Built to Last Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:19:48 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527218 en-us © 2026 Built to Last yes 53209d46-ecfb-5819-916d-4010fc74f3fe Apoorva episodic false What does it take to build a meaningful and fulfilling life? Welcome to “Build to Last”, a podcast where I dig into the lives of history’s most remarkable leaders, thinkers, and builders – to learn not just what they achieved, but to uncover the values, convictions, and character that made them unforgettable.


If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a life of purpose, impact, and meaning, this is your front-row seat to be inspired. Because success doesn’t just happen, but it is forged with vision, intention and a foundation that’s built to last.  

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Apoorva https://storage.buzzsprout.com/czj1x6z5pivxmho159tz662knngb?.jpg Built to Last Chung Ju-Yung’s Relentless Road to Hyundai Chung Ju-Yung’s Relentless Road to Hyundai In today's episode, we're exploring the life and legacy of Chung Ju-Yung — the visionary founder of the Hyundai Group and one of South Korea's most iconic business titans.

This is the story of a man who rose from poverty to build a global business empire by turning every setback into fuel, and giving everything he had until there was nothing left to give — a visionary who simply never took no for an answer.

If you've ever wondered how extraordinary people got their start — and how you can too — this podcast is your front-row seat to a life and legacy built to last.

]]> In today's episode, we're exploring the life and legacy of Chung Ju-Yung — the visionary founder of the Hyundai Group and one of South Korea's most iconic business titans.

This is the story of a man who rose from poverty to build a global business empire by turning every setback into fuel, and giving everything he had until there was nothing left to give — a visionary who simply never took no for an answer.

If you've ever wondered how extraordinary people got their start — and how you can too — this podcast is your front-row seat to a life and legacy built to last.

]]> Apoorva Buzzsprout-18672202 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 3193 1 5 full false How Danny Meyer Set the Table for Shake Shack How Danny Meyer Set the Table for Shake Shack In today's episode, we're exploring the life and legacy of Danny Meyer — the man behind the legendary Shake Shack chain and many iconic NYC restaurants.

Danny created unique restaurants by never settling for the status quo, constantly bringing his fresh, new perspective to every dining experience, and building vibrant communities around each table he set. 

If you’ve ever wondered how extraordinary people got their start — and how you can too — this podcast is your front-row seat to be inspired by a life and a legacy that were built to last.

]]> In today's episode, we're exploring the life and legacy of Danny Meyer — the man behind the legendary Shake Shack chain and many iconic NYC restaurants.

Danny created unique restaurants by never settling for the status quo, constantly bringing his fresh, new perspective to every dining experience, and building vibrant communities around each table he set. 

If you’ve ever wondered how extraordinary people got their start — and how you can too — this podcast is your front-row seat to be inspired by a life and a legacy that were built to last.

]]> Apoorva Buzzsprout-18672186 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2220 1 4 full false Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Treasure in Clay Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Treasure in Clay In today's episode, we're exploring the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton Sheen — one of the most influential Catholic voices of the 20th century. 

This is the story of a boy from rural Illinois who became a household name, reaching millions through his mastery of modern media — all while remaining grounded in a deeply spiritual life.

If you’ve ever wondered how extraordinary people got their start — and how you can too — this podcast is your front-row seat to be inspired by a life and a legacy that were built to last.

]]> In today's episode, we're exploring the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton Sheen — one of the most influential Catholic voices of the 20th century. 

This is the story of a boy from rural Illinois who became a household name, reaching millions through his mastery of modern media — all while remaining grounded in a deeply spiritual life.

If you’ve ever wondered how extraordinary people got their start — and how you can too — this podcast is your front-row seat to be inspired by a life and a legacy that were built to last.

]]> Apoorva Buzzsprout-18239759 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500 2616 1 3 full false Sam Walton: Made in America Sam Walton: Made in America  In today’s episode, I dive into the life of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart. It's a story of resilience, relentless hard work, and unmatched ambition. It’s also the story of man who was unapologetic about his curiosity and who outworked and outsmarted everyone to build the greatest retail empire in history. 

If you’ve ever wondered how extraordinary people like Sam Walton got their start — and how you can too — this is your front-row seat to be inspired by a life and a legacy that were built to last.

]]>  In today’s episode, I dive into the life of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart. It's a story of resilience, relentless hard work, and unmatched ambition. It’s also the story of man who was unapologetic about his curiosity and who outworked and outsmarted everyone to build the greatest retail empire in history. 

If you’ve ever wondered how extraordinary people like Sam Walton got their start — and how you can too — this is your front-row seat to be inspired by a life and a legacy that were built to last.

]]> Apoorva Buzzsprout-18168450 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500 3011 1 2 full false Ronald Reagan: An American Life Ronald Reagan: An American Life Welcome to the first episode of “Build to Last,” a podcast where I explore the lives of history’s most remarkable leaders, thinkers, and trailblazers — uncovering the values, pivotal choices, and convictions that shaped them.

In this episode, we’ll step into the life of Ronald Reagan, reading from his autobiography An American Life and follow his journey from small-town Illinois to Hollywood, and ultimately, to the White House.

If you’ve ever wondered how extraordinary people got their start — and how you can too — this is your front-row seat to be inspired by a life and a legacy that were built to last.

]]> Welcome to the first episode of “Build to Last,” a podcast where I explore the lives of history’s most remarkable leaders, thinkers, and trailblazers — uncovering the values, pivotal choices, and convictions that shaped them.

In this episode, we’ll step into the life of Ronald Reagan, reading from his autobiography An American Life and follow his journey from small-town Illinois to Hollywood, and ultimately, to the White House.

If you’ve ever wondered how extraordinary people got their start — and how you can too — this is your front-row seat to be inspired by a life and a legacy that were built to last.

]]> Apoorva Buzzsprout-17656364 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3064 1 1 full false