Landman Pivot

Landman Pivot

We talk about pivoting to new roles within the oil & gas industry and leveling up our skill set and mindset to prepare for the pivot path. There are 3 ways to engage directly: 1. Pivot Coaching (1:1) 2. Land Skills (mastermind) Groups (up to 10) 3. Land Skills Network (membership community) Other ways to engage in asynchronous communication: 1. Subscribe or apply at landmanmastermind.com 2. Connect on LinkedIn 2. Connect on Facebook

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May 20, 2025 32 mins

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Navigating Career Pivots in the Landman Industry: Featuring Aaron Gray

 In the latest episode of the Landman Pivot podcast, host and pivot coach Ryan Fairbanks interviews Aaron Gray, an experienced Landman with roots in Wyoming, who recently transitioned to an in-house role in Houston. The discussion covers Gray's professional journey, including his start as a land tech, his experiences with leasing, running title...

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Introduction to Jeff McManus  [00:00:53] 

Ryan: So today on the Landman Mastermind group we have author and speaker Jeff McManus. 

Overview of Jeff's Books
  [00:00:59] Ryan: He's the author of The book, Growing Weeders into Leaders and also, you have another book, Jeff. It's, is it Cultivating? 
  [00:01:08] Jeff: Cultivate. 
[00:01:09] Ryan: Yes. Cultivate. And is that the se...

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Landman Pivot Podcast
00:41 Meet Jennifer Harshman: Editor and Publisher
01:12 Leadership and Personal Development
02:48 Jennifer's Journey into Editing
04:11 Writing and Publishing Insights
08:21 The Importance of Purpose
10:16 Challenges Authors Face
15:36 Encouragement for Aspiring Authors
21:16 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Michelle's Journey into Oil and Gas
03:38 Career Growth and Industry Insights
06:03 The Quiet Companies and Mineral Interests
08:43 Building Relationships and Making Connections
13:57 Personal Growth and Mentorship
16:41 The Importance of Fossil Fuels
19:44 Adapting to Change and Future Outlook
20:13 Continuous Learni...

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:07 Brian's Background in the Oil and Gas Industry
00:55 Journey into Energy Software Consulting
02:39 Early Career and Transition to Technology
04:31 Exploring AI and Technology in Energy
07:59 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
11:58 Understanding Narcolepsy and Personal Challenges
15:26 Workplace Accommodations and Stigma...

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Nancy's Unexpected Start in Land
02:29 Early Career and Mentorship
06:43 Philosophy and Law: A Unique Perspective
08:56 Transition to Oil and Gas
12:06 Involvement with AAPL
15:35 Renewable Energy and Transferable Skills
20:40 Starting Masonboro Energy
34:43 Mentorship and Leadership
46:20 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Summary

In this podcast episode, Ryan welcomes Aaron Walker, also known as Big A, to discuss leadership and the impact of mastermind groups. They talk about insights on various leadership books like 'Leadershift' by John Maxwell and 'Never Split the Difference' by Chris Voss. Emphasizing the importance of reading and implementing knowledge, Aaron explains how mastermind groups provide cri...

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Meet Jerry Taylor

In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Jerry Taylor, a mentor who has been instrumental in my career development. Jerry's story is rich with transitions, skill development, and the influences of mentors and books throughout his journey. We kicked off the conversation by asking Jerry how he got into the land management field.

In this episode of the Landman Pivot Podcast, hosted by Ry...

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In this episode of the Landman Pivot Podcast, host Ryan Fairbanks speaks with John Belland, a former student of Montana Tech, about his journey in the energy management field during challenging times like the COVID pandemic. They discuss John's efforts in finding internships, shifting career paths from oil and gas to renewable energy, and his development of essential skills such as flexibility, persi...

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Welcome to season 3!

In this conversation with Mark Delaney, he interviewed me on his podcast The Purpose Mastermind.

We talk about behaving "on purpose", getting into the outdoors, how to operate where you can have the biggest impact, helping other people discover and clarify their own personal purpose statement and walking with others as they live their purpose boldly.

You can ge...

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On Part 2 of this Mastermind Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Land Skills Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and a couple of Land Skills Group (Mastermind) members continue a conversation with Nance Schick about her book DIY Conflict Resolution.

If you missed the first part of the conversation, please go back to Part 1 to catch the beginning.

Nance helps business owners and families navigate s...

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On Part 1 of this Mastermind Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Land Skills Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and a couple of Land Skills Group (Mastermind) members have a  conversation with Nance Schick about her book DIY Conflict Resolution.

Nance helps businesses navigate some of their most troubling people and situational problems.

We talk about:

  • Crucial Conversations, by Kerry Patterson
  • ...
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June 27, 2023 22 mins

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In this second part we continue the conversation with Dustin Reichman about career pivots and those who help us along our pivot-path:

  • Coaching
  • Mastermind groups
  • Partnership Marketing
  • 90-Day Podcast Profits Accelerator
  • Partnership Marketing Mastermind
  • Transformation
  • Clarity
  • Self-Confidence

Easy steps that you can take today:

  1. Connect with Dustin Reichman on simplesuccesscoaching.com or LinkedIn, here
  2. Get on podcasts...
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June 20, 2023 21 mins

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At a first glance you may think this is just another episode about marketing, but it is so much more than that, especially as Independent Contractor Land Professionals look to engage with and upgrade the clients they serve and their skills and ability to keep working & pivot through these turbulent times.

In this pivot-story filled episode we talk with Dustin Reichman about marketing and stepping into the...

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June 13, 2023 34 mins

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This episode got lost in my archives. 

In 2024, we’ll be launching Season 3 with many exciting guests for land and construction Independent Contractors. 

Stay tuned. 

In this encore episode we talk with Jeff Long about real estate investing and managing risk.

Books:
30 Day Stay by Zeona McIntyre & Sarah Weaver
Raising Private Capital by Matt Faircloth

His website is truefocusmedia....

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 On this Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, has a  conversation with Pat Mingarelli about his books Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation.

What does this author visit have to do with you and your Land Skills?

One of the Bonus Skills is connecting with God and being able to pay attention to your intuition for the situation that you are facing, so don&a...

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April 6, 2023 25 mins

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In this quick-tip episode we talk with Robert Hyatt about his career and pivots through Architecture, data collection and aggregation and renewable energy. He even gives an expert farm and garden tip  

  • Architecture
  • Campbell Scientific
  • Engie 
  • Renewable energy
  • Idaho
  • Utah
  • Hawaii
  • Aman
  • Abudabi
  • Saudi Arabia 
  • Mastermind groups and collaboration
  • Meeting people that can help you
  • Go solve new problems 

His email is roberthyatt@engie...

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 Okay, you may be thinking, "What does Entrepreneurship have to do with Land Skills?"

I hear you.

If you are an Independent Contractor Landman, it has more to do with it than you may have thought.

In this follow-up episode we continue the Author Call with Curtis Morley and hear from other entrepreneurs and their questions that can help you think about what drives your passion and w...

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Okay, you may be thinking, "What does Entrepreneurship have to do with Land Skills?"

I hear you.

If you are an Independent Contractor Landman, it has more to do with it than you may have thought.

You own your own business, you contract through Brokers and for Clients.

You need to manage your expenses, ideally, mostly to things that you can be reimbursed for or assign and r...

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In this quick-tip episode we talk with Jeff Long about marketing and stepping into the spotlight as a business leader.

  • Marketing
  • Mastermind groups and collaboration
  • Meeting people that have heard from us
  • Short production video that provides values
  • Content Roadmap
  • Multiple exposure and repurpose the same content
  • Distribution
  1. FAQs
  2. Short article
  3. Post to social media (video and articles)

His website is truefocusmed...

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