Best Landman Mastermind Podcasts (2025)

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Mastering the Pivot: Aaron Gray's Path in the Energy Sector 32:11

2d ago32:11

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Send us a text 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…

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Good Things GROW Together with Jeff McManus 47:59

3M ago47:59

47:59

Send us a text 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…

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Leadership Evolution: Harnessing Experience for New Thinking with Jennifer Harshman 23:24

5M ago23:24

23:24

Send us a text 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 …

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Navigating the Industry: New Perspectives from Michelle Smith 35:24

6M ago35:24

35:24

Send us a text 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 Fu…

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Beyond the Surface: Brian Mahn on Learning, Inclusion, and Leadership 35:56

6M ago35:56

35:56

Send us a text 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 Cha…

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Adapting and Thriving in the Land Industry: Insights from Nancy McCaskell, CPL 48:49

8M ago48:49

48:49

Send us a text 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:…

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Building Tomorrow’s Leaders With Aaron Walker 33:00

8M ago33:00

33:00

Send us a text 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 kno…

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Jerry Taylor, CPL: Building Connections--Teachings on Success in Land Work 35:24

9M ago35:24

35:24

Send us a text 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…

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Empowering Your Land Career: Lessons and Insights from John Belland 35:32

10M ago35:32

35:32

Send us a text Summary 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 renewabl…

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Ryan Fairbanks On Purpose with Mark Delaney 27:13

10M ago27:13

27:13

Send us a text 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 oth…

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Author Call with Nance Schick, Esq., Author of DIY Conflict Resolution, part 2 31:44

2y ago31:44

31:44

Send us a text 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 catc…

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Author Call with Nance Schick, Esq., Author of DIY Conflict Resolution 32:34

2y ago32:34

32:34

Send us a text 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 pr…

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Dustin Reichman Pt 2 22:43

2y ago22:43

22:43

Send us a text 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: Connect w…

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Dustin Reichman Pt 1 21:21

2y ago21:21

21:21

Send us a text 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 e…

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Jeff Long, Second Act 34:25

2y ago34:25

34:25

Send us a text 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…

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Author Call with Pat Mingarelli - Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation 38:45

2y ago38:45

38:45

Send us a text 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…

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Robert Hyatt 25:45

2y ago25:45

25:45

Send us a text 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…

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Curtis Morley, The Entrepreneur's Paradox, Pt. 2. 24:23

2y ago24:23

24:23

Send us a text 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 hel…

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Curtis Morley, The Entrepreneur's Paradox, Pt. 1 21:53

2y ago21:53

21:53

Send us a text 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 y…

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Jeff Long, Video Value Bombs (marketing & branding) 20:00

2y ago20:00

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Send us a text 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 FAQs Shor…

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Buford Pollett, University of Tulsa Interim Chair of School of Energy Law & Commerce, Part 2 29:40

2y ago29:40

29:40

Send us a text On Part 2 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and the Professional Development Mastermind continues the conversation with Buford Boyd Pollett, Interim Chair of the School of Energy Law and Commerce at the University of Tulsa, about his career pivots and international career. We talked about: N…

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Buford Pollett, University of Tulsa Interim Chair of School of Energy Law & Commerce, Part 1 30:44

2y ago30:44

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Send us a text On Part 1 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and the Professional Development Mastermind have a conversation with Buford Boyd Pollett, Interim Chair of the School of Energy Law and Commerce at the University of Tulsa, about his career pivots and international career. We talked about: Guiding …

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Author Call with Rich Allen and The Ultimate Business Tuneup, Part 2 33:26

2+ y ago33:26

33:26

Send us a text On Part 2 of this Mastermind Author Call of the Land Skills Group, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks and a group of entrepreneurs continue the conversation with Rich Allen about his books Tour de Profit and The Ultimate Business Tune-Up (as well as the podcast). More people ask their questions and Rich provides great coaching and input int…

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Author Call with Rich Allen and The Ultimate Business Tuneup 37:28

2+ y ago37:28

37:28

Send us a text On Part 1 of this Mastermind Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and the Entrepreneur's Mastermind have a conversation with Rich Allen about his books Tour de Profit and The Ultimate Business Tune-Up (as well as the podcast). Rich helps business start-ups get profitable and maintain consis…

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Dan Woerheide, pivoting from civilian to military life and back again, Part 2. 19:13

2+ y ago19:13

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Send us a text In this follow-up conversational episode you get to listen in as Ryan & Dan talk more about the eclectic nature of career and skill development, learning different elements of selfless sacrifice. We talk about DISC personality profile and how it can benefit us to get some introspection before we take new steps and make career decisio…

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Dan Woerheide, pivoting from civilian to military life and back again. 27:38

2+ y ago27:38

27:38

Send us a text In this conversational episode you get to listen in as Ryan & Dan talk about the eclectic nature of career and skill development, learning different elements of selfless sacrifice. We talk about counting the costs of the sacrifices that we make to provide for and serve our family. Dan shares about the Great Resignation and the trends…

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Joel Ingram, Pt. 2 29:19

2+ y ago29:19

29:19

Send us a text In this follow up episode with Joel Ingram he shares more about his adventures through career transitions from the shop floor to management, from crane operation to podcast host and more. You'll hear about his struggles and growth and what an incredible man he has become. We talk about: Coaches and teachers that can either open your …

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Joel Ingram, Pt.1 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

30:41

Send us a text In this power-packed episode Joel Ingram shares about his adventures through career transitions from the shop floor to management, from crane operation to podcast host and more. You'll hear about his struggles and growth and what an incredible man he has become. Tune in to part 2 of this interview for more resources and to hear Joel …

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Rebecca Ponton, Editor of Oilwoman Magazine (Pt. 2) 22:20

2+ y ago22:20

22:20

Send us a text In the second half of this power-packed episode Rebecca Ponton shares more about her adventures into the land business as an Independent Landman and pivoting from title research into publishing within the petroleum industry. You'll hear her talk about more books for women in the oil & gas and other energy development industries since…

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Rebecca Ponton, Editor of Oilwoman Magazine (Pt. 1) 23:06

2+ y ago23:06

23:06

Send us a text In this power-packed episode Rebecca Ponton shares about her adventures into the land business as an Independent Landman and pivoting from title research into publishing within the petroleum industry. You'll hear about her early interview with Pat Thompson, encounter with Victor Volkman at Modern History Press and Emmanuel Sullivan a…

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Colleen Law, ABD (All But Dissertation) Coaching 26:04

3y ago26:04

26:04

Send us a text In this loaded episode we talk with Colleen Law about overcoming challenges and roadblocks to complete big projects. Colleen's experience in helping doctoral students complete their dissertation helps us see that there is a way through the details and struggle to accomplish and finish difficult things. Her website is ABDCoachingSolut…

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Matt McWilliams, The Affiliate Guy 37:35

3y ago37:35

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Send us a text Get a free chapter of Matt’s new book, Turn Your Passions Into Profits” here: https://mattmcwilliams.clickfunnels.com/sample-chapter-step3?affiliate_id=3987944 In this loaded episode we talk about Matt's variety of experience in transitioning and how he learned to prepare for those pivots wisely financially, spiritually, and in a way…

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Amanda Huffman, Women of the Military 20:48

3y ago20:48

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Send us a text Amanda Huffman is a retired Airman, Military Mom and author of the Women of the Military book and podcast host. She shares her pivot journey about leaving military service, helping others transition into and out of the military and some lessons learned along the way to prepare for past and present pivots. Thank you, Amanda for your m…

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Mark Oates, CPL, National Champion, Star 46 Energy 32:47

3y ago32:47

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Send us a text Mark Oates is a Certified Professional Landman with AAPL, a US National Gymnastics Champion, and a Landman with many experiences that have grown his skills through several pivots within the petroleum industry. He helps operators figure out their title, negotiate deals and acquire interest in their target play as a proficient negotiat…

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Mark Delaney and The Purpose Mastermind, Pt. 2 16:26

3y ago16:26

16:26

Send us a text On Part 2 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast Pivot coach, Ryan Fairbanks, continues the conversation with Mark Delaney about The Purpose Mastermind. Mark helps people answer another one of life's ultimate questions: Once I know my Purpose, How do I Change? You can know your purpose. You can make changes from where you are…

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Mark Delaney and The Purpose Mastermind, Pt. 1 19:59

3y ago19:59

19:59

Send us a text On Part 1 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast Pivot coach, Ryan Fairbanks, has a conversation with Mark Delaney about The Purpose Mastermind. Mark helps people answer one of life's ultimate questions: What is the purpose of My life? You can know your purpose. If you walk through this process, you will know your purpose and…

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Landman & Data Product Officer, Blake Adams - Part 2 20:40

3y ago20:40

20:40

Send us a text On Part 2 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast Pivot coach, Ryan Fairbanks, continues the conversation with Chief Product Officer at AGEX, Inc. and Landman/Attorney Blake Adams. Blake helps ranchers make more money through easy, transferrable data. We visit about land, law firms, mentors, and so much more! If you missed Par…

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Landman & Data Product Officer, Blake Adams - Part 1 26:56

3y ago26:56

26:56

Send us a text On today's episode of the Landman Pivot podcast Pivot coach, Ryan Fairbanks, visits with Chief Product Officer at AGEX, Inc. and Landman/Attorney Blake Adams. Blake helps ranchers make more money through easy, transferrable data. We visit about land, law firms, mentors, and so much more that I decided to split it into 2 episodes. Mak…

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VP of Innovation, Jerris Johnson, CPL 45:56

3+ y ago45:56

45:56

Send us a text Respected Landman and speaker Jerris Johnson, CPL joins us on the podcast to talk about Intelligent Land Operations and other developments in his career and at Paramount Field Services. Thanks for Brooke Fairbanks for editing and production! Schedule a call with Ryan: https://calendly.com/land-skills Remember to connect with Ryan on …

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Merry Christmas 1:54

3+ y ago1:54

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Send us a text Merry Christmas and join me in the new year for a free, no obligation strategy session to see how I can best serve you in leveling up your skillset and mindset to "Be Prepared" for your next pivot. https://calendly.com/landmanpivot More content and connections: LinkedIn: Ryan Fairbanks, RPL LandmanMastermind.com Schedule a call with …

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Ziglar Coach, David Creel 39:11

3+ y ago39:11

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Send us a text On today's episode of the Landman Pivot podcast Pivot coach, Ryan Fairbanks, visits with Ziglar Certified Coach, David Creel. David is the author of Road Trip: From Survival to Legacy. We visit about coaching and the power of having another person walk through challenges of life imbalance with you to help you see and overcome them. M…

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Leadership Coach, Gregory Gray 37:41

3+ y ago37:41

37:41

Send us a text On today's episode of the Landman Pivot podcast Pivot coach, Ryan Fairbanks, visits with Leadership Coach and Founder of Gray University, Gregory Gray. Greg is the author of Business Owner Freedom and LeaderFluence leadership training. We visit about coaching, mastermind groups and the power of having other people share their insight…

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Land Manager, Kimberly Smith 24:06

3+ y ago24:06

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Send us a text On today's episode of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, visits with Land Manager, Kimberly Smith to help you learn about starting a land career and making transitions as you prepare for your next pivot. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/swings-and-roundabouts License code: F…

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