Water Well Journal

Over the years the glue that has stuck us together is the respect that we have for one another. From the friendship to the professional side of respecting our client base. If I beat him on a job that someone's contacted [me], it's going to be by quality rather than the price. Chauncey Leggett, CWD/PI in "Friendly Competitors", page 18 PUNCH LIST The September issue of Water Well Journal focuses on drilling rigs and contains the annual WWJ Heavy Equipment Directory. It will contain feature articles on financing your next rig as well as basic details on compressors. waterwelljournal.com 60 n August 2022 WWJ Drilling fluid hydraulics optimization can make a huge difference in your results. . . . . Know the geology. Formulate the proper drilling fluid and choose the best bit and pump with as much fluid pressure as you can. Put it to work for you. Jeff Blinn in "Drilling Fluid Hydraulics", page 32 A lot of gains can be made for those who are willing to get established with a good website and a Google listing. Charles Kile in "Diversifying Your Marketing Strategy", page 29 A drilling fluids program should be part of every project—whether drilling with an air- or water-base system—and adhered to from the start of the drilling program through well development. Fred Rothauge, CWD in "Water Well Journal Q&A", page 24 Service is a commitment to get the product to the customer in the time frame required, be respon- sive, and help choose the correct product. Service is not as sexy as the initial sale, but it's what keeps you in business for the long haul. Stewart Krause in "WWJ Closeup", page 9 An effective toolbox talk helps promote a sense of safety in the workplace and makes it easier and more natural for workers to share knowledge with each other pertaining to safety best practices. Alexandra Walsh in "Toolbox Talks: A Refresher", page 36

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