We’re looking forward to introducing you to Dylan Green. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Dylan, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I returned to songwriting and recording after a six year hiatus. I went to school for audio engineering and music theory and had a stint of touring after that with a band called the Home Team. I closed that chapter to focus on building businesses, and found that it left a big hole in me. Returning to songwriting and opening up that channel of expression has been huge for me, and I’m extremely proud of what I’ve created.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’ve been a creative and entrepreneur my entire adult life. My career-focused pursuits and curious spirit have brought me to numerous cities where I’ve built communities that reflect my interests. My most recent chapter, here in Dallas, has been four years of continuously unique experiences and opportunities. In that time, I have continued my work as a brand designer and creative director, dove headfirst into residential real estate, and most importantly, wrote and recorded my first album.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I had a bit of an idyllic childhood on a sheep and chicken farm in the far Pacific Northwest corner of Washington and I’d say that there were many empowering memories sprinkled throughout that experience, thanks to my encouraging and equally energetic parents. However, the first moment of feeling a sense of unfettered independence was stepping foot on stage and playing with bands, which began when I was 14 years old. I chased this feeling into my college years and all the way to hitting the road with a pop punk band, playing in poorly-decorated all ages venues for crowds that could be better described as sparse attendance. Regardless of who we played for or where I was, the feeling of connecting with my bandmates and with an audience gave me a sense of who I truly was and the power of what music can be.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I did give up–I quit the band. And that band is now significantly large, touring the world. I’ll never forget the day we were loading in at some venue in some city and the venue manager said to me “if you want to become famous, just don’t quit the band”–very ironic.
It was my belief that pursuing a more defined career path was the right decision to make. And in retrospect, I wouldn’t change that decision, and the decisions that followed, for the world. With that said, I think the perspective gained from giving up on something significant to me was an interesting lesson that I will always carry. That perspective and my experiences as an entrepreneur are what fueled the album I wrote, “What I Learned Along The Way”.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I’m determined to never leave music behind again. I told myself and the people around me that departing from that world was a decision I fully believed in, and that was a lie. Now that I’ve returned to that world, I can see that writing music is a part of myself that I can’t live without, as a means of navigating the world around me and communicating truths that I cannot otherwise articulate.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What false labels are you still carrying?
My interpretation of how people treat me and perceive me is that I’m solely focused on money and the pursuit of business–this couldn’t be further from the truth. I do work 14+ hour days and often times work seven days a week but this isn’t out of passion but necessity. I’m not sure if anyone has seen what inflation has been like over the past 30 years but a $65,000/year salary doesn’t do much in America anymore. It feels like my efforts in my work are a way of buying a sense of freedom that I hope will come later in my life, but that work isn’t who I am.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://dylansgreen.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/dylansantosgreen
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4puhQZedq0TwAH735Rb4HU?si=I8u8fF2yTYOyCRrnJpY_9Q
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