About this episode

The episode discusses the transformative impact of social media on the oil and gas industry, featuring insights from industry professionals.

Pressure testing, cold calls from Wendy's parking lots, and a family logo that goes back generations. Clint Wagner, Owner of Wagner Energy Services, Juan Macias Jr, Operations and Business Development Manager at Wagner Energy Services, and Peter Brecht, Commercial Insurance Broker at Falcon West Energy Insurance Solutions pull up to the NAPE edition of Energy 101 to talk about what hydrostatic testing actually looks like in the field, how TikTok comments turned into real business relationships, getting kids excited about energy careers in Ohio schools, and why the oilfield might be the most accepting industry out there for anyone willing to put in the work. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 Intro and welcome from NAPE 0:37 Wagner Energy Services and what pressure testing actually is 4:27 Peter Brecht and the Local Energy Podcast origin story 7:04 How…

People in this episode

Guests: Clint Wagner, Juan Macias Jr, Peter Brecht

Topics covered

• social media impact
• oil and gas industry
• business relationships
• energy careers
• pressure testing
• family business

Keywords

• social media
• oil and gas
• business development
• pressure testing
• energy careers
• TikTok
• LinkedIn

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wagner Energy Services, Falcon West Energy Insurance Solutions, NAPE

Places: Ohio

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