College Coach Trades Basketball Court for the Oil Field with Justin Ashley

Hey friends! I recently sat down with Justin Ashley, one of our talented new sales reps who joined Cold Bore Technology about 3 months ago. Justin has a really fascinating background - he started off coaching college basketball for 10 years before making the switch to oil & gas. His college buddy got him hooked up with an introduction, and he ended up working in the field for a drill bits company, getting his hands dirty and learning the ropes firsthand. In this laidback chat, we cover: - What Justin likes about Cold Bore's culture and mission - Growing up on a cattle ranch and how it shaped his work ethic - His winding journey into the oil industry - The value of earning trust and building genuine connections - How data quality is key to powering analytics software from Corva, Spotfire, and PowerBI. - Technology trends he's seeing in drilling & completions - A crazy recruiting story from his basketball coaching days that I think you'll get some laughs and takeaways from Justin's perspectives as a relative newbie who worked his way up with grit. Let us know what you think in the comments. My special guest is Justin Ashley Justin Ashley, a seasoned oil and gas professional with a diverse background, brings a unique perspective to the Cold Bore team. With a decade-long tenure as a collegiate basketball coach and a transition into the oil and gas industry, Justin's journey is one of unconventional career paths. His experience working in the field and his family's background in cattle ranching provide valuable insights into hard work, and collaboration. Justin's expertise in culture, employee recognition, and engagement from his previous roles add an exciting layer to Cold Bore's dynamic culture. His blend of real-world experience and a passion for technology and people promises an engaging conversation on the podcast. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Transitioning from Halo to Corva 00:01:09 - Joining Cold Bore 00:02:59 - Culture and Background 00:05:00 - Learning the Language of the Oil Field 00:08:28 - Ranching Lifestyle and Work Ethic 00:10:40 - Advice from a School Teacher 00:12:24 - Learning from Coach Lou Henson 00:13:47 - Integrity in Sales 00:15:57 - Favorite Conference Experience 00:18:59 - Importance of Data in Oil & Gas 00:22:02 - Efficiency and Effectivity in Operations 00:23:26 - Data Integration in Oil and Gas Industry 00:24:00 - Collaboration in Data Solutions 00:25:02 - College Recruiting Story and Changing Lives 00:28:32 - Closing Remarks Learn more about us👇 Website: https://www.coldboretechnology.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldboretech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColdBoreTech/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cold-bore-technology/mycompany/