Episode 6 · February 19, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Disorganized Drilling
Disorganized rig scheduling doesn't just create headaches... it quietly burns cash, delays wells, and keeps teams reacting instead of executing. In this episode, Bob Baldwin breaks down why spreadsheets collapse past 1-2 rigs, how readiness tracking prevents bad calls, and how a real scheduling system turns chaos into clarity.
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