Midland, Texas is changing, and Mayor Lori Blong is leading the way. In this episode of Jack of Oil Trades, host Stephen Wilson sits down with Mayor Blong to discuss her dual role as an entrepreneur in oil and gas and the Mayor of Midland.Topics Covered:Balancing business ownership at Octane while serving as mayorThe transformation of Midland, from infrastructure improvements to crime reductionThe economic resilience of Midland amid oil price swingsNew developments shaping the city, including Costco, sports tourism, and 62 new soccer fieldsHer journey into politics and what it takes to run a cityWhy Midland is more than just an “extraction colony”With a 10 percent drop in violent crime and a push for long-term growth, Mayor Blong shares what it takes to keep the heart of West Texas thriving.Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more deep dives into oil, energy, and leadership.#MidlandTX #MayorLoriBlong #OilAndGas #TexasEnergy #CityDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #JackOfOilTradesCHAPTERS:00:00 Building entrepreneurial structures00:27 Optimizing existing systems01:09 Strategic change management02:21 Mayor daily responsibilities03:16 Balancing work, family04:26 Mediating community issues05:08 City council meetings06:28 Deciding on community issues06:58 Love for Midland07:54 Encouraging community improvement09:27 Political campaigning experience11:05 Exhausting campaign process12:44 Voter targeting strategy14:09 Prioritizing voter outreach16:03 Values-driven decision making17:59 Addressing public disagreements19:51 Optimizing organizational efficiency21:25 Entrepreneurial foundation established22:06 Strategic optimization needed23:19 Violent crime reduction24:56 Developmental changes implemented26:35 Sports tourism initiatives28:26 Midland's revitalization underway29:38 Place-making community enhancements31:17 Strategic plan adjustments33:21 Oil industry's discipline improving35:12 Revenue stability maintained37:19 Economic resilience prioritized39:34 Financial management excellence41:20 Personal resilience demonstrated42:45 Losing not option43:26 Transitioning business strategy44:08 Family support crucial45:04 Multiple business models45:54 Mayor role volunteer47:28 Focus on community48:09 Game-changing strategy48:38 Midland's growth praised

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