From Oil & Gas to Youth Sports | A Sales Leader on Giving Back On and Off the Job with Ryan Bell

Hey friends! Welcome back to Cold Ones with Cold Bore. As some of you know we had our team in town for our annual Crawfish Boil in May and I had the chance to sit down and talk with some of our team. Ryan Bell is our business development manager at Cold Bore who is working to bring cutting edge completions data solutions to the Operators. Ryan has over 20 years of experience across frac operations, engineering, and sales roles. We covered a lot of ground, from his career journey to the evolution of data in the oil patch. A few key takeaways: - Ryan started out in manufacturing but quickly transitioned into oil and gas, drawn by the opportunities and excitement of a booming industry. He's since worked for various service companies and seen the industry evolve dramatically, especially on the data front. - Data has come a long, long way from the early pencil and paper days! Ryan recalled the first horizontal wells where data was burned to a CD, dropped in a file somewhere, and rarely looked at again. Now with Cold Bore's SMARTPad, operators can now have incredibly rich, contextual data at every stage of a well's lifecycle. - Work-life balance is hugely important, especially as a dad of two active kids. Ryan schedules everything diligently on one big family calendar to maximize time at home while still delivering for customers. Kudos to Cold Bore's culture for empowering that flexibility. - Giving back to the community matters, whether through volunteering with youth organizations or supporting various causes. Ryan tries to impart the values and morals he grew up with whenever he can. Ryan's perspective encompasses so much of the industry's transformation over the past 20+ years. Tune in for more! Let me know what resonated most with you in the comments below. And if you have any questions for Ryan, fire away! Ryan Bell is an experienced professional in the oil and gas industry, boasting a background in manufacturing engineering and a wide-ranging career that encompasses roles in frac operations at Weatherford and sales management. With a pragmatic and candid approach, Ryan offers practical wisdom on navigating the complexities of a successful career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. His expertise and relatable anecdotes make him a credible and authoritative voice in discussions surrounding effective time management and the challenges of balancing family life with the demands of a career in oil and gas. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Volunteering in the Community 00:01:17 - Career Journey in Oil and Gas 00:05:22 - Sales Mishaps and Operational Challenges 00:11:43 - Transition to Cold Bore Technology 00:13:34 - Reuniting at Cold Bore 00:14:12 - Role of Ryan in the Oklahoma City market 00:14:42 - Managing family and work through scheduling 00:16:29 - Balancing work and family events 00:19:05 - Importance of volunteering and giving back 00:22:56 - Participating in a fundraising event 00:25:34 - Evolution of Data Management in Oil & Gas Industry 00:27:51 - Transition to SMARTPad Technology 00:29:37 - Challenges with Thumb Drives and Data Loss 00:32:43 - Importance of Contextual Information in Data 00:35:23 - Favorite Phone App and Networking Events 00:37:20 - The Hydraulic Fracturing Conference 00:38:18 - Dealing with Covid and Flu at the Conference 00:39:36 - Advice to Younger Self 00:40:32 - Overcoming Anxiety and Building Character 00:41:20 - Teaching Values to Children The resources mentioned in this episode are: OnX Hunt App: This app is a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts, especially hunters and scouts. It provides detailed satellite maps, property ownership information, and helps in scouting for specific areas where animals may move through. It's also useful for finding contact information for property owners and planning outdoor activities. Available for download on the App Store and Google Play.