#102. From Baylor Football to Frac Hand to CEO: Sam Sledge on Leadership & Energy

<p>What can a footballer-to-frac-hand-to-CEO journey teach us about leadership and the future of energy?</p><p><br /></p><p>On the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with friend and client, Sam Sledge, CEO of ProPetro Services, to explore his Midland roots, oilfield legacy, career journey, and leadership lessons.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sam also discusses ProPetro’s move into electric frac, the launch of PROPWR for behind-the-meter generation, and how rising consumer, commercial, industrial, and AI-driven power demand is creating new opportunities across the oil and gas ecosystem.</p><p><br /></p><p>Listen to the full episode for insights on leadership and innovation.</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Show Kickoff</p><p>00:14 Back to School Catchup</p><p>00:49 Be Present Quote</p><p>01:20 Summer Road Trip Stories</p><p>02:55 Meet Sam Sledge</p><p>04:04 Midland Roots</p><p>06:25 Mentors and Community</p><p>08:21 Faith Family Football</p><p>11:29 Range and Curiosity</p><p>16:11 Mentorship Mindset</p><p>18:11 Landman and Safety</p><p>22:36 From Frac Hand to CEO</p><p>31:41 Marriage Team Mindset</p><p>32:26 Identity Beyond CEO</p><p>33:26 Why Enter Power</p><p>33:36 Electric Frac Origins</p><p>36:48 Building ProPower Team</p><p>37:54 AI Data Center Demand</p><p>42:13 Execution And Investors</p><p>44:35 Permian Not Dying</p><p>46:07 Future Of OFS</p><p>51:45 Family And Work Stories</p><p>54:41 Franny The Mascot Dog</p><p>56:26 Life Fitness Closing Advice</p><p>59:08 Wrap Up And Where To Find Us</p>