Pursuit Magazine » Paul Jaeb http://pursuitmag.com A Magazine for Private Investigators and other Investigation Professionals Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:06:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The American Private Investigator January 2012 Podcast is Postedhttp://pursuitmag.com/the-american-private-investigator-january-2012-podcast-is-posted/ http://pursuitmag.com/the-american-private-investigator-january-2012-podcast-is-posted/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:37:33 +0000 Paul Jaeb http://pursuitmag.com/?p=15126 The American Private InvestigatorThe 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:

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

]]> http://pursuitmag.com/the-american-private-investigator-january-2012-podcast-is-posted/feed/ 0 December 2011 American Private Investigator Podcasthttp://pursuitmag.com/december-2011-american-private-investigator-podcast/ http://pursuitmag.com/december-2011-american-private-investigator-podcast/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:29:45 +0000 Paul Jaeb http://pursuitmag.com/?p=14931 The American Private InvestigatorThe 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:

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

]]> http://pursuitmag.com/december-2011-american-private-investigator-podcast/feed/ 0 November 2011 API Podacast – Vital Strategic Business Plans, Legislation, and Business Practiceshttp://pursuitmag.com/november-2011-api-podacast-%e2%80%93-vital-strategic-business-plans-legislation-and-business-practices/ http://pursuitmag.com/november-2011-api-podacast-%e2%80%93-vital-strategic-business-plans-legislation-and-business-practices/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:39:44 +0000 Paul Jaeb http://pursuitmag.com/?p=14846 The American Private InvestigatorThe 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.

]]> http://pursuitmag.com/november-2011-api-podacast-%e2%80%93-vital-strategic-business-plans-legislation-and-business-practices/feed/ 0 October 2011 Podcast of The American Private Investigatorhttp://pursuitmag.com/october-2011-podcast-of-the-american-private-investigator/ http://pursuitmag.com/october-2011-podcast-of-the-american-private-investigator/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:59:29 +0000 Paul Jaeb http://pursuitmag.com/?p=14724 American Private Investigator PodcastThe 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.

You can listen to the podcast by clicking here.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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Rebecca Roberts of IRBsearch joins Paul to reveal how IRB has become the leading online 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.

Click here to listen to this month’s podcast.

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.

]]> http://pursuitmag.com/american-investigator-podcast-september-2011/feed/ 0 August 2011 API Podacast – PI Agency Marketing Strategies, Technology and Legislationhttp://pursuitmag.com/august-2011-api-podacast-pi-agency-marketing-strategies-technology-and-legislation/ http://pursuitmag.com/august-2011-api-podacast-pi-agency-marketing-strategies-technology-and-legislation/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:24:05 +0000 Paul Jaeb http://pursuitmag.com/?p=14117 American Private Investigator Podcast 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 PI 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.

Click Here to Listen to the August 2011 API Podcast

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.

]]> http://pursuitmag.com/august-2011-api-podacast-pi-agency-marketing-strategies-technology-and-legislation/feed/ 2 The American Private Investigator July 2011 Podcast is Livehttp://pursuitmag.com/the-american-private-investigator-july-2011-podcast-is-live/ http://pursuitmag.com/the-american-private-investigator-july-2011-podcast-is-live/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:58:23 +0000 Paul Jaeb http://pursuitmag.com/?p=13998 American Private Investigator Podcast 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.

Click here to go directly to the podcast and show notes on AmericanPrivateInvestigator.com.

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.

]]> http://pursuitmag.com/the-american-private-investigator-july-2011-podcast-is-live/feed/ 0 American Private Investigator May 2011 Podcasthttp://pursuitmag.com/american-private-investigator-may-2011-podcast/ http://pursuitmag.com/american-private-investigator-may-2011-podcast/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 16:25:19 +0000 Paul Jaeb http://pursuitmag.com/?p=13950 American Private Investigator PodcastThe 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.

Click Here to Listen to the Podcast

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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