Episode 100: Today is a very special day. PI-Perspectives is officially releasing its 100th episode. Make sure you take advantage of the Toolbox code and give away. Today, we bring back one of the original guests when Matt started this program. Joining us today is Amber Schroader from Paraben. Paraben is the leading Cellphone Forensics company in the industry and offers amazing resources and training. Matt catches up with Amber today and they discuss the PFIC event in Utah in September. If you a...
Jul 26, 2021•46 min
Episode 99: Intro: Today we welcome Georgia investigator, Alex Chilton to the show. Alex has a great story on how he started as a one man show and has expanded to four locations in three states. The guys really dig in and talk about some great tips to realize when it’s time to expand your operation. Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Alex on Linkedin: Alex Chilton alex@chiltongibbs.com www.cga-solutions.com PI-Perspectives Youtube...
Jul 19, 2021•46 min
Episode 98: Intro: We are back this week with another great episode. Today we speak with Kitty Hailey. Most of the time when you hear Kitty speak, it’s about ethics. She literally wrote the book on ethics, actually a few books. However, today we are going to talk about post conviction investigations. This is a new topic for Matt and we think you will find incredibly interesting. Please welcome our special guest, Kitty Hailey and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: ...
Jul 12, 2021•56 min
Episode 97: Happy 4th of July! (Fireworks sound) We hope you are enjoying time off today and we appreciate you checking out the show. Today, we welcome back Chris Salgado from All-points investigations. Chris had an amazing career at Facebook and was a vital member of their investigative team. He now works at his company, All-points Investigations and has a great training program he is about to make available. Grab some burgers and dogs and get ready for todays great episode. Please welcome Chri...
Jul 05, 2021•43 min
Episode 96: Welcome to today’s show. We are honored to welcome Peter Psarouthakis from Michigan. Peter has served on the boards of Intellenet, NALI, NCISS, ISPLA and his own state association. He had the honor of contributing on several bills that the Michigan governor signed into law including a GPS bill. Peter joins us today to talk about Ethics. You can never learn enough about this topic. Peter brings a solid 26 years of experience to the table. Please welcome Peter and your host Private Inv...
Jun 28, 2021•56 min
Episode 95: Welcome to Pi-Perspectives. Today we visit lifestyles of the rich and famous in Florida with Jay Marin. Jay had impressive career in Law enforcement and served on some great task forces. He transitioned into a private practice and now operates out of Miami. Jay and his team specialize in working Undercover. The guys discuss how different it is than surveillance. Grab your best Crockett and Tubs suit and join the guys in Sunny Florida. Please welcome Jay Marin and your host Private In...
Jun 21, 2021•54 min
Episode 94: Welcome to Pi-Perspectives. Today we are checking ion with one of our long-time sponsors. We are chatting with Patrick Andrews from CROSStrax. We are going to hear about their latest features, and we are going to dispel some myths about using case management software. Stick around to the end. If you are a member of Investigators-toolbox, Pat has a great offer for you to save At least $90. Let’s jump in with the guys. Please welcome CROSStrax’ Patrick Andrews and your host Private Inv...
Jun 14, 2021•41 min
Episode 93: On today's show we welcome Eric Devan from South Carolina. Our topic today is the art of the witness statement. Let’s check in with Eric Devan and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Eric on Linkedin: Eric Devan eric@devanassociates.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd...
Jun 07, 2021•54 min
Episode 92: Welcome to Pi-Perspectives. Happy Memorial Day. We hope you have the opportunity to spend some down time with family and to reflect on this great country. Today we welcome Kevin McClain. Kevin run Kevin W. McClain Investigations. He is also the creator of READI response, an investigator App network forInsurance investigations nationally. We are going to learn about some of its great features and how you can grow your business by being a part of it. Lets welcome Kevin McClain and your...
May 31, 2021•52 min
Episode 91: Intro: Welcome to Pi-Perspectives. Today we are highlighting the NALI conference in San Antonio, Texas. Kelly Riddle, who is hosting the event for NALI is back with us. Matt and Kelly recently attended the SCALI and Intellenet Event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Lets join the guys and jump right in with Kelly Riddle and your Host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Kelly on Linkedin...
May 24, 2021•46 min
Episode 90: Welcome to Pi-Perspectives. Today’s guest is NY Attorney, David Perecman. David has had his own practice since 1983 and he offers some great insight on what investigators need to look for when work on a construction site accident. Be prepared to take notes and makes sure you check the show notes for Labor law explanations. Please welcome David Perecman and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Overview of Labor Laws 200, 240 & 241 The labor laws in New York State give spec...
May 16, 2021•48 min
Episode 89: Welcome to PI Perspectives.Today we have an awesome episode as we welcome Alex “Skip Guru” Price. The Guru has over 35 years experience in doing skip tracing. He is now semi-retired and offers instruction on how to succeed in this space. He is also an education consultant for locate smarter a new database option for skip tracing. Lets join the Guru from Guru Manor and your host, Private investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier ...
May 13, 2021•54 min
Episode 88: Intro: Welcome to Pi-Perspectives. Today we take a look at the perspective of Megan Novak from Arkeo Investigations. Megan has built a great Investigation business in New Jersey and specializes in Criminal Defense and surveillance work. Let's drop in on these two and get the show rolling. Please welcome Megan Novak and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Megan on Linkedin: Me...
May 10, 2021•54 min
Episode 87: Welcome to Pi-Perspectives. Jane Mason from Secure investigation joins us to discuss a delicate topic, sexual assault investigations and evidence collection. Jane had a long career with the FBI and did a significant amount of evidence collection. Today we are going to discuss some of her tips and techniques. Please welcome Jane Mason and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Jan...
May 03, 2021•46 min
Episode 86: Welcome to Pi-Perspectives. Today Matt welcomes Stuart Drobny from Stumar Investigations. Stu has had an incredible career and today the guys focus on counterfeit investigations and intellectual property theft. If you think you know about this type of work, be prepared to learn something. Please welcome Stuart Drobny and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Stuart on Linkedin: ...
Apr 26, 2021•53 min
Episode 85: Welcome to this week’s show. Our guest today is Sal Lifrieri, the Risk Advisor. Were talking drones and the role they play with investigators and security professionals. Sal turned a decorated career in NYPD into a specialized skill in Risk Assessment. Please welcome the Risk Advisor, Sal Lifrieri and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Sal on Linkedin: Sal Lifrieri Sal’s ema...
Apr 19, 2021•50 min
Episode 84: Welcome to our tax week episode of PI Perspectives. Identity theft is a huge problem in this country, especially since COVID produced all those Stimulus checks. Today’s guest is the Privacy mentor, Carrie Kerskie. Carrie is a Pi out of Florida who has created a great business helping her clients mitigate and recover from identity theft. Lets welcome Carrie and our host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.invest...
Apr 12, 2021•43 min
Episode 83: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI Perspectives. Today is an extra special show. We have Vincent D’Agostino from Bluevoyant stopping by to talk about his role in the famous “Silk Road” cybercrime investigations. Vinny is an Attorney, former FBI agent and an expert on Cyber Crime. We are honored to have him on the show. Please welcome Vincent D’agostino and your house Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investi...
Apr 05, 2021•47 min
Episode 81: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Industry veteran, Mike Dores returns to the program today. Mike was part of the Investigators round table episode last October. He’s back today to discuss the benefits of outsourcing your Skiptracing work. We also chat about “No- Hit No fees” and some Pretexting tips. So let’s jump right in and catch up with the guys. Please welcome, Mike Dores and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew ...
Mar 22, 2021•53 min
Episode 80: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Today we welcome a podcast pioneer. Sheila Wysocki is known for her serial podcast show “Without Warning.” Each season she dives into an unsolved murder and works to help solve the case. We are incredibly honored to welcome her to the show today. Please welcome Sheila Wysocki and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Sheila on Linkedin: Sheila Wysocki...
Mar 15, 2021•48 min
Episode 79: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Today we have a mini roundtable. Matt chats with Arizona investigator Steve Mason and Arizona Accident site reconstructionist, Joey Catone. The guys discuss how an investigator and Accident reconstruction engineer can have a symbiotic relationship. Learn some tips on how to make your investigation company more full service. Let check in with guys. Please welcome, Steve Mason, Joey Catone and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email:...
Mar 08, 2021•59 min
Episode 78: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Today we welcome Dr. Gabrielle Salfati. Dr Salfati is a professor at John Jay College of Criminal justice. She also heads up the Investigative Psychology Research Unit. Dr. Salfati has made a career out of training law enforcement and investigators on behavioral Crime Scene Analysis. Please welcome Dr. Salfati and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.co...
Mar 01, 2021•38 min
Episode 77: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Our Guest today is Kent Harris from Harris Associated Consulting. Kent is here today to talk to us about workplace violence investigations. Covid-19 has really changed the way we work and we are going to discuss some ways for you to be proactive with this kind of Risk Mitigation. Please welcome Kent Harris and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Ke...
Feb 25, 2021•48 min
Episode 76: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Today we have a very special show. We invited Jim Gagliano back to show to discuss the horrible events that took place on February 2nd in Florida. Today we honor Special Agents Dan Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger. These two agents bravely laid down their lives to protect the children of this country. Jim brings a career’s worth of experience in planning operations like the one that took place on February 2nd. Please welcome James Gagliano and our host, Pr...
Feb 22, 2021•42 min
Episode 75: Welcome to PI Perspectives. We are in full conference highlight mode. Today we welcome Ari Morse. His firm specializes in genealogical research, but he is also on the planning board for FAPI. FAPI, The Florida Association of Private Investigators is holding its annual conference this Wednesday Through Friday and its FREE to attend. Ari is going to tell us a little about what he does and then tell us about the conference and what to expect. Please welcome Ari Morse and you host, Priva...
Feb 15, 2021•51 min
Episode 74: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Today is our special Valentines edition. Today were taking dating aps, not the appetizers you get at Fridays on a date, but actual online dating apps. Our guest today is Emmanuelle Welch. She has built a reputation as a go to researcher for cracking these cases. Let’s jump right in with Emmanuelle Welch and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Emman...
Feb 08, 2021•49 min
Episode 73: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Today we focus on the NALI conference scheduled for February 19th. We welcome George Gergis back to tell us all about the conference and what to expect. NALI or the National Association of Legal Investigators is the premier association if you do legal investigative work. This one-day conference is PACKED with great content. Even some guy who hosts a podcast show will talk about the methodology of Accident site investigation photography. Please welcome Geor...
Feb 01, 2021•47 min
Episode 72: Welcome to PI Perspectives. We have a bonus episode today. Matt sits down with Eddie Cruz a seasoned veteran of surveillance in New York. New York has some of the biggest challenges when it comes to surveillance in an urban environment. Today its all about the art of Surveillance with our guest Eddie Cruz and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Eddie on Linkedin: Eddie Cruz S...
Jan 28, 2021•41 min
Episode 71: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Today we are talking about the Investigation Game. Our guest is Leah Weitholter of Workman Forensics. Leah has a great podcast show also called the Investigation Game. Matt and Leah talk about Leah’s experience being a Certified Fraud Examiner and how she started her business. The Investigation Game is challenge game to investigative professionals. It helps them with their investigative skills. Lets drop in on these two and see what this game is all about....
Jan 25, 2021•41 min
Episode 70: Welcome to PI Perspectives. Brian Willingham of Diligentia Group Joins us today to chat. Brian has a fantastic blog and is a well-respected writer in the investigative community. He recently wrote a great article about crossing state lines as a PI doing investigative work. Let’s drop in on Matt and Brian and get their take on this interesting subject. Please welcome Brian Willingham and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com Linkedi...
Jan 18, 2021•48 min