The BlackGold Podcast
The BlackGold Podcast
Stephen C. Claybourn
Welcome to The Blackgold Podcast. From the boots to the suits, The Blackgold Podcast, is your place to be in the know as we drill down on what's really going on. This ain't our first rodeo so if your looking for Oil and Gas 101 this isn't the podcast for you. The Blackgold Podcast is for industry vets by industry vets. Our host, Stephen Claybourn, is here to start a real conversation among industry leaders, innovators, and business owners on how we move our industry forward. So grab a seat and join the discussion.
Episode 202 Women in the Oilfield with Tiffany Wilson & Yuri Nunez
On this episode of The BlackGold Podcast we discuss being a women in the oilfield. Tiffany and Yuri talk about some of the hurdles they have had to over come in a male dominated industry. We get into the importance of networking on social media and also on a daily basis to help each other succeed. Please join us to get a great prospective on how two successful women have done it in the industry.
Jan 20, 2021
32 min
Episode 201 with Richard Harrison with GyroData
On this episode we interview Richard Harrison with GyroData. We get into what sets the companies technology apart from their competitors and changes the way their customers complete wells more efficiently. We also get in the personal side of Oil&Gas and why it is important in todays world.   
Jan 12, 2021
26 min
Episode 114-The 2020 Pivot with Tim Pawul
What does an Energy Event business do in 2020 when Covid hits? Pivot is the only option and pivot is what they did. On this week's episode of The Blackgold Podcast, Tim Pawul, President at The Minerals & Royalties Council, shares how they tackled the challenges and repositioned themselves in the market to be a true value add when their customers needed it the most.
Dec 9, 2020
53 min
Part 3 Episode 113 Behind the Oil with Jared Blong
On this week's episode of The Blackgold Podcast, we are kicking off our "Behind the Oil" series with part 3 of Jared Blong, President and COO of AquaSmart. Mr.Blong has a diverse background in operations, risk management, and business development, combined with a strong knowledge of the soft and technical aspects of the drilling industry. He's an expert in high growth sales strategies that have enabled Octane to find substantial long term success. Selling isn't just all about the numbers, but rather, as Jared shares, it's about selling as much as you can with integrity. "Integrity is something you either have in all areas of your life or not at all. It's about the person as a whole." Join us as we take a look behind the oil and discuss business, Faith, family, & community.
Nov 24, 2020
23 min
Part 2 Episode 112 Behind the Oil with Jared Blong
On this week's episode of The Blackgold Podcast, we are kicking off our "Behind the Oil" series with part 2 of Jared Blong, President and COO of AquaSmart. Mr.Blong has a diverse background in operations, risk management, and business development, combined with a strong knowledge of the soft and technical aspects of the drilling industry. He's an expert in high growth sales strategies that have enabled Octane to find substantial long term success. Selling isn't just all about the numbers, but rather, as Jared shares, it's about selling as much as you can with integrity. "Integrity is something you either have in all areas of your life or not at all. It's about the person as a whole." Join us as we take a look behind the oil and discuss business, Faith, family, & community.
Nov 17, 2020
53 min
Episode 111Behind the Oil with Jared Blong Part 1
On this week's episode of The Blackgold Podcast, we are kicking off our "Behind the Oil" series with our guest, Jared Blong, President and CEO of Octane Energy. Mr.Blong has a diverse background in operations, risk management, and business development, combined with a strong knowledge of the soft and technical aspects of the drilling industry. He's an expert in high growth sales strategies that have enabled Octane to find substantial long term success. Selling isn't just all about the numbers, but rather, as Jared shares, it's about selling as much as you can with integrity. "Integrity is something you either have in all areas of your life or not at all. It's about the person as a whole." Join us as we take a look behind the oil and discuss business, Faith, family, & community.
Nov 11, 2020
46 min
Episode 110 Part 2 One Stage at a time with Brian Sirgo
On this week's episode of The Blackgold Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Brian Sirgo, owner of Ogris Operating. We're talking booms and busts, opportunities, and what it takes to succeed. Brian's career is a good one, but like many of us isn't with out its bad times. Brian shares, "If you haven't gone broke at least once in oil and gas then you aren't really trying." He shares how building a business in a bust has shaped his perspective and even given him an advantage. "Your gonna get thick skinned and your gonna learn a lot." Success is found one stage at a time and in knowing that there is a better day coming – you just have to push through today. Join us today for part two of this two part series.  
Nov 3, 2020
33 min
Episode 109 One Stage at a Time with Brian Sirgo
On this week's episode of The Blackgold Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Brian Sirgo, owner of Ogris Operating. We're talking booms and busts, opportunities, and what it takes to succeed. Brian's career is a good one, but like many of us isn't with out its bad times. Brian shares, "If you haven't gone broke at least once in oil and gas then you aren't really trying." He shares how building a business in a bust has shaped his perspective and even given him an advantage. "Your gonna get thick skinned and your gonna learn a lot." Success is found one stage at a time and in knowing that there is a better day coming – you just have to push through today. Join us today for part one of this two part series.  
Oct 27, 2020
24 min
Episode 108 Part 2 Chris Seegers
Building for the long-term can be a difficult task during a market that is virtually impossible to predict from one day to the next. On this episode of The Blackgold Podcast were sharing the second half of my interview with Encore Permian Chief Development Officer, Chris Seegers. Chris shares how he and his executive team are taking a deeper look at their mission, reestablishing their goals, and paving the way for their future.
Oct 20, 2020
34 min
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