Brandon Dodds talks about how clients access and use Kudu for land projects.

Brandon Dodds walks through how Kudu works as a land management database.

Brandon Dodds talks about how land work has evolved from paper files and Excel to Dropbox and now structured databases.

Abigail Hopper joins Natalie Johns to discuss her initiative, Solar Sisters, a group she created to connect women in the solar industry.

Abigail Hopper talks with Natalie Johns about the challenges and rewards of being vulnerable on LinkedIn, sharing personal experiences and connecting with others on a deeper level.

Natalie Johns and Abigail Hopper discuss the current legislative challenges facing the solar and storage industries, particularly in Texas.

Brent goes over with Jason Peart about how geothermal projects are evaluated and developed, including data sources, site selection, and the challenges of repurposing oil and gas wells.

Brent talks with Jason Peart about how geothermal projects navigate unclear regulations and permitting processes

Brent sits down with Jason Peart to talk about how next-gen geothermal is expanding beyond traditional hotspots.

Brent and Colin Westmoreland discuss how generative AI is changing land data management.

Brent and Colin Westmoreland break down how Enverus set itself apart in a competitive market.

Brent talks with Colin Westmoreland about the evolution of land data and mapping in oil and gas.

Brent and Dr. Michelle Foss explore the challenges of mining and mineral extraction in the U.S., including regulatory hurdles, land access, and the impact of tariffs.

Brent and Dr. Michelle Foss discuss the challenges of mining and mineral processing in the U.S., from regulatory hurdles to supply chain dependence on China.

Brent and Dr. Michelle Foss examine the impact of global supply chains on energy and materials, focusing on China’s dominance in metals production and manufacturing.

Brent and Dr. Michelle Foss discuss the challenges of energy transition, the role of hydrocarbons, and the realities of alternative energy adoption.

Brent and Dr. Michelle Foss discuss the realities of energy transition projects, the challenges of material supply, and the economic trade-offs involved.

Brent talks with Dr. Michelle Foss about the overlooked role of mining in the energy transition.

Brent and Josh Mullins discuss financial planning for landmen, covering income management, working with advisors, and preparing for industry ups and downs.

Brent and Josh Mullins discuss bookkeeping best practices for independent contractors.

Brent and Josh Mullins break down business expenses for independent contractors.

Brent and Josh Mullins discuss business entity types for independent landmen, including LLCs, S Corps, and partnerships.

Brent and guest Josh Mullins break down the key differences between contractors and employees in the land industry.

Brent, Jodi Gallegos, Chad Smith, and Robert Rice share some of their craziest landman stories.

Brent, Jodi Gallegos, Chad Smith, and Robert Rice discuss the stresses of being a landman.

Brent, Jodi Gallegos, Chad Smith, and Robert Rice go over negotiations, legal practices, and challenges faced by landmen in the oil and gas industry.

Brent, Jodi, Chad, and Robert discuss negotiation tactics in land deals, including good cop, bad cop strategies, the importance of reading legal documents, and the impact of legal processes.

Brent, John Stavinoha and Austin Lee talk about the challenges of handling water systems and contracts in land transactions, especially in the Permian Basin.

Brent, John Stavinoha and Austin Lee go over the challenges of land due diligence in transactions.

Brent, John Stavinoha and Austin Lee discuss best practices for land due diligence, emphasizing the importance of early involvement in deal structuring.

Brent, John Stavinoha and Austin Lee discuss various transaction types, including large asset sales, divestitures, and midstream component sales.

Brent, John Stavinoha and Austin Lee go over post-merger activities, focusing on tax advantages, mineral sidecars, and midstream contract challenges.

Brent, John Stavinoha and Austin Lee talk about the challenges and strategies involved in managing midstream assets post-merger.

Brent is joined by John Stavinoha and Austin Lee to discuss the ongoing trends in the land and energy sectors, focusing on the large-scale mergers happening in the upstream market, particularly in the Permian.‍

Brent & Steve highlight the need to invest in field landmen, improve collaboration, and address stagnant day rates to attract young talent and ensure growth.

Brent & Steve highlight the difficulties in training young landmen, stagnant day rates, and the need for industry support to attract and retain talent in the field.

Brent & Steve go over the challenges of entering the landman profession, the importance of field experience, and how the industry can support young talent.

Brent & Steve talk about the challenges of recruiting young talent into the landman profession.

Brent goes over the busy end-of-year period, the outlook for 2025, and upcoming projects.

Brent discusses the company's approach to annual planning, focusing on growth in all areas, including business, knowledge, and employees.

Brent talks about the launch of Dudley Staffing, the growth of the oil and gas and renewables sectors, and the company's focus on expanding its team

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Brent and Brad Gibbs discuss energy policy shifts, natural gas trends, industry consolidation, and investment outlooks.

Brent and Brad Gibbs discuss leasing language for emerging resources like lithium, recent royalty disputes, and challenges in ensuring fair agreements in the energy sector.

Brent and Brad Gibbs discuss pore space rights in CCS projects, ownership of lithium in brine, and recent developments in Texas property and mineral law.

Brent and guest Brad Gibbs break down key legal cases shaping the oil and gas industry.

Brent and Jonathan Grammer discuss the future of energy development in Texas, focusing on viable projects like carbon storage, lithium extraction, and geothermal.

Brent and Jonathan Grammer talk about the future of land and energy development, emphasizing the need for patience and long-term vision.

Brent and Jonathan Grammer discuss the evolving role of landowners in managing sustainable revenue sources.

Brent and guest Jonathan Grammer go over co-development challenges in Texas energy, focusing on oil, gas, solar, carbon storage, and lithium extraction.

Brent and guest Jonathan Grammer discuss the challenges and solutions in balancing oil and gas interests with renewable energy development, particularly in Texas.

Brent talks with Jonathan Grammer about his journey into oil and gas land work.

Steve Virant talks about the possibility of expanding his children's book series to cover more complex landman topics.

Steve Virant shares with Brent his journey from starting his career in Alaska to navigating the challenges of working as a landman.

Brent and Steve Virant go over the portrayal of landmen in Taylor Sheridan's new series, comparing it to real-life land work.

Steve Virant discusses the two-year process of writing and illustrating a children's book.

Brent talks with Steve Virant about the challenges of illustrating a children's book.

Brent goes over with Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly about how battery projects generate revenue.

Brent discusses the civil concerns of battery storage projects with Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly.

Brent talks with Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly about the interconnection process for battery storage projects.

Brent talks about the financial considerations behind battery storage projects with guests Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly.

Brent goes over the safety and noise considerations for battery storage projects with Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly.

Brent discusses factors that dictate the size of battery storage projects with guests Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly. ‍

Brent, Brandon and Steve talk about the recent opinion from the Texas Attorney General regarding the licensure of landmen working on renewable projects.

Brent, Brandon and Steve go over the latest updates across various regions, including the Northeast, Rockies, and Midwest.

Brent, Brandon, and Steve discuss the successful expansion of Dudley Land’s management pipeline and the launch of Dudley Staffing.

Brandon and Makenzie discuss the straightforward process of getting started with Dudley Staffing.

Brandon talks with Makenzie Wall about how Dudley Staffing specializes in recruitment, contrasting it with the broader roles of typical HR managers.

Brandon and Makenzie Wall go over Dudley Staffing's services, including direct hire, contract, and contract-to-hire options.

Brandon and Mackenzie talk about Dudley’s company's culture, rigorous onboarding process, and seamless internal teamwork, ensuring successful staffing and project management.

Brent, along with Natalie Johns, Blake Thomas, and Patrick Durman, discuss the title process for battery storage projects.

Brent, along with Natalie Johns, Blake Thomas, and Patrick Durman, talk about the current hotbeds for battery storage projects across the U.S.

Brent, Natalie Johns, Blake Thomas, and Patrick Durman discuss strategies for acquiring land for battery storage projects.

Brent, Natalie Johns, Blake Thomas, and Patrick Durman explain strategies for land acquisition in battery storage projects.

Brent, Natalie Johns, Blake Thomas, and Patrick Durman go over the process of acquiring land for utility-scale battery storage projects.

Brent talks with Natalie Johns, Blake Thomas & Patrick Durman about the importance of battery energy storage for the grid, particularly in Texas.

Brent and Natalie talk about the challenges and best practices in renewable energy projects, focusing on the importance of thorough title commitments and mineral title work.

Brent and Natalie discuss the importance of running mineral titles alongside title commitments for land acquisitions.

Brent and Natalie discuss the importance of addressing mineral exceptions in title commitments early.

Brent and Natalie discuss the importance of accurate title work in land deals, highlighting issues that arise when relying on incomplete information from tax rolls and landowners.

Brent talks with Natalie Johns about de-risking in the renewable energy space.

Brent and Todd talk about the evolving landscape of land work, including the impact of renewable energy on the industry.

Brent and guest Todd Morgan go over strategies for combating legislative challenges in the oil and gas sector.

Brent and Todd Morgan discuss the challenges of keeping Texas's oil and gas sector thriving.

Brent and Todd talk about how the landman profession is evolving with new challenges like solar, wind, and mineral extraction.

Brent and guest Todd Morgan go over how landmen navigate government complexities in Austin.

Brent and guest Todd Morgan discuss the complexities of government regulations and the role of lobbyists in Austin.

Brent and Douglas Sandridge discuss the pitfalls companies face when applying general land knowledge across states.

Brent and Douglas Sandridge discuss the ongoing legal battle involving NL's wind farm in Osage County.

Brent and Douglas Sandridge discuss a federal judge's ruling in December 2023, ordering the removal of 84 wind turbines in Osage County due to illegal mining.

Brent and Douglas Sandridge talk about the Osage tribe's opposition to wind development in Osage County.

Brent and guest Douglas Sandridge go over the history of the Osage tribe and the tribe's movements, their purchase of a reservation in Oklahoma, and their focus on education.

Brent discusses with Bobby Biedrzycki the key legal considerations for managing mineral leases and water rights in the Texas oil and gas sector, particularly focusing on the implications for lithium extraction from produced water.

Brent and Bobby Biedrzycki talk about the complexities of mineral leases and water rights in Texas, especially regarding lithium extraction from produced water.

Brent and guest Bobby Biedrzycki tackle the evolving legal and technological landscape of produced water management.

Brent sits down with Bobby Biedrzycki to talk about the intriguing Cactus Water case and its implications for land management in Texas.

Brent and guest Chris Atherton discuss the future of EnergyNet and its expansion beyond oil and gas.

Brent explores the unpredictable side of oil and gas auctions with Chris Atherton.

Brent and Chris Atherton discuss how structured and transparent competitive bidding can optimize outcomes for both buyers and sellers in the oil and gas industry.

Brent discusses with Chris Atherton how EnergyNet revolutionized the oil and gas industry by transitioning state and federal land lease sales to an online platform.