The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast giving our listeners unique insight into the leadership of this great industry. We will be talking to industry leaders, disrupters, and thought leaders who will give their knowledge and tips to our audience. Whether Upstream, Midstream, or Downstream; E&P or Private Equity; Hydraulic Fracturing or Subsea; Drilling or Production; Topside or Downhole, Safety or HR, we have this industry covered in all 360 degrees.
What can a footballer-to-frac-hand-to-CEO journey teach us about leadership and the future of energy?
On the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with friend and client, Sam Sledge, CEO of ProPetro Services, to explore his Midland roots, oilfield legacy, career journey, and leadership lessons.
Sam also discusses ProPetro’s move into electric frac, the launch of PROPWR for behind-the-meter generation, and how rising consumer, commercial, industrial, and AI-driven power demand is creating new opportunities across the oil and gas ecosystem.
Listen to the full episode for insights on leadership and innovation.
00:00 Show Kickoff
00:14 Back to School Catchup
00:49 Be Present Quote
01:20 Summer Road Trip Stories
02:55 Meet Sam Sledge
04:04 Midland Roots
06:25 Mentors and Community
08:21 Faith Family Football
11:29 Range and Curiosity
16:11 Mentorship Mindset
18:11 Landman and Safety
22:36 From Frac Hand to CEO
31:41 Marriage Team Mindset
32:26 Identity Beyond CEO
33:26 Why Enter Power
33:36 Electric Frac Origins
36:48 Building ProPower Team
37:54 AI Data Center Demand
42:13 Execution And Investors
44:35 Permian Not Dying
46:07 Future Of OFS
51:45 Family And Work Stories
54:41 Franny The Mascot Dog
56:26 Life Fitness Closing Advice
59:08 Wrap Up And Where To Find Us
