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Send us a text Navigating Career Pivots in the Landman Industry: Featuring Aaron Gray In the latest episode of the Landman Pivot podcast, host and pivot coach Ryan Fairbanks interviews Aaron Gray, an experienced Landman with roots in Wyoming, who recently transitioned to an in-house role in Houston. The discussion covers Gray's professional journey, including his start as a land tech, his experiences with leasing, running title, and working as an independent contractor. They delve into ...
Send us a text Introduction to Jeff McManus [00:00:53] Ryan: So today on the Landman Mastermind group we have author and speaker Jeff McManus. Overview of Jeff's Books [00:00:59] Ryan: He's the author of The book, Growing Weeders into Leaders and also, you have another book, Jeff. It's, is it Cultivating? [00:01:08] Jeff: Cultivate. [00:01:09] Ryan: Yes. Cultivate. And is that the sequel, the follow up to Growing Weeders into Leaders? B...
Send us a text Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Landman Pivot Podcast 00:41 Meet Jennifer Harshman: Editor and Publisher 01:12 Leadership and Personal Development 02:48 Jennifer's Journey into Editing 04:11 Writing and Publishing Insights 08:21 The Importance of Purpose 10:16 Challenges Authors Face 15:36 Encouragement for Aspiring Authors 21:16 Final Thoughts and Resources How Notes Mastering Leadership and Publishing with Jennifer Harshman In this episode of the Landman Pivot ...
Send us a text Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:25 Nancy's Unexpected Start in Land 02:29 Early Career and Mentorship 06:43 Philosophy and Law: A Unique Perspective 08:56 Transition to Oil and Gas 12:06 Involvement with AAPL 15:35 Renewable Energy and Transferable Skills 20:40 Starting Masonboro Energy 34:43 Mentorship and Leadership 46:20 Final Thoughts and Advice Topics: Industry positioning content by Ryan, insights, learning, new perspectives, growth mindset S...
Send us a text Summary In this podcast episode, Ryan welcomes Aaron Walker, also known as Big A, to discuss leadership and the impact of mastermind groups. They talk about insights on various leadership books like 'Leadershift' by John Maxwell and 'Never Split the Difference' by Chris Voss. Emphasizing the importance of reading and implementing knowledge, Aaron explains how mastermind groups provide critical accountability, support, and opportunities for growth. He highlights the transforma...
Send us a text Meet Jerry Taylor In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Jerry Taylor, a mentor who has been instrumental in my career development. Jerry's story is rich with transitions, skill development, and the influences of mentors and books throughout his journey. We kicked off the conversation by asking Jerry how he got into the land management field. In this episode of the Landman Pivot Podcast, hosted by Ryan Fairbanks, veteran petroleum Landman Jerry Taylor, CPL shares...
Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Landman Pivot Podcast, host Ryan Fairbanks speaks with John Belland, a former student of Montana Tech, about his journey in the energy management field during challenging times like the COVID pandemic. They discuss John's efforts in finding internships, shifting career paths from oil and gas to renewable energy, and his development of essential skills such as flexibility, persistent questioning, and networking. John emphasizes the importance...
Send us a text Welcome to season 3! In this conversation with Mark Delaney, he interviewed me on his podcast The Purpose Mastermind. We talk about behaving "on purpose", getting into the outdoors, how to operate where you can have the biggest impact, helping other people discover and clarify their own personal purpose statement and walking with others as they live their purpose boldly. You can get to know Mark more through his podcast: The Purpose Mastermind Podcast Books: One Step to Fre...
Send us a text On Part 2 of this Mastermind Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Land Skills Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and a couple of Land Skills Group (Mastermind) members continue a conversation with Nance Schick about her book DIY Conflict Resolution. If you missed the first part of the conversation, please go back to Part 1 to catch the beginning. Nance helps business owners and families navigate some of their most troubling people and situational problems. We talk about: ...
Send us a text On Part 1 of this Mastermind Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Land Skills Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and a couple of Land Skills Group (Mastermind) members have a conversation with Nance Schick about her book DIY Conflict Resolution. Nance helps businesses navigate some of their most troubling people and situational problems. We talk about: Crucial Conversations, by Kerry PattersonBrain patternsrejectionresponse to rejection (#watchMe)response to challeng...
Send us a text In this second part we continue the conversation with Dustin Reichman about career pivots and those who help us along our pivot-path: CoachingMastermind groupsPartnership Marketing90-Day Podcast Profits AcceleratorPartnership Marketing MastermindTransformationClaritySelf-ConfidenceEasy steps that you can take today: Connect with Dustin Reichman on simplesuccesscoaching.com or LinkedIn, here. Get on podcasts: podcastpitchplaybook.comConnect, learn, grow together at http://l...
Send us a text At a first glance you may think this is just another episode about marketing, but it is so much more than that, especially as Independent Contractor Land Professionals look to engage with and upgrade the clients they serve and their skills and ability to keep working & pivot through these turbulent times. In this pivot-story filled episode we talk with Dustin Reichman about marketing and stepping into the spotlight as a podcast guest to help spread your message and connect...
Send us a text This episode got lost in my archives. In 2024, we’ll be launching Season 3 with many exciting guests for land and construction Independent Contractors. Stay tuned. In this encore episode we talk with Jeff Long about real estate investing and managing risk. Books: 30 Day Stay by Zeona McIntyre & Sarah Weaver Raising Private Capital by Matt Faircloth His website is truefocusmedia.com and you can find Jeff Long on LinkedIn at www. LinkedIn.com/in/jeffdlong...
Send us a text On this Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, has a conversation with Pat Mingarelli about his books Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation. What does this author visit have to do with you and your Land Skills? One of the Bonus Skills is connecting with God and being able to pay attention to your intuition for the situation that you are facing, so don't neglect this one. The closer you are connected in relationship wit...
Send us a text In this quick-tip episode we talk with Robert Hyatt about his career and pivots through Architecture, data collection and aggregation and renewable energy. He even gives an expert farm and garden tip ArchitectureCampbell ScientificEngie Renewable energyIdahoUtahHawaiiAmanAbudabiSaudi Arabia Mastermind groups and collaborationMeeting people that can help youGo solve new problems His email is roberthyatt@engie.com and you can find Robert on LinkedIn and in t...
Send us a text Okay, you may be thinking, "What does Entrepreneurship have to do with Land Skills?" I hear you. If you are an Independent Contractor Landman, it has more to do with it than you may have thought. In this follow-up episode we continue the Author Call with Curtis Morley and hear from other entrepreneurs and their questions that can help you think about what drives your passion and what you are really excellent at doing. Connect to Ryan on LinkedIn to get the free Book S...
Send us a text Okay, you may be thinking, "What does Entrepreneurship have to do with Land Skills?" I hear you. If you are an Independent Contractor Landman, it has more to do with it than you may have thought. You own your own business, you contract through Brokers and for Clients. You need to manage your expenses, ideally, mostly to things that you can be reimbursed for or assign and recoup. You need to know your metrics and how to use them to manage your business, especially if you eve...
Send us a text In this quick-tip episode we talk with Jeff Long about marketing and stepping into the spotlight as a business leader. MarketingMastermind groups and collaborationMeeting people that have heard from usShort production video that provides valuesContent RoadmapMultiple exposure and repurpose the same contentDistributionFAQsShort articlePost to social media (video and articles)His website is truefocusmedia.com and you can find Jeff Long on LinkedIn. Music from Uppbeat (free for C...
Send us a text On Part 2 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and the Professional Development Mastermind continues the conversation with Buford Boyd Pollett, Interim Chair of the School of Energy Law and Commerce at the University of Tulsa, about his career pivots and international career. We talked about: Negotiating (international and intercultural)The Most Important ContractIt's not always about the money (Gregory Gray also said t...
Send us a text On Part 1 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and the Professional Development Mastermind have a conversation with Buford Boyd Pollett, Interim Chair of the School of Energy Law and Commerce at the University of Tulsa, about his career pivots and international career. We talked about: Guiding Your Career As a Professional Geologist by Peter R. Rose & Stephen A. Sonnenberg, available from AAPG. https://www.google.co...
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