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From being a VP of Land at 26, to teaching high school English, to leading a national energy association — Nancy McCaskell's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, she shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and how to inspire the next generation.Time Stamps00:52 - Episode & Guest Intro03:39 - Nancy's Career Beginnings07:09 - VP of Land at 2611:59 - Transition to Teaching13:09 - Leadership and Mentorship22:35 - The Importance of Trust and Authenticity26:44 - Challenges and Growth28:59 - Building Relationships and Delegation31:02 - The Importance of Honest Feedback33:59 - Philanthropy and Community Involvement37:57 - Leadership and Career Development40:17 - The Role of AAPL in Supporting Landmen46:30 - Governmental Affairs and Lobbying Efforts50:42 - Adapting to the Evolving Energy Sector54:05 - The Importance of Education and Networking57:50 - Reflections on a Year as AAPL President59:31 - Closing Remarks and Future PlansSnippets from the Episode“ Energy is a rollercoaster business, and we have to make certain that people understand that. But it's a good business, it goes from the practical to things that no one thinks about every day, like national security and energy, and where's that gonna go, and what part do you play.” -Nancy McCaskell ”Living it every day. It is the same practices and principles. The terminology changes a little bit, but land work is land work. We live it. Land work is land work.” -Patrick Durman“ There's so much to it, and it's ever evolving. We're always gonna need energy. There's, there's, there's no denying that. We gotta have more electric utilities. We've gotta have more pipeline.” -Brent Broussard ”Somebody had to buy those right-of-ways, and that's us. Somebody had to be able to go out and get permission to do that, and that's us. We're landmen, we do that. We don't drill the wells, but we make it possible. That makes me proud of what we do.” -Nancy McCaskellHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? ⁠⁠⁠Meet With Dudley⁠⁠⁠Need Help with Staffing? Connect with ⁠⁠⁠Dudley Staffing ⁠⁠⁠Streamline Your Title Process with ⁠⁠⁠Dudley Select Title⁠⁠⁠Watch On ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠Follow Dudley Land Co. On⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠Have Questions? ⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠More from Our GuestConnect with⁠ Nancy⁠ on LinkedInAAPL ⁠website⁠Masonboro Energy ⁠websiteMore from Our HostsConnect with ⁠⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with Patrick on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn

How do successful leaders balance work and personal life while building incredible teams? Join Brent Broussard and Zack Oliva as they share their experiences and lessons on energy leadership.Time Stamps00:41 - Episode & Guest Intro03:41 - Elevating Leadership Through Perspective10:18 - Importance of Feedback and Communication19:06 - Balancing Work and Personal Life24:29 - Encouraging Work-Life Balance in the Team25:47 - Priorities and Focus27:11 - Building Systems for Idea Management29:05 - Challenges in Execution36:21 - Team Structures and Leadership Development38:19 - Creating a Culture of Appreciation42:03 - Effective Communication and Team Dynamics44:47 - Traits of Successful Team Players50:24 - Client Relationships and Success56:38 - Leadership and Personal Growth01:02:08 - Zack Oliva's Contact DetailsSnippets from the Episode"I find with people issues, and leadership issues, and sometimes strategic issues, it's better to just take a step back for a little bit and try and get that altitude." -Zack"I think of weekends as my reward for a week, a week I worked hard at. I think of it as a precondition for me to be able to show up on Monday and perform with a team." -Zack"The worst thing you can do is look down upon someone you're asking to work for you." -Brent" You're only as good as the people you work with." -BrentHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? ⁠Meet With Dudley⁠Need Help with Staffing? Connect with ⁠Dudley Staffing ⁠Streamline Your Title Process with ⁠Dudley Select Title⁠Watch On ⁠Youtube⁠Follow Dudley Land Co. On⁠ LinkedIn⁠Have Questions? ⁠Email us⁠More from Our GuestOliva Gibbs WebsiteZack Oliva on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with ⁠Brent⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠Khalil ⁠on LinkedIn

Discover how Kudu is transforming land management! Learn how this revolutionary suite is streamlining processes, improving accuracy, and saving time and money. Tune in!Time Stamps02:00 - Episode & Guest Intro02:46 - Historical Land Management Practices04:25 - Transition to Digital Databases05:24 - Advantages of Using Databases07:17 - Kudu Suite 10115:26 - Generating Reports with Kudu17:40 - Client Access and Project Setup19:59 - Understanding Working Interest with Kudu22:26 - Client Success Stories26:51 - Upcoming Features and Contact Information28:56 - Episode OutroSnippets from the Episode“ When I first started, everything pretty much was on paper.  Now, with Kudu, it's an expansive, web-based system, so it's gonna be a lot easier for our contractors to utilize it, for our clients to jump in and access it. So, we're excited about it. It's growing every day.” -Brandon Dodds  Kudu is very capable of helping micromanage leasing and acquisition projects, and you can get a very good sense of what's happening because all the activity that we do is built into the system.” -Brandon DoddsHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestBrandon Dodds' InfoBrandon Dodds on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Dive into an inspiring conversation with industry powerhouse Abigail Hopper as she shares her journey of leadership, authenticity, and tackling legislative challenges. Discover how her candid approach is shaping the future of renewable energy.Time Stamps01:12 - Episode & Guest Intro03:13 - Legislation Impacting the Renewable Energy Sector13:24 - The Power of Vulnerability and Authentic Leadership18:59 - Challenges in Being Vulnerable on LinkedIn27:30 - Navigating Hardships and Personal Growth29:51 - Upcoming Events and Industry Insights32:41 - Empowering Women in the IndustrySnippets from the Episode“It's so clear that solar and storage are making such a huge impact on the Texas economy. But in some ways, perhaps that's our challenge, that it's so clear that solar and storage are making such an impact on the Texas economy, that there are a lot of folks who would like to stop us in our tracks.” -Abigail Hopper ”I think that when we're able to let people truly see us, you get more of a buy-in from them, and that's where I see clients that become friends and people that I see at the conferences who I'm genuinely excited to see.” -Natalie Johns  When things aren't working, you can acknowledge it and say, “You know what? We haven't figured out this communication pathway. This message is not landing. This lobbying effort doesn't seem to be taking off. Let's reevaluate it.” Like, there is a freedom that comes from just being able to say the hard thing and acknowledge difficult situations.” -Abigail HopperHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestAbigail Hopper on LinkedInSEIA websiteMore from Our HostsConnect with Natalie on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Dive into the world of geothermal with Brent Broussard and industry expert Jason Peart. From traditional systems to next-gen innovations, explore how geothermal could revolutionize our energy solutions.Time Stamps00:55 Episode & Guest Intro02:49 Understanding Geothermal Technology03:38 Next-Gen Geothermal Innovations10:24 Scaling and Economic Viability14:03 Regulatory and Market Considerations26:31 Challenges in Adapting Oil & Gas Wells for Geothermal28:15 Sage's Test Well and Casing Size Considerations35:15 Ownership and Regulatory Aspects of Geothermal Energy46:24 Future of Geothermal: Storage vs. Direct Power GenerationSnippets from the Episode“Some of these oil and gas companies are starting to invest in the geothermal space through new entrants like Sage, and others as well, because it's a clear parallel to the work they're doing.” -Jason Peart ”We know the heat is underground wherever you go. We know with modern drilling technologies, we can drill to most of these depths, and we know we can create our own reservoirs to access this heat.” -Jason PeartHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestJason Peart on LinkedInSage Geosystems websiteMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Join Brent Broussard and Colin Westmoreland as they delve into the journey of Enverus in shaping the future of land data, innovative mapping techniques, and how technology like generative AI is revolutionizing the energy sector. Tune in to find out how to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of energy tech!Time Stamps01:10 - Episode & Guest Intro04:37 - The Genesis of Drilling Info and Enverus06:45 - Innovations in Land Data and Mapping09:28 - Scaling and Differentiating in a Competitive Market21:32 - Current State and Future of Enverus27:13 - Expansion into Renewables28:52- Underutilized Features of Prism31:29 - Challenges in Digital Transformation33:46 - Generative AI and Its Impact39:48 - Innovations in Land Data Management44:39 - Future of AI in Business54:10 - Episode OutroSnippets from the EpisodeWe have to continue to innovate. We build things, we sell things, but we have to identify and make sure we're looking at what the problems are going to be tomorrow. And are we solving for those problems tomorrow? -Colin WestmorelandIf you don't evolve and you don't get in front, you won't scale. -Colin WestmorelandEverybody has to understand that generative Ai isn't going out and solving problems that we couldn't solve. It's just reducing that time to value gap, right? -Colin WestmorelandIf you're going to be in this business, you better be a survivor and you better adapt. That's kind of the story of a landman. -Brent BroussardHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick surveyResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestColin Westmoreland on LinkedInEnverus WebsiteMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Dr. Michelle Foss breaks down the intricate web of energy transition, what it means for the future of resources, and the role of the U.S. in the global mining landscape. Don't miss this deep dive into a critical topic!Time Stamps 00:58 - Episode & Guest Intro 02:32 - Dr. Foss' Background and Career Journey 08:32 - Historical Context of Energy and Mining 14:19 - Challenges in Modern Energy Projects 17:09 - Global Supply Chains and Material Dependencies 21:47 - Realities of Energy Transition Costs 25:20 - Voter Sentiments and Policy Implications 27:14 - Commercial Viability of Energy Projects 29:34 - Future of Energy and Land Management 33:31 - Technological Innovations and Industry Improvements 34:01 - Applying Technology to Alternative Energy 35:01 - Nanotube Fibers and Wind Turbines 36:33 - Challenges in Electric Power Grids 37:58 - Global Supply Chains and China's Role 41:41 - Mining and Mineral Production in the U.S. 48:32 - Future of U.S. Mining Projects 59:08 - Episode OutroHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode "The whole idea that you could do this and the energy transition would be cheap was probably bad advertising because it's not, it's expensive. -Dr. Michelle Foss “We've been saying for years the wind and solar businesses need to grow up for crying out loud.” -Dr. Michelle Foss  ”Renewable, I hate that word because nothing is renewable.” -Dr. Michelle Foss  ”What a lot of people have come to realize is that that magical phrase, energy transition, you don't get that unless you have a materials transition.” -Dr. Michelle FossResources Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley Need Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select Title Watch On Youtube Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn Have Questions? Email usMore from Our Guest Visit the Baker Institute website Dr. Michelle Foss' Biography Baker Institute on LinkedInMore from Our Hosts Connect with Brent on LinkedIn Connect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Discover how to streamline your financial operations as an independent landman with practical tips from CPA Josh Mullins. From establishing the right business entity to the best practices in bookkeeping, this episode is packed with invaluable advice!Time Stamps00:48 - Episode & Guest Intro01:57 -Understanding Contractor vs. Employee08:17 -Navigating Business Entities for Landmen13:59 - Tax Benefits and Payroll Considerations18:22 - Practical Business Expense Management25:14 - Bookkeeping Best Practices27:59 - Understanding Business Expenses29:29 - The Importance of Good Accounting31:12 - Navigating Tax Obligations36:46 - Building a Strong Advisory Team40:33 -Managing Money and Building Networks50:01 - Episode OutroHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"Keep your expenses and your income separate for business purposes. Open you up a business bank account and your revenue gets deposited into that bank account." -Josh Mullins"If you're going to do this work as an independent contractor for years to come, get it set up right from the beginning.' - Brent Broussard"As an independent, you're a business owner.  Everyone who steps into that role has to understand they're assuming a whole new level of responsibility when it comes to their financial management because there's not anybody doing it for you anymore." -Josh MullinsResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestsConnect with Josh Mullins on LinkedInConnect withArledgeConnect withBrent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect withBrent on LinkedInConnect withKhalil on LinkedIn

Ever wondered what Hollywood gets right and wrong about landmen? In this special episode, we share the “Landman Now: Landman TV Series Companion Podcast” where Chad Smith, Jodi Gallegos, Robert Rice, and our very own Brent Broussard sit down to review the episode 8 of the Landman series on Paramount Plus. Don't miss these insider critiques and stories!Time Stamps00:00 - Episode Intro01:02 - Guests Intro02:44 - Discussing Episode 8: Rebecca vs. Cooper05:34 - Legal Realities vs. Hollywood Dramatization06:39 - Negotiation Tactics in the Land Profession19:17 - The Stress of Being a Landman23:28 - Crazy Landman Stories31:41 - Wrapping Up and Final ThoughtsHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"Most of the attorneys I've met on gas are real good people. So I don't want that misconception getting too far out there." -Chad Smith"It's a tough industry to be in, because when it's good, it's great. When it's bad, it's bad." - Robert Rice"I always tell a lot of our landmen and people we work with, when you're involved in something, what you say and what you do can always come back. But until you're involved in that, you don't really know." - Brent Broussard"It's been eye-opening and educational to hear how it really happens." - Jodi GallegosMore from AAPL's Landman Now PodcastLandman TV Series Companion Podcast - Episode 8Landman Now Podcast on AppleLandman Now on YouTubeAAPL websiteMore from the Show's ParticipantsConnect with Robert Rice on LinkedInConnect with Jodi Gallegos on LinkedInConnect with Chad Smith on LinkedInConnect with Brent Broussard on LinkedInThe Land Department ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email us

Gain insights on the evolving landscape of energy mergers from seasoned experts at Bracewell. Discover the dynamics of investor trust, capital stewardship, and the future outlook in this must-listen episode.Time Stamps01:12 - Episode Intro02:14 - Market Trends and Investment Shifts08:26 - Investor Trust and Capital Stewardship08:55 - Family Offices and Private Equity Dynamics09:41 - Role of Public Companies and Global Demand Dynamics10:55 - Bracewell's Energy Transactions and Clientele13:00 - Midstream Mergers and Contractual Challenges18:44 - Post-Merger Asset Management and Future Outlook37:46 - Back to the Drawing Board: Reevaluating PSAs and Exhibits38:37 - Understanding the PSA: Key Elements and Common Pitfalls42:36 - The Importance of Early Involvement in Due Diligence46:21 - Navigating Land Due Diligence: Best Practices and Strategies52:09 - Water Rights and Contracts: Key Considerations59:30 - Episode OutroHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"A lot of these transactions where a company is going out and acquiring either, whether they're profit equity backed or they're merging merger of equals, a lot of what we see from the midstream perspective on those types of mergers is a checkerboard pattern of crossed over dedications and midstream capacity." -John Stavinoha"As these companies consolidate and get bigger, they're seeking out efficiencies and cost savings and they're also going through a reprioritization of their inventory stack. And so, some of that's taking a little bit longer. There's a lot that goes into a lot of these large scale mergers." -Austin Lee"One of the things that we could hopefully see down the line is, know,  gas assets, hopefully coming back into the picture." -Austin Lee"The more proactive a client can be with reaching out to their support teams, whether it be on the legal side or on the land side, the better." -Brent BroussardResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestsConnect with Austin Lee on LinkedInConnect with John Stavinoha on LinkedInBracewell websiteMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Are we setting up the next generation of field landmen for success? Tune in to our latest discussion about empowering young talent and redefining paths in land management. Let's shape a thriving future together! Time Stamps00:43 - Episode Introduction01:54 - Challenges in Recruiting Young Talent04:25 - Evolution of the Landman Profession08:46 - Training and Development in a Digital Age20:11 - Struggles with Recruitment and Training27:43 - Value and Appreciation for Field Landmen36:36 - Investing in the FutureHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode“There's definitely an age gap and an experience gap in the field landman kind of side of the business.” - Brent“We've handicapped ourselves as an industry in the field side of things.” - Brent“We need more ammunition to bring a younger crowd into this industry.” - Steve“Just because you have a day rate doesn't mean that's what your average per day is.” - Steve“We're coming from an angle of here's what we need for our people to make them happy, to keep them here, to keep them loyal to you.” - BrentResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Grab your favorite holiday drink and join us for a festive Christmas Cocktail Hour! In this special episode, we're wrapping up 2024, sharing our holiday plans, and giving you an exclusive sneak peek at what's in store for 2025.Time Stamps00:31 - Whiskey Talk and Holiday Reflections05:55  - College Football09:51  - Favorite Podcast Episodes of the Year10:43  - Dudley Staffing and Business Growth14:44  - New Team Members16:20  - Annual Planning and Growth Mindset19:58  - Podcast Shoutouts and Future Topics21:15  - Dudley Christmas Newsletter25:16  - End of Year Reflections and Future Plans30:48 -  Upcoming Podcast Guests and Exciting Topics36:36  - Holiday PlansSnippets from the Episode"This is the busiest I can remember the end of the year. Our guys are swamped. That's a great sign. It doesn't seem to be slowing down any time in 2025." -Steve Carr"It was a good year, looking back. Great hires this year. We still need to hire some more. We've got that growth mentality, with scaling up and, you know, how can we be better? And we're seeing the fruits of that." -Brent Broussard"It's worked out really well. It's gotten us a lot more organized and growth-minded. Growing our company, growing our knowledge, growing our employees. I mean, it's really full spectrum. -Brandon WardHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Get the inside scoop on the landmark legal cases shaping the energy industry! This episode with Brad Gibbs dives into Texas' new business court, admin changes, and more. Don't miss these hot takes!Time Stamps00:37 - Episode & Guest Intro01:43 - Oliva Gibbs Updates02:56 - Key Legal Cases of 202403:47 - Adverse Possession Case Analysis06:46 - Washout Cases and Implications11:34 - NPRI Burdens and Allocation Wells12:46 - Core Space Ownership in Salt Mines15:57 - Lithium Extraction and Legalities24:15 - Expanding Lease Language for Emerging Minerals26:17 - Royalty Disputes and Future Outlook28:00 - Navigating Emerging Concepts in Energy29:04 - Speculation and Agreements in the Energy Sector30:33 - Impact of Administration on Energy Development33:02 - Natural Gas and Market Dynamics35:09 - Consolidation Trends in the Energy Industry39:48 - Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Challenges42:08 - Legal Aspects of Co-Development Projects46:07 - Texas Business Courts and Energy Litigation50:09 - Future Outlook for Energy Firms52:11 - Episode OutroHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"We've seen our transactional practice, our litigation practice, grow in the last year. So that's been very exciting to be able to add sort of that additional value to our clients." -Brad GibbsOne of the things I'd love to see the administration do is get behind more infrastructure buildouts. Yeah, solar projects are sexy and great, but you got to be able to get that energy to the grid in an efficient, and effective manner." - Brent Broussard"I think it's a good time to be an oil and gas firm and a good time to be a broker. I think we all just want to make hay while the sun's shining." - Brad GibbsResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestConnect with Brad Gibbs on LinkedInOliva Gibbs websiteMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Join Brent Broussard and Jonathan Grammer as they delve into a comprehensive conversation about the complexities and evolving nature of land management in the energy sector. Time Stamps00:48 - Episode Intro01:34 - Guest Introduction: Jonathan Grammer03:12 - Jonathan's Background and Career10:57 - Challenges in Land and Energy Development15:35 - Collaborative Efforts in Energy Projects21:38 - Carbon Storage & Mineral Development28:38 - Texas: The Energy Leader30:01 - Challenges Facing Landowners42:00 - Future Trends in Land and Energy49:04 - Low-Hanging Fruits in Energy DevelopmentHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"We live in challenging times, but that doesn't mean they need to be defeated. it just means minds have to get a lot sharper, more creative." - Jonathan Grammer"The best way to prevent a fire is to not let it start." - Brent Broussard"I think it's going to be a ride. And you better try to get on the front row seat so that you can be proactive about where you position yourself as a landman or energy professional." - Brent Broussard"We live in a development period, not a wildcat period. Acreage matters way more today." - Jonathan Grammer"The biggest challenge is going to be proof of concept." - Jonathan Grammer"Money is going to get impatient. People are going to get impatient. Legislators are going to get impatient. And the people that are going to benefit right now are those  that have their minds fixed on 2030." - Jonathan GrammerResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestGrammer Law Group websiteConnect with Jonathan Grammer on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Diving into the oil & gas industry has never been this fun! Discover the adorable children's book by Steve Virant that explains landman concepts in a way that even babies can enjoy. Tune in!Time Stamps00:37 - Episode Intro02:39 - Challenges of Writing a Children's Book03:35 - Illustration Struggles and AI Solutions06:37 - Timeline & Process of Creating a Book09:30 - Reception and Personal Reflections11:32 - The Reality of a Landman14:44 - Steve's Alaska Journey16:06 - Surviving the Wilderness16:45 - The Landman Hustle24:09 - The Baby's Guide to Landman Sequel?28:07 - How to Get the BookHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"You just can't beat the go-get-them attitude. That's what a landman is. They're the guys and gals that are going to drive out to the middle of nowhere or go somewhere that they've never been just to try to learn and take an opportunity. And if you put in the work, the opportunities keep coming." - Steve Virant"If you want to stay in this business, whether you're in-house or in the field, you just have to be open and never say no. You never know what the next opportunity is going to bring you." - Brent Broussard"As a kid, you always just want to explore and tinker with everything, and that's what you've got to keep going throughout your career. Otherwise, you'll get stagnant and it won't be fun. Once it's not fun, what's the point?" - Steve VirantResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestGet the Book on Amazon (A Baby's Guide to Being a Petroleum Landman) Connect with Steve Virant on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Want to know everything about battery energy storage? Our latest podcast episode with Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly covers it all, from project size to revenue models. Tune in for a deep dive into BESS!Time Stamps01:14 - Episode Intro01:39 - Overview of Battery Energy Storage03:02 - Meet the Experts: Drew and Sean06:13 - Technical Aspects of Battery Storage Projects14:00 - Noise and Safety Concerns20:34 - Market Dynamics and Revenue Models24:38 - Interconnecting Energy Projects to the Grid35:38 - Civil Engineering and Construction Challenges41:58 - Revenue Potentials46:41 - Episode OutroSnippets from the Episode"Batteries are unique in that they can access all kinds of different markets." - Drew Lebowitz"A battery is a fairly simple prospect compared to, let's say, wind turbines, where you've got these like massive structures at its heart. A battery is a very heavy box which sits usually on a concrete pad. So it's fairly simple, but that's not to say it's totally foolproof." - Drew Lebowitz"The size of a project is really dictated by the project and energy capacity that you're looking for." - Sean Daly"Certain suppliers need an inverter, a power conversion system external to the container. There are some suppliers where those inverters are integrated in the container.  And I think we're seeing some more of that in the industry." - Sean Daly"I'd venture to say that they might have the best BESS book out there. It's impressive!" - Brent BroussardHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestConnect with Drew Lebowitz on LinkedInConnect with Sean Daly on LinkedInCheckout Powerswitch on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Hear what Dudley Land has been up to this summer! From new hires, exciting expansions, market trends, licensure issues, to college football predictions, don't miss the updates on our latest round table!Time Stamps00:51 Episode Intro02:36 New Hires and Expansions06:33 Regional Updates and Market Trends17:36 Licensure Controversy in Texas23:20 College Football Season Predictions24:55 Team Bets31:47 Upcoming Events and Final ThoughtsSnippets from the Episode"We've got a new edition in the Dudley umbrella - Dudley Staffing." -Brandon"Things are staying strong up in the Northeast. We haven't really seen any slowdowns this year. If anything, we've grown." - Steve"Our renewable world has just skyrocketed. It is nonstop. I don't know if there's one manager at Dudley right now who isn't running a renewables project." - Steve"We're doing more and more of full scale project management for our clients. And really, that's where we want to be. We want to be kind of the solution." -Brent"The more experience we gain, the more we work, and the more we know, the more capable we are to be a contributor in the full process."-BrentHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesDudley Staffing Dudley Staffing on The Land Department PodcastDudley Select TitleNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usFor those tracking our college football bet:If Penn State finishes the season ranked higher than LSU and wins their first playoff game, Brent, Brandon, and Khalil owe Steve $100.If Penn State ranks higher than LSU, but loses their first playoff game, no one makes money.If LSU ranks higher than Penn State, Steve owes Brent, Brandon, and Khalil $100.More from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Is your HR team overwhelmed with recruitment tasks? Let Dudley Staffing take the wheel! Our specialized team is here to fill your open positions quickly and efficiently. Tune in to learn more!Time Stamps00:54 - Episode & Guest Intro02:39  - How Dudley's Culture Shaped Dudley Staffing06:59  - Dudley Staffing Services Overview11:02  - The Recruitment Process14:39  - Why Choose Dudley Staffing?20:00  - Getting Started with Dudley Staffing22:15  - Dudley Staffing vs. Other Staffing Agencies24:58  - How to Reach Dudley StaffingHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"For us at Dudley Staffing, we want to be a partner. We don't want to just be another vendor, another staffing agency to fill a role." - Makenzie Wall"When you outsource the recruiting to us, we don't want to add more time to your plate. The goal is to take that time away and let us focus on the recruiting side." - Makenzie Wall"You don't get to stick around in the oil and gas business for 40 something years unless you really care about your clients, really care about your people. It just doesn't happen." - Brandon Ward"At Dudley staffing, we're going to care about you and we're going to care about the people that we staff in your company." - Brandon WardResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestConnect with Makenzie Wall on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Curious about battery storage and its role in our energy future? Dive into all things BESS as we break down the basics, and explore emerging trends. Don't miss it!Time Stamps00:46 - Episode & Guest Intro03:21 - Importance of Battery Energy Storage04:19 - Battery Storage Projects Across the U.S.05:18 - Siting and Location Considerations08:12 - Utility Scale vs. Distributed Battery Storage10:50 - Land Agreements in Battery Storage Projects14:56 - Agreement Structures & Terms17:06 - Challenges and Community Relations19:44 - Strategies for Landmen in Battery Storage22:45 - Prioritizing and Vetting Potential Sites23:29 - Challenges and Strategies in Competitive Markets30:44 - Navigating Political and Economic Factors35:11 - Emerging Markets and Trends37:23 - Understanding Distributed Generation38:56 - Title Process and Mineral Review42:40 - Current State of Battery Storage Projects43:53 - Conclusion and Future OutlookHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"We've got to find a way, wouldn't say preach, but educate these landowners." - Patrick Durman"Every landowner, no matter where they're at in the country, can relate to not having power. And that's really what these projects are for." -Blake Thomas"It's a fantastic solution for these short term outages to prop up the grid. That's why we're seeing a huge push to get these batteries into play." -Natalie Johns"Every project is unique and different, but you can't avoid the mineral review. You need to understand and know what your exposure is." -Brent BroussardResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestNatalie Johns on LinkedInBlake Thomas on LinkedInPatrick Durman on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Don't let mineral title complexities hold your projects back! Brent Broussard and Natalie Johns dive deep into the critical steps in derisking renewable energy projects through title diligence. Essential listening for any renewables developer!Time Stamps00:44 - Episode Intro00:56 - Meet Natalie Johns02:18 - The Importance of Title and Due Diligence05:09 - Mineral Title 10107:09 - Common Issues in Title Agreements08:11 - Initial Title Run Importance09:22 - Mineral Ownership Challenges11:43 - Title Commitment and Mineral Exceptions13:11 - Understanding Title Commitments15:34 - Best Practices in Mineral Title22:51 - Dudley Client Success Stories25:09 - Curative Work in Title28:45 - Educating Renewables Developers 39:51 - Episode OutroHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.Snippets from the Episode"Just because you have a spreadsheet doesn't mean that it's gospel and doesn't mean that it's been properly vetted." - Brent Broussard"It's about making good business decisions and you can't make good business decisions unless you understand the entire picture." - Natalie Johns"You may have a great surface area, but you may have 150 mineral owners!" - Natalie Johns"Don't be afraid to ever say that you don't know, because that's what we're here to do, because we do know." - Natalie JohnsResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestNatalie Johns on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Let's dive into the nuances of government affairs for landmen with Todd Morgan! Discover the legislative battles, evolving landman roles, and critical lobbying efforts keeping the industry thriving. Don't miss it! Time Stamps01:32 - Episode & Guest Intro02:23 - Todd Morgan's Background and Career05:52 - The Role of a Lobbyist12:35 - Legislative Processes and Relationships22:59 - Licensing and Regulation Issues 28:11 - Current Legislative Climate30:39 - Importance of Lobbying for Landmen35:07 - Political Landscape and Challenges 40:38 - Inside Legislative Negotiations48:12 - Lobbying for the Renewables51:53 - Landmen and Industry Evolution56:16 - Digitization and Modern Challenges57:10 - Rare Earth Minerals and Legalities01:01:30 - Episode OutroHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestTodd Morgan on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Too big to fail? Think again! Tune in to hear the gripping story of Osage Wind and learn why even big energy corporations can't cut corners. A compelling episode you don't want to miss!Time Stamps00:43 - Episode & Guest Into01:48 - Doug's Fascination with Osage Wind06:13 - Historical Context of the Osage Tribe13:46 - The Osage Wind Legal Battle 29:40 - NEPA Considerations and Legal Implications34:56 - Lessons Learned and Future Outlook 52:11 - Connect with Doug SandridgeResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestOSAGE WINDS PUSHING BACK HARDDouglas Sandridge on SubstackDouglas Sandridge on LinkedIn More from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Let's dive deep into the complexities of water rights, the landmark cactus water case, and its implications for the oil and gas industry in Texas. Join us for an insightful discussion with Bobby Biedrzycki on how these legal challenges shape the future of resource management.Time Stamps00:00 - Episode & Guest Intro01:41 - The Cactus Water Case09:27 - Exploring the Legislative and Technological Landscape of Produced Water14:55 - The Future of Lithium Extraction and Legal Guidance for Clients16:39 - Navigating Mineral Leases and Water Rights in Texas18:41 - Practical Takeaways for Handling Leases and Conveyances29:11 - Legal Strategies and the Importance of Good Counsel33:03 - Staying Informed on Water Rights and Mineral LawSnippets from the Episode"What we're seeing is technology is advancing so quickly with our ability to treat this water and they were doing tests with the cotton crops well over a decade ago, where they're saying, the treated produced water be put into agricultural use for cotton and you're getting similar cotton yields from it. And so in that kind of scenario where you're not having people, it's not being consumed by wildlife, it's not potable water at that point. Why wouldn't we use it for those kind of purposes, especially as potable and fresh water is diminishing." - Bobby"In these parts of Texas where there's not a massive water table. You're talking about desert conditions. Water is a valuable thing. And obviously, that's why these companies like cactus water and all that are trying seize opportunities to take advantage of all this water that's being produced and the market for it." -Brent"I think the requirements on reuse of water are going to increase. So the value of that produced water is going to increase." -BobbyResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestJackson Walker WebsiteBobby on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

How is the digital age reshaping the oil and gas industry? Find out as we talk with Chris Atherton of EnergyNet about a marketplace where buying and selling land for energy production is just a click away. Think AirBnb but for oil & gas assets!Time Stamps01:26 - Intro to Chris Atherton04:39 - Exploring EnergyNet's Impact and Services11:59 - The Challenges in Energy Land Auctions17:59 - Personal Insights and the Enron Experience21:15 - EnergyNet's Competitive Sales Process28:39 - Leveraging Big Company Strategies for Government Lease Sales39:25 - Strategic Bidding and Sealed Bid Insights43:56 - The Future of EnergyNet51:25 - Closing Remarks and Contact InformationSnippets from the Episode"I think there's a perception that if you put it out, you're going to get tire kickers, you're going to get lowball bidders. But the nature of the platform [EnergyNet] and how the mechanics work, it just sifts them. The cream rises to the top." - Chris Atherton"A fair, structured, competitive sale process is going to generate the best results consistently, whether there's a one-on-one sale or industry type and investment bank led sale or a government lease sale." - Chris Atherton"When I say two-sided marketplace, I mean, like Zillow or even Airbnb or Uber's. We have buyers and sellers. Uber has riders and drivers and Airbnb has hosts and runners." -Chris AthertonResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestEnergyNet WebsiteEmail ChrisChris on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Dive into the future with us! Our latest episode with Jerris Johnson explores the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence and the landman profession. Listen now to uncover how Ai is revolutionizing the industry!Time Stamps01:16 - Intro to Jerris Johnson02:23 - The Dawn of Ai in the Land Industry07:07 - Basics of Ai for Landmen09:51 - Practical Ai Applications in Land Management16:23 - How to Navigate the AI Tools for Landmen24:14 - The Advantage of Custom GPTs for Landmen32:03 - Leveraging Ai for Land Management Efficiency46:47 - The Future of AI in the Land Business49:50 - Final Thoughts & TakeawaysSnippets from the Episode"What we're trying to figure out as a company is, how do we go about taking all this knowledge of 43 years of business and leverage it and build something that is beneficial to us and our clients that we work for and the people we work for?” - Brent Broussard"I think what's really exciting is that we are truly in the infancy stage. This is just the beginning of whole new technological renaissance." - Jerris Johnson"One school of thought is it [Ai] has no feelings and it doesn't care if you're saying please or thank you. The other school of thought is. When they [Ai] take over, you want them to remember that you were nice to them." - Jerris Johnson"I think those who are willing to work alongside of it [Ai] are not going to become obsolete. Those who try to fight against it [Ai] might be disappointed with the outcome." - Jerris JohnsonResourcesChatGPTClaude AiMicrosoft CopilotAnthropicPerplexity AiNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestConnect with Jerris on LinkedInKnow More about Jerris on APPL ConnectMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Seasoned landman Jimmy Hopkins joins our podcast to help us navigate the world of lease buying! Discover the secrets to building trust and mastering landowner outreach in this practical and tactical episode.Time Stamps00:39 - Meet Jimmy: The Silver Fox of Land Management02:08 - Jimmy's Journey to Becoming a Landman06:29 - Mastering Landowner Outreach11:36 - Navigating Challenges and Building Trust19:40 - Advice for New Lease Buyers25:36 - The Importance of Being Informed28:30 - Adapting to Remote Negotiations and the Power of Technology31:31 - Strategies for Effective Leasing and Finding People34:25 - Maintaining Professionalism and Efficiency in Land Management38:09 - Accountability and Self-SufficiencySnippets from the Episode"Treating people like you want to be treated and being humble about it. Don't go in there as a know it all. Gain their trust, because you have a goal to achieve. Just like anything, you got your job, you've gotta make it happen, and that goal has to fit within the confines of what your client has laid out for you." - Jimmy Hopkins"Start learning everything you can about the rules and regulations so that you can accurately give these lessors the information that they need to make an informed decision on that oil and gas lease. Don't be a bullshit artist. Put in the time, man." - Jimmy Hopkins"If you can get that opportunity to sit in and listen to those negotiations, it's invaluable. If you're a young guy on a crew, ask your leasing crew chief, that they're negotiating a big deal. Can I sit in and listen? Be vocal about those things." - Brent BroussardJoin us for our first Annual Landman Olympics!ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect with Jimmy on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Let's dive into the intriguing world of stealth leasing projects! Listen as Brent, Brandon, and Steve share their experiences and give insight into this interesting side of land management. Plus, get a sneak peek into the first annual Landman Olympics. Tune in!Time Stamps00:42 - Episode Intro03:57 - The Curious Case of Buda Gate06:48 - The Fayetteville Shale Project14:39 - The Art of Stealth in Land Leasing18:59 - A Successful Stealth Project in the Permian20:25 - Evolution of Stealth Leasing in Recent Years23:56 - Scouting in the Oil and Gas Industry27:33 - Practical Tips for Implementing Stealth Projects33:24 - The Landman OlympicsJoin us for our first Annual Landman Olympics!Snippets from the Episode"When we say stealth, it just means we're working on behalf of a client, an ENP, and they don't want the world to know that it's them. So you do that for a number of different reasons." -Brent Broussard"You've never seen a more curious bunch of people than landmen working on a stealth job. They would try to trick everybody involved. You're chuckling at your landman and landowners trying to figure out who it is and speculating who it is." -Brent Broussard"You don't even tell your family where you're at. You're just there and you need to stay there and work. But the key is really having that abstract plant, and finding an out-of-the-way place. It was highly successful in a time that people weren't looking in that direction, so it was easy to stay stealth." -Brandon Ward"If you're gonna do a stealth project, it's probably best to use somebody like Dudley as opposed to kind of a one-off shop that's just done your work for 20 years. You better go somewhere else if you're gonna do a stealth project." -Brandon WardResourcesIs EOG Hiding A Supergiant Oilfield in the Buda in East Texas? | Chuck Yates Needs A Job PodcastNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Effectively navigating Master Service Agreements can be the key to a successful business deal and foster successful long-term partnerships. Join us with Molly Pela for a comprehensive rundown of what you need to know to master MSAs.Time Stamps00:30 - Episode & Guest Intro02:59 - Understanding MSAs06:29 - Advantages of Doing MSAs09:50 - When Not to Do MSAs11:12 - Disadvantages & Potential Pitfalls12:47 - The Role of MSAs in Land Services13:05 - One-sided Dynamics of MSAs with Larger Companies18:55 - MSA Checklist for Drafting/Reviewing19:20 - Term21:24 - Scope of Work25:00 - Performance Metrics29:32 - Payment & Billing32:42 - Warranties35:33 - Understanding Warranties in Business36:03 - Change Orders39:43 - Understanding Force Majeure39:43 - Force Majeure41:08 - Termination42:43 - Liability and Indemnification46:08 - Lien Language47:47 - Confidentiality48:23 - The Importance of Non-Compete Clauses51:24 - Dispute Resolution56:30 - The Importance of Non-Solicitation Clauses58:17 - Schedule of Attachments58:26 - Insurance59:37 - Work Orders01:03:19 - Conclusion & TakeawaysSnippets From the Episode"An MSA provides a framework or a backdrop for two businesses to do business and have many deals kind of on a rolling basis. So it's setting a baseline." - Molly Pela"An MSA allows work to flow much faster. I don't need to tell you guys, time is money, particularly in the oil patch. So it allows for that efficiency and allows a little real world acknowledgement that things move quickly." - Molly Pela"An MSA defines the rules of the game, just simply, right? This is how we're going to play. This is what I expect of you and what you should expect of us." - Brent Broussard"Everybody needs to play by the same rules because then we know how to move forward and what's gonna happen." - Molly Pela"I'm a firm believer that your contract, you should mean what you say, say what you mean." - Molly PelaResourcesNavigating the Master Services AgreementNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Molly PelaConnect with Molly on LinkedInOliva Gibbs LLP websiteMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

We're excited to introduce Renewables developers to Dudley Select Title. Title for renewables projects can completed more efficiently and with more certainty by integrating title insurance with experienced land services. Listen in to learn more!Time Stamps00:33 - Dudley's New Endeavors in Alternative Energy02:47 - The Importance of Title Insurance in Energy Projects05:05 - The Birth of Dudley Select Title05:49 - The Benefits of the Agency Model06:25 - The Challenges of the Direct Model09:18 - The Unique Approach of Dudley Select Title22:19 - The Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Business Opportunities22:52 - The Challenges and Opportunities in the Regulatory Environment30:37 - The Impact of Regulatory Orders on Project Development33:15 - The Role of Underwriters in Risk Tolerance41:19 - The Future of Dudley Select Title and its Potential for GrowthSnippets From the Episode"What else do our clients need from us? How else can we serve? Title insurance is a big part of it. You know, we're largely an acquisition and title-based company. That's the services we provide. And one thing that's unique in the alternative space, and particularly with some of the large utility-scale projects that we see, you know, the big solar fields, some of the battery storage sites, the wind projects - they all get a Title policy." - Brent Broussard"Our goal and what we are shooting for and what, our primary, end game is when you get that title commitment back from Dudley Select title, not only is it addressing the needs in any situation you might have with your surface ownership, but it's also gonna incorporate, the mineral title review into that process." - Brent Broussard"We're being conservative about how we approach growth here. You know, we wanna do that organically. We want to do that with good partners going forward. That doesn't mean don't call us and ask us if you've got a project wherever, but we do want to ensure that we are delivering the best service. And we wanna be able to control in terms of delivering that good product back to our owners. And being that partner with them throughout the full scale of the project." - Spencer CearlyResourcesConnect with Dudley Select TitleNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Spencer CearlySelect Title WebsiteSpencer on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

It's time for Christmas Cocktail Hour! In this festive, light-hearted episode, Brent, Brandon, and Steve tackle the highs and lows of 2023 and their predictions for 2024. Time Stamps00:30 Personal Updates06:20 Year-End Reflections and Company Achievements12:56 Company Goals and Future Plans15:59 Improving Company Culture and Employee Engagement22:26 The Importance of Dudley's Core Values24:44 The Value of People 26:26 The Role of Service 28:33 Putting Importance on Product 32:57 Setting a Good Example 35:03 The Impact of Core Values on Our Company's Reputation36:59 Looking Forward to 2024ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Reagan Marble of Jackson Walker joins Brent and Khalil in this informative talk to dive deep into the process of lithium extraction from produced water. They explore the evolution of the lithium industry as well as lithium's potential profitability in the US market. Stay tuned!Time Stamps02:28 - Guest Introduction03:51 - Lithium Extraction and its Importance06:04 - Battery Storage and Lithium Demand06:57 - Lithium Extraction Methods07:42 - Lithium Extraction09:12 - Direct Lithium Extraction Process14:49 - Potential of Lithium Extraction in the Future19:28 - Ownership of Brine and Constituent Elements25:24 - Current State of Lithium Extraction25:46 - The Role of Surface Owners in Lithium Extraction26:48 - The Future of Lithium as Part of the Mineral Estate27:34 - The Lithium Market in Arkansas30:21 - The Decline Curve & Lithium Extraction Process32:35 - The Economics of Lithium Extraction37:50 - Lease Structures for Lithium Extraction40:48 - Lithium Extraction in Texas46:32 - Reagan Marble's Contact InformationSnippets From Reagan Marble"Lithium is important because that's the way right now we store power. We store it in batteries and cars that way in the big giant battery storage facilities that you're seeing going up throughout Texas."I really do think Texas can be the leader in it [Lithium extraction]. And I think the U. S. can be a leader across the world. And I'm excited to see the Texas economy benefit from such a future-oriented energy storage solution.""The great thing about brine mining, which is the extraction of useful materials that are naturally dissolved in water of high salinity, it doesn't look any different from a surface impact than a water well that you'd see in rice irrigation farming. The surface impact is no different.""If I am a betting man, I'm betting that the mineral lobby in Texas is good enough that it is going to be ultimately declared part of the mineral estate."ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our Reagan MarbleJackson Walker WebsiteSend an email Reagan on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Join us in this insightful conversation with Josh Cornell, a seasoned professional in the oil and gas industry, as he shares his incredible journey from starting out as a landman to becoming a key player in the Private Equity sector. Learn about the lessons he acquired along the way that lead him to launch his own growth oil and gas company focusing on the next stage of shale resources.Time Stamps01:14 - Guest Introduction02:40 - Josh Cornell's Career Journey15:05 - From Land Service Companies, to Public Sector, to Private Equity23:09 - Sourcing Capital Pre-COVID vs. Post-COVID32:54 - State & Federal Regulations Shifts37:52 - Effects of the Upcoming 2024 Election39:50 - A Mechanism for Growth42:27 - What to Look for in a Land Service Company47:14 - Complexities & Challeges in Due Diligence Projects50:33 - Importance of Open Communication & Clarity with a Land Service Company55:16 - Working with DLC on a Due Diligence ProjectSnippets From The Episode"At some point I believe that public oil and gas companies are gonna have to show investors a mechanism for growth. And um, and that usually comes in the form of either making a large acquisition into a new play or bolting onto an existing play, or, commencing a couple leasing campaigns and drilling new wells and new areas." - Josh Cornell "When I got into the, the oil and gas industry, I was told by, you know, people much older than me, that you absolutely have to understand title in order to be a landman and regardless of what your role is within a land service company or public or private, you have to understand title." - Josh Cornell"It really takes a in-house landman to know what they're doing with that particular unit and how quickly we need to get in there, or how competitive it is and what you really want out of it." - Brandon WardResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestWebsiteSend an email More from Our HostsConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Are you an independent landman looking to stand out in a competitive industry? Working as an independent landman can be challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. To succeed in this field, you need to set yourself apart from the competition.Join Brent Broussard and Barclay Ridge in this episode and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to differentiate yourself as an independent landman. Let's get started!Time Stamps00:47 - Episode & Guest Intro02:00 - Barclay Ridge's Professional Background04:53 - Know What You're Good At07:37 - Recognize Your Limitations09:12 - Know What You Can Accomplish Within a Project Timeline12:14 - The Importance of Planning14:09 - Know Your Client18:22 - Tailoring Your Deliverables22:02 - Understanding Systems and Processes25:53 - Know Your Role30:16 - The Importance of Communication31:24 - Know Your Project33:30 - Having the Right Attitude35:38 - Creating Value as an Independent Landman43:53 - Knowing Your Value48:54 - Key Takeaways49:49 - How to Get In Touch with BarclaySnippets From The Episode“You don't have to be the best of everything. But you do want to be remembered as somebody that is, heads down, moving the ball forward, solving problems, making the hurdles where there need to be made. Those are the things that people look back for." - Barclay Ridge"Frankly, the biggest thing as an independent is if you're not billing, you're not bringing home a dollar. So, the more prepared you are for that, the busier you can be." - Brent Broussard"It is about staying busy. That's sort of your first priority. But it also is about finding quality projects that you enjoy doing."  - Barclay Ridge"As you're looking for more work, you really need to know what you're good at doing." - Barclay Ridge"Be confident in the things you know. Be honest about your limitations." - Barclay RidgeResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestBarclay Ridge on LinkedInSend an email More from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critical in addressing climate change. As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, developing new methods to lessen their impact on our planet has become more important than ever. While there are still challenges to be tackled,  CCS is steadily progressing towards wider adoption. Listen in as Loren Long, Business Development Leader & Strategist facilitating the critical factors of successful CCS & upstream projects, joins the show to discuss the state of CCS. Time Stamps01:11 - What is CCS?05:19 - Guest Intro06:54 - Understanding More About CCS08:28 - Impact of Inflation Reduction Act11:54 - Elements of a CCS Project12:27 - Emitter15:35 - Direct Air Capture17:51 - Economics of an Emitter18:31 - Transportation19:11 - Repurposing Existing Pipelines for CO220:33 - Building New Pipelines21:35 - Pipeline Challenges & Considerations24:06 - Trend in Transportation Side of CCS29:08 - Storage36:20 - The Economics of CCS Storage44:05 - Permitting Considerations53:10 - Why CCS?Snippets From The Episode"It is going to be incredibly difficult to make meaningful, progress in fighting climate change if CCS is not involved." - Loren Long"The trend I think we're going to see on the transportation side is just shorter runs of the pipelines and looking for more localized solutions, which in a lot of ways is probably a better outcome anyway." -Loren Long"It's just nearly impossible to build any pipeline without eminent domain. Buying right of way nowadays is tough!" -Brent Broussard"I don't know how much CO2 relative to the big issue and how much we emit every year. I'm not sure it's a huge percentage that will be put into the ground in my lifetime. But I tell you what, I want to be a part of saying, "Look, I blazed the trail." - Loren LongResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestLoren Long on LinkedInLearn more about CCS through Loren Long's videosMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

It's time for another cocktail hour! As the summer season wraps up, Dudley Land executives Brent, Brandon, and Steve talk about new hires, workforce challenges, core values, and current industry trends and forecasts.Time Stamps00:00 - Harry Caray in the House!03:36 - Summer Catch Up with Brent, Brandon & Steve09:13 - Workforce Updates & Challenges20:36 - Upholding Dudley Land Company's Core Values28:00 - Summer Updates & Forecast37:45 - The Value Dudley Can Bring to a Renewable Energy Project41:13 - College Football PredictionsSnippets From The Episode"It's always like you're on the edge of that cliff and about to fall off, you know, it's constant in this business, I mean, we've been doing it for 20 years, Dudley Land's been doing it for over 40, but you're all, I mean, it never changes every, every day you walk in the office. What's going to happen today? You have no clue if you're going to be able to stay on that cliff or not." - Brandon Ward"You want to make sure your project managers have the bandwidth to do the job the right way and give the projects the attention they need. But you don't want to have so many project managers that you've got guys sitting there needing something to do." - Brent Broussard"You got to know what you know and know what you don't know." - Brandon Ward"If you're not messing up, you're not working hard enough. That's just all there is to it." - Brent Broussard"You need a partner who's going to be able to handle the boots on the ground. It doesn't work with some person sitting in New York City, trying to contact a landowner in Tennessee. So I'm hoping that that shift is going to continue in our direction of us being a viable partner for these groups and not just a staffing company." - Steve CarrResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

As the energy industry continues to grow and diversify in the 21st century, the need to develop the next generation of energy professionals is more important than ever. Mike McConnell, Director of the Energy Management Program at the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, joins the show to discuss the importance of education in shaping the future of the energy business, creating energy leaders, and some lessons he learned from his time as a landman. Time Stamps00:00 - Episode Intro01:12 - Intro to Mike McConnell01:55 - Mike McConnell's Career Journey13:23 - Mike's Work as Director of Energy Management Program at OU24:19 - The Value of the Energy Management Program27:14 - Mike's Experience as a Landman & How It Shaped His Career35:56 - Creating Energy Leaders42:27 - Mike's Insider Perspective About Enron49:13 - What Mike Learned From His Enron Experience53:43 - Developing Future Energy Professionals57:49 - Mike's Intro Class01:03:55 - Direction of the Energy Management Program01:06:50 - The Next Generation of LandmenSnippets From The Episode"When you work for 13 years and it's all about equity and your equity goes to zero, you've got to do something else." - Mike McConnell"It's okay to lose all your money once, but to do it twice is just really bad, especially at 58." - Mike McConnell"I'm an 'and' kind of guy. I'm not a 'but' kind of guy." - Mike McConnell"We went from smart to clever, and in my household clever is a bad word because I think there's a huge difference" - Mike McConnell"One of the lessons to my students is, if this doesn't excite you, You really need to change your major." - Mike McConnell"Earn what you're getting and don't let the door hit you in the rear at five o'clock." - Mike McConnell"All you can control is the type of person you are, and the example you set, how you march to the beat of your drum." -Brent BroussardResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestEmail Mike McConnellMike McConnell on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

As more development and resources are poured into renewables, the growing number of renewable projects around the country poses numerous challenges. Title is one aspect that is frequently disregarded yet is critical. Ryndi Collier of 2R Group joins Brent Broussard to talk about navigating renewables project titles. Time Stamps00:35 - Get to Know the 2R Group04:45 - Most Pressing Challenges in Reaching Clean Energy Goals08:47 - What Does 2R Group Do?15:45 - The Start of Dudley & 2R Group's Partnership17:42 - The Difference in Title Processes for Oil & Gas vs. Renewables21:15 - Advantages of Understanding Both the Oil & Gas and Renewables Title Process29:48 - Unfortunate Consequences of Competition33:24 - The Importance of Title Due Diligence43:23 - Mitigating Risks Through Early Title Processing45:40 - Working with a Land Broker for Title Processing50:52 - Why Dudley Started Its Own Title Company54:18 - Get In Touch with the 2R GroupSnippets From The Episode“The higher the value of the improvement, the higher the risk. That means the more important the land vetting and the title work is.” - Ryndi Collier“Title is not sexy in land development. It's a monetary drain sucker of wind out of everybody's sail.” - Ryndi Collier“What a huge difference it was for me to learn about how gas and oil handled it. And then for you guys, for all the gas and oil people to learn how the renewable industry was handling it.” - Ryndi Collier“How can we make informed, educated decisions about pulling the trigger on site control, while maximizing our potential and actually get this deal to the finish line?” - Brent Broussard"We don't want to be title mercenaries, we want to be a partner. We want to be able to help our clients. We're a service organization, not just some vendor. " - Brent BroussardResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestEmail Ryndi Email Rebecca Email PaulaVisit the 2R Group WebsiteMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

What makes a great landman and leader? In this episode, Steve Carr invites his mentor, former VP of Operations at Dudley Headquarters in Oklahoma City, Russell Shaw. Russel shares his professional journey from architect to landman, becoming an integral part of Dudley Land, and staying in the game even after retirement.Time Stamps00:38 - Intro to Russell Shaw03:22 - How Russel Got His Start in Land06:53 - Russell's Career Journey with Dudley Land12:54 - Biggest Lessons That Steve Learned From Russell14:32 - Dudley Land Company's Management Program18:26 - What Makes a Good Project Manager?21:33 - Think Like a VP23:54 - Industry Takeaways While Working for Dudley25:42 - Russell's Post-Retirement Journey29:38 - A Look Into the Land Industry's Future32:21 - A Rewarding Part of the Land Industry33:44 - Episode OutroSnippets From The Episode“Everybody's different underneath you, and who works with you, so you can't go in with an all-in-one attitude.” - Steve Carr“I think being a very good manager takes a lot of mistakes.” - Steve Carr“I just don't like surprises. Whenever there's a problem, I want to know about it as soon as it starts.” - Russell Shaw“You have to be able to rely on the people above you, just as the people above you need to be able to rely on you.” - Steve Carr“I'm a competitive person, But you know, I never had my hand out; I had my hand up volunteering for things.” -Russell Shaw“Regardless of the company or the business, people in leadership positions are always gonna go to the people that provide the least amount of resistance and the most help. “ -Russell Shaw“Working doesn't keep me from doing anything else that I want to do.” - Russell Shaw“Your five closest friends, if three of 'em aren't landmen, you're gonna have a difficult time making a career out of this.” -Russell ShawResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestConnect with Russell Shaw on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Jack Clark, VP of Land at Derby Exploration, shares his journey from landman to broker to VP of Land in this episode of The Land Department podcast. He shares his experiences and lessons learned from the ground up, including the ups and downs he faced along the way.Time Stamps00:37 - How Brandon Met Jack Clark05:33 - How Jack Got His Start in the Land Industry10:13 - From Landman to Broker17:54 - From Broker to In-house Landman21:25 - What In-house Landmen Can Learn from Being in the Field24:13 - What Field Landmen Can Learn from In-house Landmen29:24 - Changes in the Land Industry Over the Years36:20 - The Future of the Land Industry38:15 - Oil and Gas Market Forecast in Relation to Land Work45:06 - Jack's Future PlansSnippets From The Episode"Dudley Land Company was the bar of excellence. They were doing things before everybody else, and they were just a big brokerage firm, and they did excellent work.” - Jack ClarkI think what Dudley Land has done through history is diversified themselves enough, whether that be by region or by type of work, or by training landmen to do different things to stay relevant.” - Brandon Ward “If a guy really wants to be a land man, contractor, even in-house, you'll never go wrong by continually striving to improve your title skills.” - Jack Clark“I think there are two things that we like to talk to our clients about right up front: “What are you trying to do?” & “What's your goal?” - Brandon Ward“You got so much technology, so much information today that's available to you. You need to be pretty good at mining that information and analyzing it.” - Jack Clark“The more skill set you've got, the more arrows you can put in your quiver.” - Jack ClarkResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestConnect with Jack Clark on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Having the right people on your team is critical when managing leasing projects. William Fricker and Brent Broussard discuss what makes a great in-house landman to land broker partnership and how to add value to any leasing project.Time Stamps00:32 - Introduction to William Fricker01:28 - William's Landman Background06:11 - The Value a Qualified Broker Brings to a Leasing Project09:53 - Broker Red Flags & Green Flags20:05 - What to Expect From a Qualified Land Broker27:18 - Managing Commitments & Expectations on a Leasing Project36:55 - What Young Landmen Can Learn From Doing Field Work42:18 - Training Qualified Brokers47:45 - Structuring Your Team For a Leasing Project50:49 - Get in Touch With William FrickerSnippets From The Episode"It's all about connections and communication, and you just wind up working for and with people that you know and trust." - William Fricker"We care about what we, and who we work for, and the product that we put out. And I think that's how it needs to be. And that's how you stay in this business this long." - William Fricker"You have to be thinking proactively. You can't live off a reaction to whatever's coming. The more you can plan, the more experience you have, the deeper bench you have, the better." - Brent Broussard"Your broker is there to keep you out of the ditch." - William Fricker"If you feel like you have to email everything to cover your butt, man, that's an unhealthy relationship." - Brent Broussard"You have to fight that urge to show progress, as opposed to show progress with some accuracy." - Brent Broussard"This business is all about relationships." - William Fricker"I think it's a compliment to your brokerage service if you have a guy that gets poached because you're doing things right." - William FrickerResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestConnect With William Fricker On LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect With Brent On LinkedInConnect With Khalil On LinkedIn

As The Land Department Podcast welcomes 2023, we turn the spotlight to Tom Dudley, the man who laid the groundwork for Dudley Land. We'll discuss the humble beginning of Dudley Land and how it grew from a one-man show to the company it is today. Listen in and be inspired!Time Stamps00:42 - Introduction to Tom Dudley02:03 - How Tom Dudley Got Into the Land Business07:46 - Dudley Land's Growth as a Company16:38 - Overcoming Land Industry Challenges in the 80s21:23 - Dudley Land Company's Mission Statement 26:24 - Tom Dudley's Legacy31:31 - Advice for New Landmen Snippets From The Episode"You know, you don't have anything unless you've got good people." -Brent Broussard"When things got really ugly, I rolled my sleeves up, and I went back into the field." -Tom Dudley"I decided I wasn't gonna hang around people with all these negative aspects. Cause all they did was just take me down with them. And I had to have a positive abstract." -Tom Dudley"I think if you're gonna stay in this business, you have to be relentless." -Brent Broussard"I just had a lot of respect for the people that helped make a living for me, and I wanted to help provide for them as much as I can." -Tom Dudley"I guess through the years I learned that when things got ugly, you have to make some choices that are not pleasant." -Tom Dudley"You can't stay relevant, and you can't stay visible if you're not innovating." -Brent Broussard"I think the young people getting in the industry should get out and go to as many organizational meetings that they can and shake hands with as many people as they can. I think it's invaluable that they do things like that." -Tom DudleyResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect With Brent On LinkedInConnect With Khalil On LinkedIn

It's Cocktail Hour once again for Dudley Land's executive leadership! As the holidays approach, Brent Broussard, Steve Carr, and Brandon Ward discuss Dudley's 2022 highlights, land and energy industry trends, and their forecast and predictions for the coming year.Time Stamps01:06 - Christmas Plans03:58 - 2022 Dudley Highlights07:50 - Industry Trends10:47 - Biggest Challenges this Year16:15 - Industry Forecast for the Coming Year18:43 - Dudley's 2023 Goals24:15 - Year-end MessageDudley's Year-end Recap & 2023 Forecast“[Budgets are] going to get tough on oil and gas projects because the green space, they're going hard. They're rowing that boat fast and they're willing to get it done today and get with good land agents. So the trend's headed that way.” - Brandon Ward“In 2022 we were seeing probably one to two new contacts, new potential clients coming through the door on a weekly basis. I don't think 2023 is gonna be much different than that. I see us doing a much larger outreach to those groups, especially now that we have the utility division and they're kind of intertwined together. I see the consolidation of these groups probably 2024, 2025, later down the road. So I, think the more exposure we can get to the mass of companies, the better.” -Steve Carr“Looking back, I think this will be the year that we all figured out or learned where else we can apply our skills. And it's a great thing for a field landman, the more experience you have and the more diverse you can be, the better.” - Brent BroussardResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect With Brent On LinkedInConnect With Brandon On LinkedInConnect With Steve On LinkedInConnect With Khalil On LinkedIn

Renewables have always had great potential, but we are only now beginning to see their benefits. Listen in as Steve Carr and Grant Stetz discuss the future of renewables and why renewable energy is just as vital as oil and gas. Time Stamps01:53 - Intro to Steve Carr03:34 - Intro to Grant Stetz05:26 - Why Renewable Energy is Important11:10 - Renewables vs. Oil & Gas Land Work 13:08 - EV Charging & Solar21:29 - Misconceptions from Renewables Clients 24:32 - Misconceptions from Land Men26:43 - Educating People About Renewables31:26 - The Future of Renewables Land Work35:27 - Dudley on Renewables EducationSnippets About Renewables"I can't imagine an area right now that has a higher growth. Projection than renewables in the land industry." - Grant Stetz“You can't just have oil and gas; you need a mix of energy sources.”  - Steve Carr “There's so much money out there and opportunity in the renewable side.” - Grant Stetz“When we first got into this industry of the renewables, a lot of folks had very high expectations that things were gonna get done very quickly, and when there's a human element that's involved, it takes time. You need to build relationships.”  - Steve CarrResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YouTubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Our Hosts & GuestsConnect With Steve On LinkedInConnect With Grant On LinkedInConnect With Khalil On LinkedIn

Is your back office holding you back? Listen in as Mike Gibson of Associated Resources joins us to discuss organizing data, common back office issues, and why it's critical to streamline your systems and processes before it's too late.Time Stamps00:20 - The Hair Talk01:13 - Intro to Mike Gibson01:39 - Defining the Back Office03:41 - Common Back Office Struggles05:03 - Dealing with Unorganized Data07:34 - Why Is It Important to Have Your Data Organized?09:30 - How to Start Organizing Your Back Office10:55 - What Makes a Good System?12:15 - Challenges in Getting Your Personnel Organized14:34 - The Advantages of Outsourcing Your Personnel 16:51 - Why You Should Streamline Your Back Office21:13 - How ARI Can Help Your Business22:49 - The Benefits of Working with ARI24:57 - Who Are the Right Fit Companies for ARI?31:29 - How You Can Reach Mike and the ARISnippets About Streamlining the Back Office"Back office is the trenches. It's the heart pumping blood through the company." - Brandon Ward "They need to have a system in place or a system that somebody can use. They got to have the personnel, and they have to have good data." - Mike Gibson"When we're talking about systems, it's like a box of chocolates, as Forest Gump would say. You just never know what you're gonna get."  - Brandon Ward"No system is built the same, and no system is perfect. But, what you're looking for is a system that matches up with the way you want to do business and your asset or your data" - Brandon Ward"It [back office] needs to be efficient so that the productivity can be high. When you have that, you can be efficient with less if you're streamlined. Those things will save you time and money, and you won't have to lean on so much manpower." - Mike Gibson"It's like a cat chasing its tail, right? I mean, if you don't get your processes written down, and then also have somebody overseeing that those processes are being followed, you're always gonna be spinning around in a circle." - Brandon Ward"We [ARI] help maintain their asset so that they can grow their asset." - Mike GibsResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YouTubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Associated ResourcesHave Questions? Email Mike GibsonCheck out the Associated Resources Inc. (ARI) Website More from Our Hosts & GuestsConnect With Mike On LinkedInConnect With Brandon On LinkedInConnect With Khalil On LinkedIn

With a continued increase in renewables development across the country, are developers adequately accounting for mineral rights? We invite Texas attorney Brad Gibbs of OG Law Firm to join us for a conversation on the challenges of renewables development and what developers need to consider as they approach new projects.Show Notes00:00 - Intro to OG Law Firm02:26 - Accommodations Between Mineral & Surface Owners06:22 - How Much Mineral Accommodation?10:23 - The Influence of Historic Activity on Renewables Development14:04 - Securing Waivers From Underlying Mineral Owners17:52 - CCS In Texas24:01 - Permitting Primacy for CCS26:06 - Boots Meets Birkenstocks31:34 - Oil & Gas TrendsSnippets About The State Of Land“[Renewables developers] need to be thinking about the mineral estate in Texas. This shouldn't be an afterthought.” - Brent Broussard“We've been seeing our oil and gas knowledge get a lot more traction with renewables developers because they're just not aware of some of these [mineral] issues and they're coming to light on the back end when there's already a lot of sunk cost.” - Brad Gibbs“Another hot topic in Texas is the idea of an allocation and production sharing agreement… if you can get 65% of the owners to sign off on a production sharing agreement for these types of wells, that's enough to get permitted for a psa.” - Brad Gibbs“Like anything in business, it's what your risk tolerance is and what your economics can handle.” - Brent Broussard“I think you should try to start identifying these issues as early as possible. It should really be part of initially analyzing a potential tract.” - Brad Gibbs“How can we determine the value of your minerals if you've never tried to market them in any way?” - Brad Gibbs“Solar facilities are very surface use intensive. They blanket nearly the entire surface unless you specifically designate a small drilling area somewhere. So that's the reason that covering a parcel of land with a solar facility can essentially destroy all value of the minerals underneath it, at least from a legal standpoint.” - Brad Gibbs“A lot of the decision making on our part is around, ‘what surface owners also own minerals? Let's try to build our project there so that by virtue of securing our carbon leases, we've also minimized our risk on the mineral estate side.” Brent Broussard“ I would expect the Gulf Coast states to want to get in line and try to streamline the Permitting Primacy process in the coming months and years.” - Brent Broussard“The value that a good broker familiar with the area really brings to the table is they understand mineral title. Many title insurance companies and underwriters don't really know the first thing about oil and gas titles.” - Brad Gibbs“You're dealing with people and people are proud of what they have. You have to respect them and do your best to educate them, but also represent your client and negotiate in your client's best interest.” - Brent Broussard“Everybody's busy. We're seeing more capital discipline. A lot of companies are running less rigs, but trying to get a lot more value out of them. Drilling more, but in infill type locations, maximizing their value as much as possible.” - Brad GibbsResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YouTubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Our Hosts & GuestsConnect With Brad On LinkedInConnect With Brent On LinkedInConnect With Khalil On LinkedIn

In our first episode of The Land Department Podcast, Dudley Land's executive leadership introduce cocktails to their roundtable discussion. With the increases in activity across energy industries, more business comes with its own set of challenges. Listen in as Brent Broussard, Steve Carr, and Brandon Ward discuss the state of land and energy as we see it.Show Notes00:00 - Intro - College Football Kickoff03:08 - Recent Oil & Gas Activity07:17 - Workforce Challenges with Increased Activity17:46 - Dudley Hiring in Renewables20:15 - Inflation Reduction Act26:59 - Growing Land Work in Renewables30:05 - Upcoming Pipeline Projects34:20 - Predictions for the Rest of 202243:22 - NFL KickoffSnippets About The State Of Land“It's gonna be very competitive for good landmen. We have weekly meetings with our staff about ‘don't you dare let anybody go without a day of work.' There's plenty of opportunity. You can't afford to have someone be in between jobs because they're gonna get sniped.” - Brent Broussard“Good people are really hard to find right now. They're not hard to keep, but they're very hard to find.”“That's gonna be the thing of our careers. We all talk about as service providers, ‘what industries did we work in?' We're an oil and gas service provider, but the renewable space needs landmen. They need people with expertise and experience.” - Brent Broussard“When you talk about the carbon space, you're not just talking about a seven hundred acre solar farm. You're talking about tens of thousands of acres, hundreds of landowners, pipelines, etc. It's all land related activity, which is really exciting for us.” - Steve Carr“As soon as the [Inflation Reduction Act] was passed, it was no less than 10 phone calls on new projects from wind companies, solar companies, and carbon capture companies wanting to get to work.” - Brandon Ward“A lot of renewables groups don't know that companies like us exist.” - Steve Carr“The encouraging thing is we're not seeing this berserk, bonkers growth. We're not seeing private equity throw billions of dollars at the oil and gas space. Good steady growth, disciplined activity by our clients. That's all encouraging.” - Brent Broussard“There's nothing cleaner than natural gas, nothing. I feel like our political leaders and leaders around the world are starting to come to that conclusion.” - Brandon WardResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect With Brent On LinkedInConnect With Brandon On LinkedInConnect With Steve On LinkedInConnect With Khalil On LinkedIn

Dudley Land Company is excited to announce The Land Department Podcast! We started this podcast to have meaningful conversations about what's really happening on the ground with oil, gas, and renewables. On the show, we cover the state of the land industry, from activity in the basins to tactics for producing the best work, plus stories from experts in our industry. Subscribe to our show on Apple or Spotify.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube.