Ryan Fairbanks
Landman Pivot
We talk about pivoting to new roles within the oil & gas industry and leveling up our skill set and mindset to prepare for the pivot path. There are 3 ways to engage directly: 1. Pivot Coaching (1:1) 2. Land Skills (mastermind) Groups (up to 10) 3. Land Skills Network (membership community) Other ways to engage in asynchronous communication: 1. Subscribe or apply at landmanmastermind.com 2. Connect on LinkedIn 2. Connect on Facebook
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Ryan Fairbanks
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May 20, 2025
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Episodes
Mastering the Pivot: Aaron Gray's Path in the Energy Sector 20.05.2025 32:11
Send a text Navigating Career Pivots in the Landman Industry: Featuring Aaron Gray In the latest episode of the Landman Pivot podcast, host and pivot coach Ryan Fairbanks interviews Aaron Gray, an experienced Landman with roots in Wyoming, who recently transitioned to an in-house role in Houston. The discussion covers Gray's professional journey, including his start as a land tech, his exper...
Good Things GROW Together with Jeff McManus 24.02.2025 47:59
Send a text Introduction to Jeff McManus [00:00:53] Ryan: So today on the Landman Mastermind group we have author and speaker Jeff McManus. Overview of Jeff's Books [00:00:59] Ryan: He's the author of The book, Growing Weeders into Leaders and also, you have another book, Jeff. It's, is it Cultivating? [00:01:08] Jeff: Cultivate. [00:01:09] Ryan: Yes. Cultivate. And is that...
Leadership Evolution: Harnessing Experience for New Thinking with Jennifer Harshman 18.12.2024 23:24
Send a text Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Landman Pivot Podcast 00:41 Meet Jennifer Harshman: Editor and Publisher 01:12 Leadership and Personal Development 02:48 Jennifer's Journey into Editing 04:11 Writing and Publishing Insights 08:21 The Importance of Purpose 10:16 Challenges Authors Face 15:36 Encouragement for Aspiring Authors 21:16 Final Thoughts and Resources How Notes Mastering...
Navigating the Industry: New Perspectives from Michelle Smith 23.11.2024 35:24
Send a text Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:29 Michelle's Journey into Oil and Gas 03:38 Career Growth and Industry Insights 06:03 The Quiet Companies and Mineral Interests 08:43 Building Relationships and Making Connections 13:57 Personal Growth and Mentorship 16:41 The Importance of Fossil Fuels 19:44 Adapting to Change and Future Outlook 20:13 Continuous Learning and Devel...
Beyond the Surface: Brian Mahn on Learning, Inclusion, and Leadership 12.11.2024 35:56
Send a text CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:07 Brian's Background in the Oil and Gas Industry 00:55 Journey into Energy Software Consulting 02:39 Early Career and Transition to Technology 04:31 Exploring AI and Technology in Energy 07:59 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives 11:58 Understanding Narcolepsy and Personal Challenges 15:26 Workplace Accommodations and Stigm...
Adapting and Thriving in the Land Industry: Insights from Nancy McCaskell, CPL 06.10.2024 48:49
Send a text Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:25 Nancy's Unexpected Start in Land 02:29 Early Career and Mentorship 06:43 Philosophy and Law: A Unique Perspective 08:56 Transition to Oil and Gas 12:06 Involvement with AAPL 15:35 Renewable Energy and Transferable Skills 20:40 Starting Masonboro Energy 34:43 Mentorship and Leadership 46:20 Final Thoughts and Advice Topics: Industry p...
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders With Aaron Walker 15.09.2024 33:00
Send a text Summary In this podcast episode, Ryan welcomes Aaron Walker, also known as Big A, to discuss leadership and the impact of mastermind groups. They talk about insights on various leadership books like 'Leadershift' by John Maxwell and 'Never Split the Difference' by Chris Voss. Emphasizing the importance of reading and implementing knowledge, Aaron explains how master...
Jerry Taylor, CPL: Building Connections--Teachings on Success in Land Work 01.09.2024 35:24
Send a text Meet Jerry Taylor In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Jerry Taylor, a mentor who has been instrumental in my career development. Jerry's story is rich with transitions, skill development, and the influences of mentors and books throughout his journey. We kicked off the conversation by asking Jerry how he got into the land management field. In this episode of the L...
Empowering Your Land Career: Lessons and Insights from John Belland 07.08.2024 35:32
Send a text Summary In this episode of the Landman Pivot Podcast, host Ryan Fairbanks speaks with John Belland, a former student of Montana Tech, about his journey in the energy management field during challenging times like the COVID pandemic. They discuss John's efforts in finding internships, shifting career paths from oil and gas to renewable energy, and his development of essential ski...
Ryan Fairbanks On Purpose with Mark Delaney 29.07.2024 27:13
Send a text Welcome to season 3! In this conversation with Mark Delaney, he interviewed me on his podcast The Purpose Mastermind. We talk about behaving "on purpose", getting into the outdoors, how to operate where you can have the biggest impact, helping other people discover and clarify their own personal purpose statement and walking with others as they live their purpose boldly. You...
Author Call with Nance Schick, Esq., Author of DIY Conflict Resolution, part 2 12.08.2023 31:44
Send a text On Part 2 of this Mastermind Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Land Skills Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and a couple of Land Skills Group (Mastermind) members continue a conversation with Nance Schick about her book DIY Conflict Resolution . If you missed the first part of the conversation, please go back to Part 1 to catch the beginning. Nance helps business owners and fam...
Author Call with Nance Schick, Esq., Author of DIY Conflict Resolution 19.07.2023 32:34
Send a text On Part 1 of this Mastermind Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Land Skills Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and a couple of Land Skills Group (Mastermind) members have a conversation with Nance Schick about her book DIY Conflict Resolution . Nance helps businesses navigate some of their most troubling people and situational problems. We talk about: Crucial Conversations, by Ke...
Dustin Reichman Pt 2 27.06.2023 22:43
Send a text In this second part we continue the conversation with Dustin Reichman about career pivots and those who help us along our pivot-path: Coaching Mastermind groups Partnership Marketing 90-Day Podcast Profits Accelerator Partnership Marketing Mastermind Transformation Clarity Self-Confidence Easy steps that you can take today: Connect with Dustin Reichman on simplesuccesscoaching.com or L...
Dustin Reichman Pt 1 20.06.2023 21:21
Send a text At a first glance you may think this is just another episode about marketing, but it is so much more than that, especially as Independent Contractor Land Professionals look to engage with and upgrade the clients they serve and their skills and ability to keep working & pivot through these turbulent times. In this pivot-story filled episode we talk with Dustin Reichman about marketi...
Jeff Long, Second Act 14.06.2023 34:25
Send a text This episode got lost in my archives. In 2024, we’ll be launching Season 3 with many exciting guests for land and construction Independent Contractors. Stay tuned. In this encore episode we talk with Jeff Long about real estate investing and managing risk. Books: 30 Day Stay by Zeona McIntyre & Sarah Weaver Raising Private Capital by Matt Faircloth His website is truefocusmedia....
Author Call with Pat Mingarelli - Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation 12.06.2023 38:45
Send a text On this Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, has a conversation with Pat Mingarelli about his books Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation. What does this author visit have to do with you and your Land Skills? One of the Bonus Skills is connecting with God and being able to pay attention to your intuition for the situation that you are f...
Robert Hyatt 06.04.2023 25:45
Send a text In this quick-tip episode we talk with Robert Hyatt about his career and pivots through Architecture, data collection and aggregation and renewable energy. He even gives an expert farm and garden tip Architecture Campbell Scientific Engie Renewable energy Idaho Utah Hawaii Aman Abudabi Saudi Arabia Mastermind groups and collaboration Meeting people that can help you Go solve new pr...
Curtis Morley, The Entrepreneur's Paradox, Pt. 2. 30.03.2023 24:23
Send a text Okay, you may be thinking, "What does Entrepreneurship have to do with Land Skills?" I hear you. If you are an Independent Contractor Landman, it has more to do with it than you may have thought. In this follow-up episode we continue the Author Call with Curtis Morley and hear from other entrepreneurs and their questions that can help you think about what drives your passion...
Curtis Morley, The Entrepreneur's Paradox, Pt. 1 24.03.2023 21:53
Send a text Okay, you may be thinking, "What does Entrepreneurship have to do with Land Skills?" I hear you. If you are an Independent Contractor Landman, it has more to do with it than you may have thought. You own your own business, you contract through Brokers and for Clients. You need to manage your expenses, ideally, mostly to things that you can be reimbursed for or assign and reco...
Jeff Long, Video Value Bombs (marketing & branding) 09.03.2023 20:00
Send a text In this quick-tip episode we talk with Jeff Long about marketing and stepping into the spotlight as a business leader. Marketing Mastermind groups and collaboration Meeting people that have heard from us Short production video that provides values Content Roadmap Multiple exposure and repurpose the same content Distribution FAQs Short article Post to social media (video and articles) H...
Buford Pollett, University of Tulsa Interim Chair of School of Energy Law & Commerce, Part 2 04.03.2023 29:40
Send a text On Part 2 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and the Professional Development Mastermind continues the conversation with Buford Boyd Pollett, Interim Chair of the School of Energy Law and Commerce at the University of Tulsa, about his career pivots and international career. We talked about: Negotiating (international and intercultural) The M...
Buford Pollett, University of Tulsa Interim Chair of School of Energy Law & Commerce, Part 1 26.02.2023 30:44
Send a text On Part 1 of this interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and the Professional Development Mastermind have a conversation with Buford Boyd Pollett, Interim Chair of the School of Energy Law and Commerce at the University of Tulsa, about his career pivots and international career. We talked about: Guiding Your Career As a Professional Geologist by Peter R...
Author Call with Rich Allen and The Ultimate Business Tuneup, Part 2 10.02.2023 33:26
Send a text On Part 2 of this Mastermind Author Call of the Land Skills Group, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks and a group of entrepreneurs continue the conversation with Rich Allen about his books Tour de Profit and The Ultimate Business Tune-Up (as well as the podcast). More people ask their questions and Rich provides great coaching and input into their pivot journey and how they can continue to...
Author Call with Rich Allen and The Ultimate Business Tuneup 05.02.2023 37:28
Send a text On Part 1 of this Mastermind Author Call interview of the Landman Pivot podcast, Pivot Coach, Ryan Fairbanks, and the Entrepreneur's Mastermind have a conversation with Rich Allen about his books Tour de Profit and The Ultimate Business Tune-Up (as well as the podcast). Rich helps business start-ups get profitable and maintain consistent CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) as we...
Dan Woerheide, pivoting from civilian to military life and back again, Part 2. 21.01.2023 19:13
Send a text In this follow-up conversational episode you get to listen in as Ryan & Dan talk more about the eclectic nature of career and skill development, learning different elements of selfless sacrifice. We talk about DISC personality profile and how it can benefit us to get some introspection before we take new steps and make career decisions. Do you want to get back in, start up, or move...
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