Why I’m Writing This I wasn’t sure what I was going to talk about for this article in my depression series, and I decided to discuss the difference between young depression and middle-age depression. I thought about making the title “The Difference Between Young Depression… Read More »What Are The Differences Between Young Depression And Middle Age Depression?
Introduction I write an article series called “One Man, One Mountain: A Man’s Struggle with Depression.” It’s about my personal journey with depression and what it’s like to be a man in America dealing with this condition. The main reason I wanted to write this… Read More »Why Can Depression Be Hard To Diagnose And Treat?
Introduction I want to talk about the sexual abuse I suffered as a young boy. There’s a lot to say, so this might end up being longer than I initially planned. It’s difficult for me to discuss, but I believe it’s important to talk about… Read More »What I Remember (and Don’t Remember) Of My Childhood Sexual Abuse
Antidepressants can be a controversial subject. I’m not a doctor, so I can’t give medical advice. But I am a person who has struggled with depression for 20-30 years, and for more than half that time I’ve been on antidepressants. I want to share my… Read More »My Experience With Anti-Depressant Medications
Summary In this podcast episode, I, Landon Blake, focus on contract basics for consultant land surveyors and emphasize how important they are for managing liability and maintaining good client relationships. I share my own experiences and the insights I’ve gained from being a member of… Read More »PYBOTM Episode #36 Show Notes
Summary In this episode of the podcast, “Managing Your Surveying Organization’s Liability With Good Job Documentation,” I talk about the critical role that thorough documentation plays in protecting your land surveying business from liability. I explain how strong documentation can help navigate professional liability claims,… Read More »PYBOTM Episode #35 Show Notes
I’ve been writing a series of articles about my personal struggle with depression on my website, landonblake.com. It’s been difficult for me to find time to continue this series, but I believe it’s important to talk about depression because we don’t discuss it enough, especially… Read More »My Journey Towards Treatment of Severe Long-Term Depression
Summary: The “Putting Your Business On The Map” podcast episode focuses on qualifying business development leads through five pivotal questions. The episode underscores the significance of not allocating time to unqualified leads and stresses the necessity of evaluating potential clients based on well-defined criteria. These… Read More »PYBOTM Episode #34 Show Notes
Summary The “Putting Your Business On The Map” podcast episode emphasizes understanding business fundamentals before marketing to find good clients. It highlights the challenges small surveying businesses face in acquiring clients and the importance of aligning consultant expertise with client needs for a successful, win-win… Read More »PYBOTM Episode #31 Show Notes
Introduction Meeting #3 of the mentoring group “Charting The Northwest Passage” discussed the topic: “Tips For Making Land Subdivisions More Profitable”. Summary Landon hosted the third “Charting The Northwest Passage” meeting, diving into the nitty-gritty of making small land subdivisions profitable for land surveyors. Surveyors… Read More »Charting The Northwest Passage: Meeting #3