Job Service talks Bakken jobs

July 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Cindy Sanford and Phil Davis, Job Service North Dakota Sanford and Davis talk about what type of jobs are available in the Bakken as well as what type of employee companies are looking for.

Prentice discusses PSC, Davis Refinery

July 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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.

CEO reacts to water permit for Davis Refinery

July 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also reacts to their recent Water Allocation permit granted by the North Dakota Department of Health.

Bakken Conference talks innovation, recycling

July 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Luke Geiver and John Nelson, Bakken Conference and Expo Geiver and Nelson give an overview of topics included during the 3rd Annual Bakken Confernence and Expo, including how to adjust during low oil prices, new innovative well technology and recycling fluids.

Water Draft Permit Given to Davis Refinery

July 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He explain the recent ruling by the North Dakota Department of Health involving their water useage for the facility.

DAPL BBQ now smoking for hire

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Stephan Kershisnik, owner, DAPL BBQ Kershisnik talks about how obtaining a piece of the DAPL pipeline and turning it into a BBQ smoker has created a good weekend job.

From chemist to oilman

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Rex Tucker, owner and president, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about how his early days as a chemist creating resin proppants resulting in creating several businesses in the oil and gas business. He also shares stories about the bust years in oil and gas during the 1980’s.

Hedrington explains how green the Davis Refinery will be

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery being built in the U.S. in the past 50 years, coming to Belfield, ND. He also addresses local comments regarding the refinery and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

BBQ Pitmaster shares tips on making money

July 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Junior Urias, owner, Up in Smoke BBQ Urias explains how being awarded BBQ Pitmaster Champion and appearing on BBQ Pitmaster has turned his pull behind BBQ smoker into a brick and mortar BBQ restaurant.

Growing up as a celebrity

July 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Matthew Nelson, singer songwriter, Nelson Brothers Nelson talks about growing up in a celebrity household and what life was like after their father, Ricky Nelson, died in a very public manner.

The Crude Life Interview: Chris Boswell, EcoStim

July 6, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Chris Boswell, co-founder and CEO, EcoStim Energy Solutions has more than 28 years of executive management experience in the oilfield-services industry, Boswell has helped grow numerous successful businesses. As the CFO of Petroleum Geo-Services, he helped expand PGS’ operations into new international markets and secured over $3 billion in capital […]

Paralysis of Analysis

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Mark J Lindquist, nationally recognized motivational speaker, national anthem singer and author; and his business manager Jared Bye Lindquist and Bye discuss overcoming the “paralysis of analysis” in life and the workplace. As seen on ABC’s LOST, CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and the Universal Studios movie “Battleship,” Mark J. Lindquist […]

How obesity impacts an economy

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jamie Stang, Public Health Nutrition, University of Minnesota Stang discusses how obesity in a community can impact their local economy. Stang’s expertise is in Food & nutrition, mother & children, women’s health, maternal and child health nutrition, gestational diabetes, maternal weight gain, pre-pregnancy obesity.

Vasey talks about the $10B project

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Iain Vasey, president and CEO, Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation Vasey talks about the new $10B Exxon plant and how many constructions jobs will be created, how many companies will be impacted and how far businesses will come to work on the facility. The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development […]

Organic seed business still growing

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Teresa Podell, owner, Prairie Road Organic Seed Podell explains why history and heritage have value in seeds. Prairie Road Organic Farm has been certified organic since 1977. A primary focus of their farm is to feed themselves and to eat well, according to Podell. “We have bred and selected […]

Employment contracts becoming more common in oil and gas

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Matt French, attorney and partner, Hamm French Law Firm French talks about the emerging world of employment contracts in the oil and gas industry. Hamm French, PLLC is a business-focused law firm located in Midland, Texas serving businesses and individuals across Texas and New Mexico. Hamm French is focused […]