{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Oil and Gas Startups Podcast","title":"Xtreme Performance Chemicals","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/374d0df6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2831,"description":"Ever wonder what it really takes to keep oil wells pumping strong for the long haul? Join us as we uncover the story behind Xtreme Performance Chemicals and the unique journey that’s taken Shawn Kurtz from Houston to the heart of the oilfield in Quero. Shawn’s not your typical sales guy, he’s got a no-nonsense, contrarian approach to the chemical business, and he’s all about bridging the gap between what’s happening on-site and the boardroom. From battling chemical commoditization to innovating with his own blend formulas and even exploring steam tech, he’s sharing what it takes to shake things up and keep the wells flowing.\n00:00 - Intro\n01:24 - Xtreme Performance Chemicals Overview\n04:08 - Field and Office Disconnect\n08:48 - Navy Experience\n11:15 - Relocating to Houston\n14:05 - Understanding the Unknown\n18:19 - Do Not Disturb Policy\n20:20 - Launching Phoenix Chemical\n21:40 - Discovering Phoenix Chemical\n23:20 - Phoenix Chemical Business Model\n25:00 - The NanoActiv Story\n26:40 - Phoenix Chemical Business Model (Part 2)\n29:55 - Pain Tolerance in Oilfield Operations\n30:50 - Corporate Mindset in Chemicals\n33:50 - Chemical Programs for Well Longevity\n37:50 - Hydrogen Peroxide Steam Unit Explained\n41:46 - Who to Contact Sean\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ifbcMYHwCAoVahID4gs3rGhO4Zl0109VOr5C2rndLQI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNjg0/ZTYzZmVkMDFmZDdk/MzllMTVjMDI3NDA3/OThlZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}