Round the Rotary Podcast with JP Warren

On this episode Jeff Peeples (Chief Development Officer - Tomahawk Safety & Host of Mission Zero Podcast) joins us and we have a great conversation that starts off with his upbringing in rural Georgia and how he got into the industry and specifically safety. We discuss him going from designing a revolutionary safety glove, all the way to the launch of the product and what challenges he faced on the way. We then get into Mission Zero podcast, and why he started it (share information and help make people feel safer). We then dive into his hobbies which are history, podcasts, and books. We then discuss the powerful impact of being kind to others and detaching from the news to begin your own critical thought and outlooks. Enjoyed our convo Jeff and wish you the best! 

On this episode we have John Daniel (Founder - Daniel Energy Partners) join us to discuss the origins and the execution of his successful market intelligence report. We discuss that he gathers his information from actually getting out of the office, putting boots on the ground during his in-basin field trips, and actually talks with various people throughout our industry. We discuss the huge success of the "Thrive Energy Conference" that was held at Minute Maid park, and the future of it. We chatted about the importance of targeted networking events he hosts, as it's the networking and connections that allows him and others to make valuable relationships and how that impacts his business. Enjoyed our conversation John, wishing you and your team continued success!

On this episode Jeff Allen (President YPA - Petroleum Club of Houston/Founder - Allen Energy Partners) and I meet up at the Petroleum Club to record this episode. We chatted about growing up in the industry with a O&G Wildcatter father, to him pursuing his fathers footsteps and starting his own company. We discussed the history of the Petroleum Club of Houston, how they have recruited new members, as well as the awesome networking/family events held at the club, and much more. Really enjoyed getting behind the mic with Jeff, and look forward to getting him on again!

On this episode, we have Laura Pommer Fidler (CEO - Energyfunders) back on the show to discuss her new role at Energyfunders. We discussed how Energyfunders allows individuals to invest directly into oil and gas projects and make serious returns. We chatted about how this platform is disrupting the traditional Wall Street and private equity financing models. 

On this episode Tim Taylor (Founder - Midnight Marketing) joins us to discuss how his company operates and why it chooses to operate under the radar. For a marketing company that creates engaging marketing material, original content, and various oil and gas customers as clients, they choose not to market themselves and let their work speak for itself. We discuss creating content that people want to engage in and if it feels like an advertisement, then that means it's not working. We chat about companies trusting their employees to put out content in these current times as well as how to generate genuine and creative content that pierces through the noise. 

On this episode Cullen Cone (Operations/A&D - Tri-C Resources) joins us at the Petroleum Club of Houston where we dive into his background being 3rd generation oilfield and what life was like growing up. We discuss various internships he had throughout his college career, and how when an offer was pulled last minute, he was disappointed however looking back it was the best thing to happen to him.  We chatted about how pursuing his MBA allowed Tri-C to pivot and engage with different backers when looking for capital and deals.  We chat about the future of the industry and much more. Thanks Cullen for your time and wish you and your team success moving forward!

On this episode Celeste Shaffer (Operations Supervisor/Business Development Manager - Nabors Industries) joins us for a great conversation about her background and being first generation in the oil & gas industry. We chat about her decision after graduating UT in Petroleum Engineering, in going to work for a service company rather than an operator, as it was the people she would work with was a main motivator. We get into how taking on projects without being directed to during covid, set her up to take on a new role as Business Development Manager. We discuss being a woman in the oilfield and what it's been like to her and how she deals with any obstacles (usually with humor). After we chat about body building, health, and most importantly: the new Mortal Kombat film. Thanks for your time Celeste, and best of luck to you in your new role!

Great having Ryan Dawson (Founder/Chief Corvanaut - Corva) come on the show. As we were pressed for time (going to do a round two soon), we dove into his background and how he got into the Oil & Gas industry after being in Austin for 15 years working on other projects. He saw a need for a user friendly, cloud based, data analytics platform in the drilling side of the industry. We discussed the future of the industry, technology, software advancements, and his strategy when building an empowered team of fellow Corvanauts who have a ton of pride and honor in the company and it's mission. Really enjoyed having Ryan on, and look forward to the next one! Wishing you continued success!

In this episode with have the coolest cats in the industry stop by to discuss a side passion project they started during the lockdowns of 2020. Seth Hill (Executive Account Manager - MS Directional) and Shayne Schurr (Regional Sales Manager - MS Directional) join us and talk to us all about snow cones! Not only have these two been friends since before their oilfield days, they also work together at MS Directional, as well as opened up a business providing tasty snow cones to Houston Communities. We spoke on how this project began, what they have learned along the way, the witty and puny names for their original snow cones, as well as snow cones turf wars! Check out this episode to listen to two great industry people impact local communities in a way that keeps them happy: putting smiles on families faces! Great industry advocates and appreciate what they do for our industry/communities they service!

On this episode which was recorded at The Petroleum Club of Houston, we sit down with Yousuf Chaudhary (EVP - Atlas Operating LLC), where we just get deep into a whole range of topics from: his podcast (Oil Money Podcast), disrupters in our industry, snakes, being an individual, the American Dream achieved by his father who came over here from Pakistan not knowing English and $30 in his bank, his art of making deals, how he copes with losing deals and what he's learned from winning deals, #EFT, genuine relationships, twitter trolls, networking, to raising our kids. Great conversation and looking to having Yousuf on again!

On this episode Brett Chell (President/CEO at Cold Bore Technologies) joins us from his living room in Calgary with his dogs Frankenstein and Dracula. Brett has an extremely interesting story how he went from majoring in Art while in college to working on rigs for 8 years after college. From there he understood if he wanted to start any company in his future, he would have to learn about the financial side of the business. So he hoped in a role where he would source capital (P.E.'s, banks, etc.), even if he felt it was over his head, he knew he wanted to learn that side of the business, only way to do that was jump in and figure it out. We discussed how his first business hit a wall when the 2015 downturn hit, but then he pivoted from drilling to completions where he is shifting the paradigm in how we frac in the past vs how we'll frac in the future (autonomous, efficient, safe, and real time). He is a creative, motivated, down-to-earth go getter who deems himself as "unemployable"...which may just be the key to his success. Thank you for taking the time Brett, and wish you and your team success!

On this episode Will Cauley (Region Service Delivery Technical Manager at Baker Hughes) joins us and we chat about his background and how he pursued a Mechanical Engineering degree at LSU and joined the oilfield working offshore in his first role. These days it's rare to see someone with such long tenure at a company, but Will has over 18 years at Baker Hughes and we discuss his various roles he has taken throughout his career. From working offshore, to being at the table during the Macondo incident, to relocating from Houma, to Houston, to Houma, to Denver and back to Houston. We discuss what the energy transition means to him, as well as what it means to emerging countries trying to raise their "energy poverty levels". I really enjoyed hearing his outlook on change being a natural part of life, and how to engage in those conversations that relate to energy transition.

On this episode Bryson Varner (Account Manager / Technical Sales - Cathedral Energy Services) joins us and we dive into his upbringing and various jobs had growing up, and seeing a buddies garage motivated him to get into the oil industry. We discussed his critter videos on LinkedIn and how they began as well as some hilarious stories on some outtakes for them. Bryson then discusses what success means to him and how to measure it (not measured monetary). He discusses why getting involved in people's lives who are less fortunate than him drives him as he wants to help others and make the world a better place. We discuss the true sport of noodling and the purity of the sport. After we shut off the mic, we decided to fire it back up as we discuss some hilarious bets with his buddy's at their hunting camp. I really enjoyed chatting with Bryson and hearing his positive attitude (even when life sometimes seem difficult), as well as his passion for helping others. What an all around great guy and conversationalist with an unbelievable outlook. Thanks for your time Bryson and look forward to chatting with you again!

On this episode TJ Dostal (President/Founder- Tejas Completion Services) sits down with us and discusses his background and what lead him into the oil and gas business. After various roles, the entrepreneur spirit began to take over. During the pandemic when many companies were hesitant and anxious about the future, TJ looked at it as an opportunity and began building a business plan. He viewed it as an opportunity to bet on himself and start a business. TJ shares with us several key ingredients to his success after launching his company in January 2021. We discuss how through his relationships and trust he has with his network, he was able to secure work as well as have an amazing support group, which include his customers. Really enjoyed hearing his story and look forward to his company's success! Thanks TJ for your time and best of luck!

On this episode we have Ken Miller (CEO/Founder - Erdos Miller) join us where we discuss how he went from a high school internship at Texas Instruments to betting on himself and making the jump to pursue something he was passionate about and hoping into the oilfield. Through the advice of one of his earliest mentors: There is no such thing as job security" he made the leap to start his own company. Ken has a wonderful view on building teams and instilling the corporate culture with the company's core values bleeding into every decision that is made. Really enjoyed hearing Ken's entrepreneurial attitude, outlook, and passion drive him to create an evolving successful culture as well as how he dives into all projects head first. Thank you Ken, truly enjoyed your time and we wish you and your team continued success!

On this episode David Reid (CTO/CMO - NOV & Founder redM Movement) joins us and gives us his unique pathway into the oil and gas industry from being an architect to challenging "the norm" O&G culture in his first role. We discuss how he builds and leads his teams, employment empowerment, what he looks for in people, and how he pursues new projects. We then dive into redM movement, which is a project he began 3 years ago with the goal of not just rescuing victims of human sex trafficking but a focus on restoration of the victims. We discuss the inception of the project, how people can contribute any amount of time or effort to the project, how it has grown and what we can do to help combat human trafficking...even if it's as simple as having a conversation about it. He describes how human trafficking is right under our noses, how what seems to be "normal" people can get recruited and trapped, and how human trafficking can impact even our own homes and families. For those interested to see how they can help take a look at their website (https://www.joinredm.com/).  Amazing conversation with someone behind a great and impactful cause. 

On this episode Chief Tauzin (VP - Sales at Ranger Energy Services) sits down with us and dives into his background and how he got into the oilfield, and how when he got into sales he was one of the youngest salespeople in Houston, as well as what he did to try and build relationships with a different demographic than his own. Building strong interpersonal relationships he attributes is a key to his success as well as active listening. From successfully implementing culture changes to acquired companies to building a successful team, Chief understands the value of "true relationships", and what that means to him. We discuss how industry events have changed, to how the oil and gas narrative needs to change, to a story on how much your name actually means in this industry. Thanks Chief for joining us and we wish you continued success!

On this episode Alex Goodwin (Director - Sales & Marketing at Vertice Oil Tools) stops by and we dive into his background and how he got into the oil and gas industry (with some motivation from his twin brother who is also in the industry). We discuss his first several positions and what he learned by just going to location, then his drive to learn everything going on downhole helped propel him throughout his early career. From traveling the world and dealing with International Contracts, to selling rigs which taught him negotiation skills, he decided to join Vertice before there was even a product to market. Through customer relationships and conversations he is able to gauge what's relevant and effective in the market today. Without his finger on the pulse Vertice would not be able to deliver a product to market that the end user wants, and this is done through his relationships. We discuss the differences he's seen between the 2014 and the 2020 bust. Great conversation with Alex and really appreciate him stopping by!

On Round the Rotary ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY we chat about something near and dear to my heart: Bourbon, more specifically, Texas Bourbon.  Emma Kahn (Bourbon Crusader) and the entire Garrison Brothers team/family for hosting us today at their distillery. We learned a ton about the process, people, and the pride of Texas Bourbon. We were able to learn more about Texas bourbon as well as sample some (a bunch) of their brown waters. For those bourbon lovers out there, this episode is for you! Thank you Garrison Brothers, such a great story and libation. Truly enjoyed it (the bourbon and the white dog)! PLUS: small world, she grew up in Westport, Connecticut as I did! Looking forward to this episodes release! 

On this episode Riley Norris (Technical Sales - Patriot Drilling Services / Brand Ambassador for Socorro Tequila / Founder of Bolt&Barrel Oil) joins us and we dive into his background in oil and gas and his first visit to the rig. We then dive into something that I find extremely interesting: hopping on opportunities for a secondary source of income. What's fascinating about Riley's story is that the products he represents are something he found interesting, pursued, and created an opportunity. Aside from representing Patriot Drilling Services (Directional and MWD), he began to speak to Graphene, a  component with many applications and how he launched Bolt&Barrel Oil, a Graphene-infused lubricant which has been well received. An additional source of income, which ties into one of his hobbies is representing Socorro Tequila to Houston and the surrounding markets. Socorro preaches “Drink Tequila, Help Others” as the brand runs the “Case for a Case” program which donates bottled water to orphanages in Jalisco for every case of tequila exported from Mexico. He figured if he had the time, might as well stay busy! Great chatting with Riley and love his hustle!

On this episode we get Aaron Smith (VP - Engineering at Headington Energy Partners) behind the mic in their office in McKinney, Texas. We chat about his first several years in the oilfield at a larger O&G company and how that led to valuable experience in various disciplines before joining his father and brother in his current role at Headington. We discussed their culture and how he builds his team not solely based on skillset for a required role, but a focus on finding self-motivated people with strong work ethic to take on new projects outside their comfort zone. We chat about what he's looking forward to with Headington as well as on a personal level. Great conversation with Aaron, and loved hearing how he's teamwork focused 

Very excited to release this episode with Kyle Wagner (Engineer / Author). We met up in his office in Fort Worth and recorded this remotely, where we discussed his oilfield career and how, after his wife’s life-threatening car accident, he decided to pivot companies and begin working at his family’s O&G company. We then discussed how he began to write children's books pertaining to the oilfield and agriculture communities, which the proceeds of the books go to various industry-specific charities and families in need. I truly enjoyed hearing his message and story about treating people with kindness and the new #kindnessduck project he’s promoting that is attempting to spread kindness one rubber ducky at a time. Just an unbelievable character with a great story and passion for his family, his community and everyone else out there. Definitely check out his books (link below) as they are a great addition to your children's library, or make great gifts (plus the purchase goes to some great causes). One thing is for sure: he is carving his own path as an industry advocate. 

On this episode Greg Doughtie (Market Development Manager) and Jorge Quiroz (Applications Engineer) with Cougar Drilling Solutions join us to chat about growing a company in the market we are in. Jorge starts us off with his experience growing up in Venezuela, then starting in the oilfield in the US that brought him to Bakersfield, Alaska, Midland then to Denver. He then made the jump from a large company to a smaller company at Cougar, then realizing a need where he can help out in sales & marketing he presented it and a role was created for him. Greg, who grew up in Houston decided to get into the oilfield to keep his apartment with his then girlfriend. After getting into sales, he realized that his opportunity to learn the most was sitting jobs and asking questions on location across South Texas and California. Flash forward he's been at Cougar for 7 years building the company and the team. We chatted about the shift in marketing that occurred since March 2020, and how they execute it during these times. Great chat with these two and looking forward to their success!

On this episode Laura Fidler (CEO - Century Natural Resources) joins us and we dive into her career and how growing up in Colorado and being outdoors led to her love of geology and rocks. We then go into her previous roles in her career as well as by a chance presentation she found herself offered the opportunity to build a team and create Century Natural Resources. We discuss how even she didn't feel ready, you must jump on opportunities if they present themselves to you. We then discuss role of being a woman in the oil and gas industry as well as issues and daily challenges some women face in our industry. Really enjoyed hearing her story, her candidness, and her perception and outlook on women in the oilfield and many other things. Thanks for your time, I truly enjoyed it!

On this episode Mark Patterson (Founder/Managing Partner - Sage Brothers Consulting) joins us as we dive into what sales was when he first broke out in the oilfield in the 80s. We chat about his pervious roles and how things have changed from the oilfield when he started at (4,500 rigs) to where we are at today. He saw a need for company's who need to transition leadership from the older generation to the newer generation, which is what led him to create and launch his own company in the middle of a pandemic. One thing Mark loves and discusses is that the Oil and Gas industry is not a steel industry, it is a people industry where relationships matter. From someone who loves the history of our industry he suggests some great books to dive into for a better understanding of our industry. Great conversation and great message about our industry: people and relationships are paramount!

On this episode William Standifird (VP Sales and Marketing - AccessESP) joins us and we dive into his background and how he decided to take his first assignment in the O&G industry offshore as he was given the option of getting to location by truck or helicopter. We discuss each roll he had and the unique opportunities he had working at larger OFS company's versus smaller shops. He took on his current role in March of 2020, a role with the majority of his customers in international markets. We discussed the challenges in todays environment and how he has successfully navigated and effectively deliver solutions to his customers half way accross the world by utilizing all the tools in his toolbox. We then discussed the importance of an online presence, personal branding, what companies should be looking for in hiring new team members, what individuals can do to stand out, and much more. Really enjoyed our conversation on this episode!

On this episode Roye Strawn (Executive Sales - SitePro Inc) joins us and we dive into his upbringing in Austin and how being around that environment helped foster his entrepreneur spirit. We discuss how he jumped into the oilfield after sharing a ride one weekend to a bachelor party and the rest is history. We discuss how he utilizes new and innovative ways to connect with customers, even when he's not in the same state or room and the success of his efforts. We discuss a new project he's working on, where he captures daily events and creates a "life of a salesman" videos to showcase his life in the oilpatch. Really great catching up with Roye and loved having him on!

On this episode Josh Gugenheim (Outside Sales Manager - Tex-Isle Supply, Inc) and Billy Sias (Business Development Manager - Tex-Isle Supply, Inc.) join us to chat about their background and how they got into the O&G industry. Both of them have been at Tex-Isle for over 7 years and have been strategic in the company's steady growth over the past decade. They share that with the expansion of their business, as well as the environment we operate in now: they are shifting gears in how they market and communicate to customers about their company, which falls into areas that are new and uncharted for them (podcasts, virtual site visits, etc.) Enjoyed having these two on the show and truly enjoyed their attitude and outlook!

On this episode Colten Bingham (Drilling Engineer/one way ticket purchaser) joins us and we decide to move away from O&G conversations and get into the reason why he was asked to come on the show: his insane traveling stories throughout South America all the way to heading to Tibet to try and climb Everest during the middle of winter. From Abu Dhabi sitting rigs, to purchasing a one way ticket to South America where he traveled throughout the country in his closest colleague: "Juan Sanchez"...a thrown together mini van, when brakes don't work you better open the doors to create some drag. We discuss how when in a bar in South America and someone brings in a portable tattoo machine, might as well get a tattoo! We then discuss his trip to Tibet in the middle of winter to visit Mount Everest and the experience there. He leaves us with a safety moment of how not to get stuck in a port-a-potty in the Middle East during the summer months. Amazing conversation, looking forward to having him on again to get into some more of his stories. This guy should write a book!

On this episode Drew Limbacher (VP - BD & Engineering at Vencer Energy) tells his story on how he grew up in the oilfield and how he knew it was an industry for him after an internship on a platform in intercoastal waters. He discusses how due to Covid his previous company was rolled up and he found himself in a situation where he began to utilize his network and connections to find his current role at Vencer Energy. He goes into detail of what Vencer Energy's goals and objectives are as well as what we can do as an industry when having the fossil fuels vs renewables conversation and how we can help raise the energy poverty level.

On this episode Nina Spencer (Vice President - Onward Consulting) joins us and gives us her perspective of what it was like moving from Scotland to Houston and jumping in the oilfield. She provided a great story of how her career has evolved and where it has taken her. We then discuss something that is near and dear to her heart: child advocacy. We discuss what people can do in our industry to help others with their time vs their finances. With family scattered throughout the world, it was also interesting to hear her viewpoint on covid and the inability to travel to other countries during these times. Really enjoyed our conversation and the work she is doing for child advocacy.

On this episode, we flip the script and have JP sitting in the guest chair while Monika Warren interviews him (Round of Rotary Fan Club - Houston Chapter President). We begin talking about growing up and how I got into the oil & gas industry, what I wanted my career to look like, shifting gears after the Deepwater Horizon event, to present day. We discuss the creation of the podcast as well as connecting to people during the lockdown, to creating content in todays environment. I then do some impersonations of Monika which she can't find NOT amusing.

On this episode Jasper Camacho (Managing Director - Marius International) joins us from Singapore to give us his background on how he went from graduating Texas A&M in economics, to pursuing a MBA at Harvard, and taking his first international assignment in India. From looking at what international markets would make sense to enter to starting his own company that provides cost efficient energy to developing countries. Loved hearing his story as well as opportunities in international markets!

Danny Stunkard (Sales Business Development Manager - Edge OFS) joins us on this episode and we dive into some good banter about how he was cleaning airport restrooms to wanting to get into the oilfield. He discusses moving from Oklahoma to Louisiana, Pittsburg, North Dakota, South Texas and finally getting into sales with an opportunity in Houston. He recently took on a new role with Edge OFS and we chat about the challenges and opportunities with a new role in this current market. We then go off on tangents which makes for some great conversation. Great guy and unbelievable chat.

Brandon Buzarde (Vice President Of Global Business Development at Lamor Corporation) joins us and gives us his background in the oilfield (third generation oilfield). It was great chatting with Brandon and learning why he accepts new roles and challenges as well as what drives him in his career. We discuss his solution based selling approach as well as looking at new and innovative ways/technology to provide value to the customer and his company. He recently took on the role of VP of Global Business Development at a time where travel was restricted, which we discuss the challenges as well as what he's looking forward to when he can hop on a plane for his new role. Great guy and really enjoyed our conversation!

On this episode Jason Word (Sales Director - Hexacom) joins us and we dive into his background and how he began his career in the oilfield. We then speak to his current role as sales director of a new online platform, which can be best described as "the amazon for the oilfield". We discuss how online commerce has skyrocketed in the past 5 years (and exponentially over the past year), which is one of the main drivers and benefits of Hexacom and The Oilfield Market Place, which is an open market place that connects sellers and buyers. Great chatting with Jason about The Oilfield Market Place and looking forward to watching it evolve and grow in our industry.

On this episode Joe Sinnot (Founder/Executive Coach - Witting Partners), joins us and gives us his career path in oil & gas and what lead him to pivot careers in 2017. By pursuing his passion in helping people grow their careers, Joe decided to plunge full time in an executive coach role. He provides great insight and points for people who feel like they are "stuck" or want to achieve more in their careers. He explains the benefits of having a coach in anything in life, including ones career. Really enjoyed his perspective and his ability to ask the right questions so he can help craft personal and achievable career goals for people at every level of their career.

On this episode Stephen Forrester (Content Development Manager - Gyrodata) joins us and gives us his background on how he went from being an English teacher to coming in the oil industry. We dive into the flawed educational system and what he sees as real issues and obstacles in Americas education. We then discuss developing content in the current market. One reason we got Stephen on is his well verbed and rational conversations he engages in on social media platforms as an industry advocate. We discuss the fossil fuels vs renewable discussion in a new light, as well as what we can do as an industry and individuals to all be better industry advocates to help bring our industry in a new light where we set the narrative, versus defend our industry.

On this episode Kelsey Dean (Corporate Sales - Tiger Rentals) joins us and tells us his story on growing up in the oilfield, and how he saw the people of the industry being special. He speaks to how Tiger Rentals was able to pivot and adapt so quickly once the pandemic hit, and how they were able to do this. We do a crash course on what to do when ordering a wine at a dinner so you at least look like you know what you're doing. He leaves us with a great message for the new year: "get A-political and more physical."

On this episode we have Marshall Brown (Sr. Field Engineer - Oasis/Co-Founder "Clutch City Coffee") joins us and dives into a new business venture he is opening in Houston, Texas. He is combining what he loved about living in Alaska (drive through coffee shops) and local coffee roasters and opening up a drive through coffee shop. We discussed generating revenue outside the oil & gas industry as well as following a passion, while supporting local communities. We got into his career path, social constructs, mindset, turkey hunting and more.

On this epsidode Tyler Varnado (Business Development Manager - Axio Cased Hole Services) stops by to give us his year end review. We discuss his career path and various roles that eventually lead him to where he is at today. We discussed how he is a very regimented individual, and when covid hit he had to create a new regiment that would fit the times at hand. He discusses how during times like this it's important to pause and self-reflect to determine what your strengths are and how to capatalize on them when getting in front of customers. We discuss the tools in his toolbox of success and how it has changed over the past several months as well as the importance of unplugging from everything for personal mental health. Tyler believes that small changes can make a big impact, and we truly appreciated his positive perspective during these times.

On this episode we have our first oilfield/coffee connoisseur John "JD" Smith (Founder/CEO of Cuevas Coffee) in the studio where we have a chat over a cup or two of his very own coffee "Cuevas Coffee". The first half of the podcast we dive into his background and how he got into the oilfield. We discuss how his work ethic and wanting to be one of the "bottom 5 in the room" helped him learn and grow his knowledge and understanding of the oilfield. We then go through various roles he did in the oilfield, which ended up leading him to an opportunity to purchase a coffee farm in Bolivia and begin building a coffee roasting company. He decided to pursue his passion, even when he didn't even understand or know the entire process of what that looks like. He dove in and is focused on building the brand, understanding and improving the roasting operations to providing the market with a delicious and high quality coffee. It was great hearing how his previous oilfield skills he learned have transferred over into his new role of roasting the perfect cup of coffee. Enjoyed it and loved hearing how he decided to follow his passion!

On this episode Andrew Coronado (US Account Manager - Derrick Corporation) joins us and we get kicked off on how he went from going to college to study music in hopes to be a rock star, to getting in the oilfield by a chance conversation with a neighbor one Sunday after church. We get into his career path and how he went from working in the field with a pressure washer and running parts to getting a role at Derrick Corporation and eventually moving into his current role during the middle of a pandemic. Really enjoyed his perspective as instead of viewing jumping into sales in the middle of low activity as a challenge, he is viewing it as an opportunity. He discusses how in a market that seems to focus solely on price, how he can be competitive even when their services/equipment are not low price. We then get into his car collection hobby and how the same hobby he shared with his dad, he can look forward to sharing the same hobbies with his son. Really enjoyed speaking with him and his optimism in a current pessimistic environment.

On this episode Zane Foster (Director of Business Development - Enovate Upstream) joins us and we start off the episode with a story from when he hit the road on a personal road trip before he began his career and had a pretty interesting experience which sets the tone for this guest: treat people with kindness as you never know what someone is going through. We then get into his previous roles, and how he took a gamble and left a comfortable, well established company role to pursue a role to grow a startup software company during the middle of a pandemic and making the decision to take the new role on the day oil went to -$37/bbl. We discuss his tactics and strategy in sales during these times, which is it's not just relationships (they won't fix anything should things go wrong) it also hinges on performance. How technology is here to stay in the O&G community and much more. Really enjoyed sitting with Zane and hearing his unique, grounded and wholistic outlook. Great conversation!

Had Jasen Gast (President/CEO of Oilfield Service Professionals, Inc.) stop by the Round the Rotary studio. We didn't want to talk O&G (we've heard enough of it that week). Instead we talked about something near and dear to this mans heart: Fishing and helping Veterans. He thought why not combine his two passions and help organize the Texas Billfish Classic (https://www.texasbillfishclassic.com) which is an annual fishing tournament geared to Veterans and providing a fun and great tournament that also supports Freedom Alliance (helping veterans in various ways). We discussed how this tournament was created, the objective, who it benefits and much more. An amazing event and an even better cause!

On this episode Robert Butler and Ondrej Sestak (Founders - Redbone Resources) joins us to discuss their new venture: Redbone Resources. We start off with their background and what brought them into the oil and gas industry, one was an EagleFord background and the other with an Eastern Europe/California background and how they met to form Redbone Resources. We discuss the challenges and opportunities they face when forming a startup oil and gas company during the middle of a pandemic. They discuss how they are in it for the long haul and how networking, relationships, and having a good reputation is what they can control in this market which is their focus, and not to focus on the external factors that are out of their control. They discuss their networking strategy as well as looking at other opportunities including international opportunities. Enjoyed this one and looking forward to see what Redbone Resources will evolve to! #startup #oilandgaspodcast #oilandgas

On this episode James "Hollywood" Metcalf III (SVP - Operations at Intrepid Directional Drilling) joins us to discuss his background and how he shifted his path when he changed his degree from Sports Broadcasting to Petroleum Engineering. We discuss the similarities of when he was looking for his first role during the "last downturn" and how he can relate to those looking for their roles in the current market. We discuss his previous roles at several operators, and when and why he made the switch to the "dark side" of oilfield services and what that experience was like for him. We then go off the trail and discuss what we miss about the old oilfield, what we're excited about in the new oilfield, his involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters: Swing for Kids Sake golf tournament, the origins of his nickname and his most recent Business Development trip to South America and other things...

On this episode we have Martin Pitts (Sales at Jack Pitts Consulting) come in, kick his feet up, and open up about how he got into the oilfield to how customer service/support is something he prides himself on with the thought of if he wouldn't be happy with the service then it's not good enough for his customers. Martin discusses how his sales strategy is different from his fathers as well as how it's changed in the last few months, and where he sees the biggest bang for his buck when it comes to getting in front of customers. From there we go into everything from custom boots, cowboying, bringing back the Tuesday Oilfield HH nights, his Paige Parker modeling days, to him working along side of Bill Murray and more. Martin gives us some detail on the API Team Roping event that he helps organize every year. Really enjoyed this one Martin, thanks for the banter! Till next time! #oilfield #sales #oilandgas

On this episode Jason Stewart (Technical Sales Manager - Completions, Liner Hangers, Cementation and Reservoir Monitoring at Weatherford) joins us and gives his background and how he landed in the oilfield after various sales jobs in different industries. He goes into each of his roles taking him from Haynesville, North Dakota, Colorado, Midland to Houston. Jason explains how he utilized the resources that were available to him to position himself to get a manager role. Jason then discusses what he is looking for in his team, as well as how he strives to help his team succeed. He gives us the advice to focus on what you can control: effort and attitude, and not to get bogged down in the negativity surrounding you. We then discuss what our industry can improve on: being strong and positive advocates for the oil and gas industry. That is done by winning the hearts and minds, listening, communicating effectively and appealing to the emotional side of people. He leaves us with: just say yes and take a chance if faced with any career challenges.

On this episode Jonathan Rhoads (Partner - Lowry Rhoads Associates) joins us to give some great insight and advice for those looking for their next role in or out of the oilfield. Jonathan gives some real and practical advice for people wanting to stand out, explain your value when speaking to a recruiter, and most importantly: build and tell your story. He explains that everyone can have a good resume, so it's your personal story which will make you stand out. Jonathan also provides some industry trends in regards to jobs that he has been seeing lately. For those looking for their next role, or curious about speaking with a recruiter: this episode is for you. Tell your story!

On this episode we have Dean Murphy (President - TAMU SPE) and Keaton Upshaw (VP - External - TAMU SPE) join us in the studio. Dean and Keaton are both students at Texas A&M University pursuing a petroleum degree trying to make the plunge into the oil & gas industry. Dean and Keaton provide their background and how they started to pursue their degrees as well provide some tips/advice for other students out there looking to expand their networks and beef up their resumes. I wanted to bring them in to determine how we as an industry can help the incoming students/next generation of our oilfield family. We had some good thought provoking discussions on how the industry can help those coming into the industry, as well as other "hot topics" that students have been discussing during these current times.