Land Runner, Inc.

Land Runner, Inc.

Author: collide. December 5, 2024 Duration: 48:20

What’s it like to juggle mineral rights, navigate messy title issues, and help families manage royalties, all while thriving in the oil and gas world without relying on the industry’s boozy networking culture? That’s the life of a veteran landman who’s turned nearly two decades of experience into a thriving business. From his small-town roots to leading Land Runner, he’s mastered the art of building genuine relationships, managing complex deals, and mentoring others in the energy sector, all with patience, grit, and a refreshing focus on principles over shortcuts. It’s a mix of career wisdom, fascinating land management stories, and proof that you don’t have to play by every unwritten rule to succeed.


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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Who is Ryan Fairbanks
09:42 - Becoming a Landman Career Guide
20:26 - Land Runner Overview
21:57 - Land Runner Podcast Insights
24:34 - Alcohol in Business Context
28:55 - Networking at Conferences
33:04 - Strategies to Get Business
36:15 - Sales as Financial Investment
38:50 - Advice for Your Younger Self
44:10 - Utah's Culinary Highlights
46:14 - Where to Find Ryan Fairbanks

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Jeremy Funk hosts What The Funk?, a podcast that moves past the standard industry headlines to find the human pulse of the oil and gas sector. This isn't about market forecasts or technical jargon, but the lived experiences of the people who make this complex world turn. Each conversation delves into personal journeys, the unexpected challenges faced on and off the rig, and the distinct personalities that shape this global industry. You'll hear from engineers, field operators, executives, and innovators as they share stories of problem-solving, career pivots, and the realities of working in a field that powers modern life. Produced by collide., these discussions explore the intersection of business and personal career paths in a way that's rarely highlighted. Tune in for candid, often surprising narratives that reveal the resilience, humor, and ambition driving one of the world's most critical industries. This podcast connects listeners to the voices behind the pipelines, offering a genuine look at the careers and characters defining energy today.
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