Putting customers first creates new revenue opportunities
Interviews: Erik Hatch, owner, Hatch Realty Hatch explains how putting the customer first will allow business owners to create opportunities for marketing to create new revenue centers.
NCAA Coaching legend talks being raised by a single mother
Interviews: Dale Brown, NCAA Coaching Legend and ND native Brown talks about his life growing up being raised by a single mother in Berthold, ND in an apartment above the hardware store. He also explains how the national media treated him as a coach being from North Dakota during the […]
Watford City sees a major reduction in housing costs
Interviews: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Stenberg gives an update from the heart of the Bakken, Watford City. Stenberg discusses the development of housing, agriculture, constructions and retail centers.
Moon talks plastics in ag, energy
Interview: Rick Moon, Frank’s Manufacturing Moon explains how his plastic molds are helping people in agriculture, energy, construction and the grocery industry.
Writer looking to tell energy’s Big Story
Interview: Stephen Heins, energy columnist, owner, Word Merchant Heins talks about how he would like to tell Big Oil real story. How the modern shale revolution has changed the planet in many beneficial ways.
Native Americans training, preparing for oil and gas
Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Williams describes how the Native American run oil company is training their employees and preparing them for the Bakken as well as other shale plays across the nation.
Oil and gas updating technology in the field
Interview: Anthony McDaniels, HEAL Systems McDaniels talks about how the technology and innovation gap needs to bridge together a bit more in oil and gas. He contends that too many companies are trying to use 20th Century technology in the 21st Century.
Davis Refinery showing groundbreaking technology, engineering
Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants Edward Martinez of Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants talks about Meridian’s Davis Refinery and how it will be the first of its kind. Martinez discusses the control technology and how a Smart LDAR program will be used to monitor fugitive emissions […]
Companies gathering in America’s hottest shale play
Interview: Denny Pilcher, West Texas Oil and Gas Convention Pilcher talks about the increasing interest from shale plays across the US for the West Texas Oil and Gas Convention due to the hot action of the Permian basin. The Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico is the nation’s most […]
Yates compares the Bakken and New Mexico
Interview: John Yates Jr., president, ABO Empire Yates talks about the differences between the Bakken shale play and the ABO shale play in New Mexico. He also discusses how American oil and gas are entering into a new age.
US Congressman Cramer talks innovation in oil and gas
Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Cramer discusses how innovation in helping oil and gas save money as well as what Trump Oil looks like in the future.
In music, it is all about the live attendance
Interviews: Tom Peckskamp and Charlie Young, Moody River Band Peckskamp and Young discuss the strategy of giving their music for free in order to increase their attendance at live events. A four piece ‘Charley Young Band’ becomes ‘the Moody River Band’ in March of 2009 after the addition of Tom […]
Making an album, getting it to market
Interviews: Tom Peckskamp and Charlie Young, Moody River Band Peckskamp and Young discuss logistics of making an album and how to get it to the market. They also perform live. A four piece ‘Charley Young Band’ becomes ‘the Moody River Band’ in March of 2009 after the addition of Tom […]
Peckskamp, Young, talk making money in music
Interviews: Tom Peckskamp and Charlie Young, Moody River Band Peckskamp and Young talk about making money in the music business and perform live. A four piece ‘Charley Young Band’ becomes ‘the Moody River Band’ in March of 2009 after the addition of Tom Peckscamp as a second songwriter and third […]
Cramer talks start ups in today’s economy
Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Cramer talks about Start Up Day and how small business plays a role in the economy.
Jonas balances being an online yogi-preneur
Interview: Ashley Jonas, owner, SimplyAshes.com Jonas talks about how she went from living in her dream home and working the corporate job to shifting gears into being a being a yoga instructor and entrepreneur. She describes what her day looks like and how she has had to develop multiple revenue […]
Davis Refinery clears “Recommended Decision”, however it is less than requested
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about the Davis Refinery and gives an update on the permit process. Meridian Energy Group, Inc., the leading developer of innovative solutions for environmentally-compliant oil refining technology, announced the company has received the Recommended Decision for the Davis Refinery water allocation […]
Should we be looking at rig counts different?
Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Streat LLC Michael Filloon of Heart Street LLC believes the industry needs to start looking at rig rates differently. In fact, not at all. “Everyone looks at rig rates when they really shouldn’t,” Filloon said. “They should look at completion crews. They pop those holes in […]
CEO clears up PSC confusion
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about a misunderstanding with the Public Service Commission permit and the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how they are hosting public meetings to engage with the local residents about the refinery.
Bakken may experience a “short squeeze”
Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Streat LLC Filloon speculates whether the Bakken will enter into a short squeeze in the next few months. He also talks about the overall shale plays and how the Bakken will contribute and compete.
An update from the Bakken’s sweet spot, core
Interview: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Stenberg runs down the latest information involving the community of Watford City, the Bakken and the county’s economy. Stenberg also talks about the school system and how housing has changed over the past 5 years.
Dr. Doom talks Trump Oil
Interview: Daniel Fine, director, New Mexico Center for Energy Dr. Daniel Fine talks about Trump Oil and what that means for the United State energy industry as well as Mexico and Canada. Fine is also referred to as “Dr. Doom” in the energy world.
Slow down in oil seen as a “gift of catchup”
Watford City is located in the heart of the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota in McKenzie County. “The past couple of years we really did see the oil industry hit a slowdown and we’ve viewed it as a gift of catch up,” Stenberg said. “This allowed us to build […]
Urias goes from selling dry rub to BBQ Pitmaster champion
Interviews: Junior Urias, Up in Smoke BBQ and Pitmaster Champion Urias talks about the organic growth of his business which started as selling dry rubs, to a pull behind smoker to now a brick and mortar restaurant. He also talks about how winning television’s BBQ Pitmaster competition has helped his […]
North Dakota is hiring
Interview: Cindy Sanford and Phil Davis, Job Service North Dakota Sanford describes what type of jobs are available across the state of North Dakota. She also gets into oil and gas jobs as well as transportation and construction.
Burgum talks innovation at the well, integration of drones
Interviews: ND Gov Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov Brent Sanford Sanford talks about the evolution of decreasing the well costs from $12M to $7M, mostly due to innovation. He also explains how the integration of drones into the oil fields. Burgum explains how the higher education system is changing and […]
Roff describes living in Watford City then and now
Interview: Kylee Roff, RoughRider Center Watford City Roff describe the new facility and mentions some of the different events that have been held there. She also shares her observations of living in Watford City from 2012 to present day where the population grew from about 1,500 people to approximately 7,000.
Industry and workforce syncing up in the Bakken
Daniel Stenberg sees the oil and gas activity every day in Watford City. Watford City is located in the heart of the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota in McKenzie County. According to Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development, this activity isn’t in a hiring blitz, rather a workforce development […]
Using 21st century technology in the 21st century
According to Anthony McDaniels, HEAL Corporations, some oil and gas companies are falling behind with updating their well sites. “People are starting to say ‘if I want to be profitable in the 21st century, I have to apply 21st century technology.” McDaniels said. “I can’t just drill 21st century […]
Burbank brings peace, balance to small business
Interview: Kristen Burbank, owner, Mojo Fit Studios Burbank shares her experiences as a brick and mortar business owner and what challenges she has seen thus far. She also explains how her product – yoga – allows her to balance work and family life. Specialty styles of yoga are discussed as […]
When the government encroaches into industry
Interviews: Steve Mortenson, president, Independent Water Providers Mortenson talks about the water business and how the government is increasing their encroachment into the industry.
Writer recalls when he took on AOL Time Warner
Interview: Stephen Heins, owner, Word Merchant Heins talks about his professional stint taking on AOL/Time Warner and how that experience lead to his current article and commentary gig.
Classes offered for aspiring yogi-preneurs
Interviews: Ashley Jonas, online entrepreneur, SimplyAshes.com Jonas gives details on yoga education and training sessions for the fall. She also discusses how the practice of yoga is used by many professionals as a tool to achieve goals.
What shale plays look like at $40
Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Street, LLC Filloon talks about their firms investments into the oil and gas industry and what shale plays look like with $40 oil.
Plastic molds and containers in energy extraction
Interview: Rick Moon, Frank’s Manufacturing Moon talks about how their plastic molds and containers are being used in shale plays across the US, including the Bakken.