The Curbside Investigator

In this episode, Scott talks about a recent camera upgrade and how it affects workflow.  If you are looking to upgrade your old digital video cameras to the newer hard drive based camcorders, take a look at Oleg Flaksman's (http://www.oinvestigations.com/Private-Investigator-Blog/2011/07/datetime-...

Sorry everyone, I recorded this a week ago but didn't get it out before I took off for vacation.  It's a response to a posting in one of the listservs (not PInow) about saving money by downsizing your office phone system.  I had a lot of questions so I figured a podcast would be an easy way to get...

More marketing is on tap in this episode with a different take on presenting yourself and your company to potential clients.  There's a lot of information about marketing, business and presentation to clients and potential clients...

This is a response to an article printed in Pursuit Magazine.  You can check out the link to the article here (http://pursuitmag.com/conducting-investigative-interviews-over-the-telephone/) and you might want to read it before listening to the podcast.  Telephone interviews are a necessity in this...

In this episode, Scott continues the discussion on marketing techniques.  This week, the focus is on presentations and seminars.  Giving a presentation or seminar to industry leaders, specifically in your area of expertise, is an excellent way to position yourself as a professional and an expert i...

In this episode, Scott discusses billing and rates.  It sounds rather dull but it's an important aspect to any business.  PI's can easily get stuck if they don't understand their costs and how to price their services...

In this episode, Scott waxes philosophically about the nature of surveillance. There's a point to the navel gazing however. The discussion revolves around the idea that we know more than we think we do and it's our own insecurities that prevent us from moving forward. That's a pretty highbrow con...

In this episode, Scott discusses background checks, pricing and client contacts.  It's based on an email from one of the PI listservs.  There's some additional commentary on surveillance issues for those of you that enjoy the heat as well...

In this episode, Scott discusses the current state of the business here in Southern California and what it means to PI's around the country.  He also discusses a recent email he received from a listener.  Finally, there's some information on a super secret project...

A recent forum post asked the question : How do you handle surveillance in hostile neighborhoods? I thought it was an important enough topic to discuss on the podcast as well as in the forum. Safety is paramount in this business and there's a few tips to remember if you want to stay safe and succ...