Control, Faith, and the Business of Loyalty

In this new episode of Jack of Oil Trades, host Stephen Wilson sits down again with Dakotah Klein of LOC for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on business, faith, and the mindset it takes to thrive in uncertain times.Dakotah opens up about learning to surrender control — in life, leadership, and the oilfield — and how blending faith with business transformed his outlook. He shares real-world lessons from managing downturns, balancing humility with confidence, and investing in relationships that last longer than any company name.From oil prices and loyalty to pride, mentorship, and Midland life, this is a grounded, hard-won conversation about staying centered when everything else shifts.Chapters00:00 – Cold Open00:31 – Introduction01:12 – Controlling Costs in a Downturn03:59 – Faith in Business07:34 – Perspective on Influence09:01 – The Illusion of Control13:45 – Humility and Mentorship17:20 – People Over Companies20:12 – Character in Business23:54 – Wisdom and Acceptance27:39 – Hearing vs. Listening31:26 – The Real Market36:27 – Small Bank Relationships40:32 – Life Updates44:57 – New Ventures47:05 – Closing Reflections