Entrec gearing up for a busy summer

June 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Chip Wilkes, head dispatcher, ENTREC Crane and Heavy Haul Hiring in the Bakken is the topic on hand and Wilkes talks about how many people Entrec is hiring to get ready for this summer’s anticipated uptick in drilling.    

Contracts and caviar

June 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Greg Hennessey, founder, North Star Caviar, Williston, ND Henessey talks about the caviar industry in the Upper Midwest and how his contracts with cruise ships drive his business.

Energy industry adding jobs in Texas, ND

June 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Kunal Patel, Senior Research Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Patel discusses their recent study indicating the oil and gas industry is responsibly for creating a number of new jobs in the economy.

Bakken job market is heating up

May 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Chip Wilkes, head dispatcher, ENTREC Crane and Heavy Haul, Dickinson, ND Wilkes talks about the job market in the Bakken and how they are growing and hiring due to the demand in the region.

Technology emerging in the Bakken oil fields

May 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Lynn Helms, director, Department of Mineral Resources, Bismarck, ND Helms discusses the emerging technology industry in the Upper Midwest, being lead by the Bakken oil fields.  From sensors, pipelines and UAS technology are several topics on hand.

Why John Wooden would be fired in corporate America

May 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Mark Eaton, former Utah Jazz All-Star and current professional speaker, Salt Lake City, UT Eaton talks about how John Wooden, UCLA, is considered one of the greatest coaches of all time, yet would probably have been fired in today’s instant win culture. Eaton also opines about how much corporate […]

Bakken BBQ billed as “Under the Big Top”

May 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, co-founders, Bakken BBQ, Dickinson, ND The two founders talk about the 5th Annual Bakken BBQ including this year’s theme, Make A Wish ND and the companies that are supporting the annual event.

Cooking for the community

May 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Josh Franken, cooking for The Bakken BBQ May is national BBQ Month and we interviewed some of the best company cookers in the business! Franken talks about BBQing tri-tips and cooking for the community.

Cooking the whole hog for competition

May 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jesse Johnson, cooking for The Bakken BBQ May is national BBQ Month and we interviewed some of the best company cookers in the business! Johnson gives an overview of cooking a whole hog and how to cut it up to serve at a company BBQ.

Pork butts, ribs and a sweet spicy apricot sauce

May 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Dennis Jared, cooking for The Bakken BBQ May is national BBQ Month and we interviewed some of the best company cookers in the business! Jared explains his secrets with pork butts and ribs as well as a unique sweet and spicy apricot sauce and glaze.

How to BBQ correctly

May 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Bram Laster, cooking for The Bakken BBQ May is national BBQ Month and we interviewed some of the best company cookers in the business! Laster opines about the only way to BBQ correctly.

Comparing the Permian and Bakken

May 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Scott compares the Permian Basin to the Bakken oil field and explains why the Permian is now the hottest shale play in America.  He also explains how companies are able to continue to drill in the Bakken by […]

Energy expert Scott talks Bakken, Permian, OPEC and energy tech

May 18, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Over the past decade, the energy industry has made some major technological advancements. In fact there has been so much progress, the term “energy tech” made its way into headlines, annual reports and even basic everyday jargon. This technology has allowed oil companies to reduce their overhead, increase profits and […]

In the world of water, it’s wise to follow the money

May 18, 2017 jasonspiess 0

  There’s an old saying in journalism – “follow the money”.  That phrase inserted itself into America’s lexicon and popular culture during the movie “All the President’s Men”, a film portraying the events of Watergate.  Since then, that phrase has been taught or talked about in most basic media classes. […]

Government subsidies and private industry

May 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Duane Sand, North Star Water, Bismarck, ND Sand opines about government subsidies in the private marketplace and how the private water industry works.  He also discusses several water projects in North Dakota and how they are competing with private business.

Off shore drilling and shale play technology

May 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Scott talks about how technology has made off shore drilling more economical in the Gulf of Mexico and how that technology came from shale plays like the Bakken.  He also gives break even oil prices for the Bakken […]

5th Annual Bakken BBQ set for June 16

May 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, co-founders, Bakken BBQ, Dickinson, ND The two founders talk about the 5th Annual Bakken BBQ including what type of food will be smoked, this year’s theme and why they are so passionate for Make A Wish ND.

Finding a career in retirement

May 9, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Steven Heins, owner, The Word Merchant, Wisconsin Heins retired eight years ago and has found a post-retirement career in writing and advising in a number of industries.