The Dealmaker's Lounge - Episode 1

Welcome to The Dealmakers Lounge, your guide into the world of leadership, business development, and deal psychology, hosted by Jeff Novak and Cody Davis.

Cody Davis grew up in the oil fields of Elk City, Oklahoma - a third-generation oilman with energy and dealmaking in his DNA. From drilling wells to building exploration companies, Cody's career reflects grit and relentless drive, generating transformative projects and significant revenue across the country. His journey is about navigating risk, spotting opportunity, and turning energy into lasting enterprise.

Cody is the owner and CEO of Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse, a leading brokerage in the oil and gas sector facilitating major upstream transactions and transparent asset valuation. He also holds ownership in Rivery Capital, serving as Managing Partner, where he helps unite top firms in energy, real estate, and capital markets to accelerate strategic growth and create lasting value for clients and investors.

Jeff Novak’s journey began as an NFL lineman before launching a standout career in real estate sales and marketing. After hanging up his cleats, Jeff started a successful real estate marketing and sales agency, then founded Novak Brothers, leading $400 million in U.S. developments including hospitality , office, multi-family and mixed-use community design. Beyond building, Jeff became a sought-after keynote speaker, inspiring audiences by redefining what’s possible in business and life. Today, he’s recognized for sharing lessons on overcoming setbacks and visionary leadership, drawing from both his time on the gridiron and his entrepreneurial successes.

Cody and Jeff’s path’s crossed unexpectedly at a CEO leadership workshop - a meeting that sparked friendship and ultimately a partnership. Out of that connection came Rivery Capital, a platform uniting their ventures in energy, real estate, and capital markets under one vision.

This is your spot for unlocking the secrets to moving deals forward, overcoming setbacks, and finding real joy in the journey—not just from the deals you make but with the people you make them with.