The Dealmaker's Lounge

What does a “deal” look like in Hollywood - when the stakes are the story itself? In this episode of The Dealmaker’s Lounge, hosts Jeff Novak and Cody Davis sit down with William Shockley and Tom Brady, partners at Tiki Tāne Pictures, to unpack what it really takes to move a project from concept to screen - without losing the creative vision along the way. William shares lessons from a decades-lon...

What happens when a Hall of Fame left tackle takes everything he learned in the NFL and applies it to business, leadership, and life after football? In this episode of The Dealmaker’s Lounge , Jeff Novak and Cody Davis sit down with Tony Boselli — Pro Football Hall of Famer, former All-Pro offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars, healthcare and real estate entrepreneur, and Executive Vice Pr...

In this episode, Cody and Jeff sit down with Allen Gilmer , the visionary founder of DrillingInfo (now Enverus) , whose data revolution transformed the oil and gas industry. From his early days as a geophysicist driving a Suburban across Texas to gather seismic data, to building one of the most influential energy intelligence platforms in the world, Gilmer shares the real story behind the deals, b...

Welcome to The Dealmakers Lounge, your guide into the world of leadership, business development, and deal psychology, hosted by Jeff Novak and Cody Davis. Cody Davis grew up in the oil fields of Elk City, Oklahoma - a third-generation oilman with energy and dealmaking in his DNA. From drilling wells to building exploration companies, Cody's career reflects grit and relentless drive, generatin...