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 Podcast01:29 – Preproduction and Guest Introduction03:52 – Work-Life Balance in Oil & Gas04:30 – Jim Holmes’ Career Story06:21 – Fatherhood and Work-Life Lessons07:58 – Advice from Mentors on Balance10:14 – Family Connection through Shared Activities12:03 – LFS Chemistry's Environmental Focus16:10 – Environmentally Friendly Scale Inhibitors21:51 - Slowdown in Q4 for Oilfield Services24:25 - Jiu-Jitsu Journey & Life Lessons29:22 - Competition & Learning to Tap Out30:51 - Respect, Structure, and Aggression Release33:26 - Soft Society & Changing Times34:48 - Monopoly as a Metaphor for Entrepreneurship

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