• PIA 111 : 4 Ways Being a Private Investigator is Dangerous
    Oct 10 2022

    The article linking to other helpful information can be found here: https://www.privateinvestigatoradvice...

    In this video, we discuss the different dangers involved with being a private investigator and the different types of investigations that may bring more danger than others.

    Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review if you have found this podcast helpful.

    Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned:

    Investigator Bundle

     Surveillance Notebook - (Green)

    (Mountain Cover)

    (Unicorn Cover)

     Want to Become a PI Book 

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    25 mins
  • PIA 110 : Is Pretexting Illegal or Unethical?
    Oct 5 2022

    In this episode, we discuss whether pretexting is unethical or illegal.

    You can read about this topic in more detail here - Is Pretexting Illegal or Unethical?

    P.I. Book - Want to Become a Private Investigator?

    P.I. Investigator Bundle

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    15 mins
  • PIA 109 : Personal Development For Investigators - The Key to Upward Movement
    Jul 18 2022

    Personal Development is incredibly instrumental and important for investigators that have aspirations of moving up within an investigation company or even starting their own business. I share the importance, 3 outcomes of personal development, and some resources to get you started.

    Be sure to subscribe.

    Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned:

    Investigator Bundle - 

    Surveillance Notebook - (Green) 

    (Mountain Cover) - 

    (Unicorn Cover) -

    Want to Become a PI Book - 

    The Speed of Trust - 

    5 Levels of Leadership -

    Developing the Leaders Around You - 

    5 Love Languages - 

    How to Win Friends and Influence People - 

    Twelve Pillars - 

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    25 mins
  • PIA 108: 16 Must Have Books for Investigators
    Jul 11 2022
    There are plenty of books floating around for private investigators. Some have been written by investigators and some have not. I tend to trust the books written by investigators. With that being said, I share books that will help you build your skill set and soft skills so you can be the best version of you and grow in the industry. Below are the books and ads discussed in the video. Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned: Investigator Bundle  Surveillance Notebook - (Green) (Mountain Cover) (Unicorn Cover) Want to Become a PI Book  51 Dirty Tricks Bad Guys Really Hate Ego is the Enemy  Complete Idiots Guide to Private Investigating  Pretext Playbook  The Speed of Trust  The California Private Investigator Legal Manual  Go for No  How to Start a Private Investigation Business: A Proven Blueprint for Success Sleuthing 101: Background Checks and the Law  Private Investigator Legal Pocket Guide  Navigating the Legal Minefield of Private Investigations  Building a Story Brand  5 Levels of Leadership Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Practical Aspects of Interview and Interrogation  The Five Minute Journal 
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    25 mins
  • PIA 107 : 17 Ways Technology Has Helped Private Investigators
    Jul 5 2022

    This episode discusses how technology has evolved and made conducting investigations much more effortless. 

    Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned: Investigator Bundle - 

    Surveillance Notebook - (Green)

    (Mountain Cover) - https://amzn.to/39CwtdI

    (Unicorn Cover) 

    Want to Become a PI Book 

    Items Discuss in this Podcast

    Drones - https://amzn.to/3AqgzOB

    GPS Device - https://amzn.to/3ArVBi6

    GPS Navigation - https://amzn.to/3P3v5jh

    Power Bank - https://amzn.to/3RePGmw

    Spy Pen - 

    Zetta Camera - https://amzn.to/3yJVNIw

     

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    33 mins
  • PIA 106: 4 Ways to Stay Cool During Surveillance
    Jun 19 2022

    In this episode, I share several ways to try to stay cool during surveillance assignments.

    Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned: Investigator Bundle - 

    Surveillance Notebook - (Green)

    (Mountain Cover) - https://amzn.to/39CwtdI

    (Unicorn Cover) 

    Want to Become a PI Book 

    Products Mentioned In this podcast:

    ICY Breeze Pro 

    Model x-8

    Bladeless Fan

     Portable Hand Held Fan 

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    17 mins
  • PIA 105: Simple Marketing and Sales for Private Investigators
    Mar 28 2020

    I am glad to be back podcasting and providing value for investigators all over the world. Tanner Rutledge of Rutledge Investigations provides a ton of value you for you no matter where you are in your investigation business.  This in an interview and collaboration that Tanner and I have been talking about for about a year. 

    Below are links to products from PI Advice


    "NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

    For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

    Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

    Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

    P.I. Resource Page-https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/resources/

     

    Tanner Rutledge is a 14 year veteran of the Private Investigations industry. He currently owns and operates Rutledge Investigations, a boutique firm located in Chattanooga, TN specializing in child custody and legal investigations. Tanner is also the host of The Covert Investigator Podcast Tanner has an extensive background in sales and customer success, and has modified and tailored the sales strategies he’s picked up in other industries to increase revenue in his PI business.

    In this interview you are gonna hear about:

    How he became a PI

    How he got involved in Child Custody and Legal Investigations

    What type of marketing he does

    Different types of marketing with different clients

    Good closing percentages (I was surprised by this one)

    Common objections by future clients

    When to bring up money

    How to overcome the money objection

    And much more..

     

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • PIA 104 : Private Investigator Company Trickery
    Sep 14 2018

    In this podcast, I discuss what some companies are doing now to get investigators to go from being a subcontractor to an employee. They just don't do it in a way that I agree with.

    Below are links to products from PI Advice


    "NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

    For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

    Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

    Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

    PI Health Page -https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/investigator-health/

    P.I. Resource Page-https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/resources/

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    22 mins