John Chappelear is a multi-award-winning author and entrepreneur with over 30 years of active experience.

He has been involved firsthand in all facets of business building including growth, decline, and turnaround at the national and international levels.

Starting at the age of 30, John started, built, ran and sold 5 companies. And in just 10 years, his first two companies grew from a staff of 2 to 250, with sales of over $50 million per year.

John received a “US Presidential Letter of Commendation” and he is the author of The Daily Six, which was awarded the Best Book award from USA BookNews.

In this engaging interview, Matt Halloran shares his journey from influence in financial services to leveraging AI for marketing and influence. Discover how building systems, focusing on niche expertise, and authentic human connection are key to thriving in the evolving digital landscape.

Veza Talks returns for Season 2 with a new host, a new format, and a sharper thesis. Collin Belt, CMO of Veza Agency Network, reintroduces the show: why the AI shift that took off in late 2025 is rebuilding how people build, market, and run their businesses, and why most teams are doing it without a playbook.

This is not an AI hype show. No top-ten-tools lists, no doom, no utopia. It's practical conversations with operators who are great at their craft, focused on what's actually working and the human judgment that makes AI pay off. Collin covers what changed, who VAN is, how he landed in the host seat after Belt Creative was acquired, and a preview of the guests coming this season.