Landon hosted the third "Charting The Northwest Passage" meeting, diving into the nitty-gritty of making small land subdivisions profitable for land surveyors. Surveyors Kyle and Landon tackled the challenges of California's complex subdivision processes, highlighting the wild variations in jurisdictional requirements and the need to manage client expectations. They both agreed on avoiding firm, lump-sum prices for entire subdivision processes due to the unpredictable nature of the work involved. The discussion emphasized educating clients about the true costs and implementing strategies for tracking and billing time spent on research, coordination, and, most importantly, problem-solving.

Kyle and Landon also debated the surveyor's role in land use planning, with Kyle steering clear and Landon diving in. Landon shared a cautionary tale about not becoming a free consultant, emphasizing the importance of retainers to cover those "extra" client requests. They also explored ethical ways to educate clients about the complexities of subdivisions, ensuring everyone's on the same page from the get-go. Landon even shared a form they send out with land development proposals outlining potential pitfalls and the need for other consultants. Overall, the meeting provided practical advice and food for thought for land surveyors navigating the tricky waters of land subdivision.