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The Land Department shares the state of land and energy as we see it. We cover topics like region and basin-specific challenges and solutions, tactics for producing the best work, opportunities in the industry, and stories from experts in the field.Dudley Land Company Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • 055 - Christmas Cocktail Hour 2025

    055 - Christmas Cocktail Hour 2025
    Dec 19 2025

    Dudley Land executives review their record-breaking 2025 performance, hitting a 10-year high in business activity, while addressing the critical field landman workforce shortage through strategic rate increases and aggressive hiring plans. Get the inside perspective on leadership transitions, technology development, and 2026 expansion into right-of-way acquisition.


    What You’ll Learn

    • How Dudley achieved record 2025 performance across oil, gas, and renewables
    • Why landman rate increases are finally happening industry-wide
    • Leadership development strategies for scaling land management operations
    • Technology solutions addressing field landman workforce challenges
    • 2026 expansion plans for right-of-way and new energy projects


    Time Stamps

    00:00 - TLD 055 - Christmas Cocktail Hour 2025

    00:59 - Reflecting on a Busy Year

    03:35 - Northeast Operations Update

    05:13 - Gas Prices and Gadgets

    12:03 - Landman Workforce Challenges

    21:41 - Growth & Standardization Initiatives

    24:33 - Exciting Developments for 2026

    28:00 - Leadership Challenges and Reflections

    35:54 - Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Personal Insights


    Snippets from the Episode

    • "It's been something that has needed to happen, and we've tried to stick our neck out there a little bit just to try to tell the story and kind of tell the reality of it."- Brent Broussard on landman rate increases
    • "We're seeing an aging workforce and the field landman is a crucial part of this business... The majority of the workforce is forties and older. So we've got to figure out a way to get those younger landmen in here."- Brandon Ward on workforce development
    • "The biggest transition for me has been being able to let go of operations and finding my way to be not as involved in the day-to-day."- Brent Broussard on executive leadership evolution


    Key Takeaways

    • Record 2025 Performance Across All Energy Sectors
    • Strategic Leadership Pipeline Development & Internal Promotions
    • Industry-Wide Landman Rate Increases Finally Happening
    • AAPL Engagement in Field Landman Workforce Solutions
    • Kudu Land Management System Ready for Market Launch
    • Dudley Staffing Achieving 95% Operational Efficiency
    • 2026 Right-of-Way Business Expansion Strategy


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    Resources

    • Need Help With A Project? ⁠⁠Meet With Dudley⁠⁠
    • Need Help with Staffing? Connect with ⁠⁠Dudley Staffing ⁠⁠
    • Streamline Your Title Process with ⁠⁠Dudley Select Title⁠⁠
    • Watch On ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠
    • Follow Dudley Land Co. On ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠
    • Subscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. Monthly
    • Have Questions? ⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠


    More from Our Hosts

    • Connect with ⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠ on LinkedIn
    • Connect with ⁠⁠Brandon⁠⁠ on LinkedIn
    • Connect with ⁠⁠Steve⁠⁠ on LinkedIn
    • Connect with ⁠⁠Khalil⁠⁠ on LinkedIn
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    48 m
  • 054 - Inside Due Diligence: The Real Work Behind Energy Deals with Kyle Dubiel & Bryce Winters

    054 - Inside Due Diligence: The Real Work Behind Energy Deals with Kyle Dubiel & Bryce Winters
    Oct 30 2025
    Two industry experts break down the complete oil and gas M&A due diligence process from both buyer and broker perspectives. Kyle Dubiel from Eagle Mountain and Bryce Winters from Dudley Land Company walk through everything from pre-bid VDR evaluation to post-close integration, sharing real-world insights on team mobilization, defect identification, and timeline management.What You’ll LearnHow to structure and scope due diligence teams for maximum efficiencyThe critical importance of allocated value schedules in PSA negotiationsWhy most defects come from material contracts, not title issuesBest practices for VDR organization and early deal evaluationHow to balance diligence speed with thoroughness under tight deadlinesTime Stamps00:55 - Episode Intro02:23 - The Phases of Due Diligence04:15 - Understanding the Due Diligence Process09:10 - Evaluating Assets and Marketed Deals31:21 - Budgeting and Diligence Timeline31:46 - Allocation of Value in Bidding34:49 - Financing and Bank Allocated Value Schedules36:45 - Organizing Due Diligence Workflow40:58 - Handling Title Defects and Material Contracts42:44 - Defect Thresholds and Deductibles47:10 - Importance of Consents and Preferences49:53 - Due Diligence Workbooks and Team Structure59:44 - Post-Close Organizational Efforts01:03:40 - Final Thoughts and Best PracticesSnippets from the Episode“Due diligence is the Taco Bell of land work. It's great when you go into it, but by the time you're done, you say you'll never do that again."— Brent Broussard"The bulk of our defects are found in consents and contracts. That's where almost everything comes from."— Bryce Winters"You're trying to do something in 30 days that it took a company years to put together."— Brent Broussard"Communication is key. If you can do that with whoever you're working with, you're gonna set yourself up for success."— Kyle Dubiel"The greatest thing about giving your team a heads up is that they think for free—you're not paying 'em on the clock."— Brent BroussardKey TakeawaysEarly Communication Prevents Timeline DisastersMaterial Contracts Drive Most Modern Title DefectsAllocated Value Schedules Determine Team StructureVDR Quality Signals Asset Management CompetencyDefect Thresholds Require Strategic Portfolio ThinkingPost-Close Organization Maximizes Diligence InvestmentClear Objectives Lists Keep Teams FocusedHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.⁠⁠ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Dudley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with Staffing? Connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dudley Staffing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Streamline Your Title Process with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dudley Select Title⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dudley Land Co. On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have Questions? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More From Our GuestsKyle Dubiel - Vice President of BD, Land & Legal at Eagle Mountain Energy PartnersEagle Mountain Energy Partners websiteConnect with Kyle on LinkedInBryce Winters - Land Director - Western US, Dudley Land CompanyConnect with Bryce on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedInConnect With UsReady to protect your land projects with integrated legal and title support? Our Dudley Select Title division works seamlessly with experienced oil and gas counsel to keep your deals on track and defensible. Contact us to learn how our complete energy partnership approach includes the legal expertise that matters when stakes are high.
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    1 h y 8 m
  • 053 - When Landmen Get Sued: Legal Survival Guide with Lee Carr & Brian Wittpenn

    053 - When Landmen Get Sued: Legal Survival Guide with Lee Carr & Brian Wittpenn
    Oct 16 2025
    After 24 years as a landman, host Brent Broussard finally faced his first deposition—and it opened his eyes to how unprepared most landmen are for litigation. Oil and gas attorneys Lee Carr and Brian Wittpenn share street-smart strategies for avoiding lawsuits, handling depositions, and protecting yourself when litigation becomes inevitable.What You’ll LearnWhy avoiding litigation entirely is impossible (and the only foolproof method)Essential documentation practices that can save or sink your caseHow to handle agency disclosure requirements without killing dealsWhat to do immediately when served with a lawsuit or subpoenaCommunication strategies that protect you in adversarial situationsTime Stamps00:57 - Episode & Guest Intro01:37 - Landmen and Lawsuits02:58 - Avoiding Litigation as a Landman05:07 - Contract Disputes and Settlements07:35 - Deposition Costs and Realities09:54 - Ethics and Best Practices11:54 - Agency and Disclosure18:51 - Documentation and Process23:26 - Offers and Counter Offers26:12 - Importance of Termination Dates in Offers28:01 - Handling Legal Trouble: Initial Steps35:09 - Understanding Subpoenas and Document Retention40:41 - Best Practices for Professional Communication42:46 - File Retention47:48 - Episode Takeaways49:38 - Episode OutroSnippets from the Episode"Really, the only foolproof way to not get sued as a landman is to not be a landman. Outside of that, anybody can sue anybody for anything."— Lee Carr"Just a simple deposition—you're clicking off at probably an eight to ten thousand dollar bill leaving there, and then the transcript's going to be $800 to $1,000."— Lee Carr"Dance as if nobody's watching, but text and email as if it'll be read aloud in court one day."— Lee Carr"The best thing is don't ignore it. Litigation's not like a cold that just goes away if you try to ride it out."— Lee CarrKey TakeawaysLitigation avoidance is impossible—focus on risk mitigationClear agency disclosure protects against liability exposureDocument everything but qualify your work product limitationsProfessional communication standards prevent costly mistakesImmediate legal counsel engagement when litigation hitsSubpoena compliance requires understanding jurisdictional limitsFile retention policies must be documented and consistently appliedHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.⁠ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Dudley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with Staffing? Connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dudley Staffing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Streamline Your Title Process with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dudley Select Title⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dudley Land Co. On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have Questions? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More From Our GuestsLee Carr on LinkedInBrian Wittpenn on LinkedInKearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC websiteMore from Our HostsConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedInConnect With UsReady to protect your land projects with integrated legal and title support? Our Dudley Select Title division works seamlessly with experienced oil and gas counsel to keep your deals on track and defensible. Contact us to learn how our complete energy partnership approach includes the legal expertise that matters when stakes are high.
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    51 m
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