PI Perspectives

Episode 211:       Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. On Todays show, we are remembering Phil Johnson. Phil began working in this industry in 1968 and had an amazing career with his wife Yin. Throughout the years Phil developed a worldwide network and was known as a premier international investigator. He spent his last few years living in Portugal and will be missed by many. Let's...

Episode 210:      Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Brad Dalhover to the show. Brad has worked as a Private Investigator and a case management creator. Brad is now offering consultant services through Centennial Consulting to other investigators that are struggling at being efficient with running their company. This is a great episode for new business owners or ow...

Episode 209:       Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we are welcoming back friend of the show, Kelly Riddle. In December Kelly released a survey to all PIs around the country. The results are in and the guys are chatting about it. Check out the Youtube version of the show if you want to actually see the survey. Please well come Kelly Riddle and your host, Private Investigato...

Episode 208:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show, we welcome back the one and only George Gergis. George has taken over the position of National Director for the National Association of Legal Investigators. There is a great conference in St. Pete Floria starting January 31st. The guys are going to discuss the lineup. Please welcome George Gergis and your host...

Episode 207:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today. On this show we welcome the amazing, Jerri Williams. Jerri is a retired FBI agent, who started a podcast several years back. Last month, she celebrated episode 300 and welcomed FBI Director, Christopher Rey. Matt and Jerri cover many topics, including the ongoing issue of Foreign Governments trying to hire Private Investiga...

Episode 206:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome Colorado PI, Ryan Johnston. Ryan has been in business for about 40 years and has a great perspective on the industry. The guys cover several topics including Surveillance, State Associations and Licensing. Let's jump in and join Ryan Johnston and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s ema...

Episode 205:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We have a great show today and our guest is joining us from Israel. Today we are chatting about Telegram and a research tool called Telemetry. We are joined by co-founder, Avi Ben-Am. Telemetry is a great tool that examines groups on Telegram, which is quickly becoming a hot bed for questionable activity. This is a great episode....

Episode 204:     Welcome to a special edition of PI-Perspectives. Today we are celebrating Veterans Day a bit early. Before we jump into the show, we wanted to take a moment and thank our service men and woman for protecting our country. Now more than ever, we see the importance of protecting our country, here and overseas. We also would like to take a moment of silence for those service men and w...

Episode 203:        Welcome to PI Perspectives and welcome to show 203. Today, Sandline Global’s Rob Fried joins us to discuss Digital Forensics. Rob has written several books on the subject and is a true expert. He speaks all over the country on this subject and has some great insight on how to apply this skill set to your Investigative toolbox. Rob Also has a great offer for some deep discounts...

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Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we wrap up our look at the OSMOSIS conference. There is still time left to get your seat and attend in person from October 15th through the 17th. Today we start our show with Ritu Gill. She’s based out of Canada and will be teaching about lesser known platforms to do OSINT research. Please welcome Ritu Gill and your host, private...

Episode 201:     Welcome to PI Perspectives and welcome to show 201. We have heard so much this year about Chat GPT and Investigations. Today we have a great episode on the practical uses of ChatGPT in Investigative work. Jay Paulino is a private Investigator from California, who recently spoke about this subject at the CALI conference. Take a listen to the great episode and learn how to put this...

Episode 200:       Welcome to PI Perspectives. Welcome to show 200. Since 2019 we have strived to bring you great guests and great content. Today is no different. Today we welcome, Dean Corneilson from Skopenow back to the show. Dean is updating us about some new exciting features on this great platform. Please welcome Dean and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s email...

Episode 199:     Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we continue our annual look at OSMOSIS-CON. Today we spend the entire episode speaking with Emcee, Sophia Salazar. She has a fascinating story of being at the right place at the right time and how it turned into an awesome OSINT career. If you are considering a career as a researcher, this episode is especially for you. Please welcome Sofia a...

Segment 1: Welcome to PI Perspectives. This week, we begin our yearly look into the OSMOSIS conference. Today’s guest is Jeff Tieg. Jeff is the Founder of Skull Games. This is a competition to rescue missing and exploited children through OSINT. Jeff’s topic at OSMOSIS is The five S.O.F Truths and OSINT. This episode will give a sneak peek. Please welcome Jeff Tiegs and your host, private Investig...

Episode 197:     We are back with a brand-new show. Today Florida PI, John Gaspar joins us. John had an amazing career with NYPD and worked for many years in the Major Case Squad. Along the way, he was trained in Forensic Hypnosis. He has worked on some very big cases over the years. Today the guys discuss Hypnosis and investigations. John is also the President of the Florida Association of Privat...

Episode 196:     Today we are jumping back into our archives. We revisit the amazing Brandon Perron on the show. If you do criminal investigations, you know the name. Brandon is one of the most well-respected criminal investigator instructors out there. Get ready for a refresher on this great episode. Please welcome Brandon Perron and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’...

Episode 195:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We hope you had a nice 4th of July Holiday. Today Matt is back with a new show. Matt welcomes Steven Villarreal from Pacific Research Liability. The guys discuss How Pacific Research can help you obtain auto insurance on personal injury cases. This is an amazing resource tool. Please welcome Steven and your host, Private Investiga...

Episode 194:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. (Miami Vice intro) Today we dip into a best of episode and take a second look at Florida PI, Jay Marin. The guys discuss Surveillance versus Undercover. This was one of the best episodes from 2021. We will be back next week with some new content, but in the meantime, check out this great episode. Please welcome Jay Marin and your...

Episode 193:     Intro:       Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today Matt welcome’s back Arizona PI, Steve Mason. The guys discuss the importance of Public Records research and Steve gives some great tips. This is an episode you are going to want to check out and we are glad to have you. Let’s jump right in and join the guys. Please welcome Steve Mason and your host, New York, Pr...

Episode 192:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We are back to our regular format this week and we have a great show. Today, California PI, Allen Cardoza joins the show. Allen has had an amazing career and has a passion for finding missing and exploited children. We talk about how he was at the forefront in locating these children before the advent of the internet. You cannot v...

Episode 191:     Intro:       Welcome to this week’s special roundtable episode of PI-Perspectives. We brought back a panel of former guests to discuss a hot topic. Artificial Intelligence, Deep Fakes and how they are affecting the investigation industry. This episode is packed with great content. Please welcome Alex Urbelis, Mike Lacorte, Scot Walker, Wes Bearden and your host, Private Investigat...

Episode 190:     Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We are wishing all our listeners a Happy Memorial Day. We want to especially thank all our listeners who have served or have a loved one that is serving or has served. This country is great because of these people. Thank you! Today we have a great episode. California PI, Justin Hodson joins the show. Matt and Justin started compan...

Episode 189:        Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. We are going half way across the world today to get a unique perspective from New Zealand Private Investigator, Dave Honiss. Working as a PI in this small country has its challenges and today, we are going to discuss some of the differences. Let’s take a trip to middle earth, I mean New Zealand. Please welcome Dave Honiss and y...

Episode 188:        Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today we welcome long time California PI, Mike Spencer. Like Matt, Mike has had a fair share of Personal Injury cases over the years. The guys compare notes and talk shop on how to do these cases. Please welcome Mike Spencer and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   L...

Episode 187:           Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today Kitty Hailey is back with a big announcement. Kitty has released her latest book. Code of Professional Conduct, Standards and Ethics for the Investigative Profession. Kitty is here to announce that all Investigator’s Toolbox members can access her book right on the website. This book is the industry standard on how to...