This is a podcast episode titled, Drilling Is Changing Faster Than You Think with Brett Schellenberg | Ep 124. The summary for this episode is: <p>What’s really behind Nabors’ comeback? It’s not just better rigs.</p><p> </p><p>Live from the Thrive Energy Conference 2026 at Daikin Park, Josh Lowrey talks with Brett Schellenberg of Nabors Industries about how automation is changing the game.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Faster iteration beats perfect tech</li><li>Knowing when to cut losses matters</li><li>Open platforms unlock real scale (with partners like Halliburton and Schlumberger)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Meanwhile, growth is shifting, away from North America and toward markets like Saudi Arabia and Argentina.</p><p> </p><p>00:00 Live From Thrive</p><p>00:17 Meet Brett Schellenberg</p><p>01:15 40 Under 40 Talk</p><p>02:52 From Roughneck To Sales</p><p>04:12 Rig Tech Then Now</p><p>05:44 Fail Fast Learn Faster</p><p>08:01 Killing Your Baby</p><p>09:03 Nabors Legacy And Acquisitions</p><p>11:28 Reinvention And Innovation Bets</p><p>15:59 Brand Power Story</p><p>17:00 Caterpillar And Product Thinking</p><p>18:50 Tech And AI Tease</p><p>19:26 Rig Automation Highlights</p><p>19:57 Razor Pipe Handling Lessons</p><p>21:24 Open Rig App Ecosystem</p><p>21:49 Vertical Integration Edge</p><p>22:57 North America Rig Outlook</p><p>24:47 Tier Two Acreage Debate</p><p>26:37 International Footprint Growth</p><p>29:26 Argentina Tech Adoption</p><p>31:49 Travel And North Africa</p><p>32:24 Phone Safety Callout</p><p>34:16 Career Advice And Mentors</p><p>37:34 Wrap Up And Shoutouts</p><p> </p>