Justin Hargadine joins The Landcast to talk about 17 years in the land business, from the early Barnett Shale days in Fort Worth to Permian Basin title, courthouse work, remote project management, and life on the road in a restored 1989 Airstream.
Jeremy catches up with Justin on how the industry has changed, what it was like mailing physical abstract binders to clients, why every new landman should spend time in a courthouse, and how technology has reshaped timelines, expectations, and remote work.
They also get into Justin’s time in real estate during COVID, wild project stories from Oklahoma, the difference between being an employee and an independent contractor, and his advice for young landmen entering the industry today: ask questions, do the work, and don’t bring an attitude you haven’t earned.