Episodes
On today’s episode, we chat with Wade Cox, Senior Accountant for JMA Energy Company, L.L.C. (JMA). He discusses the in’s and out’s of working as an accountant in the oil and gas industry. You’ll find out what Wade does accounting wise for JMA, how he keeps track of their oil and gas interests and the issues that come up in his profession. He also discusses what he does outside of his work with JMA as a tax professional.   Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: ...
Published 05/16/19
In this episode, Phil discusses a topic that is a bit different from the usual conversation on the podcast. Phil shares information about the launch of an online-cloud based application of the SherWare software, Well Profits which has been around since 1996. This transition is just the beginning of all of the SherWare applications and software moving to the web.
Published 05/02/19
In this episode, we talk with Matt Sands, the host of the Mineral Rights podcast that helps owners learn about owning mineral rights and answers questions like: What is a lease? What taxes are involved? How do I check production for my wells? How do I calculate my royalty interest? What is a division order? I got an offer to purchase or lease, but is it reasonable? How do I read my check stub? Matt gives you answers to these and more questions about managing mineral rights and royalty...
Published 04/18/19
In this episode, Phil talks with Mike Chadsey, the director of public relations for Ohio Oil and Gas Association about the annual Winter Meeting and hot topics being discussed.
Published 02/21/19
Thanks to technology advances, automation and remote tracking are simplifying the way those in the field and the back office work together, creating more efficient companies that are safer, more agile and getting profitable faster. Find out about two companies making the difference.
Published 02/15/19
Growing and running a business in the 21st century, no matter what industry you’re in, requires knowing a little bit of everything, while still specializing in what makes your business so successful. On today's episode learn about 9 productivity/organization + communication tech tools that make automating your office a breeze.
Published 01/31/19
Is climate change going to doom the world? Or is it a well-fueled agenda led by climate alarmists? On today's episode Gregory Wrightstone, geologist and author of Inconvenient Facts, speaks with Phil about how his career as a geologist in the Marcellus Shale led to him searching for the truth on climate change backed by science. Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: How rising temps actually benefit humanity Why forest fires, hurricanes and severe weather...
Published 12/27/18
All successful businesses have this in common: they hire the best people to work for them. On today's episode Tom Wierman, executive director of COPAS and Phil, discuss how to make a career in the oil and gas industry and what makes the difference between a job, and someone is the best in their field. Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: How both Phil and Tom's accidental start in the industry led to life-long careers The oil and gas industry's secret sauce...
Published 12/13/18
Technology is the future for every industry in the world, and the oil and gas industry is no different. On today's episode, Corey Scott,  and Phil talk about how EnergyLink helps operators and royalty partners get paid faster with fewer disputes and simplifying the communication by looking at the data. Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: Find out how RedDog systems got its name Hear how developers actually develop software for the industry Find out how to...
Published 11/29/18
Download This Episode! A decade ago the industry was looking bleak by many standards and the talk was spreading of reaching peak oil. Fast-forward to today, and Jerry James, president of Artex Oil Company, is at the forefront of an American revolution of natural gas that's taking the world by storm. On today's episode, Jerry James and Phil discuss how technology has turned the East Coast into a huge player for the Shale Crescent and what's coming next for the industry. Here are some of...
Published 11/15/18
  Tom Stewart joined his father in the family oil and gas business. He got started as a roustabout, a place he says everyone who begins in the oil and gas industry should start: in the trenches. His family has built a legacy in the oil and gas industry from his grandfather to his father and five uncles and then Tom joined at 23 years old and moved up to run the family business, and then eventually became head of organizations like OOGA, the Ohio Oil & Gas Association, and took a vested...
Published 11/01/18
Download This Episode! What do nearly 40 years in the oil and gas industry look like and how do you keep interested in what you're doing year after year? Mike Cougevan, oil and gas auditor for Martindale Consultants has been in the oil and gas industry for 37 years and happened upon his career choice by accident. With no firm plan to retire (unless he wins the lottery), Cougevan has gotten to know the industry from the inside out thanks to his active role at COPAS (Council of Petroleum...
Published 10/25/18
Download This Episode!   For the past 41 years Roy Jackson, CEO at Energy OnRamp, has been involved in the oil and gas industry and made a name for himself as a someone who can make and create deals between buyers and sellers. In today's episode, we asked Roy what is the key to lasting so long in the industry when it's such an up and down adventure. As you hear Roy speak, one gets the feeling that he was born to sell, which explains how he's made a career out of connecting buyers and...
Published 10/25/18
We've spent more than 25 years in the oil and gas industry. We've weather all-time price highs and lows, seen politics embrace and hate the industry and watched as company after company merges and adapts, no matter what the market does. These are the stories. 
Published 10/01/18