Episode #7: From Dubai to Bangkok: A Global Odyssey in the Oil and Gas Industry

Welcome to the "Redlist Distribution Download" podcast! In this episode, join host John Keller as he sits down with guest Sean Chapman, a seasoned professional with a rich background in drilling services and the oil industry. Sean's journey takes us on an international adventure, delving into the challenges and rewards of working abroad.

John and Sean begin by discussing Sean's entry into the international oil field service industry, starting with his job in Dubai during the early 2000s. They explore his unexpected extended stay in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), his work across various countries in Southeast Asia, and his managerial position in Bangkok, Thailand. Throughout the conversation, Sean shares his experiences, highlighting the adjustments required when living and working in a foreign culture, away from familiar surroundings.

The conversation also touches upon the evolving landscape of expatriate work, with an increasing emphasis on training and employing local staff in overseas locations. John adds his own perspective, sharing his personal experiences of living in Thailand and embracing the diversity and beauty it offers.

As the episode progresses, Sean reveals the challenges he faced upon returning to the United States and readjusting to an office environment after years spent abroad. However, he also emphasizes the value of the connections and contacts he made during his international assignments, which have proven invaluable in his current role of selling lubricants to the oil and gas market.

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or aspiring to enter the field, this episode of Sean Chapman's international journey in the oil and gas industry offers valuable lessons in resilience, being open to new things, and the rewards one can receive from working abroad. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration to propel your sales career to new heights.

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John Keller

John is a serial entrepreneur and investor that is obsessed with helping companies fulfill their missions to "Build the World." John has been involved in scores of start-ups and high growth businesses; including companies in the E-commerce, and B2C and B2B services and retail spaces. John is driven by the possibilities of scalable businesses with impact and purpose. He loves the challenge and excitement of his current role as President of Redlist, LLC a B2B Software as a Service (SaaS) company in the industrial space–where his teams work to unite the enterprise asset community of equipment owners, OEMs and suppliers. His software platform provides maintenance, safety and operational software solutions to medium and large enterprise customers that are involved in building fundamental building blocks of civilization. In addition to being pretty nerdy, John also lives a wannabe farmer's life in Utah.

Sean Chapman

He has been working in the oil and gas sector for the last 23 years. He has experience working offshore and in various management and sales roles including:

• General Manager, Drilling Services, Asia Pacific, Weatherford
• General Manager, Drilling Services, USA, Weatherford
• Global Product Line Director, Weatherford
• President & CEO, Payzone Directional Services
• Global Sales Director, Whitmore Manufacturing

He spent 13 years living and working internationally in the UAE, Indonesia, and Thailand. In his current role, he supervises a team of salespeople across the world who promote and sell the Jet Lube line of specialty greases and lubricants through distribution and to end users. Their products are sold into the oil and gas market to end users in drilling, completions, downstream refining, and general oilfield services.