We recently had the chance to connect with Dennis Hering and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Dennis, 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 are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
What I’m most proud of building, that most people don’t see, is the internal structure of my life. The rhythm, intentionality, and values that hold everything else together. It’s the commitment to be present with my kids, lead my family with faith, steward my marriage well, and show up daily even when nobody’s watching.
Most people might see the content, the business moves, or the podcast, but what they don’t see are the late-night planning sessions, the early morning quiet time, the constant effort to stay aligned with my purpose while still putting food on the table and loving people well.
I’ve been quietly building systems for legacy, routines that create peace in my home, calendars that reflect my priorities, and a mindset rooted in service, not status. I’m proud of that. Because while brands scale, and platforms grow, it’s the private discipline that sustains it all. And I know that foundation will outlast anything I build in public.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey there, my name’s Dennis Hering, and I wear a few hats, but at the core, I’m all about faith-driven leadership, family legacy, and helping people grow. I serve as the Director of Business Development at The Advisory Investment Bank, where we help trades-based businesses navigate growth and prepare for successful exits, often through private equity. I’m also Director of Sales & Marketing at Enlighten AI Labs, where we bridge the gap between people and AI-powered solutions.
Outside of those roles, I founded Hering Legacy Group, a multi-faceted brand rooted in purpose. It brings together golf instruction, leadership consulting, faith-based youth development, and e-commerce mentoring. I’m also the host of the 3D Leadership Podcast, where we explore how to lead in all dimensions of life: faith, family, and business.
What makes the brand unique is that it’s not built on just hustle, it’s built on Kingdom values, real-world experience, and a commitment to building others up. Whether I’m working with young professionals, SDRs trying to master sales, or dads figuring out how to lead their homes well, it all boils down to helping people live purposefully and lead powerfully.
Right now, we’re expanding the 3D Leadership platform through Patreon, adding career coaching, content creators, and community-building resources. We’re also dreaming up workshops and retreats to deepen the impact even further.
If you’re looking to grow, lead, or live more intentionally, I’m building something for you.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that has most shaped how I see myself is my relationship with Jesus. Through Him, I’ve come to understand my identity not just as a man, a husband, or a leader, but as a son of God. That identity gives me confidence, purpose, and a clear foundation for how I lead in my family, my business, and my community.
Knowing that I’m loved unconditionally and called to reflect His character has reshaped the way I make decisions, how I handle failure, and how I measure success. It’s no longer about striving for approval, it’s about stewarding what He’s given me and pointing others back to Him through how I live and lead.
My faith is the anchor that keeps me grounded in a world that’s constantly shifting. It’s the reason I pursue excellence, lead with integrity, and prioritize building people over just building platforms.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me stillness, dependence, and the value of obedience when nothing makes sense. Where success often gave me momentum, suffering gave me depth. It revealed the gaps in my character, the areas I was trying to control, and the places I had placed identity in performance rather than purpose.
When things fell apart financially, professionally, or emotionally, I was forced to slow down and ask who I am without the wins. It’s in those low places that I encountered God in ways success never allowed. I learned to listen, to let go, and to be led.
Suffering taught me that pruning always comes before fruit. It clarified my calling and gave me compassion, especially for others walking through silent battles. It reminded me that impact isn’t about being impressive; it’s about being faithful.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
One belief I’m committed to, no matter how long it takes, is that legacy leadership rooted in faith and character will outlast every trend, title, or algorithm. That’s why I’m building Hering Legacy Group, not just as a business, but as a generational movement that equips people to lead with purpose in faith, family, and business.
I’ve seen the industry glorify hustle, performance, and platform over personal integrity. There’s a lie that says your value comes from how loud you are, how much you sell, or how fast you grow. I reject that. Character over charisma. Identity before influence. Impact over hype.
What I’m committed to is helping people, especially young professionals, entrepreneurs, and kingdom-minded leaders, step confidently into their God-given assignments, not by becoming someone else, but by becoming who they were created to be.
It may take years to fully build the systems, content, and community I envision, but I’m here for it. I believe legacy is built one layer at a time, and I’m laying the foundation now for something my kids and their generation can run with.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think people might misunderstand my legacy as being about achievement, the businesses I built, the titles I held, or the content I created. But the real legacy I’m building isn’t about how much I did, it’s about how deeply I loved, served, and pointed people to something greater than myself.
I’m building Hering Legacy Group as a platform, but more than that, I’m building a family-led mission. My heart has always been to help people lead with faith, build strong homes, and walk boldly in their purpose. That doesn’t always show up in metrics or milestones, it shows up in transformed lives.
People may see the leadership podcast, the business coaching, or the sales systems. But what they might miss is that behind all of it is a desire to reflect God’s Kingdom in the everyday. To show that faith and business can coexist. That being a great dad and a great leader don’t have to be separate goals.
So if they misunderstand it as hustle or ambition, I hope, in time, they see it was really about obedience, purpose, and multiplying impact through others.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.heringlegacygroup.com
- Instagram: @officialdennishering
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisrhering
- Youtube: Leadership Development with Hering Legacy Group
