Lee Novikoff
Founder, Title Petroleum & Title Group
Host:
Bryan Hancock
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Episode Overview:
What happens when your Plan B turns into a billion-dollar vision? In this candid episode of Executive Connect, Bryan Hancock talks with Lee Novikoff about his unexpected rise in the oil and gas world. From nearly becoming a securities lawyer to drilling profitable wells in the shale revolution, Lee shares the pivotal moments—and big lessons—that shaped his 30-year energy career. This isn’t just a story about oil. It’s about risk, resilience, and the power of saying yes when opportunity knocks. Whether you’re curious about fracking, investing in energy, or building a legacy business, Lee brings the receipts.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Teaser
01:00 – How Lee Accidentally Entered Oil & Gas
06:00 – The Risk and Reward of Vertical Wells
11:00 – The Frac Plug That Changed Everything
16:00 – Domestic Oil vs. Energy Independence
21:00 – What Landmen Really Do
27:00 – The Real Deal with Fracking & Water Tables
34:00 – From Flowback to Profit: How a Well Makes Money
41:00 – Tax Breaks & the Snowball Effect for Investors
45:00 – Green Energy vs. Oil: What's the Future?
47:00 – The One Thing People Get Wrong About the Oil Industry
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