PI Perspectives

Episode 243 :       Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Matt is back with California PI, Joe Jones. Joe is a second-generation PI who built a great business with his brothers after learning from their dad. What do you do when you can't keep up with the growth? Stick around and find out. Please welcome Joe Jones and your host, NY Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s ema...

Episode 242 :     Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. After a brief hiatus we are back with Florida PI, Jay Marin. Jay and Matt discuss License Plate Recognition software and how it can help you with case investigations. Please welcome Jay Marin and your host, NY Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin: Matthew Spaier       www.i...

Episode 241 :     Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. We are on a roll with some great content. Today’s show features Canadian PI, Heidi Exner. Heidi has had an interesting career so far and continues to push the envelope with white collar crime investigations and business growth. She formed Ethical Edge Advisers and has helped many businesses with internal issues. This episode is pack...

Episode 240 :     Intro:       Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today is a fun Episode and we HIGHLY recommend you watch the Youtube version for the facial que context. Sound interesting? We are chatting with Bruce Jacobs today. Bruce is an expert in Behavioral Analysis. He teaches all over the country on how to spoke deceptive patterns when interviewing a subject. This is a great e...

Episode 239 :         Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we have Investigator/Paralegal, Troy Fleming joining the show. Troy has over 39 year’s experience working as an investigator for a law firm that specializes in Product Liability cases. How do you investigate these cases? Well troy has some great insight and it all starts with Freedom of Information. Please welcome Troy Fle...

Episode 238 :          Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we are bringing in a special guest. New York Attorney Jason Linden has gained some notoriety on his Tik-Tock Channel. He discusses law and cases. Jason jumps on with Matt today to discuss a good formula for how to post on sites like Tik-tock. This is actually an informative show on ideas on how to market your business. Pl...

Episode 237 :       Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. This week we welcome back Conflict International’s Mike LaCorte. Mike has started a new podcast called Leaders. He is here today to discuss the podcast and what listeners can expect. The show will feature leaders from many different associations in the investigative industry. It’s always fun and informative when Mike and Matt jump...

Episode 236 :     Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. We have a special roundtable this week. It's the results show from a survey that was conducted by Working Pi Magazine, The Pi Institute for Education and Investigators-Toolbox.com. The panel discusses the answers to the 30 questions and gives some analysis. We are happy to welcome back industry veteran, Kelly Riddle and Working Pi’s...

Episode 235 :         Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we welcome back Christina Duran as we bring the spot light to Missing and exploited children and sex trafficking investigations. Christina has had an amazing career and has a passion for helping sex trafficking victims. The discussion is geared towards how you can get involved in this type of work. Please welcome Christina...

Episode 234 :        Welcome to this week’s episode. We start off with a report from our guest, Justin Hodson from Hodson PI. Justin is located in California and some of his staff have been affected by the fires. At the time of this recording, it was day 4. After the update, the guys turn to 2025 and talk about trends and business growth for the new year. Stick around till the end for some great t...

Episode 233 :     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we welcome back John Rowan. One of the biggest news stories out there today is the recent assassination of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. John discusses the incident and his background as the Chief of Detectives in Suffolk County NY. The guys also discuss how investigative and security professionals can help offer s...

Episode 232 :     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we remember David Perecman (pear-rec- man) The New York legal community was shocked to learn this past week of David’s passing. David joined us back in 2021 and we want to re-run that episode as a tribute to this amazing litigator. Please welcome David and your host, New York Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      M...

Episode 231 :      Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we are back with a new show. Our guest is Mike Auletta from USA Bug Sweeps. We discuss the pitfalls and misconception of what bug sweeping is and how as an investigator you can capitalize on this work. As Matt likes to quote his friend Jim Nanos, sometimes it’s better to know the guy than be the guy. Please welcome Mike Au...

Episode 230 :     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we have a special episode. Matt welcomes back Jim Gagliano. Jim had an amazing career with the FBI and then worked for CNN as a law enforcement analyst. The guys discuss the state of Law enforcement, investigations and the struggle to continue to operate in private practice as the political environment effects our professio...

Episode 229:     Intro:       We are back with a new show this week. We are finishing our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las Vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Emalee Jensen, Chris Poulter, Amber Schroader and Kirby Pleasas Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.org Use code 24OSCON10 to save 10% at check out.  Links:      Matt’s...

Episode 228 :     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we take a look at one of our new sponsors, Track-Ops case management software. We welcome Ian Ricketson to the program and he breaks down some myths about case management and why you need to have a dependable system in place to be a successful investigator. Let's jump in with the guys and get right to it. Please welcome Ian...

Episode 227:     We are back with a new show this week. We are starting our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las Vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Chris Brenner and Craig Silverman. Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.org Use code 24OSCON10 to save 10% at check out.  Links:      Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin...

Episode 226 :       We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome Melody Bruns from Pivot Point Consulting. Melody had a very interesting career working with the FBI as an analyst. When she retired, she opened Pivot point consulting. Her company specializes in trend analysis and is a game changing tool for certain investigations. Let's jump in and learn more. Please welcome Melody Bruns...

Episode 225:     We are back with a new show this week. We are starting our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Jessica Smith, David Wells and Steve Adams. Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.org Use code 24OSCON10 to save 10% at check out.  Links:      Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com  ...

Episode 224:     We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome California PI and International investigator, Christina Duran. Christina has made a career doing Criminal defense Investigations and she has also worked internationally doing Human Trafficking investigations. Today she is on the program to discuss some changes in the law in California and how it is affecting Criminal defense...

Episode 223:     We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome Conflict International’s John Rowan. John recently retired from New York’s Suffolk County Police Department as Chief of Detectives. John has a passion for a new type of investigative technique called Genetic Genealogy research. The guys discuss how this technology and others impact investigations. Let’s welcome John Rowan and...

Episode 222:     Welcome to this week's show. We are back with a new show as we celebrate the 4th of July this week. Please take some time and remember what makes this country great. Dont forget the sunblock and try not eat too much. Today we welcome a legendary private investigator. Since 1960, yes folks, I said 1960, this investigator has been solving cases and gathering intelligence. He is a re...

Episode 221:     Welcome to this week's show. Today we remember Jim Zimmer from Benchmark Investigations in California. Jim tragically suffered an injury in early May that left him incapacitated. On June 2nd , Jim lost his battle trying to recover. Today Eddie Ajaeb is back to remember Jim and discuss some of the legislative issues that NCISS has been working on. Legislation was Jim’s passion and...

Episode 220:     Welcome to this week's show. Today we are joined by Lucas Delgado from Lancas Investigations in Florida. The guys discuss A.I. and the state of the industry. There has been lots of chatter about how A.I. could take away investigative positions and effect your ability to earn a living. It has been a Hot topic all over the internet. This is a great episode and definitely want to sta...

Episode 219:       Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. Today we finish our 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The book is the brainchild of Dr. Chelsea Binns fr...