How Truett Cathy Trusted God to Build Chick-fil-A

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How Truett Cathy Trusted God to Build Chick-fil-A

Truett Cathy says the question he is asked most often is: “How did you do it? At the heart of the answer lies a  Proverb that Truett Cathy memorized when he was eight years old: “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver or gold” (proverbs 22:1) In this episode, we explore how Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, grew his business by staying grounded in faith. Learn how biblical principles like integrity, servant leadership, and loving your neighbor guided his decisions and shaped his success. Purpose Builders Podcast is about sharing real, practical insights from entrepreneurs who’ve kept God at the center of their lives and businesses.