Water Well Journal Industry Connected Podcast

2025 Fly-In Recap

It’s the 15th episode of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast, and we’re joined by David Lipson, Ph.D., PG, of HRS Water Consultants Inc. in Lakewood, Colorado. We discuss the 2025 Fly-In that took place March in Washington, D.C., and the most pressing topics discussed.

Sonic Drilling for Geothermal and Water Well Markets

It's the 14th episode of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We're joined by Will Keyes, CWD, of Terra Sonic International. We discuss the sonic drilling method, why its use is increasing in the geothermal and water well markets, and more. 

Advocating for the Groundwater Industry

It’s the 13th episode of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We’re joined by Tucker Green of the Georgia Association of Ground Water Professionals in Jasper, Georgia, to discuss Georgia’s 2023 landmark legislation protecting groundwater rights, the importance of grassroots advocacy efforts, and more. Register for the 2025 NGWA and WQA Fly-In, March 25-26 in Washington, D.C., by March 4 at https://www.ngwa.org/detail/event/2025/03/25/default-calendar/25Mar5090.  

Mission Geo Champions Geothermal Technology

Welcome to the 12th episode of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We're joined by Eric Torykian of Mission Geo and Ryan Dougherty of GeoExchange. We discuss what Mission Geo is, the current geothermal tax incentives to tell potential customers, and more. 

SOPs and Growing a Family Business

It’s Episode 11 of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We’re joined by Jennifer Alcorn of Alcorn Pump and Water Filtration LLC to discuss leadership, developing SOPs and company minimum standards, and continuing to grow the now fourth-generation business.  

Equipment Financing Tips

It's Episode 10 of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We’re joined by Mac Nehring, CLFP, and Cory Alsip of CVista Leasing & Finance to discuss the current rate environment, keeping a running debt schedule, different commercial lending options, and more. 

NGWA Business PRO Empowers Companies to Succeed

It's Episode 9 of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We’re joined by Buddy Sebastian of Sebastian & Sons Well Drilling Inc. in Springport, Michigan, and Steven Baker and Mars Frederick of Smart Offices/Smart Homes to discuss one of NGWA’s newest products, NGWA Business PRO, an innovative app designed to provide water well contractors with an all-in-one business management tool that can be found at https://ngwabusinesspro.com/.

Fighting Complacency in Drilling

It's Episode 8 of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We’re joined by Billy Spence, product manager for drilling supplies for 2M Company Inc., Western Hydro, and Gicon in Venus, Texas. We cover trends in drilling, fighting complacency to stay safe, workforce development, and more.

Explosive Services for Water Well Industry

It's Episode 7 of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We’re joined by Tylor McMillan of Tylor McMillan's Well Service LLC in Bakersfield, California. We cover how his company offers explosive services for the water well industry that include well abandonment, cleaning operations, and tool recovery.

Tophead Drive Drilling Rig for Safety and Workforce Development

It's Episode 6 of the WWJ Industry Connected Podcast. We’re joined by Brent Downey, CPA, and third-generation driller for Downey Drilling Inc. in Lexington, Nebraska. We discuss the company adding its first tophead drive drilling rig for safety and workforce development purposes as well as how to financially prepare for that next rig purchase.