The Crude Life Interview: Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org

March 25, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org, discusses the recent attempt by politicians to profit off of the COVID-19 Shutdown. The interview dives into the purpose of capitalism in society and how the oil and gas industry is the last bastion for a free market. Shepstone talks about similarities with the 2009 recession and […]

The Crude Life Interview: Joe Dancy, Energy Educator and Expert

March 25, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Joe Dancy, energy expert and educator, comments on how the coronavirus has impacted the energy economy. Dancy also reacts to the “truther” movement behind the coronavirus The interview dives into small business ownership in today’s economy and how the coronavirus could decimate it. Conversations about market reinvention and product innovation […]

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 39 : Ordering Take Out, Energizing Small Business, March Madness and it’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Economy

March 20, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 39 March 19, 2020 Guests/Topics:     Zachary Ellis, Commercial Credit Group discusses Navigating the Outbreak. In tough times we are often faced with business decisions that can alter our businesses, whether positive or negative. Rent, equipment, payroll, and other expenses are still expected on a monthly […]

The Crude Life Interview: Zachary Ellis on Navigating the Outbreak

March 20, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Zach Ellis, finance professional discusses Navigating the Outbreak. In tough times we are often faced with business decisions that can alter our businesses, whether positive or negative. Rent, equipment, payroll, and other expenses are still expected on a monthly basis with the state of the economy completely disregarded. Money is […]

The Crude Life Interview: Brandon Davis, Swan Energy

March 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Brandon Davis, Swan Energy – Discusses the impact of COVID-19 around the workplace and industry. Davis shares what his company is doing and what the short terms plans are in case of an accelerated quarantine. Davis reiterates the need to remain calm and process before reacting. How small business will […]

The Crude Life Interview: Josh Swanson, Vogel Law

March 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, gives an update on the Wilkinson vs. Board of University and School Lands involving mineral rights and payments in the Bakken and Lake Sakakawea. Swanson reiterates how the mineral owners have won court cases in the past, yet the state continues to appeal and argue. Swanson […]

Light It Up: Coronavirus and No Bail Out

March 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. Spiess discusses how the coronavirus is impacting the economy. Stories about toilet paper, bat wing soup, nurses, travel, eating out and working from home are several of the topics discussed under […]

The Crude Life Interview: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer

March 13, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer comments on how the coronavirus is impacting the economy and energy activity. Cramer opines how Russia and Saudi Arabia are playing shenanigans with the marketplace, so much Continental Resources chairman Harold Hamm is asking for an anti-dumping investigation. Senator Cramer discusses the rise of environmentalism and […]

The Crude Life Interview: Zachary Ellis, Commercial Credit Group

March 12, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Zachary Ellis, Commercial Credit Group, talks about alternative financing in today’s industry and volatile market. Ellis explains how there are many options out there for small-to-mid-size companies. When asked to define that phrase further, Ellis said all situations are different, but an initial qualification would be companies ranging from $50K […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting

March 11, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting gives and update on the Oil Price War and Politics. Oil futures plummeted over the weekend after Saudi Arabia slashed prices and ramped up production in response to Russian reluctance to scale back output. Makes logical sense, right? “It starts with the virus,” said Yergin, […]