Landman David Dachner recounts the nail-biting story of almost losing critical unrecorded oil leases that blew off a car. This legendary tale from The Land Department podcast captures the high-risk, high-reward reality of independent land work when you're operating with "40 cents in your pocket" and everything on the line.

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Dachner walks through the terrifying moment when valuable lease documents went flying, the frantic recovery effort, and the race to San Antonio to save the deal. This story perfectly illustrates the entrepreneurial hustle required in the land business - where one mistake can mean bankruptcy but quick thinking and determination can turn disaster into success.

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The conversation between Dachner and host Brent Broussard reveals the real stakes landmen face when working independently, investing their own money in lease plays, and operating without safety nets. Beyond the drama, this clip offers insights into the importance of securing documents immediately, the stress of managing unrecorded instruments, and how seasoned landmen learn to thrive under extreme pressure. For anyone romanticizing the "good old days" of land work, this story provides an authentic look at both the incredible opportunities and genuine risks that defined the pre-corporate era of oil and gas land acquisition.