TV Show Sparks 30-Student TCU Landman Course Launch

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Kyle Reynolds
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Landman career paths are shifting, with demand rising in field landman jobs, oil and gas careers, and renewable energy roles. In this episode, Brent Broussard and Kyle Reynolds, both practicing land professionals with decades of combined experience, break down the reality of being a landman in today’s market: why the field landman is regaining prominence, how landman skills now translate to alternative energy sectors, and where the true career opportunities are as the energy workforce ages.

Kyle and Brent walk through practical differences between starting as a field vs. in-house landman, the strategic value of on-the-ground experience, and how recent media visibility has given the profession a surprising boost. If you’re weighing your next career move or advising newcomers, you’ll hear why field experience is more crucial than ever and how a pending wave of retirements is opening doors for capable newcomers to eventually take over existing businesses. The conversation addresses compensation transparency (including the realities of landman day rates), mentorship, and why having a diversified skill set, from title work and lease acquisition to right of way and surface rights negotiations is key to staying competitive. 

With current recruiting and training challenges, the discussion is highly relevant for land professionals, operators, and energy company managers working in both established oil and gas basins and fast-growing renewables. 

Takeaways: how to approach landman career strategy, why field skills still matter, and actionable ideas for bridging the knowledge gap between generations of land professionals.