Reed Goodman

Reed Goodman

From What The Funk? by collide.

September 18, 2025 · 33 min · Episode 193

About this episode

Reed Goodman shares his journey from fixing wells to founding Jaybird Resources, highlighting his unique approach to the oil industry.

Reed’s story is one of those classic oil patch tales with a modern twist, starting out fixing wells on a tight budget and somehow turning that grind into building his own company. He grew up around oil, gas, and cattle, and instead of running from it, he leaned all the way in, carving out his own path with Jaybird Resources. What makes him stand out isn’t just his business chops, but the way he refuses to play by anyone else’s rulebook, owning who he is while chasing bold ideas like modular refineries. This conversation is full of grit, humor, and the kind of honesty you only get from someone balancing business, family, and life in South Texas, all while redefining what it means to be an oilman today. 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. 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Reid Goodman Biography 05:31 - Childhood in the Oilfield 11:02 - Reid's WiFi Challenges 12:02…

People in this episode

Guest: Reed Goodman

Topics covered

  • oil industry
  • entrepreneurship
  • family business
  • modular refineries
  • personal stories
  • energy sector

Keywords

  • oil patch
  • business
  • entrepreneur
  • family dynamics
  • energy
  • modular refineries
  • South Texas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jaybird Resources

Places: South Texas, Texas

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