National Society of Professional Surveyors

The Between the Stakes Podcast

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Join the voices shaping the future of surveying on Between the Stakes Podcast . For Young Surveyors hosted by Young Surveyors. This dynamic series brings together emerging professionals, industry leaders, and innovators to explore the evolving landscape of surveying and geospatial science. Each episode dives into the topics that matter most to the next generation—business strategies, cutting-edge technology, workforce development, and the power of mentorship. Whether you're navigating your early career, expanding your expertise, or looking to give back to the profession, this podcast offers pr...

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EP 004 Nature’s exceptional navigators: The Honeybee 08.07.2026 48:21

During a podcast recording session, hosts Stacey, Stewart, and Nolan discuss remote-work technical setups and podcast intro formatting before diving into an extended discussion on Stewart's hobby of amateur beekeeping and its distinct parallels to the surveying profession. Stewart describes the highly structured, collective lifecycle of a honeybee hive, illustrating how bees instinctively transiti...

EP 003 Introducing the Field Crew! Co-Host: Stewart Ward 03.07.2026 30:42

Meet Stewart Ward, PLS! Stewart is a grounded, disciplined, and highly structured individual. He is a self-proclaimed early riser who hits the gym at 5:00 AM five days a week, a routine he maintains even while traveling for conferences. While friendly and deeply connected to his younger peers, he is fiercely protective of his schedule (joking about his 8:30 PM bedtime) and values control. His stru...

EP 002 Introducing the Field Crew! Co-Host: Nolan Mark 02.07.2026 27:09

Meet Nolan Mark, PS! Nolan is highly driven, competitive, and brings an athletic, sports-centric mindset to his business operations. A former Division III college baseball pitcher and shortstop, he channels that same intense focus, work ethic, and "geek" level of passion directly into surveying. He admits to having heavy OCD, which shows in his frustration with disorganized gym weights and his des...

EP 001 Introducing the Field Crew! Co-Host: Stacey Pollock, PLS 01.07.2026 25:13

Meet Stacey Pollock, PLS! Stacey is vibrant, highly organized, and proudly embraces her identity as a woman in a historically male-dominated industry—evident in her choice of custom hot-pink survey caps. She is incredibly driven, often joking about her packed schedule. She has a deep love for legal and historical research, which she connects to an early childhood fascination with maps. Outside of...