Career paths aren’t always straight lines — and sometimes the best opportunities come from pivoting.
In Episode 268 of It’s My Time Podcast, Asher sits down with Patricia Yin, a licensed land surveyor, engineer, entrepreneur, and mom, to talk about navigating career transitions, building businesses, and redefining success.
Patricia shares her journey from structural engineering and transportation to land surveying, why she fell in love with the profession, and the growing shortage of surveyors shaping the future of construction and infrastructure.
The conversation dives deeper into career expectations, workplace culture, entrepreneurship, financial decision-making, and designing a lifestyle centered around priorities — not pressure. Patricia also shares her experience building a successful landscaping company, turning down a high-paying job to protect her family time, and using AI and automation to scale business efficiently.
This episode explores what it really means to create a career and life that aligns with your values.
🎧 Listen to discover: • Why land surveying is more critical than most people realize
• The hidden opportunities within engineering careers
• How to evaluate work culture vs. salary
• Lessons from building a 7-figure business
• Financial strategies for lifestyle flexibility
• The importance of redefining retirement and success