Drew Hopkins

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. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 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://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters