I Was a Struggling Leader Until I Discovered This ONE Key Strategy

Guest:Lee NovikoffFounder, Title Petroleum & Title GroupHost:Bryan HancockExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:What happens when your Plan B turns into a billion-dollar vision? In this candid episode of Executive Connect, Bryan Hancock talks with Lee Novikoff about his unexpected rise in the oil and gas world. From nearly becoming a securities lawyer to drilling profitable wells in the shale revolution, Lee shares the pivotal moments—and big lessons—that shaped his 30-year energy career. This isn’t just a story about oil. It’s about risk, resilience, and the power of saying yes when opportunity knocks. Whether you’re curious about fracking, investing in energy, or building a legacy business, Lee brings the receipts.Timestamps:00:00 – Teaser01:00 – How Lee Accidentally Entered Oil & Gas06:00 – The Risk and Reward of Vertical Wells11:00 – The Frac Plug That Changed Everything16:00 – Domestic Oil vs. Energy Independence21:00 – What Landmen Really Do27:00 – The Real Deal with Fracking & Water Tables34:00 – From Flowback to Profit: How a Well Makes Money41:00 – Tax Breaks & the Snowball Effect for Investors45:00 – Green Energy vs. Oil: What's the Future?47:00 – The One Thing People Get Wrong About the Oil IndustryConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug

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This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.