Episode #77-Mistakes: How to avoid them. How to make them.

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A listener emailed me with an interesting question. What mistakes did you make when you first started? Well, I made a few, and hopefully we can all learn from them. How about you? What mistakes did you make? Email me at scott(at)curbsideinvestigator.com and tell me.

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Episode #76 - Witness statements, not to be confused with Pretext.

This week I talk about Witness Statements and some of the issues that I’ve been dealing with in regards to reluctant witnesses. There’s also wacky talk about Pretext. Trust me, it was tough dancing around pretext issues so next time, I’ll just come right out and say it in plain English.

 
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Episode #75 - This Positive ID thing just won’t end

I wrap up with Positive ID issue with some current events with my caseload. They are pretty good examples of why positive ID and a good game plan are so important.

 
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Episode #74 - More on Positive Identification

I can’t over emphasize enough how important it is to positively identify the subject of your subrosa investigation.  I recently had a case that reminded me of this and I thought it would be informative to share it.  Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.  I’d love to hear them.

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Episode #73 - Commentary, tips and tricks

There’s a little bit of this and that in this weeks episode. Google search tips are briefly discussed, along with some new software recommendations for that infamous date and time stamp issue. Take a look at captureflux and dvdate at http://paul.glagla.free.fr/index_en.htm for information. Thanks to listener Dave Graziadei for sending in a pdf file on muting the audio of your camcorder. Cell phone distractions, surveillance and more, all discussed on this weeks episode. Thanks for listening!

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Episode #72

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I’ll be speaking at the CALI Annual Conference on two topics; Starting a PI Business and Making Technology Work

Business Emergency Management Planning from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Episode #71 - Surveillance tips and techniques

A listener contacted me with a serious question about an upcoming surveillance.  It was the type of question that shows are made of and after I discussed it personally with the person, I decided to make a show out of it.  Ironically, a similar yet opposite question came up on the PINow listserv (which I no longer support or endorse) and it caused me to blow a gasket.  So listen up and if you are the person I go off on, well you had it coming.

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Episode #70 - It’s all about business

A listener asked about making the transition from employee investigator to small business owner/private investigator. This is a great question and there’s some pitfalls that are worth knowing so you can avoid them. If this sounds like your situation, this podcast is for you.

Don’t forget to take a look at the CALI conference near Palm Springs at the end of January.  If you can make it, it’s going to be good.  www.cali-pi.org for more info.

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Episode #69 - A couple of new laws

I’ve got a real quick one here for you today. On the federal level, take a look at Safe Travel for a new law regarding airlines and batteries.

If you are in California, keep in mind that the cell phone law goes into effect July 08. Make sure you get your BT earpiece!

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Episode #68 - Marketing, Marketing Marketing

Did I mention marketing? Last week, it was brought to my attention that I was a little light on the marketing, so I bulked up on it this week. See, I AM responsive!

To be honest, I do start out with a little surveillance question and I need you to help me out on this one. Please call the hotline at (206) 350-7400 and tell me what you think about it.

Now, marketing can be done a variety of ways but you always have to know who your clients are and what their needs are. Couple that with knowing yourself and your business and you’ll do just fine.

Oh yeah, and join your state association. Mine is CALI and I’m a proud member.

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