Lessons from Building a $38 Billion Company

Petrohawk wasn’t just another company, it flipped the whole shale game on its head, and we’ve got the guys who lived it telling the real story. From throwing out the old playbook and betting big in the Haynesville and Eagle Ford, to building a culture where collaboration actually meant something, Dick Stoneburner and Steve Herod spill the good stuff, wild deals, big risks, and billion-dollar wins. They talk about navigating private equity, spotting opportunities no one else saw, and what today’s energy world looks like compared to the wild west days of the shale boom. Plus, they share what they wish they knew when they were just starting out. It's sharp, it’s honest, and yeah, it’s pretty damn entertaining.

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00:00 - How Dick and Steve Met
04:58 - Jim Flores Stories from Dick and Steve
09:48 - Petrohawk's Culture and Creation
12:49 - Insights on Weldon Holcomb
16:25 - Advice for Young Professionals
18:26 - Starting a Company Today
21:00 - Investor Guidance and Insights
22:06 - Haynesville and Eagle Ford Acreage Wars
33:07 - Innovations on the Horizon in Oil
35:54 - Understanding Shale Operations
39:35 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges
41:15 - Current State of Oil Regulation
43:37 - Podcast Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways

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