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 Stamps

• 01:26 - Intro to Chris Atherton
• 04:39 - Exploring EnergyNet's Impact and Services
• 11:59 - The Challenges in Energy Land Auctions
• 17:59 - Personal Insights and the Enron Experience
• 21:15 - EnergyNet's Competitive Sales Process
• 28:39 - Leveraging Big Company Strategies for Government Lease Sales
• 39:25 - Strategic Bidding and Sealed Bid Insights
• 43:56 - The Future of EnergyNet
• 51:25 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Snippets 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 Atherton

Resources

• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
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• Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
• Have Questions? Email us

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• EnergyNet Website
• Email Chris
• Chris on LinkedIn

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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 Stamps

• 01:16 - Intro to Jerris Johnson
• 02:23 - The Dawn of Ai in the Land Industry
• 07:07 - Basics of Ai for Landmen
• 09:51 - Practical Ai Applications in Land Management
• 16:23 - How to Navigate the AI Tools for Landmen
• 24:14 - The Advantage of Custom GPTs for Landmen
• 32:03 - Leveraging Ai for Land Management Efficiency
• 46:47 - The Future of AI in the Land Business
• 49:50 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways

Snippets 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 Johnson

Resources

• ChatGPT
• Claude Ai
• Microsoft Copilot
• Anthropic
• Perplexity Ai
• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
• Have Questions? Email us

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• Connect with Jerris on LinkedIn
• Know More about Jerris on APPL Connect

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• Connect with Brent on LinkedIn
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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 Stamps

• 00:39 - Meet Jimmy: The Silver Fox of Land Management
• 02:08 - Jimmy's Journey to Becoming a Landman
• 06:29 - Mastering Landowner Outreach
• 11:36 - Navigating Challenges and Building Trust
• 19:40 - Advice for New Lease Buyers
• 25:36 - The Importance of Being Informed
• 28:30 - Adapting to Remote Negotiations and the Power of Technology
• 31:31 - Strategies for Effective Leasing and Finding People
• 34:25 - Maintaining Professionalism and Efficiency in Land Management
• 38:09 - Accountability and Self-Sufficiency

Snippets 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 Broussard

Join us for our first Annual Landman Olympics!

Resources

• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
• Have Questions? Email us

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• Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn

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• Connect with Brent on LinkedIn
• Connect 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 Stamps

• 00:42 - Episode Intro
• 03:57 - The Curious Case of Buda Gate
• 06:48 - The Fayetteville Shale Project
• 14:39 - The Art of Stealth in Land Leasing
• 18:59 - A Successful Stealth Project in the Permian
• 20:25 - Evolution of Stealth Leasing in Recent Years
• 23:56 - Scouting in the Oil and Gas Industry
• 27:33 - Practical Tips for Implementing Stealth Projects
• 33:24 - The Landman Olympics

Join 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 Ward

Resources

• Is EOG Hiding A Supergiant Oilfield in the Buda in East Texas? | Chuck Yates Needs A Job Podcast
• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
• Have Questions? Email us

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• Connect with Brent on LinkedIn
• Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
• Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
• Connect 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 Stamps

• 00:30 - Episode & Guest Intro
• 02:59 - Understanding MSAs
• 06:29 - Advantages of Doing MSAs
• 09:50 - When Not to Do MSAs
• 11:12 - Disadvantages & Potential Pitfalls
• 12:47 - The Role of MSAs in Land Services
• 13:05 - One-sided Dynamics of MSAs with Larger Companies
• 18:55 - MSA Checklist for Drafting/Reviewing
• 19:20 - Term
• 21:24 - Scope of Work
• 25:00 - Performance Metrics
• 29:32 - Payment & Billing
• 32:42 - Warranties
• 35:33 - Understanding Warranties in Business
• 36:03 - Change Orders
• 39:43 - Understanding Force Majeure
• 39:43 - Force Majeure
• 41:08 - Termination
• 42:43 - Liability and Indemnification
• 46:08 - Lien Language
• 47:47 - Confidentiality
• 48:23 - The Importance of Non-Compete Clauses
• 51:24 - Dispute Resolution
• 56:30 - The Importance of Non-Solicitation Clauses
• 58:17 - Schedule of Attachments
• 58:26 - Insurance
• 59:37 - Work Orders
• 01:03:19 - Conclusion & Takeaways

Snippets 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 Pela

Resources

• Navigating the Master Services Agreement
• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Have Questions? Email us

More from Molly Pela

• Connect with Molly on LinkedIn
• Oliva Gibbs LLP website

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• Connect with Brent on LinkedIn
• Connect 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 Stamps

• 00:33 - Dudley's New Endeavors in Alternative Energy
• 02:47 - The Importance of Title Insurance in Energy Projects
• 05:05 - The Birth of Dudley Select Title
• 05:49 - The Benefits of the Agency Model
• 06:25 - The Challenges of the Direct Model
• 09:18 - The Unique Approach of Dudley Select Title
• 22:19 - The Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Business Opportunities
• 22:52 - The Challenges and Opportunities in the Regulatory Environment
• 30:37 - The Impact of Regulatory Orders on Project Development
• 33:15 - The Role of Underwriters in Risk Tolerance
• 41:19 - The Future of Dudley Select Title and its Potential for Growth

Snippets 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 Cearly

Resources

• Connect with Dudley Select Title
• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Have Questions? Email us

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• Select Title Website
• Spencer on LinkedIn

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• Connect with Brent on LinkedIn
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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 Stamps

• 00:30 Personal Updates
• 06:20 Year-End Reflections and Company Achievements
• 12:56 Company Goals and Future Plans
• 15:59 Improving Company Culture and Employee Engagement
• 22:26 The Importance of Dudley's Core Values
• 24:44 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 Reputation
• 36:59 Looking Forward to 2024

Resources

• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
• Have Questions? Email us

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• Connect with Brent on LinkedIn
• Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
• Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
• Connect 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 Stamps

• 02:28 - Guest Introduction
• 03:51 - Lithium Extraction and its Importance
• 06:04 - Battery Storage and Lithium Demand
• 06:57 - Lithium Extraction Methods
• 07:42 - Lithium Extraction
• 09:12 - Direct Lithium Extraction Process
• 14:49 - Potential of Lithium Extraction in the Future
• 19:28 - Ownership of Brine and Constituent Elements
• 25:24 - Current State of Lithium Extraction
• 25:46 - The Role of Surface Owners in Lithium Extraction
• 26:48 - The Future of Lithium as Part of the Mineral Estate
• 27:34 - The Lithium Market in Arkansas
• 30:21 - The Decline Curve & Lithium Extraction Process
• 32:35 - The Economics of Lithium Extraction
• 37:50 - Lease Structures for Lithium Extraction
• 40:48 - Lithium Extraction in Texas
• 46:32 - Reagan Marble's Contact Information

Snippets 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."

Resources

• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
• Have Questions? Email us

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• Jackson Walker Website
• Send an email 
• Reagan on LinkedIn

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• Connect with Brent on LinkedIn
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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 Stamps

• 01:14 - Guest Introduction
• 02:40 - Josh Cornell's Career Journey
• 15:05 - From Land Service Companies, to Public Sector, to Private Equity
• 23:09 - Sourcing Capital Pre-COVID vs. Post-COVID
• 32:54 - State & Federal Regulations Shifts
• 37:52 - Effects of the Upcoming 2024 Election
• 39:50 - A Mechanism for Growth
• 42:27 - What to Look for in a Land Service Company
• 47:14 - Complexities & Challeges in Due Diligence Projects
• 50:33 - Importance of Open Communication & Clarity with a Land Service Company
• 55:16 - Working with DLC on a Due Diligence Project

Snippets 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 Ward

Resources

• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
• Have Questions? Email us

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• Website
• Send an email 

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• Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
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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 Stamps

• 00:47 - Episode & Guest Intro
• 02:00 - Barclay Ridge's Professional Background
• 04:53 - Know What You're Good At
• 07:37 - Recognize Your Limitations
• 09:12 - Know What You Can Accomplish Within a Project Timeline
• 12:14 - The Importance of Planning
• 14:09 - Know Your Client
• 18:22 - Tailoring Your Deliverables
• 22:02 - Understanding Systems and Processes
• 25:53 - Know Your Role
• 30:16 - The Importance of Communication
• 31:24 - Know Your Project
• 33:30 - Having the Right Attitude
• 35:38 - Creating Value as an Independent Landman
• 43:53 - Knowing Your Value
• 48:54 - Key Takeaways
• 49:49 - How to Get In Touch with Barclay

Snippets 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 Ridge

Resources

• Need Help With A Project? Meet With Dudley
• Watch On Youtube
• Follow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedIn
• Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
• Have Questions? Email us

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• Barclay Ridge on LinkedIn
• Send an email 

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• Connect with Brent on LinkedIn
• Connect with Khalil on LinkedIn