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  • Happy Holidays and we Published a Book!

    In our latest episode, hosts Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram reflect on a year filled with milestones, gratitude, and exciting developments in their professional journeys. Join us as we explore their experiences and the evolving landscape of sales and marketing in the oil and gas sector. Oh yeah, they also published their first book! Find…

  • Oil and Gas This Week | 2026 Predictions |Ep 394

    Sponsored by Cognite – https://www.cognite.com/en/ogpodcastMark and Paige discuss what Mark got right in 2025 and his predictions for 2026. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Don’t forget to ask a question for our next First Friday Q&A. You ask the questions and we answer…

  • CRMs: Deal Engines, Not Data Graveyards | Ep 87

    At the Sellwell Conference, Matthew Bertram, digital strategist and Fractional CMO sits down with Paul Fuller of Membrain to unpack why most CRMs become data graveyards—and how to turn them into deal engines. They cover building a minimum viable CRM that actually helps reps sell: prospecting cadences that stick, buyer/seller milestones for each stage, clean…

  • Benergy Module 1 | Ep 35

    In this special episode, Kaden shares a raw, uncut recording from Benergy, the foundational energy course created by Blue Energy Nation. Instead of walking through all the modules step-by-step, listeners get a direct look into one of the sessions—an overview of the energy value chain and how the entire industry fits together. While this episode…

  • 2026 Predictions with Joe Batir | Ep 208

    In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir shares his predictions for 2026, focusing on renewable energy and the transition to a net-zero society. He discusses the potential impact of an economic slowdown on energy markets, the rise of geothermal energy investments, and the reopening of federal funding for energy projects.…

  • Environmentally-Friendly Power Generation Innovations in Oil and Gas | Ep 244

    In this conversation, Timothy Soucy, a senior account manager at Caterpillar, discusses the evolution of power generation in the oil and gas industry, focusing on the transition from diesel to natural gas and the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He explains the various technologies available, including dynamic gas blending, energy storage systems, and the…

  • Uneducated Guesses Episode 1 | Ep 34

    In this debut episode of Uneducated Guesses, Kaden launches a new series designed to spark curiosity in STEM-minded students who love math and science but have no idea where they want to take those skills. Kaden interviews his first-ever non-parent fan, Logan Nath—a junior chemical engineering student at Oklahoma State University—to explore what studying chemical…

  • 2025 in Review | Ep 207

    In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir reflects on the key trends and stories from 2025 in the energy sector. He discusses the increase in electricity prices in the US, the significant growth of renewable energy around the world, particularly geothermal and nuclear, and the impact of tax credit changes…

  • David Smith, Vice President, Black Pearl Technologies | Ep 326

    In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with David Smith, Vice President, Innovation, Black Pearl, about their innovative technologies such as Beacon and Zephyr.  They discuss David’s diverse background, and insights into hydraulic fracturing, and partnership between company and client in technology development.  The conversation also touches on the philosophy behind the company name “Black…

  • A Connected Workers’ Christmas | Ep 39

    🎄 Dive into the magic of the season with our special holiday edition of the Connected Workers podcast! Discover how cutting-edge technology is transforming Santa’s North Pole operations, making toy production and global deliveries smarter and safer. From AI mentors to smart glasses, see how innovations showcased on this podcast help all the good little…