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The January 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with the API news segment. Hear how Errol Morris, former PI and director of the films Thin Blue Line and Fog of War, used his experience as a PI to direct Academy Award winning films. Learn how online investigators have been changing the face of the PI industry in high profile cases. Hear why Georgia governor Nathan Deal has put on hold his appointment of an unlicensed private detective to the board that oversees private detectives and their licensing, and why they’re talking about eliminating private investigator licensing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

George Aguilar, TPLI, TCI of Aguilar & Associates, Edward Spicer of Ocean States Investigative Group, LLC, and former guest Robert Orozco of Advanced Professional Investigations, LLC join Paul for a robust surveillance roundtable. Hear about regional differences in investigative challenges, crossing state borders, cultural issues, prevailing ethnic groups, preparing for unforeseen events, affects of weather, best equipment, and critical tips for preparedness. Find out where most investigators fail in getting ready for surveillance investigator challenges, how to avoid the same mistakes, and top tips for achieving success with your business.

Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating Service joins Paul to talk about how report writing can make or break your investigative business. Learn the critical practices for gathering information in the field, formatting, phrasing, style, and the pitfalls to avoid for reports that will differentiate your business and please your clients. Alan also talks about how the industry looks for first quarter 2012, and the key upcoming private investigator events and the business benefits of networking.

Guests on the January 2012 podcast are:

• George Aguilar, TPLI, TCI, Aguilar & Associates: 721 E Esperanza Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78501-1439, T: 956-682-1050, george@aguilarinvestigations.com.
• Robert Orozco, Advanced Professional Investigations, LLC, Surveillance Specialists: P.O. Box 654, Castle Rock, CO 80104, T: 720-933-9301, api77@comcast.net,www.advancedprivateeye.com.
• Edward Spicer, Ocean States Investigative Group, LLC: 39 Dodge Street #236, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915, T: 978-473-4154, F: 978-236-7252, oceanstatesinv@gmail.com.
• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine:  207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475 aegelis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources for links to the organization websites mentioned in this podcast.

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The December 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with the API news segment. Hear about how British Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee Chairman Rt Hon Keith Vaz MP announced an inquiry into regulating Private Investigators. Next, how more companies are relying on private investigators to keep up on social media for investigating employees, relationship management problems, and competitors. The next story focuses on state licensing of private investigations and cross-state investigations. Also in the news, are you going to need a license to do Google Search or risk a felony?

Regular API guest, Dave Pelligrinelli, CEO at AFX Search, joins Paul to talk about best practices and pitfalls for pricing private investigative services. Learn how to avoid competing on price and how to price your services in a way that’s sustainable for your customer and for your business.

Hear Sue Ginsburg, President and CEO, GrowthLynx, on how to use and build your LinkedIn profile to grow your business. Learn easy steps for getting started as slowly as you wish, and how businesses use this fast-growing media to network for new clients and client retention.

Next, Pat Clawson joins Peter Psarouthakis, ISPLA, and Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service for the year in review round table on the state of the Private Investigator industry. New guest Pat Clawson is a former award-winning investigative reporter for CNN and NBC News, a registered private investigator in Virginia, a CJA Investigator in the District of Columbia, a Certified Process Server in Michigan, and a longtime open government and freedom of information advocate.

Peter starts this segment with a review of the latest legislative issues concerning privacy, access to information, destruction of federal records, camera legislation and covert surveillance, and ISPLA’s involvement.

Next, Pat provides commentary about the tightening of privacy protections, what’s driving this effort, and what can investigators do to be heard given that privacy advocates have the advantage.

Hear Alan’s commentary on legislative issues in his locale and how investigators can educate legislators on the way investigators act as private law enforcement and use information tools to protect citizens as well as provide justice for those facing criminal charges.

Learn more about how Pat Clawson uncovered the destruction of federal records, and hear Pat and Peter with background details about the effort to stop the destruction, why the media isn’t airing this story, and what you can do to help.

Pat implores investigators to pick up the phone and call the Chief Judge in your district to let them know how the record destruction issue impacts using this information to protect citizens and provide justice. This education and direct outreach about the impact of this destruction can help change the tide if enough investigators get involved. In addition, investigators can sign the petition at http://ispla.org/fedrecords.

Hear from Alan, Pat, Peter, and Paul about how the private investigative industry is doing, how the economy is affecting business, and opportunities for investigators to grow business in various niches. Learn which niches are more lucrative and what’s waning, and what business practices you can do to tune up your business.

Guests on the December 2011 podcast are:

• Dave Pelligrinelli, AFX Search: 214 Brazilian Avenue, Suite 200, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, 561-247-4239, daveafx@gmail.com, www.afxsearch.com.
• Sue Ginsburg, GrowthLynx: Minneapolis, Minnesota, T: 952-593-1069, F: 888-841-4228, sue@growthlynx.com, http://www.linkedin.com/in/sueginsburgminneapolis.
• Pat Clawson: Registered Private Investigator in Virginia, CJA Investigator in the District of Columbia, Certified Process Server in Michigan, T: 810-730-5110, patrickclawson@comcast.net.
• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine:  207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475 aegelis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources for links to the organization websites mentioned in this podcast.

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The November 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with the API news segment. Hear about the latest recipient of the “John M. Russi Award of Excellence” that acknowledges and recognizes those who exemplify a steadfast commitment to excellence and education in the investigative profession, and how the work of private investigators has helped in a 2010 case of a date rape drug overdose.

Next, Ted Capistrant,  CEPA – President of Profit Builders Network, joins Paul to provide the vital best practices for simplifying your strategic plan to become a sustainable and scalable business. Ted tells you how you “eat the elephant” in a straight forward, easy to tackle way.

Ted’s recommended reading:

• The One Page Business Plan, by Jim Horan
• Traction; Get a Grip on your Business, by Gino Wickman
• Managers, Can You Hear Me Now, Hard-Hitting Lessons on How to Get Real Results, by Denny Strigl

Peter Psarouthakis, ISPLA, and Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service Inc., join Paul for a dynamic roundtable discussion about the latest legislative developments affecting private investigators, Paul asks Alan and Peter to share their best business practices and Alan covers upcoming events for private investigators.

Guests on the November 2011 podcast are:

• Ted Capistrant, CEPA – President, Profit Builders Network: 2586 7th Ave. East, Suite #303, North St. Paul, MN 55109, T: 651-236-8831, ted@profitbuildernetwork.com, www.profitbuildernetwork.com.
• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475 aegelis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources for links to the organization websites mentioned in this podcast.

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The October 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with coverage of “Who Pays the Private Investigators” in situations of nonpayment, “Missing CEO Found” more than twenty years after his disappearance, and why the city of Metropolis, Illinois paid private investigators to investigate a strip club.

In a special news segment, Mike McIntee gives an update on the investigative community’s efforts to help long time private investigator David Mink who was left with severe spinal injuries after a tragic motorcycle accident. Hear what investigators locally and nationally can do to help David and his family while David is in rehabilitation. More information about David, David’s profound impact on the investigative community, and help efforts can be found on the ISPLA website at www.ispla.org/davidmink.

Kevin Cosgrove, PI, CFE joins Paul to talk about what to do when clients ask the investigator to share personal opinions regarding their case. Learn how to properly set expectations at the outset of the investigation. Hear how Kevin got started in his career and learn about the professional certification, training, and career path decisions that helped him grow his experience investigating cases of fraud. You can read Kevin’s article, Private Investigators: Don’t Take it Personally, on Pursuit Magazine’s website. Kevin is a seasoned investor fraud and corporate due diligence investigative consultant and an in-house investigator with the law firm Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer, LLP, New York City, specializing in securities, antitrust, and consumer fraud litigation on behalf of institutional and private clients.

Next, Kevin Whaley, The Campbell Group, is back for the occasional series on insurance to talk about the difference between employees and subcontractors and the pitfalls to avoid if you hire subcontractors. Learn about the determining factors used by the IRS and the other steps to properly define working relationships and avoid potential legal and financial burdens for your business.

Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, joins Paul to discuss domestic investigations, his friend and colleague David Mink and his condition, and to highlight upcoming events for private investigators across the nation. Learn about the potential for violence and legal issues in domestic investigations due to the emotional tension between the plaintiff and the defendant, and the key mistakes to avoid. Get the best practices for working through attorneys and averting liability issues.

Guests on the October 2011 podcast are:

• Kevin M. Cosgrove, PI, CFE, New York State Licensed Private Investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner: T: 914-589-4460, kmcinvestigations@gmail.com, LinkedIn profile.
• Kevin Whaley, The Campbell Group: 5664 Prairie Creek Drive SE, Caledonia, Michigan 49316, T: 800-748-0351, F: 800-847-3129, kwhaley@thecampbellgrp.com, www.thecampbellgrp.com.
• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aegelis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources for links to the organization websites mentioned in this podcast.

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The September 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with the latest trends and intelligence for private investigators in the API news segment.

Rebecca Roberts of IRBsearch joins Paul to reveal how IRB has become the leading search service for investigators, and how IRB is leveraging technology to deliver the best product possible. Rebecca also talks about how new IRBsearch customers get a free trial period to test drive IRB’s best-of-breed capabilities and service levels.

Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA provides an update on ISPLA’s efforts to stop the shocking, wholesale destruction of a generation of federal records and urges listeners to make their voices heard by signing ISPLA’s petition at www.ispla.org.

Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating Service, lends his humor and expertise to coverage of upcoming private investigator events and gives an in depth look at the future of the investigative industry: which niches are most vulnerable due to privacy issues and/or new technology, which niches are predicted to be the most lucrative, and why.

Guests on the September 2011 podcast are:

• Rebecca Roberts, IRB: 2341-A Hansen Ct., Tallahassee, Florida 32301, 800-447-2112 ext 1104, rroberts@irbsearch.com, www.irbsearch.com.
• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, www.ispla.org.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aegelis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources for links to the organization websites mentioned in this podcast.

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The August 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, opens with Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb covering the latest in private investigator news and trends in the API news segment. Next, Dave Pelligrinelli, the owner of AFX Search and a frequent guest, joins the podcast and shares marketing strategies for your agency. Dave and Paul discuss the importance of targeted, niche marketing and brevity in your message. They also discuss the various outlets to communicate your message and get in front of the appropriate audience.

Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, and Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA), join the program for their annual roundtable discussion about the current legislative situation, upcoming technology trends, and the future of the investigative industry.

Guests on the August 2011 podcast are:

• Dave Pelligrinelli, AFX Search: 214 Brazilian Ave. Suite 200, Palm Beach, Florida 33480. 561-247-4239. daveafx@gmail.com, www.afxsearch.com.
• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aegelis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The July 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, opens with Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb covering the latest in private investigator news and trends in the API news segment. Next, Terry Cox, CLI, The Lonewolf Group, shares how he successfully transitioned from law enforcement to establish his private investigator practice, how he grew his business, and how he dealt with the challenges of the high profile, national death penalty cases he has worked on.

Kevin Whaley, The Campbell Group, is back on the API podcast for the occasional series on insurance to talk about the difference between a bond and insurance, the types of providers who supply each type, and what to watch out for when shopping around.

Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, joins Paul to talk about events for private investigators and process servers in the next few months, and the key attractions to check out. Next, Paul and Alan talk about the best methods to use to beef up all the business skills you need to optimize and grow your practice. Learn how to juggle learning about the various aspects of accounting, about often overlooked investigative details in report writing, and methods for uncovering new niches and expanding your business.

Guests on the July 2011 podcast are:

• Terry R. Cox, CLI, The Lonewolf Group: #5 CR 7026, Booneville, MS 38829,
  T: 662-720-0063, trcox@lonewolfgroup.com, www.lonewolfgroup.com.

• Kevin Whaley, The Campbell Group: 5664 Prairie Creek Dr SE, Caledonia, MI 49316,
  T: 800-748-0351, F: 800-847-3129, kwhaley@thecampbellgrp.com, www.thecampbellgrp.com.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685,
  F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.
• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The June 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, welcomes Dave Pelligrinelli, the owner of AFX Search and a past guest. Dave was a guest in March 2010 and discussed title forensics (click here for the March 2010 API podcast). Dave recently tweaked his business plan and offers a new perspective on developing an agency and the importance of switching one’s mindset from that of a private investigator to an agency owner. Paul and Dave discuss that clients want to pay for answers to problems, not for a service. Dave will be a regular contributor to the podcast.

Alan Goodman with Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc. and Paul have a discussion on licensing and current trends affecting the profession. And, as usual, Paul and producer Mike McIntee open the show with the API News segment.

Guests on the June 2011 podcast are:

• Dave Pelligrinelli, AFX Search: 214 Brazilian Ave. Suite 200, Palm Beach, FL 33480,  561-247-4239, daveafx@gmail.com, www.afxsearch.com.
• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The May 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, opens with the API News Update with show producer Mike McIntee. Peter Psarouthakis joins the news update to discuss potential outcomes of the recent revelation that smart phones can track users without their knowledge and social media’s effect on the private investigation market.

Peter then gives the legislative update; specifically by sharing his experiences during a week he spent in Washington DC with members of ISPLA and Intellenet. He spent time meeting with members of Congress and engaging in discussions about privacy bills and social security number restrictions. Peter and Paul also discuss the necessity of business skills and the ability to evolve as an investigator during these economic times.

Alan Goodman with Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc. joins the show and shares upcoming events and opportunities. Alan and Paul discuss what associations are doing right and the resources they provide.

Paul Jaeb wraps up the podcast with tips on how to grow your agency and business goal setting. He focuses on marketing, financial reporting, human resources and operations.

Guests on the May 2011 podcast are:

• Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, MN. 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The February 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, features the API News Update with Mike McIntee, Kevin Whaley of The Campbell Group with the first of a quarterly feature covering the critical criteria and potential pitfalls to keep in mind when buying business insurance, Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA with the your update on their key legislative action efforts on behalf of private investigators, Kathleen Cunningham of Cunningham Medical Legal Consulting with an in depth look at the nuances involved in performing medical investigations, and Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc. with the hottest industry events on the horizon.

Guests on the February 2011 podcast are:

• Kevin Whaley, The Campbell Group: 5664 Prairie Creek Dr SE, Caledonia, MI 49316, T: 800-748-0351, F: 800-847-3129, kwhaley@thecampbellgrp.com, www.thecampbellgrp.com.
• Kathleen Cunningham, Cunningham Medical Legal Consulting: 5170 Lower River Road, Great Falls, MT 59405, 406-788-1135, kcmedicallegal@bresnan.net.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The January 2011 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, features an API News Update with Mike McIntee, and a roundtable with Rich Robertson of R3 Investigations and Ellis Armistead of Heartland Investigative Group focusing on death penalty investigation, as well as upcoming industry events with Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc., and a critical legislative update by Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA.

In the death penalty case roundtable, Rich and Ellis give in depth coverage about how they come upon and investigate death penalty cases, the ideal skill set and training for tackling both investigation and presentation of the case, and the challenges, practical aspects, and best practices for handling death penalty cases successfully while keeping the rest of your investigative practice intact.

Next, Alan Goodman uncovers the key upcoming industry events, and then joins Rich and Ellis to share his views on the benefits and potential pitfalls of handling death penalty investigations.

Peter Psarouthakis joins the podcast to talk about the current flurry of critical legislative activity affecting the investigative industry, how ISPLA monitors, tracks, and advocates, and how all investigators can get involved both as advocates and by joining ISPLA, gaining the additional benefit of ISPLA’s cost saving member insurance program.

Guests on the January 2011 podcast are:

• Rich Robertson, R3 Investigations: 136 W. Main St., Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85201, 480-726-3961, rich@r3investigations.com, www.r3investigations.com.
• H. Ellis Armistead, Heartland Investigative Group (Denver Office): Denver Place, 999 18th Street, Suite 2055, Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-2373, earmistead@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The October 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, features the API News Update with Mike McIntee of Timescape Media, an interview with Robert Orozco of Advanced Private Investigations, LLC about the pressures agencies feel due to the commoditization of the investigative industry and the strategies these agencies use to survive, upcoming events and more on the state of the industry with Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating, Inc., and Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA wraps up the podcast with a recap of the past year of challenges and changes on the legislative side of the industry.

Guests on the October 2010 podcast are:

• Robert Orozco, Advanced Professional Investigations, LLC, Surveillance Specialists: P.O. Box 654, Castle Rock, CO 80104, (720) 933-9301, api77@comcast.net, www.advancedprivateeye.com.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The September 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, features the API News Update, a private investigator professional development roundtable with insights from different industry leaders about the professional benefits of obtaining specific designations, and details about upcoming industry events and industry changes.

Learn about benefits of the National Association of Legal Investigator’s (NALI) Certified Legal Investigator program, started in 1973, from David Luther of Luther Investigations. Hear Kelly Riddle, Owner/President Kelmar Investigations and President of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI) talk about the purpose and value of the Texas Certified Investigator program. Listen to Charles Intriago, President and founder of the International Association for Asset Recovery (IAAR) talk about the aim and professional development benefits of obtaining the Certified Specialist in Asset Recovery designation. Get the latest from Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating, Inc. about upcoming industry conferences and details about venues and content, plus hear Alan’s response to this month’s industry trend questions from API host Paul Jaeb.

Guests on the September 2010 podcast are:

• Kelly E. Riddle; TCI, TPLI, CII, President, Kelmar and Associates Private Investigations: 2553 Jackson Keller, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78230, (210) 342-0509, kelmar@kelmarpi.com, www.kelmarpi.com.
• David W. Luther, CLI, Luther Investigations: 21175 Tomball Pkwy, Suite 325, Houston, Texas 77070, 281-261-5777, david@lutherinvestigations.com, www.lutherinvestigations.com.
• Charles A. Intriago, President, International Association for Asset Recovery: 444 Brickell Avenue, Suite 250, Miami, FL 33131, 877-854-2345, info@iaaronline.org, www.iaaronline.org.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The August 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator features Mike McIntee with the API News Update and a state of the P. I. industry roundtable with Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA, Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating, Inc., and your host, Paul Jaeb.

Tune in to hear about recent trends and challenges affecting legislative action, service of process, privacy, public records, information access changes, and unlicensed investigators.

Learn about the niches that have experienced growth or a tough time during the economic downturn, and what the successful firms have done to adapt and even boost their business via planning and decisive action.

Hear Peter, Alan, and Paul discuss the opportunities ahead for the industry with regards to changes in state and federal leadership/involvement, technology, licensing, and communication, and the professionalism, ethics, experience, and thirst for knowledge of today’s community of licensed private investigators.

Guests on the August 2010 podcast are:

• Mike McIntee, Timescape Media: 1907 Covington Lane, Eagan, MN 55122, T: (651) 452-0530, michael@timescapemedia.com, www.timescapemedia.com.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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The July 2010 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb, opens with Mike McIntee, the podcast’s producer, with our new feature: The API News Update. In this segment, Mike, who has a long history in broadcasting, gives listeners the scoop on the strange, but true highlights in industry news.

Hear from Craig L. Engstrom, Ph.D., owner of Critical Hours Consulting Services, provider of consulting and editorial services for sole proprietors and aspiring professionals, many of which are private investigators. Craig is also a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Montana. In this podcast, Craig discusses the anonymous survey he’s developed for the industry. For example, does age, education, location, or adoption of technology matter in the profitability of a P.I. firm? Craig will share all the findings with all private investigators and process serving agencies who take the survey at http://bit.ly/pi-survey. Note that info submitted is confidential and will not be linked back to individual investigators or firms.

Next, Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA gives an update ISPLA’s vital involvement as legislative advocates working with Congress, lobbyists, and others on bills ranging from anti-spoofing, surveillance, social security access, and financial reform. In his segment, Peter reveals the latest on a critical exemption for private investigators on a bill regarding placement of a GPS tracking device on their vehicle without their knowledge or consent. Peter also invites any state association, group of investigators, or security professionals who need help in creating new law, or combat or mend a law on behalf of the investigative and security industries to contact ISPLA at www.ispla.org.

In his segment, Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating, Inc. joins the podcast live from the Joint Meeting of the Vermont Association of Investigative and Security Services and the New Hampshire League of Investigators in Lebanon, NH. Alan gives the dates and details on a rich list of upcoming industry events, their venues and content, which can now be found on the API events page.

Guests on the July 2010 podcast are:

• Mike McIntee, Timescape Media: 1907 Covington Lane, Eagan, MN 55122, T: (651) 452-0530, michael@timescapemedia.com, www.timescapemedia.com.
• Craig L. Engstrom, Ph.D., Critical Hours Consulting Services: 903 S. Skyline Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901, T: 618.203.1997, craig@criticalhours.org, www.criticalhours.org.
• Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org.
• Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, ME 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

See The American Private Investigator resources and events pages for the organizations and upcoming events mentioned in this podcast.

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