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055 - Christmas Cocktail Hour 2025
Episode 55
Friday, 19 December, 2025
Dudley Land executives review their record-breaking 2025 performance, hitting a 10-year high in business activity, while addressing the critical field landman workforce shortage through strategic rate increases and aggressive hiring plans. Get the inside perspective on leadership transitions, technology development, and 2026 expansion into right-of-way acquisition.What You’ll LearnHow Dudley achieved record 2025 performance across oil, gas, and renewablesWhy landman rate increases are finally happening industry-wideLeadership development strategies for scaling land management operationsTechnology solutions addressing field landman workforce challenges2026 expansion plans for right-of-way and new energy projectsTime Stamps00:00 - TLD 055 - Christmas Cocktail Hour 202500:59 - Reflecting on a Busy Year03:35 - Northeast Operations Update05:13 - Gas Prices and Gadgets12:03 - Landman Workforce Challenges21:41 - Growth & Standardization Initiatives24:33 - Exciting Developments for 202628:00 - Leadership Challenges and Reflections35:54 - Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Personal InsightsSnippets from the Episode"It's been something that has needed to happen, and we've tried to stick our neck out there a little bit just to try to tell the story and kind of tell the reality of it."- Brent Broussard on landman rate increases"We're seeing an aging workforce and the field landman is a crucial part of this business... The majority of the workforce is forties and older. So we've got to figure out a way to get those younger landmen in here."- Brandon Ward on workforce development"The biggest transition for me has been being able to let go of operations and finding my way to be not as involved in the day-to-day."- Brent Broussard on executive leadership evolutionKey TakeawaysRecord 2025 Performance Across All Energy SectorsStrategic Leadership Pipeline Development & Internal PromotionsIndustry-Wide Landman Rate Increases Finally HappeningAAPL Engagement in Field Landman Workforce SolutionsKudu Land Management System Ready for Market LaunchDudley Staffing Achieving 95% Operational Efficiency2026 Right-of-Way Business Expansion StrategyHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn
