Cold Ones with Cold Bore

“I cried that first night. Everything was heavy, and it was hot. It was the dead of summer out on location—and that was my wake-up call.”Meet Maya Morad: a former biology student turned petroleum engineer who traded her dreams of dentistry and HGTV design shows for steel-toe boots and chemical tanks in the Permian Basin. In this episode, we get to know Maya—her pivot into oil and gas, her rise through the field, and why she’s now embracing technology and remote operations at Cold Bore. It’s a story of grit, reinvention, and crawfish culture.👩‍🔬 About Maya Morad:Maya Morad is a newly minted member of Cold Bore’s ACE team (Advanced Customer Engagement), bringing with her a unique blend of technical expertise, on-the-ground field experience, and a passion for solving problems with data and tech. Born in Houston and raised between Texas and Louisiana, Maya’s path took her from pre-dental studies to the heart of petroleum engineering at UL Lafayette. She has worked hands-on in the oilfields of Midland, navigated COVID in the field, pivoted into tech, and now helps clients optimize operations through Cold Bore’s cutting-edge platforms. Maya brings curiosity, warmth, and just enough sass to make crawfish diplomacy a core strength.🧭 Chapter Markers00:00 – 02:00 | First Impressions of the FieldMaya reflects on her first night on site—sweaty, overwhelming, and character-building.02:00 – 06:00 | From Dentist Dreams to Petroleum EngineeringHow a French-speaking biology grad landed in oil and gas, and why interior design wasn’t in the cards.06:00 – 10:00 | Thrown Into the Deep EndHer first job in Midland and how COVID shaped early field work.10:00 – 14:00 | The Tech PivotWhy Maya moved into technology, and how her background makes her a hybrid field-and-data thinker.14:00 – 18:00 | Embracing Remote Ops & Industry ShiftsThe rise of remote operations, data-driven decisions, and Maya’s role in the change.18:00 – 22:00 | Life Outside the RigTrips to Egypt, Belgium, and beyond—Maya’s love of culture, The Mummy, and dipping sauces.22:00 – 27:00 | Cold Bore CultureDisruptive, fun, and hard-working—the Cold Bore vibe from Maya’s perspective.27:00 – End | Crawfish Wars & Canadian TuxedosA crash course in regional crawfish rituals, plus travel stories, whiteboard obsessions, and why Maya is not going back to the field.

Come hang out with me, Lee Payne, and special guest Bella Kelada-Khalil from Midnight Marketing! In this fun, informal chat, we'll learn about Midnight Marketing's unique approach to networking and relationship building in the oil and gas industry. Bella shares how her alien sidekick "Schmeez" became an unexpected networking tool and industry celebrity. We also chat about the power of showing up in-person to build trust and familiarity. You'll learn: - Why events and conferences are critical, even in a digital age - Tips for networking authentically online and in-person - How to showcase company culture to build confidence and approachability - Why consistency and personality are key on platforms like LinkedIn Whether you're looking to strengthen existing relationships or form new ones, this episode has tangible takeaways for marketers and sales professionals. Tune in for an enjoyable glimpse into the human side of doing business. The conversation flows loosely with a laidback vibe - no stiff scripts here! Instead, expect plenty of laughs and maybe even a few crazy stories. Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a cold one!

Hey friends! I recently sat down with Marc and Madison from Social Octane to chat over some cold ones. These two are making big waves in oil and gas networking and events. I loved hearing how they got their start and their passion for bringing people together. We talked about some of my favorite events they host like our Houston Energy Poker Poker Nights, their legendary Gatsby Christmas party, and of course, the annual crawfish boil at the Cold Bore Tech House! A highlight was discussing their heart for giving back and commitment to spotlighting nonprofits in the community. I'm inspired by their innovative ideas to create spaces where nonprofits and industry come together to fundraise. We also touched on common misperceptions people have about working in oil and gas and being from Texas. The welcoming spirit and opportunity this industry provides came through loud and clear. I think you'll enjoy the laidback vibe and humor my guests brought to this chat. Take a listen and let me know your key takeaways in the comments! I appreciate you tuning in.

Join Ryan, Jeff, and Lee for hilarious stories and insights from their days working in Frac. From catching blenders on fire, screening out, to surprise encounters on site, they share it all. With over 50 years of combined experience across completions, they provide an authentic look at life in the patch. You'll hear tales of persevering through brutal conditions, camaraderie between crews, and operators always finding humor even in the toughest of situations. Whether you work in the industry or just love a good story, you'll enjoy this laidback and personable chat. Told in the same way they'd talk to an old friend over beers, their contagious laughter and colorful personalities shine through. Stick around for key takeaways on improving work-life balance and what originally drew them to this lifestyle.

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Hey friends! I recently sat down with Justin Ashley, one of our talented new sales reps who joined Cold Bore Technology about 3 months ago. Justin has a really fascinating background - he started off coaching college basketball for 10 years before making the switch to oil & gas. His college buddy got him hooked up with an introduction, and he ended up working in the field for a drill bits company, getting his hands dirty and learning the ropes firsthand. In this laidback chat, we cover: - What Justin likes about Cold Bore's culture and mission - Growing up on a cattle ranch and how it shaped his work ethic - His winding journey into the oil industry - The value of earning trust and building genuine connections - How data quality is key to powering analytics software from Corva, Spotfire, and PowerBI. - Technology trends he's seeing in drilling & completions - A crazy recruiting story from his basketball coaching days that I think you'll get some laughs and takeaways from Justin's perspectives as a relative newbie who worked his way up with grit. Let us know what you think in the comments.

Hey friends! I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Julie McLelland, co-founder of Digital Wildcatters. Julie shared so many fascinating insights into building a business in the energy industry. A few key takeaways: - Digital Wildcatters started as a hobby podcast in 2018 focused on oil, gas, and technology. It slowly grew into a thriving community and tech company. - They just launched an exciting new platform called Collide - think LinkedIn for energy professionals. It has a job board, forums, and some awesome new AI products in the works. - One AI product I'm pumped about is their GPT specifically trained on energy data. It provides unbiased operational answers to industry specific questions, unlike general chatbots that can give skewed perspectives on oil and gas.

Hey friends! Welcome back to Cold Ones with Cold Bore. As some of you know we had our team in town for our annual Crawfish Boil in May and I had the chance to sit down and talk with some of our team. Ryan Bell is our business development manager at Cold Bore who is working to bring cutting edge completions data solutions to the Operators. Ryan has over 20 years of experience across frac operations, engineering, and sales roles. We covered a lot of ground, from his career journey to the evolution of data in the oil patch. A few key takeaways: - Ryan started out in manufacturing but quickly transitioned into oil and gas, drawn by the opportunities and excitement of a booming industry. He's since worked for various service companies and seen the industry evolve dramatically, especially on the data front. - Data has come a long, long way from the early pencil and paper days! Ryan recalled the first horizontal wells where data was burned to a CD, dropped in a file somewhere, and rarely looked at again. Now with Cold Bore's SMARTPad, operators can now have incredibly rich, contextual data at every stage of a well's lifecycle. - Work-life balance is hugely important, especially as a dad of two active kids. Ryan schedules everything diligently on one big family calendar to maximize time at home while still delivering for customers. Kudos to Cold Bore's culture for empowering that flexibility. - Giving back to the community matters, whether through volunteering with youth organizations or supporting various causes. Ryan tries to impart the values and morals he grew up with whenever he can. Ryan's perspective encompasses so much of the industry's transformation over the past 20+ years. Tune in for more! Let me know what resonated most with you in the comments below. And if you have any questions for Ryan, fire away!

Join me for a fascinating chat with Justin Overstreet, VP of Safety at Wildcat Oil Tools, as we discuss all things oil and gas over a refreshing ranch water cocktail. We kick things off talking about Justin's journey into the industry, growing up in the oil-centric Midland, Texas. He shares great perspective on the welcoming culture and how it rewards hard work over formal education. The conversation flows into the value of networking to build your circle beyond just oil and gas, highlighting some funny stories from events that brought Justin into the Cold Bore orbit. We also touch on his popular Street Smart podcast, including the origin story and goals behind it. Other topics include: - Adapting to expand your role and provide value at a company - Wildcat's approach to advancing safety through technology - Insights into AI applications across the industry - The innovation spark regulation can provide - What sets the annual Thrive Conference apart - Tips for starting your own podcast - Rapid fire questions on everything from dream guests to personal rebellions. Throughout the chat, Justin brings thoughtful expertise and plenty of entertaining tales. His passion for bringing people together shines through. The laidback tone makes for an enjoyable glimpse behind the scenes with an oil and gas leader. See if you take away any inspiration or lessons from Justin's experiences. Feel free to share your own stories or questions in the comments!

Embark on a journey into the heart of software innovation within the oil and gas industry as Cooper Gradishar and Hector Nunez take center stage in this episode of In the Spotlight. Join these industry trailblazers as they explore the intricate role of Cold Bore's software teams in revolutionizing SmartPAD. Delve into their firsthand accounts of steering the shift to internal development, amplifying Agile development methodologies, and leveraging cutting-edge data warehousing using Snowflake. Through candid conversations, Cooper and Hector unveil the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal insights that have reshaped the landscape of data analytics in the industry. If you're fascinated by the convergence of software prowess and oil and gas completions, this episode offers a front-row seat to the captivating revolution of SmartPAD. Tune in to witness the power of innovation and expertise driving the future of software development in the industry.