Episode 93: Changing Your Story with Dave Combs
July 13, 2022
We are often told to pursue our passions in our professional lives. From childhood and onward, we hear the familiar tune of advice like, “Do what you love,” when it comes to our career.
Yet it’s rare to find people who’ve turned their passions into viable work. And I think you’ll find today’s guest truly inspiring. Dave Combs’ songwriting career began with the now popular standard, Rachel’s Song.
Since then, he’s written over 120 songs and recorded 15 albums of soft, soothing, and relaxing instrumental music. From a career in technology to becoming a full-time musician in his own Chapter X, Dave shares his fascinating journey in today’s episode.
Tune in to hear our conversation on:
- Revisiting his childhood passion as a second career choic
- The story of how he entered his final chapter as a full-time musician
- One unique advantage of a long, slow transition into a new career
- How David took one recording and turned it into a sustainable business
- Finding fulfillment and happiness by bringing joy to others with music
- The greatest lesson we can take away from Dave’s success
