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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

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    • 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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  • 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
  • 052 - What Can One Landowner Conversation Change About Your Career? with David Dachner

    052 - What Can One Landowner Conversation Change About Your Career? with David Dachner
    Sep 25 2025
    Veteran landman David Dachner shares his remarkable career journey, from having $1,000 to his name to building a multi-million-dollar oil and gas portfolio in the Austin Chalk. This candid conversation reveals how integrity, relationship-building, and strategic persistence transformed both his professional success and personal mission to give back through philanthropy in Honduras and personal development programs.What You’ll LearnHow to build lasting success through integrity and authentic relationships with landownersStrategic approaches to surviving oil industry downturns and market cyclesThe power of specializing in one geological formation for long-term profitabilityHow personal transformation can enhance rather than compromise professional successPractical wisdom for balancing career ambition with meaningful impactTime Stamps00:49 Episode & Guest Intro02:45 David's Early Life and Career Beginnings07:02 Navigating the Oil Industry in the 80s09:36 Challenges and Successes in Amarillo19:53 The Importance of Integrity and Relationships27:56 The Fast-Paced Culture of America28:45 Building Trust and Rapport as a Landman31:24 The Importance of Giving Back33:04 Discovery Programs and Personal Transformation36:36 The Abundant Life Foundation in Honduras41:38 Balancing Career and Philanthropy45:04 A Life-Changing Epiphany49:25 The Journey of Personal and Professional Growth52:52 Creating a Culture of Integrity and Purpose56:49 Episode Outro Snippets from the Episode"I always believed in the quality of life, not the quantity of life. I feel number one is I think we are, first of all, a giving industry."— David Dachner"I went through this program, and one night they said, 'I want you to write 10 pages on what your life is going to be like if you don't get what you want.' I woke up at five o'clock in the morning, and I had a spiritual epiphany where I encountered what I believed to be the Christ in my room. It changed my heart, and I gave my life to him that day."— David Dachner"Find the purpose in what you're doing. Find the why. Why are you doing it? You know how to do it and what you're doing, but why are you doing it?"— David DachnerKey TakeawaysAustin Chalk Specialization StrategyIntegrity-Based Relationship BuildingSurviving Industry Downturns Through PersistenceBalancing Professional Success with Personal MissionThe Roy Landowner Generosity StoryPersonal Transformation at Age 41Creating Culture Through Purpose-Driven LeadershipHelp 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 David DachnerDavid Dachner on LinkedInDiscovery ProgramsAbundant Life FoundationKimpton Grand Roatan Resort and SpaMore from Our HostsConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedInConnect With UsReady to hear more landman success stories and industry insights? Subscribe to The Land Department podcast and connect with us on LinkedIn. Know a landman with an inspiring story? Send us their name - we're building a library of industry biographies that showcase the incredible people in our business.
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  • 051 - How Do You Build the Next Generation of Energy Professionals? with Kellie Estes & Jeremy Martin

    051 - How Do You Build the Next Generation of Energy Professionals? with Kellie Estes & Jeremy Martin
    Aug 21 2025
    Texas Tech Energy Commerce faculty Kellie Estes and Jeremy Martin join us for an in-depth look at how one of the industry's premier energy education programs prepares students for careers spanning oil & gas, renewables, and commercial energy markets. From their rigorous capstone projects to alumni networks that span decades, discover what makes Tech graduates stand out and how the program has evolved to meet today's diverse energy landscape.What You’ll LearnHow Texas Tech's Energy Commerce program has evolved beyond traditional landman training to cover the full energy spectrumThe admission requirements and curriculum structure that makes Energy Commerce one of the most challenging business majorsWhy work ethic and communication skills trump perfect grades in building successful energy careersHow capstone projects simulate real-world deal-making from asset acquisition through productionThe role of alumni networks and industry partnerships in student success and program developmentTime Stamps00:41 - Episode & Guest Intro02:04 - Kelly's Journey with Energy Commerce04:30 - Jeremy's Return to Lubbock08:19 - Energy Commerce Program Overview13:20 - Team Building and Capstone Projects19:28 - Alumni Involvement and Industry Relevance23:50 - Evolving Curriculum and Industry Shifts26:18 - Characteristics of Successful Students28:12 - Changes in the Program Over the Years30:02 - Preparing Students for Renewable Energy31:53 - Internship Opportunities and Expectations35:07 - Balancing Traditional and Modern Education38:38 - Maintaining High Standards and Enrollment42:27 - Embracing AI and Technological Advancements51:19 - Conclusion and Contact InformationSnippets from the Episode"We give them a 12 to 18 month head start, and after that it's up to them to keep learning, to keep progressing, but we give them that foundation."— Kellie Estes"Work ethic is always the top for me. We've had many students come through here that have been C students and gone on to have a great career because they think outside the box."— Jeremy Martin"There's so many different opportunities in this industry. There's a place for everyone."— Kellie Estes"AI is only as good as the person being able to use it or disseminate the information."— Jeremy Martin"Land work is land work. You gotta have it, whether it's oil and gas, a solar farm, a wind farm, whatever. The basics that we teach them, that's going to translate over into either side of it."— Jeremy MartinKey TakeawaysProgram Structure and Standards MatterAlumni Networks Drive Industry SuccessReal-World Experience Beats Perfect GradesCommunication Skills Are Non-NegotiableEnergy Diversity Creates More Career PathsWork Ethic Trumps Natural TalentIndustry Evolution Requires Curriculum AdaptationResourcesNeed 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 GuestsKellie Estes - Director, Center for Energy Commerce, Texas Tech UniversityWebsite:⁠ https://www.ttu.edu/⁠⁠Contact Information⁠Jeremy Martin - Assistant Professor of Practice, Energy Commerce & Business EconomicsWebsite: ⁠https://www.ttu.edu/⁠⁠Contact Information⁠More from Our HostsConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn
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  • 050 - Permitting CCS Injection Wells: Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Maze with Jerry Walrath & KC McAdam

    050 - Permitting CCS Injection Wells: Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Maze with Jerry Walrath & KC McAdam
    Aug 8 2025
    SummaryTexas moves closer to primacy for carbon capture and sequestration projects as legal frameworks evolve and landmen navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Our expert guests break down the latest developments in CCS permitting, pore space ownership, and the practical challenges of putting these massive projects together in today's market.What You’ll LearnCurrent status of Texas primacy for CCS well permitting and expected timelineHow pore space ownership varies between Texas and LouisianaWhy large contiguous properties remain essential for CCS project successThe role of unitization and integration in future CCS developmentPipeline challenges that could make or break project economicsLegal considerations around plume migration and potential tort issuesTime Stamps01:00 - Episode & Guest Introductions03:00 - Primacy in Texas06:00 - Primacy in Other States13:00 - Challenges and Considerations in Louisiana17:00 - CCS in West Virginia and Other States21:00 - Ownership & Legal Issues in Texas31:00 - Understanding Carbon Capture Injection Projects33:00 - Challenges in Securing Agreements for Carbon Capture34:00 - Cost and Timeline of Carbon Capture Projects35:00 - Legal Considerations in Carbon Capture39:00 - Unitization and Integration in Carbon Capture47:00 - Pipeline Challenges in Carbon CaptureSnippets from the Episode"The state agency that's been responsible for administering the rules for oil and gas development and has this huge store of knowledge is now going to administer the rules for carbon capture, which is something of an inverse process to oil and gas development."— Jerry Walrath"One of the biggest things that I find day to day that is consuming my time is you have a lack of regulation, and you have a lot of first-of-kind commercial arrangements because you're joining groups together that have not been joined before into what looks kind of like a traditional oil and gas transaction."— KC McAdam"In Louisiana, you're gonna flip that on its head - the surface owner owns the pore space, but there may be oil and gas activity, you're gonna want to make sure that you're covering yourself from the other angle."— KC McAdamKey TakeawaysTexas Primacy Progress - MOA Signed, But Timeline UncertainPore Space Ownership Varies Significantly by StateLarge Contiguous Properties Remain Essential for Early ProjectsUnitization Rules Needed for Future CCS DevelopmentPipeline Economics Can Make or Break Project ViabilityLegal Frameworks Still Evolving Around Plume MigrationFirst-of-Kind Commercial Arrangements Create New ChallengesHelp 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 GuestJerry Walrath - Partner, KMW Energy LawWebsite: kmwenergylaw.comConnect with Jerry Walrath on LinkedInKC McAdam - CCS Legal and Commercial SpecialistSpecializes in hard-to-abate industries and CCS project developmentConnect with KC McAdam on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedInReady to navigate the evolving CCS landscape? Whether you're working on carbon capture projects or need expertise across traditional and renewable energy development, Dudley Land Company brings 45+ years of energy expertise to every project. From pore space agreements to pipeline corridors, we're your complete energy partner with integrated solutions that keep projects on time and on budget.Visit us at dudleylandcompany.com or connect with our team to discuss how our experience in both oil and gas and emerging energy sectors can support your next project.
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  • 049 - Summer Cocktail Hour: Team Updates, Recruitment Challenges, and 2025 Industry Trends

    049 - Summer Cocktail Hour: Team Updates, Recruitment Challenges, and 2025 Industry Trends
    Jul 24 2025

    We talk team growth, recruitment struggles, and the trends shaping the next wave of energy projects. From promotions and new hires to the ongoing challenge of finding top talent, the conversation sheds light on what’s happening behind the scenes. With humor and real-world insights, Brent, Brandon, and Steve share how they’re adapting to a busy, ever-changing market.


    Time Stamps

    • 01:00 - Episode Intro
    • 03:30 - Company Announcements and Promotions
    • 06:45 - New Hires and Team Updates
    • 10:17 - Conferences Golf Tournaments
    • 16:22 - Industry Activity and Market Trends
    • 20:57- Renewable Energy Outlook
    • 21:24 - Data Centers and Energy Integration
    • 23:51 - Challenges in Staffing and Recruitment
    • 33:31 - Regional Differences in Landman Sourcing
    • 41:25 - Summer Plans and Future Outlook


    Snippets from the Episode

    • "All of a sudden, you’re seeing a shift from ‘oil and gas is bad and green is good’ to ‘now we need oil and gas.’ Data centers might be the bridge that brings everyone together." -Steve
    • "If you’re starting to look for landmen when you need to staff a job, you’re already too late. You have to be aggressive and proactive to keep good people on your projects." -Brent
    • “We’re definitely seeing a little uptick in new energy projects like hydrogen, lithium, and geothermal, which is a great opportunity for landmen to adapt and grow.” -Brandon


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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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    47 m
  • 048 - Behind the Scenes at Dudley: Scaling, Staffing, and Tech Innovations

    048 - Behind the Scenes at Dudley: Scaling, Staffing, and Tech Innovations
    Jul 10 2025
    How do you scale teams, develop leaders, and stay ahead of AI changes? From staffing shortages in division order roles to implementing quarterly "rocks" for execution, this behind-the-scenes look covers the real challenges of running land projects in today's market.Time Stamps00:51 - Episode Intro01:31 - New Projects and Kickoff Calls03:10 - Due Diligence and Planning08:45 - In-House Services and Staffing Challenges16:06 - Leadership Transition & Development19:42 - Effective Delegation and Team Building21:40 - Implementing Company-Wide Initiatives22:40 - Team Growth and Community Involvement23:36 - Implementing Lean Principles26:02 - Scaling Up with Rocks32:12 - AI in Title Examination37:48 - Kudu Land SystemSnippets from the EpisodeThe real power is gonna come when you can take an AI and have it retrieve and combine information from your brokerage land system with your in-house system and your well files and lease analysis, and all those things. When it can marry all that seamlessly, that's when you're gonna really see the power, and when you can prompt it accordingly. -BrentTeam building is not about the trust falls; it's about understanding what your strengths and weaknesses are, being able to read what other people's strengths and weaknesses are, and how to communicate with those people. How do you take ownership as a project manager to ensure that every time you fire up something new, it's not a new experience, right? It's just a new scenario, and you're applying those tactics. -BrentHow do you elevate your team? Sometimes, elevating your team is delegating and letting go of some of the things that you're doing that you're not doing as well as you should be. -Brent⁠Help us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.⁠ResourcesTLD 045 - Inside Kudu: The Land Management Suite TLD 042 - Enverus and AI with Colin WestmorelandTLD 023 - AI for Landmen with Jerris JohnsonNeed 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 HostsConnect with ⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠on LinkedIn
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