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Release No. 131
Why Long-Term Relationships Dictate Business Success | James Holmes
Episode 131 · 57 min · July 17, 2026 · Hosted by Ronnie Spellman

DALLAS, TX — July 17, 2026 — Oil and gas attorney and business leader James Holmes shares insights on navigating the industry's evolution, emphasizing the critical value of long-term relationships and deep specialization. He highlights structural shifts in the Texas judicial landscape, such as the new business courts, while offering essential, time-tested guidance for young entrepreneurs aiming to build sustainable commercial success.
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