Meet Brendan Foery

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Brendan Foery. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Brendan, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

I don’t think I have overcome it. However, I have learned how to navigate it better. I don’t think imposter syndrome ever fully goes away. If you’re striving toward something and pushing yourself in specific areas for the sake of growth, then you will frequently find a little insecurity out of your comfort zone. I don’t think imposter syndrome is something to be rid of, just something to manage. It can even be healthy. It’s a good reminder that we are imperfect and that humility in the process is important.

Confidence comes from time spent actually doing “the thing” and so getting in repetitions are the best way to manage the symptoms of imposter syndrome in my experience. If I feel it starting to take hold, I know I need to a) not get my identity from the things that I do and b) go get more reps in the thing that I am working on!

As a Christian, who I am is decided by God, not by my own accomplishments and so I find hope and lasting security in what Jesus Christ has said and done. My job is simply to be faithful with what has been entrusted to me.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

My journey has always been deeply intertwined with my passion for music, storytelling, and faith. Professionally, I’m a worship director, music producer, and business coach. I grew up in southern Vermont and moved to Los Angeles at 19 to pursue a career in music.

I’m currently working on a startup called First Fruits Records, where I’m applying my love for music in a way that honors God and serves artists. I wanted to create a business that not only respects artists’ intellectual property but also actively supports them in their creative pursuits. This approach is at the core of our label’s mission: to prioritize people over profit, with 10% of profits going to the local church. Generating revenue as an artist can be challenging, and we strive to do it in a way that is healthy, sustainable, and prioritizes biblical stewardship—it’s about aligning creativity with values.

The label’s first artist is releasing an EP soon, titled LANIER, and we’re expanding through live shows, merchandise, and innovative content. First Fruits Records is still in its early days, but we’re building a culture of generosity, authenticity, and uncompromised creativity.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Be Teachable: Being teachable is foundational; without it, you’ll hit your ceiling early, and breaking through becomes difficult. Seek wisdom actively—don’t just wait for it to come to you. Listen to the counsel of people you admire, not just those who do what you want to do. Embrace learning as a constant process, and never assume you’ve “arrived.”

Reps Matter: Practice is everything. Getting in the reps, actually doing the work, is essential for learning three things: (a) what needs improvement, (b) more about yourself, and (c) what is truly productive versus what just looks good in theory. Consistent practice helps reveal blind spots and develop your unique strengths.

Persistence, Patience & Perspective: These three go hand in hand. You can’t fail if you don’t stop. Unlike a sport, the “game” of life doesn’t end at a set time or score—it keeps going. So, keep going. Don’t worry about “resets” when things don’t go as planned; just stay persistent. With patience, time will bring new perspectives that become valuable. Apply yourself consistently, and apply the knowledge you acquire along the way.

We’ve all got limited resources, time, energy, focus etc – so if you had to choose between going all in on your strengths or working on areas where you aren’t as strong, what would you choose?

This is such a great question and one I haven’t fully “figured out” yet, but here are my thoughts as of today:

I think it’s a bit of a pendulum situation. Both going all in on your strengths and working to improve your weaknesses can be valuable, but the key is balance—swinging too far in one direction usually isn’t the best approach.

There are certain foundational skills you just need to be competent in—communication, for example. If you’re excellent at something like data analysis but consistently struggle with communication, it will be hard to build anything substantial. You need the ability to connect and convey ideas, no matter how strong your technical skills are.

On the other hand, some areas are less critical. If you have one thing that you’re naturally exceptional at, it might be smarter to double down on that and invest more in what’s already working. If you have strong people skills, for example, leaning into those strengths and refining them could be the best move. Focusing on what sets you apart will help you capitalize on your natural gifts.

Ultimately, it’s about knowing when to balance both. Who knows—ask me again in five years!

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