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Today Phil was joined by Ryan Flynn, Executive Director of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA). Ryan tells Phil how he got into the oil and gas industry and what led him to his role as the Executive Director of the organization. They discuss how the association approaches out of the box thinking, why they put an emphasis on being humble and the obstacles they’re facing going into 2021. Ryan also shares how political policies will affect the industry and the overall impact this will have on the environment.  Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: The initiatives that NMOGA has focused on this year How the pandemic has affected the industry in New Mexico Why incentivizing American producers will help reduce the overall environmental impact    Highlights: 1:47 How Ryan got involved in the oil and gas industry  8:29 What the NMOGA does 12:06 Out of the box thinking the association has done 18:27 Their approach around being humble  20:03 The association’s efforts in the field to reduce the environmental impact 21:08 The state of oil and gas in New Mexico during the pandemic 27:01 Biggest wins the association has had this year 33:19 Obstacles they face going into 2021 40:43 Why you should be looking for ways to incentivize American producers 43:27 What the annual meeting will be like this year 48:07 His thoughts on the future and the resilience of the oil and gas industry   About Ryan Flynn:Ryan Flynn is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, a trade group representing the hard-working men and women in New Mexico’s oil and natural gas industry. As NMOGA’s Executive Director, Ryan has worked to strengthen relationships with community partners and members, and better communicate with the public about the role and impacts of oil and natural gas in New Mexico. Prior to joining NMOGA, Ryan previously served as the Secretary of Environment and the Natural Resources Trustee for the State of New Mexico. As Environment Secretary, Flynn brokered several key agreements with federal and state agencies, including a successful agreement with the United States Air Force to remediate groundwater contamination at Kirtland Air Force Base; and a landmark settlement agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Navajo Nation over regional haze regulations in the coal and power producing Four Corners region of New Mexico -- called by one environmental group, the “greatest environmental improvement in the state’s history.” Ryan’s settlement agreement with the Department of Energy over violations at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant is the largest settlement agreement of its kind in the history of the United States. Ryan serves as an area defense counsel in the New Mexico Air National Guard and is the proud father of two girls. Connect with Ryan:New Mexico Oil and Gas Association | Facebook | Twitter | Personal Twitter | LinkedIn   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts. SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

In this episode, Phil was joined by Charlie Burd of the Independent Oil & Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV). Charlie touches on what’s been happening in West Virginia (WV) with the industry and the wins his association has had this year. He and Phil talk about the resilience of the industry, the decline in conventional permits in WV and what the association is working on moving forward.  Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: The current state of the oil and gas industry in WV Focuses of the industry in WV on natural gas Priorities of the IOGAWV going into 2021   Highlights: 1:26 What the oil and gas industry is like in West Virginia and what the IOGAWV does 2:09 The history of Marcellus wells in the state 2:56 What caused the decline in conventional permits 4:10 How the pandemic has affected the flow of natural gas in WV 5:34 The majority of the production in their state 8:13 Companies using the advantages of cheap natural gas 10:18 Wins they’ve had this year  12:47 The resilience of those in the oil and gas industry 15:42 How the acquisition of assets by Warren Buffet’s company may affect future projects 16:16 What the association’s priorities are over the next several moments 17:22 His thoughts about oil and gas in WV and what people should know   About Charlie Burd:Charlie Burd has been the executive director of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia since July 2002 where he manages the operations of the nearly 500-member trade association of oil and natural gas operators. Charlie also oversees IOGAWV’s legislative efforts. Prior to joining IOGAWV, Charlie worked at Hope Gas, Inc., holding a variety of marketing, economic development, and management positions.  He holds an associate degree in accounting from Mountain State College, a Regents BA degree from Glenville State College and is a graduate of the University Of Oklahoma’s “Economic Development Institute.”   Charlie serves on several industry advisory committees for West Virginia University, is active with the Independent Petroleum Association of America, the West Virginia Chamber, and the West Virginia Manufacturers Association.  Charlie is the Governor Jim Justices’ official state representative to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission where he also serves as the organization’s 1st Vice Chairman. In 2017, Charlie was honored as the “West Virginia Oil and Gas Man of the Year.”  Charlie and wife Leone reside in Vienna, WV, with their son Nathan, a senior in the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources - Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering where he majors in computer science with a minor in cyber security.  His older son Charlie is the VP and COO of the American Masala Enterprises and resides in New Delhi, India.       Connect with Charlie:Independent Oil & Gas Association of West Virginia   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

In today’s episode, we brought back Mike Chadsey of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association to chat about the state of oil and gas in Ohio. Phil and Mike talk about how the pandemic has affected the state and how this impacts operators. Mike shares their priorities as an association, how the upcoming elections figure into the association’s plans and their outlook for the next few years. He also shares his thoughts on House Bill 6 and how the significant drop in operators since 2008 has affected the OOGA. Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: How the oil and gas industry has been in Ohio during the pandemic What House Bill 6 means for the oil and gas industry What the OOGA’s priorities are for 2020 and beyond   Highlights: 2:11 How virtual meetings have been for him this year 2:35 How the pandemic has affected oil and gas in Ohio 4:46 Mergers and acquisitions he’s seen during this year  6:19 Wins that the OOGA has had this year 8:18 How the repeal of the House Bill 6 affects how they approach the legislature 10:47 Their priorities as an association for the remainder of 2020 11:59 How the upcoming elections figure into the OOGA’s plans 13:16 A discussion on a recent article about Google being carbon neutral 16:58 How the drop in operators in Ohio has affected membership in Ohio 18:21 What Mike wants people to know about oil and gas in Ohio 20:53 The association’s outlook for 2021 and beyond   About Mike Chadsey:Mike Chadsey serves as Director of Public Relations for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. In that capacity, he leads OOGA’s engagement with the media in the state and continues the Association’s great work of creating and building relationships with local elected, community, and business leaders throughout the state. Immediately prior to joining OOGA, Mike served two years as the first state director of Energy In Depth-Ohio (EID), a grassroots advocacy, research and education initiative organized in support of responsible oil and gas development. Mike has served in a variety of roles over the last 20 years at both the local and state level working for various campaigns and office holders. He was elected by the voters of Summit County as a Board member of the Summit County Educational Service Center in 2017. He is a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He lives with his wife, Jean Anne and their daughter Madeline and son Matthew in Green. Connect with Mike:Ohio Oil and Gas Association   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

In this episode we’re continuing the conversation with oil and gas associations across the U.S. Today, Phil was joined by Daron Fredrickson of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association. Daron shares what his organization has been working on to help impact oil and gas producers and how this will affect taxes. They also discuss what the industry has looked like amidst the pandemic, OPEC and natural disasters such as hurricanes.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: What the oil and gas industry is currently like in Louisiana The impacts of natural disasters on independent oil and gas producers  Why it’s critical to vote in the upcoming election   Highlights: 2:05 What the oil and gas industry is like in Louisiana 3:15 The types of members in the association and the challenges they face 5:27 How the pandemic and OPEC has affected Louisiana’s oil and gas industry 8:00 How independent producers are affected by hurricanes 9:22 The election and how politics affect the industry 14:37 How the amendment came into place 20:54 The problems he’s seen this cause for the oil and gas industry 26:13 How this amendment will not affect landowners 26:47 Inequality impacts on oil and gas producers 34:21 How you can get involved in helping the industry   Connect with Daron:Louisiana Oil and Gas Association   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts. SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

In this episode, we had on Ryan Watts and Maverick Bentley from the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association. Phil, Ryan and Maverick talk about oil and gas in the state of Kentucky including how the pandemic has affected the industry. They chat about moving association meetings virtual, what they’re doing to support association members and why the oil and gas industry is essential for people’s quality of life. You’ll hear some of the obstacles they see coming in the industry and the win’s they’ve had this year.  Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: What the current state of oil and gas is in Kentucky The Kentucky Oil and Gas Association’s priorities for the rest of the year The effect that oil and gas has on people’s quality of life Highlights:1:43 Ryan’s experience of working for the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association3:02 What oil and gas is like in the state of Kentucky3:55 The growth of the oil and gas industry in Kentucky7:12 How the pandemic has affected oil and gas activity in the state12:49 Their plans for moving meetings virtual14:03 Wins they’ve had this year16:59 The association’s priorities for the rest of the year19:03 Obstacles they see coming up in the industry24:45 How the oil and gas industry is important to the quality of life we have   About Ryan Watts:Ryan Watts has served as the executive director for the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association (KOGA) since September 2017. KOGA represents and advocates for the interests of Kentucky's crude oil & natural gas industry with a focus on the independent crude oil & natural gas operators. Watts began his career as the press secretary for Lt. Governor Steve Pence. Watts also served as executive director of the Office of Public Affairs for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). In that capacity, Watts directed all communications and served as chief spokesman for the 4,400 employee agency, which is responsible for maintaining and preserving a vast infrastructure network across Kentucky. Ryan has served as the president of the Good Shepherd Catholic School Advisory Council for two years. Watts also earned his Eagle Scout Award and currently serves as an executive committee board member of the Bluegrass Council for the Boy Scouts of America. Watts, originally from Bardstown, is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with degrees in political science and mathematics. He lives in Frankfort with his wife, Ashli, and two children. Connect with Ryan:Kentucky Oil and Gas Association | Twitter | Facebook   About Maverick Bentley:Mr. Bentley joined Diversified in July of 2018 through its acquisition of EQT. He has 35 years in gas and oil operations, in both upstream and midstream. He is highly experienced in midstream operations, compression and well productivity. He is also an executive board member of the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association. Connect with Maverick:Kentucky Oil and Gas Association About SherWare, Inc.If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

This week we’re bringing on someone from the Colorado Oil & Gas Association to talk about the state of the industry in Colorado. In this episode, Phil is joined by the President and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Dan Haley. Dan and Phil talk about the Senate Bill 19-181 bill that was passed in 2019 and what it means for them. Dan expresses the need of voting and getting involved as someone who is in the oil and gas industry to make your voice heard. He also talks about how the pandemic has affected the industry in Colorado and what the Colorado molecule is.  Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: What you need to know about Senate Bill 19-181 Why you need to vote and make your voice heard How the pandemic has affected the oil and gas industry in Colorado Highlights:2:23 The key provisions for the Senate Bill 19-1816:17 Who the commission is made up of 9:20 Why they want to see the bill implemented 12:24 Why you can’t just ignore politics12:51 How COVID-19 has affected the industry in Colorado15:54 What the Colorado molecule is22:24 His thoughts on oil and gas and why you need to get involved About Seth Whitehead:Mr. Dan Haley serves as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. As President, Mr. Haley is responsible for leading the industry in Colorado legislative, regulatory, and public relations matters. Previously, he was Vice President of Communications, Development and Strategy at EIS Solutions, a public affairs firm where he served as a consultant for numerous corporate and political clients, including oil and gas interests. Prior to that, Mr. Haley spent more than 20 years in the communications field, including 13 years at The Denver Post, where he was the Editorial Page Editor. He also was Director of Corporate Communications for CoBank, a $100 billion bank headquartered in Denver. A Colorado native, Mr. Haley has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Wyoming and sits on the Advisory Council to the USO Denver as well as the Colorado Advisory Committee for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Connect with Dan:Colorado Oil and Gas Association    About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts. SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

We’re continuing our series of conversations with different state oil and gas associations. In this episode, Phil is joined by Seth Whitehead of the Illinois Oil and Gas Association and Illinois Petroleum Resources Board to talk about the industry in the state of Illinois, what they do to improve the industry within their state and what type of education they provide. He shares the biggest obstacles they’re facing as an industry in Illinois, their top 3 priorities going forward and how the state is made up of small independent producers rather than large corporations. Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: How we can work together to shift how people view oil and gas as an industry How the Illinois oil and gas industry is made up of small independent producers The top 3 priorities for the Illinois Oil and Gas Association Highlights: 1:32 How Seth got involved in the oil and gas industry 2:46 The mission of the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board 3:54 What type of adult education they provide about the oil and gas industry 5:36 Seth’s advice about changing the way people see the industry 7:13 His transition to working for the Illinois Oil and Gas Association 10:23 The biggest obstacles of the oil and gas industry in Illinois 11:27 How has COVID-19 affected the industry 14:09 Their top focuses for the association  15:50 The current state of oil and gas in the state of Illinois About Seth Whitehead:I am currently the interim operations administrator for the Illinois Oil & Gas Association and the executive director of the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB). IPRB is an education and outreach program that is voluntarily funded by Illinois oil producers and royalty owners. I was previously Team Lead for the Energy In Depth program from 2016-2018. I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and am married with five kids. Connect with Seth: Illinois Petroleum Resources Board | Illinois Oil and Gas Association | IPRB Twitter | IPRB Facebook About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts. SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

We’re still here, despite the fear-mongering that the media attempts to bring to the public, despite oil prices hitting record lows. This pandemic has brought a double whammy to the oil and gas industry but it will indeed recover. In this episode, Phil shares why traditional energy sources will never become obsolete and why it's superior to misnamed, “renewable energy sources”. He shares a few interesting articles about the prospects of the oil and gas industry and how it will recover.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode:   Why we’re still here How oil has surged over 80% as demand has returned Why the misnamed “renewable energy sources” won’t replace traditional energy sources   Highlights: 1:25 How this pandemic has been a double whammy for the oil and gas industry 2:01 How not everything going on right now is doom and gloom 5:22 Why the world cannot work without oil 9:55 How Amazon is a huge partner in the oil and gas industry 11:16 Current conversations about replacing traditional energy sources with renewable energy sources 14:19 One of Phil’s favorite books over the past few years 16:02 An acronym for fear that the oil and gas industry leans on   Links: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

Being a part of the oil and gas industry affords you with many opportunities and the ability to be a part of an industry that is constantly evolving. In this episode, Phil is joined by Brad Gray, COO of Diversified Gas & Oil to talk about his experience of being with the company and helping it grow from a couple thousand producing wells to over 18,000+ producing wells. He shares his advice for being in the oil and gas industry and his predictions for how the company will continue to grow.  Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: How Brad’s seen the company grow over the past four years What the term “smarter well management” is (and why you should know about it) Advice for being apart of the oil and gas industry Highlights: 2:33 Brad’s experience of joining Diversified Gas & Oil  5:06 The growth he’s seen at the company since coming on in 2016 8:03 What “smarter well management” means to them 10:07 Their experience of utilizing remote monitoring for their wells 11:13 What they see for the future of their conventional and unconventional wells 12:53 What he predicts for the future growth of the company 14:36 His advice on the oil and gas industry About Brad Gray: Prior to joining the Company in October 2016, Mr. Gray held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Royal Cup, Inc., a United States based commercial coffee roaster and wholesale distributor of tea and other beverage related products. Prior to Royal Cup, Inc., from 2006 to 2014, Brad worked in the petroleum distribution industry for The McPherson Companies, Inc. and held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Before McPherson Companies, he worked for over a decade in various financial and operational roles with the previously listed NYSE retail group, Saks Incorporated. Brad received a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama and earned his CPA license (Alabama). Connect with Brad:LinkedIn About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts. SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

With everything that’s currently going on in the world, there’s a lot of fear, panic and uncertainty. In the oil and gas industry, we’ve seen oil prices dip into the negatives and many companies are unsure of what will happen next. But what can we do to help eliminate the spirit of fear? In this episode, Phil talks about three practices that can help you deal with uncertainty. He clarifies the three things that cause fear and shares an exercise you can use to overcome fears that come your way. We’ve been through it before, and we’ll probably go through it again but just remember: We’re still here.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: The three practices that can help you deal with uncertainty The three things that cause you to fear An exercise you can do to overcome fears   Highlights: 2:12 Three practices that can help you deal with fear and uncertainty 2:56 Adopting the role model mindset 4:41 Why you should check in with the news and social media multiple times a day 6:44 Choose how much you’re going to check in and sticking to that 8:28 Why you should choose to act instead of react 8:39 How you can describe your reality without complaints 10:25 Why you need more self-evaluation to develop self-awareness 11:39 Learning to understand and tap into why your fear is showing up 14:16 Giving more emotional energy to the other side of fear 17:58 Why people are terrified of the hardships 22:48 How you’re a role model in your community and your home 24:05 An exercise for overcoming fears   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts. SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

Today you’ll get to hear from the entire SherWare, Inc. team on their thoughts as we wrap up the year. We chat about the big wins that we’ve had in 2019, including our two new hires, Eric and Aubin. You’ll hear about new updates coming to the SherWare software, how we reached record sales this year and what we’re grateful for. We also look ahead to 2020 and discuss what we have planned for the new year, including the release of Well Profits to the public and our plans for putting together a one-day training event in a city near you, and releasing an integration with QuickBooks Online.   Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: Big wins that SherWare, Inc. had in 2019 A teaser about a new update coming to the software What everyone on the SherWare, Inc. team is grateful for this year   Highlights: 2:01 Some of the big wins of SherWare, Inc. in 2019 2:14 Eric’s experience with being apart of the SherWare, Inc. team 3:05 What Abin’s experience has been like since joining SherWare, Inc.  3:38 Anthony’s experience in going to the programming conference and applying that to SherWare, Inc. 4:19 Visiting conferences with Phil and getting to know current clients 5:26 Getting record sales this year and how the team worked together to make it happen 6:48 A new update coming to SherWare software  8:55 The one-day training events that SherWare, Inc. will be putting on in 2020 9:44 News about SherWare Inc. integrating with Quickbooks Online 10:01 Hitting the road in 2020 and what tradeshows they plan to attend 11:15 Rolling out Well Profits to the public in 2020  13:17 What the SherWare, Inc. team is grateful for in 2019   Links Mentioned SherWare Inc. Wish List   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

Today on the podcast, Phil interviews three professionals in the oil and gas industry to discuss their experiences of using SherWare, Inc. He chats with each guest one-on-one to hear how they found SherWare, Inc., what they like most about the software, their advice for someone considering making a switch and more. You’ll get to hear from seasoned professionals with many decades of experience in the oil and gas industry about how this software could help to improve your reporting, data, efficiency and save you many hours each month.  Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: Three interviews with people from the oil and gas industry on their experience using SherWare, Inc.  Why these SherWare, Inc. customers rave about the software Differences that SherWare, Inc. customers have seen from this software vs. competitors’ software   Highlights: 2:57 John’s experience of selling Alliance Petroleum Corporation and not being ready to leave the oil and gas industry 3:30 Looking for a software for his new company and stumbling upon SherWare, Inc. 4:32 How much time the software has saved John and what he uses it for 7:37 John’s advice for someone in oil and gas looking for software to use for their business 8:39 Cheryl’s position within Buckeye Oil Producing Company 8:52 Why she was searching for a new platform for her distributions 9:53 The biggest differences that they’ve had since using SherWare, Inc.  11:24 Why Cheryl loves the ease of use with the software 11:59 What Robert does as the founder of BoCor Holdings, LLC 13:01 Why Robert decided to use SherWare, Inc. over its competitors 14:17 Robert’s experience with using SherWare, Inc.  15:14 How SherWare, Inc. has evolved its software to fit client’s wants and needs 16:10 The simplicity of the auditing data and reports  17:34 His advice for someone choosing an oil and gas software   About Robert: Robert Hutcheson received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the John Carroll University in 1990. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Robert spent two years with Canton Oil Well Service, Inc. from 1990 to 1992. In 1992, Robert furthered his business studies at the Ohio State University and graduated with his Master’s in Business Administration in 1994. From 1994 through 2000, Robert worked for Accenture (aka Andersen Consulting). Robert returned to Canton Oil Well in 2000 in a consulting capacity. In 2001, Robert became one of the original Members of the newly incorporated entity, BoCor Holdings, L.L.C. Robert’s primary role within BoCor is to manage all administrative aspects of the business, including accounting, finance, legal, and marketing. Connect with Robert: Website About Cheryl: Cheryl Becker is the office manager for Buckeye Oil Producing Company and has worked for the company for 32 years.  Connect with Cheryl: Website About John: John Miller has over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He is the former president and CEO of Alliance Petroleum Corporation. After selling that company, he wasn’t ready to get out of the business and with two partners, formed AIM Energy, LLC.  About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

In Oklahoma there’s a club connecting people from upstream, midstream and downstream communities. On this episode, Eric Werdin, director of Sales at SherWare, Inc. interviews Clay Scott, founder and the current president of the Pipeliner’s Club of Oklahoma City (PCOC) about how they’ve built an organization that connects all facets of the oil and gas community.   The PCOC was created to help bridge the gap between upstream, midstream and downstream energy communities for the mutual benefit of members and the oil and gas industry. Clay shares what the PCOC is and what services they provide for members. He also dives into their scholarship program and how it has grown over the years.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode:   How the Pipeliner’s Club of Oklahoma City provides members with networking, education and community Scholarship initiatives and growth of the PCOC Events that help to fund their programs and offerings   Highlights: 2:40 What the Pipeliner’s Club of Oklahoma City is 4:58 The services that the PCOC provide 6:10 Their scholarship program that they offer and the history of it 7:30 Events that are coming up for the PCOC 9:21 How to join the PCOC   About Clay Scott: Clay Scott has spent his entire 33-year professional career in the energy industry with experience in the electrical utility, midstream and E&P sectors. He currently serves as Enable Midstream Partners’ Senior Director of Engineering and Construction Support, where he has worked the past four years. At Enable, Clay has responsibility for Design Engineering, Drafting and Design, GIS and Project Controls.   A registered professional engineer in the state of Oklahoma, Clay was a founding member of the Pipeliners Club of Oklahoma City where he currently serves as president. Clay earned his master’s degree in business administration from Oklahoma City University and his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University.   Connect with Clay: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | clay.scott@enabledmidstream.com   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

How do you best set up your oil and gas business for financial success? What about if you want to avoid a personal guarantee loan or are unsure of how to navigate the challenges that come with financing drilling and producing wells?  This week’s podcast guest is Milan Simic, a Strategic Solutions Advisor for a CPA firm who has many years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He shares how he first got into the oil and gas industry and the different positions he’s held over the course of his career. Milan and Phil chat about networking, the financial challenges of small oil and gas operators and strategies for those who want to avoid a personal guarantee loan.  If you want to hear the in’s and out’s of cash management and finances in the oil and gas industry, you’ll want to take a listen to this episode.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: How Milan ended up working in oil and gas His experiences of working for several oil and gas companies Why you need to network in any industry - but especially oil and gas Financial challenges and strategies for oil and gas operators   Highlights: 2:48 How Milan initially got started in the oil and gas industry 5:05 Playing basketball while in college and deciding to take a different career path 6:27 Milan’s memories of working for Halliburton and traveling for the job 8:14 Transitioning to working as the President for an Enron family office 10:39 Mentors that made an impact on Milan’s careers 11:48 Why networking is crucial in any industry 13:28 What he does in his position at Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chtd. 17:03 The financial challenges of small oil and gas operators 18:41 How they help those going through a growth process 21:14 Cash management strategies for operators 25:55 Strategies for avoiding a personal guarantee lender 28:03 Milan’s advice for oil and gas operators   About Milan Simic: In 2001, Simic graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting. He spent five years as an internal auditor at a large oilfield service company and two and a half years as a business risk services consultant with a Big Four accounting firm. Before joining the firm, Milan served as the president of a family office operation. In this role, he was responsible for growing the business, including overseeing seventeen different oil and gas project acquisitions which ranked the family office in the top 300 operators in Texas. Simic lives in Hoisington with his wife Sarah and their three daughters, Sofia, Mila, and Ana.   Connect with Milan: LinkedIn | Call or text: 281-799-4315   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

It comes as no surprise that many people aren’t aware of what the oil and gas industry actually does for our communities. Today Eric Werdin of SherWare sits down with Mindy Stitt, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB). They discuss the education initiatives of the OERB and what they do to educate people of all ages about the oil and gas industry. She shares how she got started with OERB, what efforts they use to generate public attention and what they do with the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Expo.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode: What SOER is and what they do for the oil and gas industry What the OERB does to educate people about oil and gas How the OERB gains awareness from the public about their mission What you can expect at the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Expo   Highlights: 2:21 What SOER is and what the organization does 3:43 What she does now with OERB and what they offer 5:29 The typical person that comes to their workshops 6:28 How the OERB got started 9:53 The education programs that OERB offers 12:28 What public awareness efforts OERB uses to reach the general public 15:48 The impact of oil and gas across the nation 16:03 What the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Expo does   About Mindy Stitt: Mindy Stitt is the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB). Prior to that position, she was Assistant Director, overseeing OERB’s statewide student education programs. Mindy became one of the first employees of the OERB when she joined the organization in 1994. She was previously employed by Brown and Borelli, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company.   Mindy attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University, majoring in elementary education.   Her efforts in the area of energy education awarded her the Governor’s Commendation for Public Service in 1998. In 2006, Mindy was honored by The Journal Record as one of the top 50 women making a difference in the State of Oklahoma.   She is a member of the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum Board of Directors and is active in the OKC Area Salvation Army.   Connect with Mindy: OERB | SOER | Oklahoma Oil & Gas Expo   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

Software geek alert! Today’s interview is with Chuck Prickett, an employee with Associated Systems with over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Phil and Chuck chat about his career at Associated Systems and the work he’s done with GOALS, an accounting software developed by him and a few other software developers for Associated Systems. They discuss how GOALS has evolved over the years, how clients have helped improve the software and his memories of building relationships with his customers throughout his career.   Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode:   Chuck’s experience of working for Associated Systems Developing the software for GOALS His favorite memories of customers and the relationships he’s built with them Why Chuck is retiring from his work after 40+ years   Highlights: 2:30 How Chuck got started working at Associated Systems 6:02 How the GOALS software has evolved over time 9:28 Doing onsite installations 10:18 Transitioning clients from IBM Systems to PC 11:44 Working on the GOALS side by himself since the ’90s 13:52 How customer updates help them to make changes to the software 17:23 Building relationships with customers over the last 20-30 years 20:21 What Chuck wants to do post-retirement 21:20 The bad side of getting to know your customers    About Chuck Prickett: Chuck Prickett has worked at Associated Systems since 1978. He was one of the original software developers of the oil and gas accounting system named "GOALS", and has continued to support GOALS clients since the beginning. He will be retiring at the end of 2019 and is slowly phasing out of his client support work.   Associated Systems, Inc., located in Wichita, Kansas, was founded in 1974 as a software consulting and development enterprise and has a long history of successes. One of those being the longevity of its customer base and its employees. Over the years, ASI has installed over 450 systems nationwide in its vertical markets.   ASI began with its first Oil & Gas customer in 1974, and they remain a customer to this day. The original system was designed and developed for the IBM System 32, and as Systems 34, 36 and AS/400 were introduced, ASI’s software products evolved to take advantage of the increased features and abilities of those systems. With the advent of the PC, the software was re-written and was made accessible and affordable for operations of all sizes. It was named “GOALS” for Gas, Oil And Land Systems and it revolutionized the way the smaller producer managed his business.   Connect with Chuck: LinkedIn | Associated Systems   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

Have you ever had a conversation with someone about the earth and their opinion on global warming? Chances are, you probably have. On this episode, Phil sat down with Gregory Wrightstone, author and creator of Inconvenient Facts, an app and book that helps to disprove a lot of the myths that we hear about our planet and global warming. He shares what we’re not being told and how numbers are manipulated with global warming statistics. He opens up about his hopes for how his book and app will empower those working in the oil and gas industry.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode:   What Gregory’s goal was for his app, Inconvenient Facts How getting banned from the app store helped with book sales How the app will help users, specifically those in oil and gas How data gets cherry-picked and blown up to look alarming   Highlights: 1:17 The release of his app, Inconvenient Facts 2:46 How the app getting banned fueled book sales 5:50 Building his business without paid advertising 6:34 What Gregory hopes his app will do for users 6:47 The effect that CO2 has on warming 9:16 What we’re not being told about the earth 12:43 Not being told the whole story about what’s going on 13:18 The correlation between temperature and civilization 14:38 How numbers are manipulated with global warming statistics 16:56 How those in oil and gas can help disprove myths   About Gregory Wrightstone: Gregory Wrightstone is a geologist who has been investigating the Earth’s processes for more than 35 years. He received a BS and MS in geology from Waynesburg University & WVU, respectively. Gregory’s debut book Inconvenient Facts – the science that Al Gore doesn’t want you to know has received glowing reviews and has shot up the sales charts, reaching as high as #13 on Amazon best-seller list and #1 in the Environmental Field.   Greg was driven to write this book after a search for climate truth revealed that many of the supposed climate-related predicted catastrophic events were not occurring and that the most likely primary cause of our current climate change is those same forces that have been operating for many millions of years.   His science-based view of ecosystems and humanity prospering due in part to rising temperatures and increasing CO2 has led to multiple radio and TV appearances including Tucker Carlson and Fox & Friends. Gregory is a strong proponent of the scientific process and believes that climate policies should be driven by science and facts, not by a political agenda.   Connect with Gregory: Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube   Quotes: "The app is a powerful tool to give you the 60 inconvenient facts in the palm of your hand." - Gregory Wrightstone   "It's exactly the opposite of what we're being told is what we're actually seeing in science with the facts and data." - Gregory Wrightstone   "I want to empower people with these inconvenient facts that dispute the notion of man made catastrophic warming." - Gregory Wrightstone   "We see a strong correlation between the rise and fall of temperatures and the rise and fall of civilizations." - Gregory Wrightstone   "They want to cherry-pick data and blow it up to make it look alarming." - Gregory Wrightstone   About SherWare, Inc. If you’re enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.   SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we’re the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company. Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.

How do conventional wells look in Kansas right now, what issues are they lobbying for across the state and what’s on the horizon? Today Phil is chatting with Ed Cross, President of the Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association (KIOGA) about how he got into the oil and gas industry and how he ended up working for KIOGA. You’ll hear about the state and federal issues that they’re fighting for and what has been going on in Kansas in the oil and gas industry. Ed shares what he’s most excited about and the importance of educating others on the importance of oil and gas.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode:   How Ed got into the oil and gas industry An overview of what Ed does at KIOGA The statewide and federal issues that they’re lobbying for What Ed is most excited about for the future of oil and gas   Highlights: 2:48 How Ed got into the oil and gas industry 3:21 What Ed does as the President of the association 3:59 What is happening in KIOGA and the oil and gas industry currently 4:58 What they’re fighting for at the state level 5:40 The issues they deal with on the federal level 7:20 The outlook of conventional wells moving forward in Kansas 9:13 Production in Kansas dropping due to financial issues in 2014 10:05 Adjusting technology to be used in Kansas 10:30 What KIOGA will be advocating for in the upcoming months 12:30 What Ed is most excited about for the future of the oil and gas industry   About KIOGA: Founded in 1937, the Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association (KIOGA) is a nonprofit member organization representing independent oil and natural gas producers in Kansas, as well as allied service and supply companies. The purpose of KIOGA as stated in the original articles of incorporation, is “. . . to improve the market for oil and gas produced in Kansas and to promote the welfare of the oil and gas industry in the State of Kansas.”   Independent oil and natural gas producers are nonintegrated companies which receive nearly all their revenue from production at the wellhead. Independents are in the oil and natural gas exploration and production business and are not major integrated companies who also refine and market petroleum end-products. Independents account for 93% of the oil and 63% of the natural gas produced in Kansas. Nationally, independents drill 90% of domestic oil and natural gas wells and produce over 80% of America’s oil and natural gas.   With over 4,200 members, KIOGA is the lead state and national advocate for Kansas independent oil and natural gas producers. We are committed to ensuring that tomorrow’s energy policy will be one in which our members grow and prosper. Our active presence before the Kansas Legislature, U.S. Congress, state and federal regulatory agencies, and other governmental decision-makers means the concerns of Kansas independent oil and natural gas producers are heard in Topeka and Washington.   Links: KIOGA     Head over to our website to set up a free account with SherWare software. Please make sure to subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts.

It’s hard to believe that it has been 25 years since SherWare first started. On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear from the employees of SherWare on what it is that they do with the company, how it’s evolved over the years and the most memorable experiences they have about working for SherWare. They share the biggest changes they’ve noticed and how they transitioned from working in an office to working from home. Phil chats with each team member to get their take on the business and how they feel about working for the company.     Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode:   Interviews with the developer and support team for SherWare How technological advances have changed how SherWare supports clients Transitioning from having a central office to a fully remote team An interview with Phil’s kids, Mallory and John about their experience with SherWare How SherWare’s newest employee, Eric feels about the company   Highlights: 2:05 What Anthony and Austin do at SherWare 3:36 The biggest changes that employees have seen at the company 5:52 How technological advances have helped with customer support 6:57 The most memorable experiences they have with SherWare 9:11 Building relationships with clients 14:01 Being able to provide updates to their software online 15:32 Their move from a central office to a remote office 18:10 Hiring for a remote team 19:38 Brining on their first salesperson after 25 years in the business 23:24 What Mallory and John do at SherWare 26:07 Their perspective on SherWare while growing up 28:20 How Mallory started working at SherWare 28:58 What made John decide to work for SherWare 32:47 How they’ve felt about working for SherWare 36:10 What John does after moving on from SherWare 37:21 What Mallory does outside of working with her dad’s company 41:52 What Eric does in the sales department of the business 43:42 The thing that surprised Eric the most about SherWare 45:34 What Eric noticed about their sales process   Links: Sherwood Woodcraft Sherwood Woodcraft Instagram Marketing Magic Podcast   Head over to our website to set up a free account with SherWare software. Please make sure to subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts.

On today’s episode of the podcast, Phil is joined by his friend and business mentor, Robert “Butch” Rogers. Butch is a CPA who has his own accounting business and also works as a consultant for other CPA’s and producers in the oil and gas industry and as a contract CFO for a few oil and gas companies. Phil and Butch share how they got to know one another, how they both ended up living in Ohio and how Phil got started with his business, SherWare software 25 years ago. They chat about how Butch helped Phil with accounting items to include in his software and how SherWare software continually evolves according to the customers’ needs.    Here are some of the things you can look forward to in this episode:   How Phil and Butch met each other Why Butch left Texas and started his own CPA business How Butch convinced Phil to move to Ohio The story of how Phil started SherWare and how Butch mentored him How SherWare has grown and evolved with the help of its customers   Highlights: 3:35 How Phil and Butch got to know each other 4:07 Leaving Texas and starting his own CPA business 5:37 Finding his niche as a CPA 7:38 Butch noticing that oil and gas clients didn’t have great accounting software 9:06 How Butch helped Phil with writing the SherWare software 11:50 Phil figuring out that he needed to focus on oil and gas 13:40 How SherWare has grown organically and been tailored to customers  16:10 The ease of reporting that comes with SherWare 19:56 What smaller, independent producers are currently facing in the oil and gas industry 24:01 Working as a contract CFO and a consultant for other CPA’s and smaller producers 25:11 What Butch’s accounting firm will be doing next 26:33 How the numbers tell a story in accounting   About Robert Rogers: Robert “Butch” Rogers is a Certified Public Accountant with a Master’s Degree in Taxation from Texas Tech University. He is a CPA in Wooster, Ohio and is a partner in the CPA firm Rogers Accounting Solutions, Inc.    Butch has over 35 years of experience working in and with clients in the oil and gas industry. As a college student, he worked as a roustabout in West Texas. Upon graduating from college he worked for Gulf Oil as a business administration trainee, working in the Midland, Texas district office and the Monahans, Texas field office. He gained valuable oil and gas tax experience working with Coopers and Lybrand in Lubbock, Texas. During his time as a practicing CPA, Butch served a number of small independent producers as a trusted tax and business advisor.    His speaking experience includes conducting continuing education seminars and webinars for various state societies of CPAs, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, COPAS, and Bisk Education.    Connect with Robert: LinkedIn | butchrogerscpa@gmail.com   Link to Websites: Head over to our website to set up a free account with SherWare software. Please make sure to subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts.