Brandon Newell is the founder of Thor General Contracting, a third-generation contractor who turned adversity into opportunity and built a thriving business in government infrastructure and highway maintenance. Raised around Chicago job sites, Brandon transformed hands-on experience, resilience, and determination into a company focused not only on growth, but on creating pathways for others through skilled trades and community impact.
After a life-changing car accident, he used the setback as fuel—investing in his future instead of replacing what was lost. Today, Brandon is building more than contracts and crews; he’s building legacy, proving that discipline, grit, and vision can turn overlooked opportunities into lasting success.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How a third-generation contractor built a growing company through government infrastructure contracts.
- Why overlooked industries can become the most profitable opportunities for long-term business growth.
- That setbacks and personal losses can become catalysts for entrepreneurial success.
- How small contractors compete for government bids without major connections or large teams.
- Why finding the right niche can accelerate revenue growth and business scalability.
- That mastering bidding strategies can unlock opportunities in public-sector contracting.
- How hiring locally and investing in people creates impact beyond profit.
- Why resilience, discipline, and credibility matter in high-pressure construction industries.
- How contractors transition from surviving projects to building sustainable, scalable operations.
- That legacy is built through opportunity, leadership, and creating pathways for future generations.
about the show
Kingdom Creators is a groundbreaking faith-based TV series that shines a light on Christian entrepreneurs who credit their success not just to strategy or hustle, but to God.
Each episode features real, raw stories from business owners who’ve navigated trials, setbacks, and uncertainty… and came out stronger because they put their trust in Him.
This isn’t just another business show.
It’s a bold testimony of what happens when faith leads, obedience follows, and purpose fuels the mission.
From 7-figure CEOs to impact-driven founders, every guest shares how God guided their decisions, opened unexpected doors, and built something greater than they could have imagined on their own.
Because behind every breakthrough, there’s a story.
And behind every story, there’s a Savior.
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