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