuing your dreams, overcoming fear, building a music career from scratch, and turning a viral moment into a life-changing opportunity. Growing up in Louisiana surrounded by country music and classic rock, Will always dreamed of becoming a musician. But after years of battling stage fright, earning a business degree, and working as a process technician in the chemical industry, he believed that dream had passed him by. Everything changed when a video of Will singing with his young son went viral, reaching millions of people online and reigniting his passion for music. In this conversation, Will shares the incredible story behind that viral moment, how he taught himself guitar and songwriting, and what it took to leave behind a stable career to pursue music full-time. He opens up about overcoming fear, learning to put himself out there, building an audience through social media, and creating a sustainable career as an independent artist without a record label. We also dive into the stories behind some of Will's most impactful songs, including Best Parts of Me and Beat You There. He discusses writing music inspired by fatherhood, grief, faith, and personal growth, and explains why authenticity continues to be the most powerful tool artists have in today's digital world. Whether you're a musician, entrepreneur, creative professional, or someone considering a major life change, this episode offers valuable lessons about courage, persistence, creativity, and betting on yourself when the opportunity finally arrives. 🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding In this interview, you'll learn: How Will Dempsey discovered his love for music growing up in Louisiana Why he taught himself guitar and songwriting The stage fright that almost stopped him from pursuing music How posting songs on MySpace helped build confidence early on The viral video with his son that changed everything How social media helped launch his music career What it takes to succeed as an independent artist today Why authenticity matters more than perfection online How Will learned video editing, music production, and marketing himself The strategy he used before quitting his full-time job Why pursuing your passion doesn't require reckless risk-taking The story behind the hit song Best Parts of Me How Dana White helped amplify Will's music to millions The inspiration behind Beat You There How songwriting helped him process grief and loss Why music has the power to give people hope How Will balances creativity, business, and family life His approach to overcoming writer's block Why independent artists have more opportunities than ever before Advice for anyone afraid to start pursuing their dream Episode Resources: https://www.willdempseymusic.com https://www.instagram.com/willdempseymusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EwJep0jBRD2MMG3BLH6dd https://music.apple.com/us/artist/will-dempsey/1493773739 https://www.tiktok.com/@willdempseymusic https://www.instagram.com/fromvisiontocreation https://www.tiktok.com/@fromvisiontocreation https://www.instagram.com/alexschmieding Subscribe for more conversations with visionaries turning ideas into reality. This podcast is brought to you by Proper Placement — a full-service marketing agency helping businesses grow through social media, paid advertising, website design, email campaigns, and more. Learn more at www.properplacement.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices