The Crude Truth
The Crude Truth Ep. 106 Jim Holmes, CEO at LFS Chemistry | Oil & Gas Industry
In this episode of The Crude Truth, host Rey Treviño welcomes back Jim Holmes of LFS Chemistry for a conversation about balancing family life with the demanding oil and gas industry. Jim shares his journey from vacuum truck driver to leadership, highlighting the importance of mentorship, family, and work-life balance. He also discusses LFS Chemistry’s commitment to developing eco-friendly products for the oil sector, like scale inhibitors, that both perform effectively and reduce environmental impact.
The conversation shifts as Jim delves into his passion for jiu-jitsu, where he draws connections between the discipline and techniques of martial arts and business. Jim shares how the sport, introduced to him by his son, has helped him maintain both physical and mental strength. Alongside Rey and Kristy Kerns, they explore how the values of structure, respect, and responsibility learned through jiu-jitsu apply to entrepreneurship and life.
Highlights of the Podcast
01:29 – Preproduction and Guest Introduction
03:52 – Work-Life Balance in Oil & Gas
04:30 – Jim Holmes’ Career Story
06:21 – Fatherhood and Work-Life Lessons
07:58 – Advice from Mentors on Balance
10:14 – Family Connection through Shared Activities
12:03 – LFS Chemistry's Environmental Focus
16:10 – Environmentally Friendly Scale Inhibitors
21:51 - Slowdown in Q4 for Oilfield Services
24:25 - Jiu-Jitsu Journey & Life Lessons
29:22 - Competition & Learning to Tap Out
30:51 - Respect, Structure, and Aggression Release
33:26 - Soft Society & Changing Times
34:48 - Monopoly as a Metaphor for Entrepreneurship