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.

Jack Hopkins is the founder of the YouTube channel CEO of Testosterone. He started his YouTube channel a year ago and went from a few hundred subscribers to over 70,000 subscribers. Jack helps men reclaim their masculinity and awaken the beast within.

H.E. Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols is a Mentor to Ultra high-net-worth Individuals, a United Nations Peace Ambassador At Large, a Veteran and an Ambassador of URGC-Global.

He is a 2021 & 2022 Nominee for Thinkers50 Top Thinkers distinction as well as a Top 50 Marketing Influencers to Follow 2022 by The Awards Magazine.

In this episode, we sit down with Karim Sahyoun, a distinguished digital transformation expert with extensive experience in driving innovation across the GCC public sector and industries. Karim shares invaluable insights on the latest trends in digital transformation, the key factors businesses must consider to remain competitive, and the opportunities that arise from a digital-first approach. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of digital transformation with one of the foremost experts in the field.

In this episode of VezaTalks, we speak with Sam Lepak, a successful growth marketer and digital nomad who has helped companies like Shell, Descript, Yacht Life, and his own company, Matter, to grow. Sam shares valuable insights on scaling your business, maximizing marketing ROI, and staying ahead in the constantly evolving digital landscape. He also discusses his passion for reading, meditation, exploring new technologies like drones, and how they keep him motivated and creative. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a business manager, this must-watch episode will leave you inspired and energized. Join the conversation on VezaTalks with Sam Lepak, founder of Matter.

Arne Peder Blix is a Principal at Acca Invest Norway, the Chairman of CORPRT ThinkTank, the CEO of CL-Invest AS, a Board Member at SoftSeaweed, and the co-Founder of Upstock.

He was an Officer at the Royal Norwegian Navy, and has over 20 years of experience as a CEO within tech companies. In this episode, he shares the biggest lessons learned under high-stress situations, from leading a submarine crew, to leading tech and climate action projects operating in high-stakes environments today.