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Ep 2133: An Entrepreneurial Journey of Faith

Nearly a decade after his last appearance on iWork4Him, Brandon Pratt is back to fill us in on his story of franchising, entrepreneurship, and international adoption.  

What began years ago as a conversation about scaling a Pizza Ranch franchise has grown into a reflection on survival, stewardship, and trust. From navigating COVID in the restaurant industry, to adopting four boys, to leading a Kingdom company employing more than 600 people, Brandon shares what the last nine years have required: resilience, prayer, and taking things on day at a time. 

In this episode, Brandon opens up about: 

  • How crisis clarified his dependence on God 

  • The systems he and his wife use to protect their marriage amid demanding work 

  • Why fatherhood reshaped not just his schedule but his priorities and geography 

  • What it means to live – and lead – with integrity in the same community you serve 

  • Using influence boldly, including pointing people to Jesus in unexpected spaces 

This isn’t a polished success story. It’s an honest look at the pressure, sacrifice, and faith required to keep going when the path is uncertain and why quitting may mean missing what God is forming in you. 

If you’re building, leading, parenting, or wondering how faith truly fits into your work, this conversation will encourage you to take the long view and trust the plan even when you can’t see the next step. 

Hear more of Brandon’s story by listening to his past iWork4Him interviews. Listen to the speech he mentioned giving after winning Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2025 Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Corridor Business Hall of Fame.  

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Featuring: Brandon Pratt

Ministry: Lion Development Group

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