Slow down in oil seen as a “gift of catchup”

August 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Watford City is located in the heart of the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota in McKenzie County. “The past couple of years we really did see the oil industry hit a slowdown and we’ve viewed it as a gift of catch up,” Stenberg said. “This allowed us to build […]

Roff describes living in Watford City then and now

July 30, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Kylee Roff, RoughRider Center Watford City Roff describe the new facility and mentions some of the different events that have been held there. She also shares her observations of living in Watford City from 2012 to present day where the population grew from about 1,500 people to approximately 7,000.

Burbank brings peace, balance to small business

July 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Kristen Burbank, owner, Mojo Fit Studios Burbank shares her experiences as a brick and mortar business owner and what challenges she has seen thus far.  She also explains how her product – yoga – allows her to balance work and family life. Specialty styles of yoga are discussed as […]

Prentice discusses PSC, Davis Refinery

July 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about a misunderstanding with the Public Service Commission permit and the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how they are hosting public meetings to engage with the local residents about the refinery.

CEO reacts to water permit for Davis Refinery

July 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also reacts to their recent Water Allocation permit granted by the North Dakota Department of Health.

Water Draft Permit Given to Davis Refinery

July 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He explain the recent ruling by the North Dakota Department of Health involving their water useage for the facility.

DAPL BBQ now smoking for hire

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Stephan Kershisnik, owner, DAPL BBQ Kershisnik talks about how obtaining a piece of the DAPL pipeline and turning it into a BBQ smoker has created a good weekend job.

From chemist to oilman

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Rex Tucker, owner and president, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about how his early days as a chemist creating resin proppants resulting in creating several businesses in the oil and gas business. He also shares stories about the bust years in oil and gas during the 1980’s.

Hedrington explains how green the Davis Refinery will be

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery being built in the U.S. in the past 50 years, coming to Belfield, ND. He also addresses local comments regarding the refinery and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

The Crude Life Interview: Chris Boswell, EcoStim

July 6, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Chris Boswell, co-founder and CEO, EcoStim Energy Solutions has more than 28 years of executive management experience in the oilfield-services industry, Boswell has helped grow numerous successful businesses. As the CFO of Petroleum Geo-Services, he helped expand PGS’ operations into new international markets and secured over $3 billion in capital […]

Paralysis of Analysis

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Mark J Lindquist, nationally recognized motivational speaker, national anthem singer and author; and his business manager Jared Bye Lindquist and Bye discuss overcoming the “paralysis of analysis” in life and the workplace. As seen on ABC’s LOST, CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and the Universal Studios movie “Battleship,” Mark J. Lindquist […]

How obesity impacts an economy

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jamie Stang, Public Health Nutrition, University of Minnesota Stang discusses how obesity in a community can impact their local economy. Stang’s expertise is in Food & nutrition, mother & children, women’s health, maternal and child health nutrition, gestational diabetes, maternal weight gain, pre-pregnancy obesity.

Organic seed business still growing

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Teresa Podell, owner, Prairie Road Organic Seed Podell explains why history and heritage have value in seeds. Prairie Road Organic Farm has been certified organic since 1977. A primary focus of their farm is to feed themselves and to eat well, according to Podell. “We have bred and selected […]

How frac sand impacts Shale Play USA

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Rex Tucker, owner, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about frac sand and how it is involved in the fracking process. Compliance Cavalry Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anew Industrial LLC, an industrial service company that supplies turnkey project and maintenance support to factories, quarries and processing plants across […]

The road to building the greenest refinery in the nation

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tom Williams, VP Permitting, Meridian Energy Group Gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in 50 years, being constructed in Belfield, ND. According to Meridian Energy Group, their mission is to provide long-term shareholder value through the development and operation of the […]

ND Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts industry legends

June 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Wild Bill Palanuk, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Wild Bill gives details on the ND Cowboy Hall of Fame induction ceremony and names a few legends in North Dakota cowboys who made a living and impact with ranching and rodeo.

Clean energy and the Davis Refinery

June 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Davis gives the latest updates on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND, the first greenfield refinery in the United States in the last 50 years.

BBQ Bravado in the Bakken

June 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, co-founders, Bakken BBQ Steiner and Schmidt give details about the 5th Annual Bakken BBQ, June 16, Dickinson, ND, and how many energy companies will be competing for the Bakken BBQ trophy.

Bringing Nashville acts to Small Town USA

June 12, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jim Sabe, Pifer’s Auction & Realty and small town tavern owner in Scranton, ND Sabe talks about how his bar works with the local firefighters to put on fish and steak frys during seasonal spikes in small town tourism.  Sabe also talks about bringing in Nashville acts to his […]

From Argentina to Texas

June 12, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Chris Boswell, CEO and co-founder, EcoStim Energy Solutions Boswell talks about working with energy endeavors in Argentina and South America.  He also explains why global business will be relevant in today’s local economy in the next several years. With more than 28 years of executive management experience in the […]

Drug testing hair in the workplace

June 12, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Parker, owner, AnyLabTestNow Parker talks about hair follicle testing in the workplace and also shares some stories of people trying to cheat on drug tests.   Parker also explains timelines in regards to inches of hair.  Host Jason Spiess shares a story about drug testing in the Bakken […]

ONEOK talks about their Bakken plans

June 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Craig Forsander, ONEOK Forsander reviews ONEOK’s last five years of projects in the Bakken and how that layers into their long term plans. ONEOK was originally founded in 1906 as an intrastate natural gas pipeline business in Oklahoma, today ONEOK is one of the nation’s premier energy companies involved […]