Build Break Become

About Build Break Become

Build Break Become is a podcast about growth, discipline, and rebuilding your life one intentional step at a time. Real conversations, real lessons, no fluff.

Publisher

Build Break Become Podcast

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episode

16 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Aug 2026

   AI Won’t Replace You — But Someone Using AI Might | Ibrahim Kassim

   AI is changing how we work, build businesses and create opportunities — but Ibrahim Kassim believes the biggest risk isn't AI itself. It's refusing to adapt.🎙️ Guest: Ibrahim Kassim — Classy Boy Kass📍 Vienna, AustriaFollow Ibrahim / Classy Boy Kass:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klassyboi__... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU3M2d3RMYmxvU1JFaVljSHBCQ2k2Y3xBR3JiS2FtZm1DOW4wTVhkQ0lUV012UEx5ZkxKcUEzX2k4TXgyaDBVbEJFemVFUTZwWEpieFg0ZWdiaGc0dm1EQWFOTko5b1RyV3czRWNJTkJ2R1pDQlhWRXE5Rjhva2I3Zm5S&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fklassyboi__kazh%3Figsh%3DdGp1eHI1eXozaw%253D%253D%26wa_status_inline%3Dtrue&v=PakY8C4-jL8) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@klassyboi_kaz... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU2hqTW93dUlWaWUwaUF2WUVXb0MwUnxBR3JiS2FuSXFtbXFlNWRSX0FBTDdYWVVCWEVjMWVrWWQ5TlFYRENvRGw3QkNKcGpHSkxvR1NCcFFUY3A1djV4dllCb2hkNnRmYVJFZnJLdWFjblpaeWc0MVR4WDNRRmhJb201&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40klassyboi_kazh%3F_r%3D1%26_t%3DZN-98wO8N4AXMk&v=PakY8C4-jL8)YouTube:    / @klassyboi_kazh   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZcqY2VJnXLzmlFl2djIRQ)In this episode of Build Break Become, Ibrahim Kassim — known online as Classy Boy Kass — joins us in Vienna to discuss artificial intelligence, the future of work, valuable skills, entrepreneurship, social media, rejection, confidence and the lessons he has learned from approaching strangers on the streets.Originally from Nigeria and now based in Vienna, Ibrahim shares how his journey evolved from studying mechanical engineering to studying AI, building businesses and creating street interviews focused on people's real stories, struggles and life lessons.We discuss why learning to use AI may matter more than becoming an AI expert, which jobs could be vulnerable to automation, why problem-solving is becoming increasingly valuable and why young people should focus on developing skills that create real value.But this conversation goes beyond AI.Ibrahim explains how approaching strangers helped him build confidence, why rejection no longer controls him, what he has learned from people's stories, and how a simple conversation in Vienna almost created an opportunity to interview Ne-Yo and Akon.We also discuss social media and the difference between getting views and actually building something valuable. Ibrahim explains why going viral is easier than many creators think — but why chasing views without creating value is the wrong game.His central message is simple:Learn useful skills. Solve real problems. Take action. Create value. And don't wait for the perfect moment to begin.00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8) Introduction00:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=12s) Will AI Replace Your Job?00:52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=52s) How AI Makes Ideas Easier to Execute01:53 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=113s) What Will AI Look Like in 5 Years?02:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=162s) Which Jobs Should Be Worried About AI?03:32 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=212s) Can a “Vibe Coder” Replace a Programmer?04:04 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=244s) The Jobs AI Cannot Easily Replace04:49 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=289s) What Happens If You Ignore AI for 3 Years?06:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=361s) What AI Can Never Replace07:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=460s) Is AI Making Us Smarter or Lazier?09:43 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=583s) What Should Young People Learn About AI?11:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=702s) What Will the World Look Like in 10 Years?13:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=780s) Why He Approaches Strangers in Vienna15:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=921s) Why Strangers Open Up About Their Lives17:49 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=1069s) How He Approaches Complete Strangers18:58 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=1138s) Was He Always This Confident?20:52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=1252s) Learning to Handle Rejection28:49 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=1729s) Mental Health, Struggle & Personal Growth32:39 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=1959s) What Strangers Have Taught Him About Life33:14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=1994s) What Do People Secretly Want Most?34:07 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=2047s) What Are People Most Afraid Of?35:28 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=2128s) Wealth, Success & Human Behaviour36:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=2205s) Life in Austria as a Foreigner40:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=2441s) Ibrahim's Story: Nigeria to Vienna45:27 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=2727s) Why Businesses Are Ignoring Social Media47:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=2820s) Why Some Creators Never Get Views48:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=2901s) The Simple Formula for Going Viral49:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=2956s) Stop Chasing Views — Chase Value50:02 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3002s) The Person He's Becoming51:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3060s) Why You Need to Take Action51:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3095s) Starting With Just an iPhone52:44 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3164s) How Ibrahim Wants to Be Remembered54:59 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3299s) Rapid-Fire Questions56:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3376s) How He Almost Met Ne-Yo & Akon57:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3465s) His Final Message58:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3522s) Advice for Young People59:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakY8C4-jL8&t=3560s) School Isn't Enough — Learn a Skill60:21 How to Connect With IbrahimSubscribe to Build Break Become for conversations about entrepreneurship, personal growth, technology, careers and the stories behind people who are building, breaking through and becoming something more.#ArtificialIntelligence (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artificialintelligence) #Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship) #PersonalGrowth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalgrowth) #BuildBreakBecome (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/buildbreakbecome) #FutureOfWork (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork)

2. 

   10 Aug 2026

   Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time — Build the Life You Want | Network & Community

   What happens when you stop waiting for perfect conditions and start deliberately building the life, relationships and environment you want?In this episode of Build, Break, Become, I sit down with Simon Dünberger to talk about moving to new cities, building community from scratch, networking with intention, entrepreneurship, relationships and creating a life by design.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-d%C3%BCrnberger-6523a019a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simon.duernberger?utm_source=qr Growing up with 11 siblings taught Simon early lessons about responsibility, connection and understanding different personalities. Those lessons later influenced how he approached friendships, events, networking and building communities.Simon shares why he moved to Vienna even when the timing looked terrible, why overthinking keeps ambitious people stuck, and why there may never be a completely rational reason to make a major life change.We also discuss why most people approach networking incorrectly. Instead of simply attending random events, Simon believes you should think carefully about who you want to meet, what value you can offer them and the kind of conversations you want to create.One of Simon's strongest lessons is simple: there will always be a reason not to start.If you are considering moving to a new city, starting a business, building a stronger network or changing the direction of your life, this conversation is for you.Guest: Simon DünbergerSubscribe to Build, Break, Become for conversations about entrepreneurship, ambition, personal growth, relationships, business and the decisions that shape who we become.Question for you:If you could redesign your environment today, what is the first thing you would change — your city, your career or the people around you?#BuildBreakBecome (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/buildbreakbecome) #SimonDünberger (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/simond%C3%BCnberger) #PersonalGrowth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalgrowth)

3. 

   2 Aug 2026

   He Rejected €500K to Build Africa's Global Market Place

   What would make an entrepreneur reject a €500,000 investment—and leave a secure corporate career to build for Africa? In this episode of Build, Break, Become, I sit down with David Oteri, founder of Umoja, to discuss his journey from growing up in Nigeria to moving to Austria at 17, learning German, building an international supply-chain career and eventually becoming an entrepreneur. David explains why many African businesses already have excellent products but struggle to reach international customers because of logistics, visibility, infrastructure and distribution. We discuss the personal cost of entrepreneurship, the importance of identity, why quick money is not always the best money and how Umoja is working to give African businesses access to global markets. In this conversation: * Growing up in Nigeria and moving to Austria at 17 * The cultural shock of starting again in Vienna * Learning German and adapting as an immigrant * Getting fired from his first job in Austria * Moving from electrical engineering into supply chain * Building a successful international corporate career * Why he left security to become an entrepreneur * The logistics problems limiting African businesses * Why many African companies still sell through WhatsApp * Rejecting a €500,000 investment proposal * Building Umoja and supporting African brands * Identity, spirituality, sacrifice and legacy * Advice for Africans who want to study or work abroad David’s central argument is simple: Africa does not lack creativity, products or entrepreneurs. The missing layer is often access—access to logistics, visibility, infrastructure and international distribution. ABOUT THE GUEST David Oteri is the founder of Umoja, a platform working to connect African businesses and products with customers across international markets. Website: umoja-africa.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-obukome-oteri-541897164?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios ABOUT BUILD, BREAK, BECOME Build, Break, Become features honest conversations with entrepreneurs, creators and professionals about what they built, what nearly broke them and who they became through the process. Subscribe for more conversations about business, identity, resilience and personal transformation.

4. 

   26 Jul 2026

   Why Rich People Invest in Art — Gallery Owner Explains

   Why do wealthy people buy art, and what makes one painting worth millions while another remains decoration?Adriana PeterovaCEO Art Gallery Adriana Vienna & Barcelona Ibiza Art Fair Masterpices Advisor & Art Agent Jet Lux Art & Sky High Lux Luxury Art ExhibitionsLinedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/adriana-peterova-791495192Websites: https://artgalleryadriana.com/Ibiza (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU1hucElwd2xGaUJseTUxblBwbkhsTnxBR3JiS2FtT0hHYVlGbTZqeGU2YU1HWmZPSU5RcHdlNnUwSjdqSGtJUHZiXzJXR1pVdnhhMWNsUzFBSnE5VnZINjNGSWVpRjZQQ2s3ZE9qSGxuWnpqYUpiR2c3V0RVUHZ0eWFZ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fartgalleryadriana.com%2FIbiza&v=5IcjeoiPxw4) Art Fair: https://ibizaartfair.es/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUnItd0ZXTEliOEFYVHdfMzcySzFxbnxBR3JiS2FsbmtNNHI3Qy1WVFNRUEZPRndLeGMwREx3WWNfYi1wT3l2TXc4S3Z0WWU1SFJqQmd2SS1RUmVoWWw4WVM5MHlFekV1bFhaYjA3OFBMeFlJMVJ5cnVLMjN4SDNSODM3&q=https%3A%2F%2Fibizaartfair.es%2F&v=5IcjeoiPxw4)Telephone: +43 / 699 / 190 665 56E-mail: adriana@jetluxart.comIn this episode of Build, Break, Become, I sit down with Adriana, an international art agent, art adviser and gallery owner working across Vienna, Barcelona and Ibiza.She explains why wealthy collectors invest in art, how galleries choose artists, how art increases in value and what separates a serious collection from ordinary decoration.We also discuss how art galleries make money, why reputation and provenance matter, and what Adriana has learned from working with millionaires, billionaires, collectors, artists and luxury clients.In this episode, we explore:• Why wealthy people collect and invest in art• Whether buying art is emotional or strategic• How art investment works• What makes expensive artwork valuable• How art galleries make money• How gallery owners choose artists• The difference between decoration and a real collection• Why reputation matters in the international art world• What wealthy people understand about long-term value• The habits successful people tend to share• Emotional intelligence in business and luxury environments• How to build trust with collectors and high-value clients• Building an international gallery business in Vienna• Doubt, disappointment, discipline and personal growthAdriana also shares her journey from drawing as a child to becoming an international gallery owner and art adviser.Subscribe to Build, Break, Become for conversations about business, identity, ambition, resilience and personal transformation.#ArtInvestment (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artinvestment) #ArtCollectors (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artcollectors) #WealthMindset (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wealthmindset)

5. 

   19 Jul 2026

   Same Blood, Different Roads: Brotherhood, Fatherhood, Faith & Becoming

   In this episode of Build, Break, Become, I sit down with my brother for a personal conversation about same blood, different roads.We talk about growing up in different environments, family, career, fatherhood, pressure, faith, personal growth, and what it really means to build yourself, break through difficult seasons, and become the person life is shaping you into.This conversation touches on the hidden pressure men carry, the lessons of work and humility, the meaning of success, marriage, kids, faith, brotherhood, and why no one is truly self-made.If you have ever felt lost in your career, carried silent pressure, questioned success, or tried to understand how family and life experiences shape who you become, this episode is for you.Watch until the end for an honest conversation about brotherhood, growth, faith, and becoming.Topics in this episode:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78) Intro00:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=40s) Same blood, different roads13:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=810s) Building yourself with no shortcuts17:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=1060s) Lessons from work and humility20:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=1212s) What sales really teaches you26:57 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=1617s) Almost burning out29:51 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=1791s) Feeling lost professionally32:49 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=1969s) Silent pressure men carry34:14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=2054s) Marriage, kids, and mindset change37:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=2232s) Fatherhood and faith40:23 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=2423s) Handling doubt42:17 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=2537s) Problem-solving mindset43:58 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=2638s) Becoming grateful51:27 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=3087s) Fatherhood and raising daughters54:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=3256s) What success means now57:52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=3472s) Silent discipline59:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXqd-P1q78&t=3540s) Growing up differentlySubscribe for more honest conversations about building, breaking, and becoming.#BuildBreakBecome (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/buildbreakbecome) #Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast) #Brotherhood (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brotherhood) #Fatherhood (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fatherhood) #Faith (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faith) #PersonalGrowth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalgrowth) #SelfImprovement (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfimprovement) #CareerGrowth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/careergrowth) #Family (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/family) #SuccessMindset (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/successmindset)

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   12 Jul 2026

   Austria Is Not Easy: Law, German, Career & Survival Explained

   Austria can be an incredible place to live and work—but only if you understand how the system works. In this episode of Build Break Become, I sit down with Clemens Egger to discuss the realities of building a life in Austria. Together, we explore Austrian law, EU regulations, why speaking German can influence your career opportunities, the importance of official documents, immigration, integration, and how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of work. Whether you're already living in Austria, planning to move here, or simply interested in understanding how life and work in Austria really function, this conversation offers practical insights and honest perspectives. This episode is not legal advice. It is an open conversation designed to educate, inform, and encourage meaningful discussion. • Austrian law and the hidden rules many people overlook • EU regulations and why documentation matters • Why speaking German can impact your career • Jobs, salaries, and building a professional life in Austria • Immigration, integration, and adapting to a new country • Artificial Intelligence and the future of work • Identity, confidence, rejection, and resilience • What it truly means to Build, Break, and Become 🎙️ Connect with our guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clemens-egger-b455051a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clemens-egger-b455051a9/) 🌐 Build Break Become Website: www.buildbreakbecome.com Discover every episode, connect with our guests, and stay up to date with everything happening at Build Break Become. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who might find it valuable. — What have you built? What broke you? Who are you becoming?

7. 

   7 Jul 2026

   I Moved to Austria as a Non-EU Immigrant — Here’s What Nobody Tells You

   In this episode of Build · Break · Become, Matt shares his deeply personal story of nearly quitting everything — work, university, and life in Austria.As an international university student and non-EU resident in Austria, Matt opens up about the overwhelming pressure of student struggles, job insecurity, paperwork, isolation, and the silent mental toll of starting over abroad. What began as a dream of moving to Europe slowly turned into a season of feeling stuck, lost, and questioning whether he should quit university altogether.This candid conversation explores the real side of living in Austria as a non-EU student — the pressure to secure work permits, navigate bureaucracy, adapt to a new culture, and manage loneliness far from home. Matt reflects on the breaking point where “everything felt like too much” — and the powerful turning point that changed his life.We also dive into how discipline, routine, and small daily changes helped him rebuild step by step. From hitting rock bottom to rediscovering purpose, this episode is about personal growth, resilience, and what it truly means to start over in a new country.If you’re considering moving to Austria, studying abroad, or navigating mental health challenges while living overseas, this conversation offers honesty, perspective, and hope.In this episode:The reality of being non-EU in Austria (jobs + permits + pressure to qualify to stay)00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY) Cold open — “Everything is too much”00:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=20s) Intro + first guest moment02:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=130s) Why Austria05:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=330s) Non-EU reality (jobs + paperwork)10:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=610s) Dorm life & culture differences15:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=940s) When things went dark (Covid/winter/isolation)22:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=1320s) The shift: “This is happening to me” → “I’m doing this to me”26:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=1590s) Breaking point (job + university)30:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=1810s) The conversation that changed everything35:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=2100s) The rebuild (wake early, gym, yoga, routine)41:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=2490s) Discipline leads to motivation45:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=2700s) Why Vienna feels like home48:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIj1fNEBRY&t=2910s) Closing lesson📍 Recorded in Vienna🎙 Podcast: Build · Break · BecomeHave you ever had a moment where you thought about quitting everything? What helped you turn things around?#MovingToAustria (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/movingtoaustria) #LifeInAustria (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifeinaustria) #NonEU (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/noneu) #StudentStruggles (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/studentstruggles) #MentalHealth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth) #Vienna (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vienna) #ExpatLife (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/expatlife) #PersonalGrowth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalgrowth)

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