What The Funk?

What The Funk?

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What The Funk? episodes

  • Bella Kelada

    Jeremy sits down with Bella Kelada-Khalil, Jr. Business Development Manager at Midnight Marketing, to talk marketing, creativity, and standing out in the oil and gas space. Bella shares her journey from a shy theater kid in Montreal to helping build bold brands, along with her fearless approach to content, transparent communication, and why authenticity, not buzzwords, is what really drives connection and growth.


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    00:00 - Intro
    1:13 - Bella Khil’s Montreal Connection
    4:16 - Who is Bella Khil
    10:20 - How Bella Got into Oil and Gas Marketing
    11:27 - Learning the Oil and Gas Industry
    14:08 - Role of a BD Salesperson in Marketing
    17:58 - Midnight Marketing's Superpower
    19:10 - Inside a Marketing Firm
    21:50 - Bella's Hobbies and Interests
    27:20 - Bella's Content Creation Passion
    31:58 - Balancing Personal and Company Branding
    38:06 - Navigating the LinkedIn Algorithm
    41:55 - Advice for Younger Self
    45:00 - Future Plans: 3-5 Years
    48:45 - Connect with Bella and Midnight Marketing

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    50 min
  • Charles Cormier

    Jeremy sits down with Charles Cormier, CEO of TopLeads Agency, to break down what actually works in cold email outreach. From making hundreds of calls a day to building multiple businesses, Charles shares how he uses creative strategy, AI, and an unapologetically authentic approach to help CEOs and founders connect with the right people, generate leads, and scale, while challenging traditional ideas around education, banking, and business along the way.


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    00:00 - Intro
    00:48 - Who is Charles Cormier
    03:58 - From Montreal to Oaxaca
    08:15 - What Charles Does Today
    12:27 - Avoiding Burnout Tips
    17:51 - Dealing with Rejection
    25:16 - Daily Routine of Charles Cormier
    30:08 - Charles's Long Term Goals
    34:00 - Ayahuasca Experience
    37:35 - Progressing Fast Enough
    41:13 - Where to Find Charles

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    44 min
  • Chris Walcot

    Jeremy sits down with Chris Walcot, CEO of Progressive Technology Solutions Ltd, to unpack his journey from growing up in Cardiff, Wales, to leading a global tech company expanding into the US market. Chris shares how Progressive TSL evolved from a service business into a tech powerhouse, along with insights on ERP systems in oil and gas, scaling with modular technology, ESG reporting, and how innovation is reshaping the energy industry.

    00:00 - Intro
    1:36 - Who is Chris Walcot
    5:19 - What is Wales like
    9:34 - Rugby
    13:26 - How Progressive TSL Started
    18:18 - You Had Triplets
    21:02 - You Can Do Anything
    21:54 - How is London like and unlike American cities
    26:37 - What will your kids do when they grow up
    27:18 - What's it like working with your wife
    33:01 - What does Progressive TSL do
    36:00 - What makes Progressive TSL different from other ERP systems
    38:35 - The cloud has changed everything
    40:13 - ESG
    44:08 - US vs International
    47:51 - Mobile Solutions
    50:31 - What advice would you give your younger self
    53:18 - What does Progressive TSL look like in 3-5 years
    55:35 - What is your favorite city to do business in

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    59 min
  • Chevron's Data Engineering Secrets with Dominique Ferency

    Jeremy sits down with Dominique Ferency, Data Engineering Sub-Chapter Head at Chevron, to explore her path from Seven Lakes to building a career in data and technology. They talk about Chevron’s approach to data engineering, Dominique’s early passion for tech, and why strong professional networks and continuous learning are critical in today’s evolving energy and data landscape.


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    0:00 - Intro
    1:30 - Who is Dom
    6:48 - College
    9:09 - Chevron
    12:00 - Working in Bakersfield
    19:30 - Starting Seven Lakes
    22:00 - You leave Seven Lakes and go back to Chevron
    27:15 - You go back to Chevron as a contractor
    31:40 - You move to Houston and start working at corporate
    35:00 - What do you do at Chevron
    40:48 - Chevron's sustainability focus and how it impacts data
    45:00 - Rapid Fire
    53:52 - What Does Your Career Path Look Like
    57:00 - Advice for your younger self

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    1 hr
  • Jordan McGee

    Jeremy sits down with Jordan McGee, Vice President of Land Technology at Northern Oil and Gas, to explore how AI and technology are reshaping oil and gas land management. From running title in Oklahoma to leading land tech strategy in Minnesota, Jordan shares real-world insights on managing massive land portfolios, streamlining operations, and where the industry is headed as technology continues to evolve.


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    0:00 - Intro
    1:37 - Catching up with Jordan McGee
    8:30 - Growing up in Oklahoma and getting into oil and gas
    13:25 - What was Warwick Energy
    17:30 - Moving to Minnesota
    23:17 - NOVRA - What's it like working there
    25:05 - What is a VP of Land Tech
    29:22 - Differences between working for an operated vs non-op company
    33:15 - Differences between working for a public vs private company
    35:44 - Advice for your younger self
    38:11 - Where should I travel next
    41:43 - What does the oil and gas industry look like in 10 years
    45:54 - Where to Find Jordan

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    48 min
  • Levitt The Legend

    Jeremy sits down with Dave Levitt, co-founder of MOIC Partners, to break down what it really takes to scale a tech company beyond early adopters. Drawing on 40+ years in sales leadership across oil and gas and enterprise tech, Dave shares lessons from building CRM-driven sales engines, achieving massive growth and exits, and why borrowing big-company sales processes can be the unlock for smaller startups aiming for sustainable growth and better outcomes.


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    0:00 - Guest Introduction
    1:13 - Who is Dave Levitt
    10:06 - Technology in the 70s and 80s
    15:22 - Sales Meetings in the 80s
    19:08 - The Advent of CRMs
    24:45 - LiquidFrameworks Overview
    25:08 - Origins of LiquidFrameworks
    27:30 - Problem Solved by LiquidFrameworks
    29:44 - Dave's Involvement with LiquidFrameworks
    34:00 - Early Days of LiquidFrameworks
    36:40 - Success of LiquidFrameworks
    42:35 - Advice for Younger Dave
    46:08 - Moovs Introduction
    49:09 - Where to Find Dave

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    51 min
  • The Need for Reed: Buffalo Wings, New England Flings and Oil and Gas Things

    Jeremy sits down with Jason Reed to talk through his wide-ranging career in oil and gas, from working with major operators like BP and QEP to moving into the tech side with Enverus and Novi. Along the way, they cover applied science in energy, how digital technology is reshaping upstream operations, the realities of international work, and Jason’s outlook on the future of energy, including geothermal and hydrogen, while keeping family and personal well-being front and center.


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    0:00 - Intro
    4:48 - Who is Jason Reed
    6:37 - Jason Reed’s Story
    11:15 - What Drove You to the Industry
    13:56 - Why You Went to UNH
    17:55 - Portsmouth is Amazing
    18:35 - Your Place in Maine
    19:51 - How Did You Meet Your Wife
    21:35 - First Job Out of College
    22:59 - Job at BP
    23:57 - Job at Seneca
    29:18 - Seneca Resources
    32:40 - Fracking Bans
    35:45 - Williston Basin
    39:37 - Why Did You Go to Drillinginfo
    45:43 - What's Next for You
    47:04 - Energy Industry in 5-10 Years
    53:14 - What Makes Elmo's Wings So Good
    54:00 - Ready for Your Kid to Go to College
    54:46 - Advice for Your Younger Self
    58:40 - Where to Find Jason

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    1 hr
  • A Tech Veteran's Journey from Italy with Mik Isernia

    Jeremy sits down with Mik to explore his international journey through technology and oil and gas, from early work in automotive and aerospace to leading roles at major tech companies and startups. Mik shares how his computer science background, Stanford MBA, and experience across Europe and the U.S. shaped his approach to integrating AI and new technologies into traditional industries—and what professionals need to understand about business, risk-taking, and adaptability as tech continues to evolve.


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    49 min
  • Stacking W’s with Tech CEO Rachel Collins

    Jeremy sits down with Rachel, CEO of W Energy Software, to talk through her path in the oil and gas industry, her leadership philosophy, and where she sees the industry heading. The conversation covers building and evolving a company, navigating life as a female CEO in a male-dominated space, balancing a demanding career with family, and the advice Rachel would give to young professionals focused on leading with authenticity and integrity.


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    1 hr
  • Leveraging AI in Industrial Sales and Sourcing: A Deep Dive with Marty Dytrych

    Jeremy sits down with Marty Dytrych, founder of Industrial Data Labs, to talk about how AI is transforming industrial sales and sourcing in the PVF world. Marty shares his path from real estate to tech entrepreneurship, the inefficiencies that inspired Industrial Data Labs, and how AI-driven automation is improving RFQs, accuracy, and profitability, along with a grounded take on cutting through AI hype to deliver real, practical value in industrial markets.


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About What The Funk?

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Welcome to What the Funk? with Jeremy Funk. A series that highlights the unique personalities within the Oil and Gas Industry and the stories they have to share.

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