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In this episode, Jay Young and Jordan Soto interview David Reid, CTO and CMO of NOV Inc., at the Fort Worth Convention Center. David discusses his career transition from architecture to technology, NOV Inc.'s move towards renewables, and his involvement with RedM Inc., an organization fighting sex trafficking. He highlights the organization's impact through awareness campaigns and creative fundraising events, the importance of societal education on trafficking, and future goals for both RedM Inc. and NOV Inc., including projects involving automation and AI. The episode closes with a call to action for listeners to support RedM Inc. 

In this episode, Jay Young and Jordan Soto discuss their collaboration to bring unique perspectives to the oil and gas industry, emphasizing education and investment strategies. They highlight their complementary backgrounds, future plans for the show, and the importance of breaking down complex concepts for their audience. They also touch on the potential to diversify discussions into other industries and invite listeners to suggest topics. The episode closes with their enthusiasm for upcoming episodes and a commitment to providing valuable, engaging content. 

On this week's episode, Jay welcomes Carlton Dixon, founder of the rapidly growing fashion brand Reveal Suits. A former high school basketball coach from South Dallas, Carlton shares his inspiring journey teaching himself the fashion industry after a vision to create custom suit linings representing players' schools—from overcoming immense challenges with no prior experience, to landing major contracts with teams like Florida State and Baylor football, collaborating with legends like Dirk Nowitzki on designs, and the surreal feeling of dressing icons like Bill Russell for the Hall of Fame. Carlton shares insights for other aspiring entrepreneurs and his vision for Reveal Suits' future, helping clients "reveal" their stories.

In this captivating episode, Jay Young delves into the mind of Chart Westcott, Co-Founder of the innovative biotech hedge fund Ikarian Capital and a true Renaissance man. Westcott's expertise spans finance, public service, philosophy, game theory, and geopolitics, making for a riveting conversation. Beyond his professional pursuits, Westcott's passion for adventure takes him sailing, offshore fishing, and playing poker from his base in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With a life guided by intellectual curiosity and a commitment to making a positive impact, Westcott promises to inspire and challenge listeners. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of ideas with this visionary guest.

Join Jay Young at the 2024 NAPE Expo as he sits down with Texas oil and gas legend Rhett Bennett, founder of Black Mountain. They discuss Rhett's journey from a Kentucky coal mining family to building a wildly successful frac sand company in the Texas shale plays. Rhett shares the strategy behind spotting opportunities, rapidly scaling, and navigating industry shifts. They also talk about game-changing technological innovations in horizontal drilling and fracking, how the Permian Basin went from 1 million barrels a day to 5.8 million in a decade, and the vital role of US energy in geopolitics and global security. Tune in for an inside look at the world of deal-making and value creation in oil and gas!


About Rhett Bennett: Rhett is the founder and chief executive officer of Black Mountain. He established Black Mountain in 2007, and today the organization includes several business units: exploration and production operations, EV battery metal mining, commercial saltwater disposal, and midstream and in-basin frac sand mining. Rhett has served as CEO of Black Mountain since its inception.Rhett is a member of many industry organizations, serving as a Board Member of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Fort Worth Wildcatters, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO), the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL), Young Professionals in Energy (YPE), and the Fort Worth Petroleum Club. Rhett has been the recipient of numerous awards in his career: Oil & Gas Investor—Forty under 40, The Oil & Gas Awards – Future Industry Leader, EY Entrepreneur of the Year—Energy Services & National Finalist, and D CEO Magazine—Oilfield Services CEO of the Year. Rhett earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Georgia in 2003 and completed the Energy Executive Management Program at the University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College Of Business in 2012.

Join Jay Young and special guest Steve Reese, an energy industry veteran of over 40 years, as they discuss Steve's specialty in oil and gas commercial contracts and auditing purchasers. Steve shares how his firm helps small and large producers alike market products, ensure accurate payments, and identify inefficient processes. With flaring regulations tightening and Bitcoin mining on the rise, Steve provides perspective on these industry trends and weighs in on the real economics behind crypto mining. Lastly, hear Steve's amazing testimony of surviving cancer, heart failure, and a kidney transplant over the past two years. You won't want to miss his incredible outlook on faith and perseverance.

About Steve Reese: After successful careers with Getty Oil Company and Texaco, Steve Reese founded Reese Energy Consulting in 1994, which provides a broad range of oil, natural gas, NGL and LNG services for producers, midstream firms and end-users across the nation. Our team of industry experts and years of specialized experience are nationally recognized for our unique strengths in energy research and project planning, midstream auditing, commodity brokering, midstream engineering and design, and full-service energy marketing.

Steve’s passion to share his knowledge in the natural gas and gas liquid industries is the foundation of Reese Energy Training, formed in 1997. He and his team of educators offer customized, online curricula for energy companies and their employees across the country.

For more information, visit Reese Energy Consulting on LinkedIn or www.ReeseEnergyConsulting.com and www.ReeseEnergyTraining.com