Energy Crue
Welcome to 'Energy Crüe', the podcast that dives deep into the heart of industry innovation, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. I'm your host, JP Warren, and each episode, we embark on a journey to uncover the passions and motivations that fuel industry leaders as well as industry trends. We're not just talking business here; we're exploring the personal drives, the triumphs, and the challenges that shape today's pioneers.
Episodes
126 episodes
No Car, No Excuses, the Gen Z Grind with Connor Kraus
We share how a 26-year-old quit a safe job, chose Houston without a car, and built traction through volunteering, TikTok transparency, and face-to-face networking. The core message is simple: action, humility, and consistency still open doors, ...
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Why Scaling Up, Smarter Partnerships, And Targeted AI Beat A Race To The Bottom
We unpack what operators and service companies can do to win in a flat market: scale smart, align incentives, fix power constraints with microgrids, and use AI where it actually delivers. We close with a playbook for leaders and individuals to ...
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34:18
Four Cs For A Flat Market
We share a practical playbook to outperform in a flat oil and gas year by leaning into culture, communication, collaboration, and conversation. Expect clear examples, candid prompts, and simple steps to build transparency, speak to value, and a...
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29:28
From Low Cost to Long Game: How Operators and Service Companies Win Together
We dig into what authentic collaboration looks like between operators and service companies when “lowest cost” is no longer the winning strategy. A real case shows how early alignment, shared incentives, and trust cut rework and speed execution...
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17:19
Powering Tomorrow: Data Centers, Water Crisis, and Energy Realities
JP Warren discusses the key takeaways from the August 2025 Crue Club Operator Roundtable led by Dan Ramito of Pickering Energy Partners, focusing on the changing energy, power, and water paradigm for Texas and beyond.• Data centers requ...
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21:12
Value Creation Keeps You Employed With Jim Holmes (CEO - LFS Chemistry)
JP Warren and Jim Holmes explore how effective communication and value creation determine career success in the energy industry, from navigating job interviews to surviving industry uncertainty.• Breaking the engineering stereotype by b...
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From Military to Mesa: Trey Lawson's Leadership Journey
Trey Lawson shares the story behind Mesa Solutions' heritage connection to T. Boone Pickens' Mesa Petroleum and explains how the company is transforming power generation in the oil and gas industry through relationship-based innovation....
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58:39
Why Your Field Team and Vendor Relationships Could Make or Break Production
The production world presents unique challenges with six-month delayed feedback loops between decisions and results, requiring careful metric tracking and strong communication between office, field operations, and service providers.• We...
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12:40
The Battle for California's Energy Future with Mike Umbro
Mike Umbro, founder of Californians for Energy and Science, reveals how California's energy policies are creating economic hardship while potentially increasing global emissions through energy imports. We discuss the urgent crisis facing the st...
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Strategy for Survival with Jeff Krimmel (Founder KSG - Krimmel Strategy Group)
Jeff Krimmel, founder of Krimmel Strategy Group (KSG), shares insights on making better strategic decisions in energy and building a business around data-driven strategy in uncertain times.• Building external networks is crucial for car...
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Why Every Energy Company Needs a Voice in Washington
Ryan Walker from Shumaker Advisors joins us to discuss how energy companies can navigate Washington politics and policy changes that directly impact their business operations and profitability.• Pro-energy administration doesn't automat...
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49:08
How Tech Bros and Fossil Fuels Are Shaping Our Energy Future with Dan Romito
Energy illiteracy is widespread, creating disconnects between energy expectations and realities, while the imminent convergence of technology and energy sectors creates urgent infrastructure challenges.• Dan Ramito shares his journey fr...
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Transparent Collaboration: The Key to Operational Excellence in Oil & Gas
Alex McDonald explores how strengthening collaboration and transparency between operators and service providers drives real operational efficiencies in oil and gas. This candid conversation reveals why communication breakdowns are costing compa...
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41:43
State of the Industry: Q1 Crue Club Roundtable Recap
Crue Club's innovative operator roundtables are transforming how oil and gas professionals connect, providing a space for genuine knowledge-sharing without solicitation or distractions.• Q1 2024 brought together 71 operators from 41 com...
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58:45
Navigating Workforce Reduction in Oil & Gas
JP Warren hosts a knowledge-sharing Energy Crue podcast focused on a Crue Club operator mastermind roundtable discussing critical industry challenges facing oil and gas professionals today. The conversation explores how the industry has reduced...
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24:34
Navigating LNG and Natural Gas: Industry Insights
Our exploration of energy policy regulation reveals critically significant insights about the future landscape of natural gas and LNG. Discussions highlight the importance of education and communication as the industry faces various perceptions...
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22:26
The Future of Private Operators: Is the Permian Still King?
A dynamic interchange on the current landscape for private operators in the energy sector. We discuss strategies for growth, competitive positioning, and the importance of networking to navigate challenges effectively. • Highlights...
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18:36
Pushing the Boundaries: Extended Laterals and Drilling Innovations in the Utica Region
This episode is from our Crue Club Operator Mastermind Roundtable, held in OKC in late January 2025. Jeremy Ensz (VP of Operations Engineering - Ascent Resources) kicked off a roundtable discussion on Extended Laterals: How far could/should we ...
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12:30
Insights from Drew Limbacher: Navigating M&A Trends and Private Operator Strategies in the Energy Sector
This episode dives into the evolving M&A landscape within the energy sector, particularly focusing on the Permian Basin's potential. We explore key trends in asset deals, the importance of niche strategies for private operators, and how eff...
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12:35
Crue Club 1.23 Recap: Unlocking Innovation: AI, Market Dynamics, and Navigating Career Growth in Energy Industry
From Crue Club Operator Mastermind Roundtable!Energy Crue dives into the future of the energy sector, focusing on 2025 predictions, the evolving role of AI, and strategies to reframe obstacles as opportunities for career growth.
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Overcoming Industry Challenges: Jim Holmes on LFS Chemistry's Journey
What does it take to steer a startup through the storm of a global pandemic and come out stronger on the other side? Join us as we sit down with Jim Holmes, President of LFS Chemistry, to uncover the secrets behind his company's remarkable resi...
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56:10
Hot Seat with William Standifird (President - Intelligent Wellhead Systems)
Unlock the secrets to career success and industry innovation as we chat with William Standifird, President of Intelligent Wellhead Systems. Recorded in their Fulcher, Texas warehouse, William takes us on an inspiring journey from his military r...
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50:47
From Classroom to Corporate: Ashley Colquitt on Energy Education and Community Impact
What if the skills you honed in one career could lead you to unprecedented success in an entirely different field? Join us as we sit down with Ashley Colquitt, who transitioned from a fulfilling 16-year career in education to becoming a Corpora...
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51:30
Hot Seat with Randy Nicodemus (Complete Solids Control)
Ready to uncover the secrets behind a successful oil field venture? Join us in this illuminating episode of the Energy Crew Podcast, where industry veteran Randy Nicodemus reveals how he turned his vision into reality by founding Complete Solid...
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Welcome to a new Energy Crue - Hot Seat - JP
What if embracing vulnerability could be your greatest leadership strength? Discover how sharing personal challenges, like divorce and imposter syndrome, can build deeper, more authentic connections within your team. In this episode, we explore...
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