Market Reconnection Podcast
From being bullied all through high school, struggling with self-esteem, self-confidence, and disbelief to building and scaling 6, 7, & 8 figure businesses. My name is Ivan Temelkov aka ”The Humanizer”, a lifelong learner, leader, disruptor in entrepreneurship/marketing, husband, and father. On Market Reconnection I talk about all the things that I’ve learned about entrepreneurship, business, marketing, and humanizing just about everything in order to help you dominate in modern business. This podcast is for the 7 figure business owner that feels like they’re losing touch with the market and want to grow their audience and business but aren’t sure how to reconnect and are scared of competitors putting them out of business. You will learn what it takes to humanize your business, reconnect with the market, engage your audience, grow revenue, and keep your competitors guessing infinitely. I share all the secrets, proven tactics, and strategies utilized in my 20+ years of collective experience. This includes successes and failures to help you keep cultivating and dominating using a human-centric approach in modern business. Hit SUBSCRIBE to get the latest episodes sent directly to you when a new Market Reconnection Podcast drops.
Episodes

Sunday May 11, 2025
Ep 037 - Race Week, Opinions, & Guru Marketers | Market Reconnection
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
On this episode of Marketing Reconnection, Ivan dives into two powerful themes. Segment 1: Race Week – Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. It’s almost GO TIME! Ivan shares the mental and physical rhythms of race week – from calming pre-race nerves and honoring personal rituals to dialing in logistics and celebrating the full journey. Whether you're racing or supporting someone who is, this segment is packed with insight, humor, and heart. Segment 2: Opinions & Guru Marketers – Why Most People’s Opinions Don’t Matter. Tired of the noise? So is Ivan. He breaks down why most critiques – especially from fake marketers and keyboard critics – are irrelevant. Learn how to protect your energy, tune out the fluff, and stay locked in on your mission with confidence and clarity.

Monday May 05, 2025
Ep 036 - QWERTY Warriors, RRU, & Staying In Your Lane | Market Reconnection
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
On this episode of the Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan goes in on the rise of the "QWERTY warriors" — the keyboard crusaders flooding social media with half-baked opinions, recycled narratives, and empty noise. With his signature style of keeping it Real, Raw, and Uncut, Ivan breaks down why authenticity matters more than ever in today’s digital age. He challenges listeners to stop chasing clout, stay in their own lane, and build something real, something lasting.
If you’re tired of the fluff and ready for a mindset shift that cuts through the chaos, this is the episode for you. Tune in and reconnect with what really matters in business, branding, and beyond.

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
On this episode of Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan talks about how to stay focused, the social media noise that's derailing you, and why you can't trust anybody.

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
On this episode of Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan talks about his upcoming Ironman 70.3 race, why you should always choose hard, and how being different is a good thing. Resilience, strength, consistency, and a different angle are also essentials for modern business and this episode talks a lot about those things that you can benefit from.

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
On this episode of Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan talks about the GorillaBrave kick-off, getting a little political about the recent Hands Off Protest, health & fitness, and discussing your modern business card aka personal brand. Sheep will be sheep, health & fitness is more than just eating and working out, and your personal brand is why people do business with you.

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Ep 032 - GorillaBrave, John The Baptist, & Unstoppable | Market Reconnection
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
On this episode of Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan talks about his newest joint business venture GorillaBrave, John The Baptist, and being Unstoppable. This is a very special episode not only because of GorillaBrave but due to the huge biblical significance of Ivan's name and its relation to life and business. If you were looking for some extra motivation today, this episode is one that will get you fired up and moving.

Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Ep 031 - Hawk Tuah Girl, Trust, & Your Own Table | Market Reconnection
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
On this episode of Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan talks the Hawk Tuah girl, trust in life and business, and getting your own table.

Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
On this episode of Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan talks about how nobody really gives a f**k, what being in best mode truly means, and the 1 thing that will make/break your business.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
On this episode of Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan talks about the signs you should look for to determine if it's time to walk away, the infestation of internet clowns, and why thinking for yourself is the best all-around option. A deep-dive into reality with some rude awakenings for some of you.

Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
On this episode of Market Reconnection Podcast, Ivan shares what it took to help build a $5 million business in less than two years, good and bad lessons learned, and next steps. Ivan talks about his 2025 focus in life and business including his upcoming Ironman 70.3 triathlon race, business ventures, and goals and dreams.