Drew Hopkins from Novus on What the Funk?
From growing up in Oklahoma with two teachers for parents to making waves in the oil and gas world, Drew Hopkins has built a career on reputation, relationships, and a whole lot of hustle. He went from Chesapeake Energy to co-founding LIS and now leading business development at Novus, and along the way, he’s picked up some hard-earned wisdom about building a winning culture, driving responsible growth, and keeping your values in check while chasing big goals. This one’s packed with stories, lessons, and a few laughs as Drew shares what it really takes to make an impact in the energy industry.
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Who is Drew Hopkins
07:58 - Impact of Teacher Parents
11:47 - Lessons from Teaching Background
18:01 - Transitioning to Novus
18:50 - Land Information System (LIS)
20:50 - Origin of What the Frac Podcast
23:50 - Importance of Consistency
27:55 - What the Frac Booth at NAPE
31:36 - Overview of LandVantage
36:34 - LIS and Sales Experience
38:11 - Novus Consulting Insights
45:09 - Responsible Growth Strategies
51:35 - Favorite Restaurants in OKC
52:58 - Jake's Schedule Update
54:28 - True Vacations vs. Trips
57:25 - Drew Hopkins in the Doghouse
1:02:03 - Connect with Drew Hopkins Online
1:04:10 - Outro
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00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Who is Drew Hopkins
07:58 - Impact of Teacher Parents
11:47 - Lessons from Teaching Background
18:01 - Transitioning to Novus
18:50 - Land Information System (LIS)
20:50 - Origin of What the Frac Podcast
23:50 - Importance of Consistency
27:55 - What the Frac Booth at NAPE
31:36 - Overview of LandVantage
36:34 - LIS and Sales Experience
38:11 - Novus Consulting Insights
45:09 - Responsible Growth Strategies
51:35 - Favorite Restaurants in OKC
52:58 - Jake's Schedule Update
54:28 - True Vacations vs. Trips
57:25 - Drew Hopkins in the Doghouse
1:02:03 - Connect with Drew Hopkins Online
1:04:10 - Outro
https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters
https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters
https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters
https://twitter.com/DWildcatters
https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters
